How to Build a Large DIY Entertainment Center

My mom asked me to build her a new entertainment center. She got a big entertainment center, Dad got a big TV, and I got a big project to share with you guys.
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[@ladykenja2700]

- YOU ARE a SKILLED ARTISAN who takes pride in your woodworking; that's very apparent. Thanx 4 sharing your skills.

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

You are at the top of woodwork may God Almighty continue to bless you .🙏👌👍

[@AndrewJDuddy]

She is no joke! Wonderful talent... I really want to learn woodwork and this is inspiring.

[@jcepri]

Same here. I'm just starting.

[@usonian11]

It seems all the other "how I built this" videos are by people who have large shops loaded with expensive tools. I really appreciate how you did all the work using a small set of less expensive tools. Seriously, I had no idea I could use a guide and the circular saw I already have to rip plywood and make something furniture quality. Nice work.

[@montezumaunitedmethodistch1097]

Building cool things and praising the Lord! Keep the singing in!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Montezuma United Methodist Church thank you! 💕

[@kerronpeterson4992]

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[@kerronpeterson4992]

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[@subsonicbass]

Yup that’s an instant like and sub from this guy, praise Him girl 🙏🙌

[@erikamichaelson9455]

This is just superb, been searching for "dining room buffet woodworking plans" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Yiyli Yeyavid Booster - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my partner got great success with it.

[@dearvionseymour5459]

I must say I have always had an interest in woodworking watching your video helped me to take the step needed. And the fact that your praising God in the process is amazing I love it continue to do what you do and hold the faith

[@paulhawg]

Wood talent and vocal talent… nice on both accounts! Love the song too!

[@remoc52357]

Hey you need to add more of the singing.....you have a wonderful voice! Again little lady I'm so impressed that your not afraid to tackle any project.....your husband and parents should be proud!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Keith Comer thank you haha 😅 I think I’ll keep the singing to myself though...not my speciality 🙈 But I appreciate your nice comments and thank you for watching!

[@craigbloomfield4087]

Beautiful job

[@renegademanxxx]

Surely a God given talent …. please keep building and always singing.... peace from Newfoundland Canada :)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@ailaz1]

Love your building skills. Keep singing and praising Jesus. You are a blessing

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much 💕💕

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Going a little back in time to watch this older video from 3 years ago. I’m surprised I’ve never seen it. Great build. I’m looking for inspiration for a free standing room divider for my studio. I smiled when you were singing along to a Christian song. A little tid bit that did not surprise me… but that I didn’t know before. Also smiled at 6:05 when you said “maybe one day” referring to getting a new shop. That day has finally come! I wonder if you saw how far you would come in just three years? And yet… I really like that you are the same person. Teaching the same things.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So happy you traveled back in time to watch! This is one of my all time favorite projects and I still love seeing it in my parents house when I visit. I only wish my video quality was better for this one 😅🙈 Also, I hope you enjoyed the clip of shop sounds haha. I love all kinds of music but the Christian station always hits a little different. And absolutely I had no idea what was in store for the next three years! I lost my job, took a leap of faith and dove into my business full time, moved houses, and learned a million things in the process. It’s been a wild ride, but I’m so glad you reminded me to look back because I didn’t even know I said that in this video! It’s been an incredibly humbling but fun journey and I always hope to keep things the same…simple, straightforward, and encouraging. Tell me if I ever start to veer from that! Haha…but I mean it. I hope this project gave you some ideas for your studio. I truly appreciate your kind words and this comment 💕

[@jbloe555]

Nice work and singing. Joseph and Jesus must be proud. Jesus' carpentry must have been amazing. God bless you!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! 💕

[@jojohnson8483]

Your faith is encouraging, you are gifted with soooo many talents, and you are a fantastic teacher...God is faithful!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 💕 yes, God is good! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to praise in the workshop

[@derekpeterson8005]

Beautiful craftsmanship again. The door pulls are perfect, they go with the size of cabinet! You have a beautiful voice, keep singing! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and time!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Derek Peterson thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate you watching!

