TV Tray Build Part 2

This video is about how to build a TV Tray, part 2 of a 3 part series. In this video I continue to show you step by step of how to build your own tv tray.

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

No part 3 yet . good videos What's your overall top measure please

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

Never mind I found part 3

[@DaveMedicus]

Good. Thanks for watching!

[@sssyogi5953]

Hey Dave, Nice Tray, but I would mention that if you mark the dowel with a pencil before you glue and insert it, you can make sure your insertion depth is correct...not being picky, just makes it easier to tell if it's pushed in far enough.

[@DaveMedicus]

Thanks for the advice.

[@mikecardinal7706]

Hey Dave, great video. Wondering what the official name of the fastener used for the pivot points at the beginning of Part 2 of the build?

[@DaveMedicus]

This is not the exact one but if you type in furniture bolt on Home Depots website they will come up. www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-x-12-mm-Antique-Brass-Connecting-Cap-Nut-817918/204281643

[@antoniopaulo1543]

Muito bom vc e incrível.

[@DaveMedicus]

Muito obrigado

[@katenelson916]

Thank you sharing this video. How do I measure for the where to attach the rod at the top of the inside legs? And how far down the rod goes from the top of the leg?

[@DaveMedicus]

If I am remembering right I made sure that my bar was not any lower than what material I was using for the slide. Example if I had 1 1/2” that would be my max lowest point so I put the bottom of the rod about 1/4” higher so that it has room to slide. Depending on the size of rod you use will determine where the center mark is.

[@katenelson916]

@@DaveMedicus My legs and sides are 1x3” The back support is a 1x2” The rod is 7/8”

[@DaveMedicus]

@@katenelson916 if I am understanding you correctly the center hole should be around 1” to 1 1/16”

[@DaveMedicus]

I believe I left a little more that 1/4” to the top of the rail.

[@hollissundberg952]

These are great videos Dave. Looking forward to part 3. But can't wait for it because I need to make some of these now. Could you let me know at what angle you cut the bottoms of the legs? I'm terrible with angles. Thanks.

[@DaveMedicus]

Thanks for watching. For the angle I used a spare piece of leg material to mark the angle. What I did was set the tray up on a flat surface and laid the spare piece flat on the ground and marked a straight line on the leg. This was my cut off angle. There is not an exact angle to account for off measurements and cuts. Laying out your cut line will ensure that all of the legs will be flat.

[@DaveMedicus]

+Hollis Sundberg Thanks for watching. For the angle I used a spare piece of leg material to mark the angle. What I did was set the tray up on a flat surface and laid the spare piece flat on the ground and marked a straight line on the leg. This was my cut off angle. There is not an exact angle to account for off measurements and cuts. Laying out your cut line will ensure that all of the legs will be flat.

[@ed7007]

Thanks for the follow up here. Like Hollis, I was trying to figure out the same thing, and was disappointed when you didn't get to that part. The way you describe here was the same way I was going to try to do it. I find it to be way more accurate when you can use relative dimensions/angles vs trying to calculate the actual angle.

[@DaveMedicus]

+ed7007 Thanks. I have that part of the next video filmed but it's been to cold to do the finishing. If you use a scrap piece of the leg it will work out perfectly for the angle. I really need to go buy a heater for my garage. I am currently renting and the garage is completely uninsulated and gets extremely cold.

[@DaveMedicus]

Also another delay is that my vehicle got vandalized the other day by some kids. So now I have to make sure that I pull my vehicle in the garage every night which is a pain.

[@Awareoftruth]

I need 2 of those tables are you selling them?

[@DaveMedicus]

No it was just a project for my wife's birthday.

[@TheRoiderien]

You used some metal pieces that look a bit like T-nuts to form the pivots for the legs. What are they called? Thanks

[@DaveMedicus]

They are called something like furniture nuts. I got them at Home Depot. They used to be a stock item but now I think its only online.

