DIY TV Console with Hidden Gaming System

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to ask a question in the comments below and I will respond. And, please consider subscribing to my channel, it helps me a lot!

[@garynelles]

Good to see the dovetails come together without any issues. I’ve got a few dovetail projects bouncing around in my head that I want to build soon.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Gary! Your comments and viewership means a lot. That bench you’re building is looking awesome!

[@garynelles]

@@dkbuilds you are one of a handful of woodworkers that I truly enjoy watching. More and more woodworkers seem to be getting too dramatic in an attempt to entertain their viewers rather than showing how to actually do woodworking. I hope to get the Roubo bench build uploaded very soon. It’s 75% built.

[@dkbuilds]

@@garynelles Thanks Gary I really appreciate that. The pull to be dramatic is real -- to put weeks of work into a video then have it fall flat because KZbin didn't show it to anyone is really disheartening. Looking forward to your bench build video!

[@garynelles]

@@dkbuilds I had more impressions and views 9 months ago with only about 12 videos (currently I think I have 32 videos). Something changed with KZbin in March….. my channel is basically dead. Very discouraging.

[@dkbuilds]

@@garynelles Yeah something changed for sure. It used to be that just making quality content was good enough, which you've experienced yourself doesn't cut it anymore. Anyway you aren't alone -- I feel your pain. Keep up the good work!

[@erk9822]

Definitely going to start glueing my dovetails with a painting knife. That’s genius and probably saves on glue too, since there’s no brush soaking in the glue

[@dkbuilds]

Heck yeah! I learned that trick from Rob Cosman and it's definitely far superior to any other method I've tried. Happy to have shown you something new!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Nice hand tool work. I love the silence while watching it’s so therapeutic. And I do the same with the hidden PlayStation and cables it’s a clean and tidy look. Dig your channel fella so different to the norm

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Bradley, I’m glad you like the channel!

[@henrycollins2478]

The intro and outro were incredible!! Also I’m glad to see someone wearing proper wood working shoes

[@dkbuilds]

Haha thanks so much Henry! Safety first in the workshop, comfort first in the rest of the house 😇

[@terristroh3965]

Simple build with a unique feature. Very impressive.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Terri! Glad you liked it

[@dinkles_woodshop]

Those mitered dovetails are nice as heck!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much Dinkle! And thanks for watching!

[@jelias9247]

Hey, I have the same slippers you do! Love them. Nice console and video. Really like watching you work. Turned out beautiful.

[@dkbuilds]

Lol I love these slippers. Thanks so much for watching J, I appreciate the kind words!

[@roberthahn8555]

Nicely done, love the idea of hiding the electronics in the back!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Robert!

[@Lutzboater]

Beautiful build, thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the intro and outro, nicely done.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Pinta!

[@mattanson3552]

Brilliant as always. Don't know if I missed it or if this was the debut of the #7 filling that void in your tool cabinet, but congratulations on that.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Matt! My tool cabinet is finally complete!

[@worldwarwe]

I like that you have a marks engineering handbook. I’ve got a 5th edition myself!

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome! It's a masterpiece of a book.

[@behzad2929]

Another great video with a great Edit. It is a pleasure to watch. Thanks for your Work.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you for watching and commenting with kind words, Behzad!

[@TheTranq]

Great work DK. Gotta love when everything has a spot. Love how it hides behind the back panel

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks, Tranq!

[@StumblingBearWoodcraft]

Beautiful build! Love the details mixed with the simplistic design.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Bear!

[@werners-werkstatt]

A noble piece of furniture. Best Regards from Hannover / Germany

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much Werners! Regards from the USA!

[@VORONM]

Bravo! Perfect project!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much VORON! Always appreciate your comments!

[@jamesbyers1165]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful. Well done, and thanks for sharing.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, James!

[@VertexCarver]

Ah damn, that was some neat build. ^^ Looking forward to your next one!

[@dkbuilds]

Hell yeah, thank you for the kind words Slevin! Stay tuned for more!

[@k_szaf]

Stunning !

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Kamil!!

