Without seeing exactly what you are talking about makes it difficult but
from what I visualize in my head, I think you could build it out of most any
hardwood and plywood. I would build the box part of out of hardwood and
inset a plywood base with dadoes or rabbets for the tower to sit on. If it
is really large, I might add a foot in the middle of the plywood. I would
paint, stain, or otherwise cover it so that it looks like part of the
original unit. 265 lbs on top of a hardwood platform should not be a
problem.



"Lou V" wrote in message
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Didn't realize my name was not set up on my newsreader.

Thanks again for any assistance you can provide.

Lou V.

"inetnews.worldnet.att.net" wrote in message
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Hi all,

Just hoped to get some guidance on this project. I have a plasma tv
mounted
on the wall over a fireplace. I would like to purchase a home
entertainment
center that includes two towers that will go on either side of the
fireplace
and plasma. The two towers are connected by a light bridge which will
sit
over the plasma. The problem is that due to the height of the
fireplace,
the light bridge will not clear over the plasma. So I need to raise the
two
towers about 3 inches. I know I can get a custom made version of it but
I
really love everything about this entertainment center and the price is
right.

I would like to build wood platforms to raise the towers. The towers
weigh
265 lbs. How would I build this platform to make it sturdy and what
kind
of
wood should I use? Also, since I will be able to see the platform,
would
I
cover the exposed portions of it with formica or some other material?
Thanks
in advance for any pointers.