The project
I am currently painting a bedroom that has the NBN modem and internet cabling. The unit was located on a mobile shelf. I wanted something that would be permanent in the room.
I decided to make this timber shelf/cabinet that would conceal the cabling, powerpoint, powerboard and the RJ45 internet outlets. The cabinet is made from Tasmanian Oak, with two coats of water-based clear varnish, Satin. The 90 x 19mm timber was glued together to make up the width of 180mm bevelled at the end, glued and biscuit joined. (I had to make a jig to allow me to cut the biscuit cuts into the bevelled joints).
The front covers are made of 110 x 12mm Tasmanian Oak. These are attached using magnetic latches. I also attached plastic spacers/bumpers. This allows for the spacing in between the front panels.
The size of the unit is 940 x 300 x 180mm deep.
Steps
Step 1
I cut the 90 x 19mm material, 10 to 15 mm longer than the finished length. This allows for discrepancies when gluing the timber together, glued and clamped. I allowed 24 hrs to dry, then sanded flat, using 120 and 240-grit sandpaper.
Step 2
The timber was then cut at 45 degrees at each end. Cut to length using a mitre saw.
Step 3
I routered the bevels for the dominos/biscuit joiners (jig made to suit).
Step 4
The bevelled timber with dominos are then glued and clamped together and allowed to dry overnight.
Step 5
The front panels were cut to fit. Magnetic catches and bumpers were installed.
Step 6
Router a gap at the back of the shelf and mounting timber (20 x 50mm) to wall to allow cabling to connect to NBN and modem unit.
Install 20 x 50 mm timber using screws that were drilled. This was done from underneath to conceal them.
Step 7
Remove all fittings, re-sand and paint. Mount unit to wall using wall mates and screws. Fit off the NBN, modem and cabling. Job done.
