The fabrication of this cabinet is quite simple; it is simply a 4" tall by 24" wide by 14" deep box. Bracing composed of scrap MDF was used at several points within the cabinet for connecting the large top and bottom panels. This can be done "to taste," the exact location of the braces is not critical. Driver cutouts were done with the Jasper Circle Jig and port cutouts were done with a hole saw.

The cabinet can be fi nished in many different ways, either to match your television or room decor. Since my television is essentially black, I decided to try the Band-It iron-on black Melamine. Instructions for application are included on the packaging, and I found that using kraft paper between the Melamine and iron worked the best. The Melamine appears to be able to take the full heat of an iron without any problem, so work slowly and steadily to make sure that the hot-melt glue fully melts. Apply the Melamine to one panel at a time, and once you have secured the trim with a knife or edge trimmer, work your way around all sides until complete.