[@baldomeromoreno3319]

Hello Shara, I downloaded the plans for this entertainment center and I built it but painted it a different color and added some decorative trim. It came out pretty good and I received many compliments on the outcome. Thank you for the plans. It was exactly what I was looking for. I have pictures to show you but I don't know where to post them. what I noticed was that the plans called for the middle cabinet side and top to be 16" wide but when you cut 16" off one sheet of plywood, I come up short on the last one. 16"x3=48". the plans do not account for the cut of the saw blade. It is more prevalent when you cut the side cabinets, side panels. 12"x 4=48" I did notice it and made adjustments.I just thought I would point that out because I downloaded the queen size bed plans and noticed the same thing. I appreciate all your hard work, positive attitude and energy you put into making your projects and videos. Much respect, Baldomero Moreno

[@lauraspicks7114]

I'm a cabinetmaker by trade and Shara knows her stuff ! She's really good at her craft. Good stuff ! Nice job on the finished product.Watching you do this do this project gave me a flashback,when I was first learning the craft of cabinet making in college.Our class made something similar for a client out in the community( non -profit organization).It was one of our first big projects, building something like this.I remember everybody was feeling really good when the client was happy with our finished product,giving us positive feedback,saying there would be more work coming our way and they would be telling others how well we did. It was a good day !👍👍👍👍

[@overdalimit]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!! and you can sang!!! waving at you from Baton Rouge, Louisiana... btw, I need one built.. LOL

[@stevenanderson8775]

Its always good to help your parents.

[@sdeaglefeather]

Wow! I so admire your abilities! Thank you for sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you very much!

[@christianlagrone]

AMEN keep singing lol!!! Awesome project. Thanks for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank so much!!

[@pianomanny1397]

Wonderful job Shara! I am in the process of building a modular unit similar to yours and was trying to figure out how to attach the mouldings when I assembled all three pieces so that they looked seamless. You solved my dilemma! BTW, Rockler sells a special hing that allows for inset doors in face-frame cabinets. Keep praising the Lord in your work!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! So glad I could help! Also, I’ll have to keep that in mind for the next time 😄 thank you!

[@adamepb]

Need to hear more of that beautiful singing voice on these projects. Bring it!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha I don’t share that often 😅

[@Grampiswoodshop]

I Love This!! And you have a beautiful singing voice.

[@scubacat7279]

She is very talented!!! So great to see a woman carpenter and a great one!!

[@247supermom]

I love the music, it's message, and who you're singing about! Thanks for a behind the scenes of you. As ALWAYS, great build! This is D'Edra not Mark 😊!

[@chrisbellamy3458]

Keep the singing in! Great work on this!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nevermindthebull0cks]

It's fine to use blocking to get hinges and guides to work. I fill the entire area or use strips instead of using small separate blocks though. I don't care much for painting, but spraying is a lot nicer than brushing or rolling once you get the hang of it and an area to do it in.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

nevermindthebollocks I need a spot large enough to be able to spray. My husbands tractor is always in my shop and he’d not be happy if I got paint all over it 😅 but using a large strip instead of the blocks would definitely have been cleaner haha. I’ll keep that in mind for my next build! Thank you!

[@russellong4714]

Amazing job!!!! Talented girl !!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍 💕

[@metalheadmalta]

Stumbled upon this video quite by accident... to be honest, I do not know much about wood-working (electronics whizz), but for some reason I love watching people create wood projects. This is a brilliant piece of work. Nice quiet video without hysterics or trying to impress. Subbed.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and thanks for following along!

[@Steve-tw4bt]

Just what I needed to see for my project. Thanks! And keep singing, I’m probably singing/listening to the same tunes 👍🏻

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@pianomanny1397]

Outstanding workmanship! The Lord has blessed you! Just as FYI that Rockler has a great inset hinge that I use that works perfectly at about $20 for a pair. If you like inset door designs which I prefer I would recommend these hinges. Happy building!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’ll look into that

[@kateuju3511]

It looks so beautiful! I’m glad you went with inset. Insets just make everything look so much better. Your parents are so lucky to have you. Keep up the good work !

[@rtong12]

You have a beautiful voice. Keep Praising!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!!

[@grobertson2008]

Loved the rubber boots, and the singing was awesome. The build turned out great, good job!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@RodeoJoe1981]

Great job on the build, and keep praising and glory to Jesus!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Joe Colwell thank you! I sure will 💕

[@rtkevans]

Nice work! In the future, make sure you glue your joints before pocket-screwing. No movement means no paint cracking...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Ken Evans that’s a good point. Thank you!

[@criscordova8968]

Nice job...you got more advantage to us you got advantage equipment..

[@randyrandolph9709]

Very nice you do awesome work love to see women doing things like that awesome job.

