How to hide TV cables in a wall

In this video I show how to make the trunking that will be buried in a wall so that cable can be hidden as they go from a wall mounted TV to a cabinet below or to one side. Due to the current Covid 19 restrictions I am unable to chase the channel out.

[@garyhorton6652]

Glad to see you decided to do your isolation in your new shop, brilliant idea. I’m doing the same and when I feel the need for companionship I just watch one of your videos. Thanks for helping us through this difficult time. Stay Safe!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Gary, I will do a video soon to help (I hope). Meanwhile, take care. Peter

[@MarkMcCluney]

I'll probably never make one of these - I don't even have a telly! - but I really enjoyed watching this. The plain and simple presentation is very appealing. Thanks mate and stay healthy.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mark, You are very kind. Take care. Peter

[@roncooper6302]

Rolls Royce as always Peter. I subscribe to over 70 KZbin channels and you are one of the few British channels I subscribe to. The Brits, including me, are usually rubbish at presentation but you are one of the best. Thank goodness for the garden; my vegetable patch has never looked so tidy. Best regards.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ron, I will say something about the current situation soon. Cheers. Peter

[@MrPatdeeee]

Great idea from our "Mr Peter Parfitt". Thank you kind Sir. Always a pleasure to view your video's. May Jesus protect you and your family in this very serious worldwide pandemic.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Pat, You are very kind and I hope that you and your family are kept safe from all this awful business. Cheers. Peter

[@vman2kay]

I'm waiting eagerly for the actual installation video. Great stuff though! I am planning on doing the same with some trunking from screwfix. I was just going to use some plastic backboxes though but still a neat idea.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hope to do it soon. Peter

[@carpenterjonathan]

great video peter. good idea to highlight not to use your hand to clamp the wood when cutting small lengths on the mitre saw. take care during these very dark and worrying times.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Many thanks. I wish you and your family all the very best. Peter

[@audiorackcompany4468]

Hi Peter - great video on how to make these boxes & certainly a neat solution. There is alternative which I use sometimes when installing this kind of thing in recording studios. You can get Single Gang Brush Wallplates which fit on standard backboxes. I always try not to limit the cable runs too much in case you need to route a chunky connector such as an IEC or suchlike or multiple cable formats. You can then use bigger trunking going into the single gang boxes giving you a little bit more wriggle room.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

That is a very helpful comment. Many thanks. Peter

[@whatthedeuse]

As electricians we use 50mm by 50mm trunking, and then use a single gang 47mm galvanised standard back box at either end we cut one side off the back box completely then butt the trunking up at either end, once plastered we then put a single brushed plate on both boxes 👍

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Good information. Thanks. Peter

[@hosuneoeb7756]

Good evening from germany. Very good idea and easy to make...thank you. Stay healthy and be careful. Hope that nightmare will come to a good end... sorry for my bad english. Best regards and all the best for you.. .

[@NewBritWorkshop]

It is good to hear from you. We have many friends in Germany and hope that you are all well. Danke. Peter

[@hosuneoeb7756]

@@NewBritWorkshop it is ok in the moment, but only a question of time. Thank you very much.

[@The78bluedevils]

A nice surprise for keeping the wiring out of the way

[@jamiet5598]

Great Idea Peter. I think you have hit on a new product. "The Peter Parfitt periscope"

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jamie, Now that is a great idea !! Cheers. Peter

[@slhasebroock]

Thank you and be safe!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Steve, Cheers. Keep well and stay safe. Peter

[@katabrontes]

Hi Peter, very smart as usual for your projects. I would probably have done it " quick and dirty" just cutting the cover piece shorter than the channel an tidying up by chamfering the plaster at the opening. But I am lazy! I am sure it was enjoyable and satisfying to make such a beautiful end piece out I'd scrap. We hope you are both keeping safe. PS will your 3M face mask filter out viruses. I think my JSP Force8 with ABEK P3 ( which I use for MDF) or P3 which I don't have at the moment should do this.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Michael, Thank you for the kind words. I am not sure but there is probably a microbe quality filter available for the Versaflo. It is also useful that the filter pack is worn behind the back. I went into Screwfix today wearing a mask and disposable gloves - I think they might have run a mile if I went in with the Versaflo, but maybe next time ! Cheers. Peter

[@katabrontes]

