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After looking at the Ikea catalog, and from previous experience of
assembling flat packs, I'm considering building my own TV
'entertainment unit' for the lounge. The construction seems simple, and
I can probably buy the materials for much less than the cost of buying
from Ikea.
But being a DIY novice I'm wondering if this may be a bit ambitious? I
don't have that many tools, so a shopping list would be useful.
All flat packs I've put together use those self locking screw type
things to fix the cabinets together. I can't seem to locate anywhere
that sells these. Or is there a better way of doing it? Dovetail joints
etc are out of the question really.
Any advice or pointers to resources appreciated, to give me a starting
point.
I built a TV stand with shelves for VCR's etc above and below 32" TV. For
most of the bigger bits carying weight I used 2 sheets of MDF glued together
all held together with fixings from Woodfit (like the Ikea fixings).
www.woodfit.com

Got B&Q to cut the major bits of MDF, even paid the 50p charge as they can
cut 36mm of MDF (2 x 18mm) so you get two bits absolutely identical for say
shelves or sides.

Put boxing at rear to hide and hold cables as well. Spray painted silver.