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Beautiful

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Hassan!

[@zacjohnson19]

Beautiful as always.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you, Zac!

[@devon6668]

Nifty, but I have had some overheating issues for the ps4 and some other consoles before and would be cautious when putting it somewhere without good air circulation. So long as you aren't playing games for extended periods of time, its probably fine though.

[@dkbuilds]

Very good points Devon, thanks! So far the 1/2" gap to the wall (caused by the baseboards) combined with the air flow from underneath has been good enough for me, but I only have a PS4 slim -- larger systems or PCs would definitely risk overheating. Fortunately if that happens to me I can just pull it a few inches away from the wall while I play... not ideal, but it would work. Thanks again!

[@TheRoyalEngineer]

This looks amazing, definitely need to try making one myself. Love your work, keep it up!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much! Yes, give it a shot and let me know how yours turns out!

[@TheRoyalEngineer]

@@dkbuilds Sure thing!

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant, dude! Really beautiful work! 😃 Now I'm looking weird to my mess here... 😂 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much MC! Stay safe with your family too!

[@sonitourret1374]

flawless execution for a clever design ! you guys have affordable walnut wood 🙄 I'm jealous.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Soni! The wood was pretty expensive but it is definitely available around here. Walnut is my favorite!

[@andrewaubertin789]

That is genius, however, one question, how do the devices handle with the lack of clean air for cooling being back in there or have they hold out fine?

[@dkbuilds]

Very good point Andrew! So far they've held out fine but ventilation is a very important consideration. There is a 1/2" gap between the cabinet and the wall (thanks to the thickness of the baseboard) and also air flow from underneath. If I ever notice any overheating issues I might pull it another inch or two away from the wall (just while playing intense video games).

[@mattpeterson7074]

Was about to ask if had thought about notching the cabinet to fit around the baseboards to get that nice seal against the wall (because I know I would think about doing that), but seeing a few comments about air flow which is a very good point. I would imagine if it ever did become an issue you can mount some fans on the back to where you could drive the air in a pattern. Maybe draw it up in the middle (between the two devices), out towards the sides at the top, then down the sides of the back and then out under the feet. Fans could still be completely hidden and wouldn't be a complex wiring system at all for 4-6 fans. Or if you didn't care about hiding the fans, you could notch the side panels to fit fans and have the air flow from left to right or something. Either way, definitely thinking about it too much given it might never be a problem! 😂 Beautiful work, sir.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Matt! I actually did think of notching the cabinet to fit around the baseboards (without thinking about the airflow issue) and decided against it ... I'd rather have a gap with nice clean lines on the pieces than have a perfect fit with a notch. Love your ideas about the fans, I could hide those and solve the airflow problem (if there is one). Thanks as always for watching and commenting -- you rock!

[@MrSammyse]

Great 💡 idea!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Sammy!

[@mariaaparecidacarvalho6530]

Brilliant! 🥂Many thanks.💚💛🇧🇷

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you for watching, Maria! I'm glad you like it!

[@ckbakes]

GREAT opening!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks CK!

[@oakleycharette386]

How do you access the play station to put disks in

[@dkbuilds]

There is just enough clearance to slide one in, but barely. I personally don't change CDs often, most of my games I purchased digitally.

[@williammoore4101]

lol, was the flathead screw for Drew Fischer?

[@dkbuilds]

To be honest I don't know who Drew Fisher is! The flathead screw is to satisfy my OCD though ... I love to "clock" them (align them all in the same direction) 😇

[@williammoore4101]

@@dkbuilds That's something I totally understand. Drew's screws (lol) are from his grandfather and he puts one into most of his project to honor him, and to annoy his fanbase. I was thinking you might be doing it for the later. I do recommend Drew Fisher (Fisher's Shop) on YT. Just like you, he's got a lot of good content. Keep up the awesome work!

[@dkbuilds]

@@williammoore4101 Wow I really love that idea from Drew (more for the honoring his grandfather part than the annoying his fanbase part, lol). I'll check him out for sure. Thanks for sharing!

