DIY in-wall DVD shelving??

paul koster · 02-25-2007, 07:20 PM

Since my room is small (12x17), there is little in the way of room to store the estimate of 750 cds and dvds combined in a storage cabinet along a wall and storing in a closet or some place else is not possible, I want to make shelves that would fit into a pocket in the wall. Since CDs are ~5.5 inches wide the shelves will be 6in wide. That means a beefy 2in moulding around the unit. I have searched for member HT rooms to see if anyone has done this, but to no avail.

So a question: Has anyone seen this done or have done it and if so, can you send me any lessons learned that might make this easier. I have access to a table saw and router to do the finishing work and I want to give it a shot.

I would like to use an unfinished wood i.e. maple or oak instead of MDF, but that means I also have to plane the wood down thinner than the 1 in that comes standard.

Here is a link to a unit that is hung on the wall but can in IMHO can be placed in the wall however I don't want to pay the money:
http://www.storeyourmedia.com/-472-c...solid-oak.aspx

Thanks in advance for any info

Paul

greggor · 02-27-2007, 11:22 AM

I just finished building my built in which will house all my components. If I were doing a built in for DVD/CD storage I would use 3/4" oak plywood and wrap the edges with the veneer strips you can buy. You can sand and stain just as you normally would and you can still do some nice trim around the edges. For the shelves I would have some glass cut or use plexi glass to save space. Good luck and let us know how you did and what you decided on.

JamieG · 03-04-2007, 11:27 AM

I used 1" x 8" pine for my built in. I would definitely not use glass for the shelving though too much chance for a rattle from the glass.

DelRay · 03-04-2007, 03:43 PM

I recently made some inwall shelving. I placed my shelve units between the studs. good luck.

dgreen1069 · 03-06-2007, 10:55 AM

I just built some in-wall dvd shelves this weekend. It was a first for me and I think they turned out OK. I used 3/4 Birch veneer plywood to create shelves that are 41" wide. I made the shelves about 7" deep by 9" high. I wanted to leave extra room for non-standard dvd cases. If you have a table saw the job is easy. Rip the plywood sheets to your desired height....say 9". Then cut all your side pieces and back walls from the 9" cut sheets. The shelves are done the same way. Build the shelves like legos.....put down your bottom shelf, then attach the sides with the back already nailed and glued to the sides. The sides and back sit on top of the bottom shelf. Now the next shelf will sit on top of the sides and back you just installed. The setup is modular and is very strong. Each new shelf is sitting on top of the back and sides from the shelf below.

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Dogg · 03-08-2007, 02:00 PM

You can also get dimensional lumber (including Oak) at DIY stores like Home Depot / Lowes. And typical 1x8xwhatever (thickness x width x length) isn't really 1 inch thick. The 1 inch is the rough cut before drying and finishing. The actual dimensions would be 3/4x7 3/4xwhatever (whatever being 4, 6, 8, 10 foot - varies by store).

I prefer using actual lumber and not messing with veneer. Plus, you can router the edges if you don't won't them square.

selkec · 03-10-2007, 12:41 AM

dgreen...How did you get the drywall cut so straight. Your shelves butt up right against the drywall and it looks great. I made a built in for my components but I had to frame it in with molding/trim to hide the imperfections.

dgreen1069 · 03-10-2007, 09:19 PM

I think you are talking about Delray's post.....I didn't post any pictures. His looks great though.

selkec · 03-11-2007, 06:32 PM

yes you are right. it was delrays

Rob Grim · 03-12-2007, 08:19 AM

If you go to the Polk forum at the link below. I just finished a new a/v stand that shows my built-in media shelves. For a better look click on the link in one of the post that says "My Theater Room". They were built out of 3/4" white pine. The pictures are on the second page about mid way down.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49845