New Brit Workshop Watch out for unexpected "wind" ( see reports from US about "unpleasant surprises"

[@chrishb7074]

You may want to add a couple of lengths of string inside the duct for pulling through whatever cable will eventually replace HDMI. Especially handy if, for some reason, your cable duct has to have a bend in it. Similarly, if you do need a bend, then two 45 degree corners is better than one 90 degree one. Some cables are chunky or contain optical fibres don't like tight corners below about a 2" radius.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Chris, When I (eventually) install that ducting I would show the foresight of a pull-through. Cheers. Peter

[@bigmac1598]

Looks good Peter. Somewhere for the spiders to run up and down

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Yes, we have loads of spiders and so that is to be expected Cheers. Peter

[@itzmeagain8011]

As always, a great video with a good idea, Peter. It looks like you are using your Incra as a fence/stop system for your miter saw. Have you made a video on that?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Yes, kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2m0eKOaqs2DgZY Cheers. Peter

[@itzmeagain8011]

@@NewBritWorkshop Thanks Peter, that was perfect. I will be using the Incra!

[@router5840]

Keep safe Peter.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thank you. I really hope that all of my viewers, their families and the whole world get through this safely. Take care. Peter

[@derekgibbs8966]

Dear Sir (Peter) you are amazing, a true and honest gentlemen, only you would admit you made a mistake like you did in this project, please keep well Derek Gibbs also King’s Lynn Men’s Shed of which you have fans

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Derek, Many thanks - just the tonic that I need at this challenging time. Please pass on my warmest regards and best wishes to all of your team at the King’s Lynn Men's Shed. Peter

[@derekgibbs8966]

New Brit Workshop I have just posted on “king’s Lynn Men’s Shed “ Facebook page your KZbin channel

[@sachenchudasama1421]

Hiya. This is a great video, although i don't think I have the confidence to make the end boxes just yet. Unfortunately I don't have the tools either. I was wondering whether you have chased this into a wall yet, and if so, have you uploaded the video as I can't find it on your channel. Thank you

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Sachen, Yes, the work is complete. The chasing was very easy - I drew a pair of vertical lines about 50 mm apart then drilled along them, to a depth of about 30 mm, with a 6 mm masonry bit. I then used a cold chisel to remove the waste in between. After fitting the trunking I used some wire mesh to help support a layer of mortar followed by some finish plaster. Peter

[@sachenchudasama1421]

@@NewBritWorkshop Thats great thanks for the advice.

[@sachenchudasama1421]

@@NewBritWorkshop Hi Peter. Sorry just another question on this. I will be channeling the trunking in, and require the boxes on either end. Unfortunately I don't have the tools in order to make what I require, which in this case is the boxes on either end of the trunking. Do you make these for customers at all, or do you provide just a guide on how to make them? Sorry if you don't make parts for customers. I have watched a few of your videos and love watching them, although I love the quality of the pieces you make.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Sachen, I do not sell things at all but you can buy "Back Boxes" or "Surface Mount Pattresses" which could go at either end of your trunking. Here is a link to a UK supplier: www.screwfix.com/p/lap-1-gang-galvanised-steel-mounting-boxes-35mm-10-pack/3074f Good luck. Peter

[@sachenchudasama1421]

@@NewBritWorkshop I was reading the comments and saw that. I have a Screwfix down the road from me so easy enough to get. Thank you again for your advice.

[@Mrreal1871]

I must have missed something. This said in a wall. It's in trunking with wood openings.byou can buy neat finished openings for the cables. I was here to see if they had a better way to bury it in the wall than the way I do it as it's so bloody time consuming and messy.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Daniel, There are many ways to do this and I have just shown one method. Peter

[@JunedMiah]

Hello, will you be creating the second part to this video?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Juned, No more coming - it was such an easy task. Peter

[@ITzPoWeRzZ]

Hello did u manage to install this?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Not sure what you mean?

[@onlineshoppingstore8875]

Hi. Is there any chance making 4 of these for me. I will pay.

[@onlineshoppingstore8875]

Please add a payment link

[@michaelgrant6920]

Or you could have all your electrical and media outlets/inlets chased into the wall and then plastered around, behind the TV/Appliances, far better job.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

That is true but when moving into an older house which has all that in place one may have to make some adjustments. Peter