[@nicolemorano1185]

Love it!!!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Nicole!!

[@onlywiseman]

Is the TV frame factory made (i.e. Samsung Frame TV) or custom made? Thanks

[@dkbuilds]

Good catch wiseman! I actually made it myself (didn't make a video about it though).

[@joegiotta7580]

How do you change discs? And does it interfere with remote/controller RF?

[@dkbuilds]

Great questions! It doesn't interfere with remote/controller RF at all. There is barely enough room to change discs, it's definitely a little awkward, good catch! Most of my games are downloaded fortunately.

[@1deerndingo]

Nice video. The start is good. What fret saw blade do you use. I use a skip tooth No, 9 and it tends to slip in the clamps. I've been doing a blanket box in 3/4" hard wood. Maybe im being too harsh with it.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Danny! I use a 12 point skip tooth blade. They slip sometimes but not too often, but I do have to cut pretty slowly through hardwoods too.

[@cephurs]

what held the shelves in place, the dovetails at the top? What happens if I step on the middle of the top shelf?

[@dkbuilds]

I'm not sure what you mean? The shelves are glued in place in a snug fitting dado joint. Is that what you mean?

[@josephlaverty4303]

Nice work! Have you had any issues with the signal being received with no direct line of sight? I love the idea of hiding away everything around back.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Joseph! Nope no issue but I definitely tested that before building this. It wouldn’t have worked with my old TV but for some reason I can use this remote even from other rooms and it works. Same with the PlayStation. Good question!

[@josephlaverty4303]

@@dkbuilds I might just have to test this out for my Xbox. Its days of cluttering up my living room are numbered.

[@dkbuilds]

@@josephlaverty4303 Give it a go! And make sure it has enough airflow for the fans to keep it cool. Good luck!

[@razerface35]

nice build. what finish did you use?

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks! I used several coats of Arm-R-Seal wipe on polyurethane. It’s my go to for high durability when I’m not in a rush to finish (each coat takes 8 hours)

[@Myrkskog]

Nice slipper, D. How did the mitres come together? Was it as easy as it looked or was there careful adjustment needed beyond paring off the jig? I'm planning on doing it on a large keepsake box I've been asked to make.

[@dkbuilds]

Lol, thanks Myrkskog! The miters came together well, but they are tricky. I recommend doing a few practice ones before using it in a final piece of furniture. Once you figure out how (and make a good paring jig, in my opinion) they're super satisfying.

[@Myrkskog]

@@dkbuilds Thanks for the tips. I was anticipating a few Pine trials before going for it on the expensive stuff!

[@MedGfxDon]

Don't you think the ps will need some air to breath it will get hot depending on where you are and will need some ventilation for that .. heated consoles and wood doesn't go along with each other

[@dkbuilds]

Yes that's a very good point. So far with my use the gap underneath the console and from the console to the wall has been OK, but it does warm up a little.

[@briancollins2230]

I like your work every much. But I would say, its hard to follow. Some of the best channels on KZbin do voice overs it keeps you engaged on your story. That is just my opinion. Thank you for reading it.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Brian! I really really appreciate critical feedback, thank you for sharing. I'm still experimenting with formats -- I'll give voiceovers more attention in the future. Take care!

[@pinguinoer3971]

According to my brother, you can also paint your consoles and wires the same color as your walls if you're mercilessly cheap/lazy. Edit: this is a joke btw don't do this. Also I work in IT and anything that makes wires disappear makes me so happy

[@dkbuilds]

LOL that’s a real pro tip right there. You and me both I’m usually super OCD about cable management!

[@TaspatsX]

I think consoles are beautiful, it's stupid to hide them. And every 6 years everything has to be remake - because there will be other, newer consoles. 😆

[@dkbuilds]

😆

[@AB-vt6dh]

👍 I'm a fan of game discs, I don't like digital copies. Inserting a disc into such a system can be very difficult. 😄😄😄

[@derekdunbar9636]

Isn’t this guy the president of Ukraine? Lol

[@dkbuilds]

LOL you aren't the first to think that :)