IMac Shelf From IKEA Shelfs
by wongman2001 in Workshop > Shelves
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IMac Shelf From IKEA Shelfs
Why pay $30 for s small shelf when I can make one from IKEA draw fronts ?
Besides, it's too small to put my hard drive and iPod.
Besides, it's too small to put my hard drive and iPod.
Materials needed:
1 - Any stock pieces no more that 6" x 18" IKEA draw front are ideal.
Lots avail in the as-in bins.
2 - L brackets
3 - Zip saw & belt sander
1 - Any stock pieces no more that 6" x 18" IKEA draw front are ideal.
Lots avail in the as-in bins.
2 - L brackets
3 - Zip saw & belt sander
Measure out notch of 4" x .5. Cut out with zip or scroll saw.
Another notch if you need to run cables
Another notch if you need to run cables
The iMac stand is ~ 20 degrees angle, and 15" tapered
Use belt sander to bevel all edges, else the shelf will not be level
Use belt sander to bevel all edges, else the shelf will not be level
Take an L bracket & bend it slightly to match the iMac stand.
Screw on the shelf edge, but not too tightly.
Screw on the shelf edge, but not too tightly.
Now put shelf in & swing the bracket to meet the iMac stand.
If all is well, shelf & bracket should be flush.
If all is well, shelf & bracket should be flush.