[@DaveMedicus]

www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-x-12-mm-Antique-Brass-Connecting-Cap-Nut-817918/204281643

[@tonisilverthorn6160]

Looking for Build Part 3. Is it up yet? And a material/cut list if possible. Thanks in advance

[@DaveMedicus]

+Toni Silverthorn I should hopefully have part 3 up within the next week. All the measurements and cuts and in the videos but I will try to put up a follow up video with that information for you. Thanks for watching. Sorry that its taking so long to get this video up its been a hard couple of months

[@sammydaprettylawls]

I want to upscale this design so that I can use it as a working/ studying desk. I want to double the measurements, a 2:1 ratio. Any tips?

[@DaveMedicus]

Samantha Estudillo for the cross supports don’t use a rod. Use something else like a 1 x 2 for strength.

[@cliffhobson8307]

Do you have a material list for this project to make it easier for my wife to buy the wood?

[@DaveMedicus]

Cliff Hobson no I do not have one made up for this project. Everything should be listed in the video. Sorry.

[@Fenikkusu14]

How exactly do I get the mounting for the legs in to make sure the cross and fold correctly?

[@DaveMedicus]

I show you later in the video but basically drill them at the exact same time.I went with a center measurement from the top mounting point.

[@roychapman7030]

looking for part 3, but can't find it. Do you have it out yet?

[@DaveMedicus]

No sorry I got really backed up getting my helicopter instructor cert. I am going to try to get it up soon. Sorry for the delay. Subscribe so that it will pop up on your feed when I upload part 3.

[@karlakirkpatrick8927]

hey can you send the measurements and wood suggestions as well thanks.

[@DaveMedicus]

The measurements are up to what size table you want. Mine ended up being 26" high. Thats the one measurement I left out in the videos. Thanks for watching

[@tonyhampton6735]

Or the legs 1x2's?

[@DaveMedicus]

Yes. Thats what I used for this project. Thanks for watching Tony

[@keithlong2788]

Hi what are the bolts called that you have the legs pivoting on? Lowes has no idea what I'm talking about.

[@DaveMedicus]

I’m not sure if this is the exact one but this should get you in the general area of the store. Look it up on their app and it will narrow it down to a 4’ section. 20 x 1/4-in Bronze Steel Joint Connector Nut (4 Count) www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-20-x-1-4-in-Bronze-Steel-Joint-Connector-Nut-4-Count/3013888

[@keithlong2788]

@@DaveMedicus thank you! I did find them at home depot. Do you remember are they 30 or 40mm in length? Thanks again!

[@DaveMedicus]

@@keithlong2788 40mm should be the one. That’s like 1.57”. With the washer in between it should be perfect.

[@keithlong2788]

@@DaveMedicus yup that's the one! Got it together and I like it! Thank you!

[@jackiegustafson6973]

I didn't hear you say just how tall the table was after set up.

[@DaveMedicus]

Mine ended up being 26" to the top. Thanks for watching.

[@Sami-nh7jb]

did you get a pre cut main sheet ? like the tray itself ? I am just wondering how did you get the corners shaped up (routing used or was a pre-cut piece). thanks

[@DaveMedicus]

The top is a cut piece of 3/4" oak plywood with a pre cut trim piece from home depot. I just glued and nailed it into place. This is a similar piece to what I used. I put the big end up. www.homedepot.com/p/5-8-in-x-3-4-in-x-84-in-Oak-Panel-Shelf-Moulding-5544/203396602

[@lovemahunny]

were you still going to put part 3 up?

[@DaveMedicus]

+Amy pier Yes its in the editing phase. I have been working 70+ hours a week so I have been spending most of my time sleeping

[@susanmyers9879]

Price

[@DaveMedicus]

I think back in the day I had like $85 in materials.

[@PhienixLord]

Im confused as to the layout of the holes. If you could give the specific hole placment that would be great.

[@DaveMedicus]

Which holes are you referring to?

[@PhienixLord]

@@DaveMedicus Pretty much all of them. Is there like a spread sheet or something that details the hole layout

[@PhienixLord]

@@DaveMedicus hello?

[@tonisilverthorn6160]

Any updates on Build Part 3 yet?

[@DaveMedicus]

+Toni Silverthorn I have a few coats of finish on it now. I have been working 80 hours a week so most of my time has been spent on sleeping. I am trying to get it up by this weekend once I put it all back together and edit it. Sorry for the wait.