Amending a TV stand.

[joeflint92]

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• joeflint92
• 1 Jul 2013
• 1

I bought a TV Stand on eBay, but have decided I want to make it taller.

Each leg is supported with M8 threaded rod, screwed in at the top and bottom, I know I can buy 1m lengths of M8 rod, but I don't know what to use to replace the 630mm diameter metal legs.

Any ideas would be welcomed.

 

[mattylad]

Cardboard tube sprayed silver?

Pringles tube.

Not sure you can get it 630mm diameter though? Perhaps you meant 63mm lol

 

[joeflint92]

I did indeed mean 63mm - lol

The problem is, the tubes would still have to support the weight of the TV?

I considered the sort of tubes you get for clothes rails, but it just seems like a ridiculously expensive idea.

 

[longdogs]

What about trying to buy another stand on ebay, then cutting the legs off it

 

[longdogs]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Glass-TV-...n_LivingRoom_TV_Furniture&hash=item417476ca9f

 

[joeflint92]

I've considered that, I was hoping to buy an identical stand, so that I could have multiple glass shelves. But ideally I'd want a tier tall enough for my PC, so it would need to be 70cm :-/

 

[joeflint92]

I had some massive inspiration this morning as I woke. Lego bricks? I don't know how many I'd need though, probably quite a few - lol.

I'd have a 6x6 structure around each leg (with a 2x2 hole in the middle) mainly using 2x4 bricks, 4 on each tier. I might change my mind when I can't pick up cheap bricks, but I suspect they'd comfortably support the weight?

Any thoughts?

 

[mattylad]

I think you will find a cardboard tube is thicker than the ones you already have and they are very strong when used like those.

What about drainpipe/downpipe ?
spray it white then silver to match.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I just don't get this. If you wanted a taller version of what you have why didn't you just get a taller one and remove a shelf? eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Futuregla...n_LivingRoom_TV_Furniture&hash=item4ac613c23b

 

[joeflint92]

Because a project is fun! I've just ordered 1600 lego bricks.

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1600 of those bad boys

I'm confident that they'll support the weight of a thick glass shelf and a TV. I just need flat pieces at the top.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Mended that for you.

Because I'm nuts

 

[joeflint92]

I don't think I can deny that - lol - is it at least a viable idea? - lol

I've uploaded how I intend to structure the 2x4 bricks (obviously mirrored for alternate layers. The gap in the middle is a hole. Other than pressure against the glass, I'm trying to decide how to secure the leg against the glass (pressure would work though).

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• joeflint92
• 2 Jul 2013
• 1

I'll probably need a clear varnish to improve the finish, any ideas?