[@chelseygarrett4221]

I sing while doing projects too. It use to drive my shop teacher crazy. 🤭

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha singing while working isn’t optional in my shop. It’s mandatory 😂😂

[@yogininamaste]

Omg, you are killing it! Great job. Love the singing all about Jesus🙏❤💖🤗☺

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! I love that song! 💕

[@dretech]

Amen, please keep singing! Btw, It's so entertaining to watch your builds and I'm definitely inspired👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@JoseHernandez-im4wz]

That's a beautiful job Shara

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@Zackelty1]

You did an amazing job! What my shop does for flush inset is put a secondary face frame behind the normal one and use the same type of hinges.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Zac Kelty thank you! That’s a great idea! That would look a lot cleaner than my blocks 😅🙈

[@Zackelty1]

It still looks amazing. Just an idea for the next time is all.

[@daboo123]

You should do a sing-along video, where it's just a compilation of you singing while you build your next project.

[@lynknLogs]

Wow! This looks stunning. I’m building a media cabinet to hold all my AV equipment and this video has given me some much needed motivation to finish it up. “Splurge for the birch”. Love it! Thanks for another amazing build!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Michael Schnoblen thanks so much! I’m glad I could inspire you to complete your own project! Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@CodeMonkey66]

Sweet entertainment center. Love your projects...and the singing was wonderful...love the zone one can get into when woodworking...

[@dimagirsang4183]

3:20 Sounds good. Your voice is GREAT. Best regards from Indonesian. God Bless

[@Markw8480]

Big drawer pulls look good,i dont think it was a mistake!!!nice job!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Markw8480 thank you! They’re growing on me

[@albertlombus3918]

Beautiful work

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@aligned4good]

Turned out beautiful! Love the singing and your shop buddy! Your dog is so adorable!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

revital mitchell thank you! My dog is the best company in the shop. 💕🐶I don’t know what I’d do without her

[@Solarneutrinostar]

Awesome work Shara. Just woke up. I have been thinking about building a hidden book shelf behind the entertainment system with simple slides. Still in works on paper.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Fred G thanks! That would be so cool!

[@MapBot11]

I liked the inclusion of a chunk of audio. Excellent song choice! Project looks amazing, my wife and I are looking to build something similar in the next year or so. We will definitely be using this for some inspiration.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Jake Lile awesome! Thanks so much for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@joeyleerobbins]

I am right there with you, I HATE painting and would rather eat dirt....lol! This is a beautiful piece of furniture! Amazing project!

[@finiridetailing9160]

Subscribed, great build and great vocal (and amazing choice of song)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@chrismoore9997]

You could do a "shed" attachment on the side of your shop for parking the tractor. Building the addition would make a good video. You just need to make longer videos.

[@ucla11]

inlay doors look better, I just subscribed, look forward to more videos

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Patrick Yanez thanks so much for subscribing!

[@steppib.4598]

Creative, productive and an amazing piece of art, for your beloved! Well done 👍👍👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Really enjoyed building this for my well deserving parents 💕

[@ronizzle50]

Amazing Build! I just finished bunk beds for the kids and now I think I found my next project.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Ronald West awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mc1384]

LOL. i sing too when i do it - that hit a bit too close to home but it was HILLARRIOUS!!!!😂

[@st.jermaine6325]

You did an amazing job.The entertainment center looks beautiful.

[@stuartmoore2611]

you're an absolute legend!!!! ive only started carpentry this year and love watching your video's. thank you

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha definitely not a legend 😅 but thank you!! I hope you find the content helpful and I appreciate you watching!!

[@AroundtheHouse]

Another great build. I will be tackling some built ins later this year and will definitely use your tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Around the House thanks for watching! Good luck with your built in’s! 🔨🔨

[@polibitomora]

awesome work and you are a awesme daughter god bless our work wow im breathless

[@matt5139]

Very nice and I have seen the future you will get a bigger shop!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha you must have seen my recent video 👍😂

[@pgicruiser3128]

Beautiful job. Now I see how I can tackle a (much smaller) project I've been wanting to do, or at least explain it to a skilled professional. 🤗

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome to hear! You got this!

[@ryanhuff585]

This looks great. And - you have a great singing voice! :)

[@leticiaruvalcaba-arballo3181]

Can you do a mobile faux mantle with storage, I really would those plans to follow as a guide with a drawer on top and legs as cabinet. You really are talented.

[@charlesjeter5508]

Great voice! Great work you’re extremely talented.

[@68fairlane351c]

Subbed because the shop singing 🙏

[@WoodshopDiaries]

James haha thank you!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Please keep the shop sounds in that was my favourite bit😊. Lovely build I bet your parents where over the moon. 😊🌚🎑🌕👌😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

karlpopewoodcraft thank you! I’ll try to keep more singing in the videos 😉😅 my mom was very happy with it and I was glad to be able to make it

[@robmoser4485]

I wish I could make one for my TV and game systems but I have no skills Bet your husband loves having a handy woman like u around

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Skills are developed 👍 you can have them with a little experience

[@robmoser4485]

@@WoodshopDiaries not when I can't afford the supplies I need something nice for my TV with closing and locking doors keep the kids out of stuff

[@vinceeverett1217]

Great Vid. Trying to do the same but in corners next to my fireplace. I've been looking for some vids like this.

