"Lew Hodgett" wrote in news:5u1Wl.337$tr5.274
@nwrddc02.gnilink.net:

"Puckdropper" wrote:

I'm working on building a simple entertainment center, and would
like
some advice.

High on your list of design requirements should be heat dissipation.

Putting electronic packages into an entertainment center with a closed
back should be avoided if at all possible.

As far as board length is concerned, have never found any requirements
for hardwood boards used for furniture much over 48"-54" long. YMMV

Have fun.

Lew



Only the TV and game systems will be fully enclosed. The other equipment
will be on the top and completely open. Even so, the TV doesn't seem to
put out much heat (I just checked), but will have plenty of free space
around it.

I'm used to buying 8-10' material and cutting it down. Next time I go
after hardwood, I'll buy shorter material. Other than habit, there was
no reason to purchase any thing that long.

Puckdropper
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