DIY

  1. How To Build A Top Secret Cabinet Lift

    If you think our TV lift mechanism are meant only for TVs, you’re in for a big surprise. Read on to know what Doug at Artfully Rogue did with the lift! You can watch the video here.

    Out of an entire range of TV lift mechanism sizes (from 25 to 46  inches), Doug chose a 25-inch lift for his project. The sturdiness of each lift is unbeatable, letting you choose whichever size you want, without any anxiety. Of course, common sense and specified weight limits are the only considerations. 

    The motor and controller come ready to use. You don’t need any assembling. The mounting kit also contains screws to mount the TV onto the lift mechanism, but that is if you want to use it as a TV lift mechanism. Doug clearly had other plans.

    Doug used metal tubing to make legs and rails. Next, he welded it all together to make a frame. Once the frame of the cabinet was made, he placed a metallic plate at the bottom, making a sturdy base, to place the TV lift mechanism on. Another metallic plate was used

    Posted on: November 16, 2021
    Posted by: Kerry Mann
  2. How to Build a DIY TV Lift Cabinet (from an Old Dresser)

    There is an entire range of TV lift mechanisms to choose from (https://www.tvliftcabinet.com/lift-mechanism). What is even more awesome is that you can actually have your own TV lift in a cabinet without having to spend much! In fact, you can turn your old dresser from being an eyesore to something extremely useful- the perfect place for your pop-up TV lift. Yes, it is one of the coolest DIY home improvement automation projects, one that you will admire each day, when you sit and press a button and watch your hidden TV emerge from your cabinet!

    Supplies:

    Here's what you'll need:

    1. Pen/ pencil

    2. Tape measure

    3. Jigsaw cutter (with a fine blade)

    4. Drill machine (optional)

    5. 3/4 inch plywood

    6. 12 mm plywood sheet for the backing (optional)

    7. 3 inch hinges (2 pieces)

    8. 1 inch wood screws

    9. Two springs (optional)

    10. A piece of cardboard (optional)

    11. Double-sided tape

    Step 1: Get the TV Measurements.

    Measure all the dimensions of your TV- length, width and height with the help

    Tags: TV lift, dresser, DIY
    Posted on: May 26, 2020
    Posted by: Kerry Mann