[@lry76]

Not only are you an awesome craftsperson, your name is Shara (no lie - my wife’s name also), you have an awesome voice, AND you are Christian. Love it. I’m subscribing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s so cool-I don’t hear of a lot of Sharas so I love to know there are others out there! I appreciate your kind words and so happy you chose to follow along! God bless and happy Sunday!

[@aprilhampton6298]

You sing beautifully!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! 😅

[@zharynprincept3593]

You are a true inspiration! I really would like to make this entertainment center. But I need doors to cover the TV when not in use, and also I need some doors with glass in them for the side pieces. Is there anything you can refer me to or link to accommodate them? It would be greatly appreciated. Keep singing girl while you work! You have such talent in both singing and creating furniture. God just happens to be a bonus

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! You could add sliding doors like this piece: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-sliding-door-entertainment-center/ Or you can build regular cabinet doors for the tv cabinet like this: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-diy-cabinet-doors/ And you can make them slide back into the cabinet using pocket door hardware like this piece of you wanted: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-pocket-door-cabinet/ Also, you can build glass doors by using the tutorial I linked above to size and build the frame and simply use a rabbeting bit like in this post to add glass on the back side: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-custom-diy-picture-frame/

[@dadoblade75]

That turned out really great! You make this huge furniture project look approachable!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Dale Plasek thank you! It is definitely approachable with plywood construction and simple pocket hole joinery 👍 I don’t like making things harder than they need to be haha

[@dadoblade75]

@@WoodshopDiaries Is that the Kreg Rip-Cut you're using? I've been searching ever since watching the video. So much easier than maneuvering a full sheet of plywood on the table saw!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Dale Plasek yes! I use my Kreg Rip Cut all the time! Such a handy tool to have if you use a lot of plywood 👍

[@PahjoDesigns]

Nice job!

[@franklmon9610]

WoW It look really good good job God bless

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@stevehadding2763]

liked the singing, that's a great song.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Steve Hadding thank you! It’s one of my favorites

[@OnThisSideOfMidnight]

Girl, you're all that .. and a bag of chip! Great work!!

[@danejanrygarcia6422]

nice voice thanks for inspiring me to make this kind of project

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@injun65]

love the project, I am planning on doing something like this,but with more of a farm style flavor. Thank you for sharing

[@butchford757]

This video showed up as a suggestion I guess because I’ve been searching for idea to build on for our living room. Nice build and love you process.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Butch Ford awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@stevelandsaw3132]

You should totally leave the shop sounds in. Great build, btw!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!! 😄😄

[@michaelgutierrez6564]

9mm offset mounting plate with a half cranked hinge for face frame cabinets (Blum)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yes, also three times the price of what I used 👍

[@carlsangiolo2976]

You got me at the shop singing :) - Nice Job!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Carl Sangiolo haha singing is the best stress reliever when my pieces don’t fit right 😂😂

[@285runt]

Thank you for the video. I really like the molding on your build. It adds a more finished look.

[@myronsmith2114]

Girl you went crazy with those door pulls

[@lateralus411]

Oh wow! Really nice work. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@learningcoach1]

Very Nice Job !!!!!!! it looks amazing

[@BACHSHAWTZGIBER]

This looks so awesome. I want to do this and make my own furniture for my own place. 😁

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! You should--that would be awesome! Happy building! :)

[@anorsegoddess9797]

Okay yup. Must have a garage. That I'm lacking. I will have to ask my landlord if I can build one 😂

[@Joshua.zero29]

3:12 This is the content youre holding back from us?? I feel robbed... 😥 Edit: Amazing piece, a home run you made look easy. Thank you! 👍

[@yaotecatl7091]

Hi from Mexico, i want to building a Entertainment Center like yours, i have been searching many videos to know how i building it. thanks for show us how we can do it.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yaotecatl !! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewcoover3636]

I like the singing! Keep it in. Great project!

[@j.c.8975]

Awesome Job, your a natural at what you do..

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome job Shara, amazing looking piece! 😍👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@neilbrown3902]

Loved the handles

[@MrHarley950]

The door pulls were a great choice, anything else would have made it look like something from the Brick and no one is going to notice those door hinges anyway so it's still a great build.