1Cut the hole in the middle of the plywood for the TV, tracing the TV frame for a perfect fit.
2Cut the hole in the middle of the plywood for the TV, tracing the TV frame for a perfect fit.
3Cut the hole in the middle of the plywood for the TV, tracing the TV frame for a perfect fit.
4Use a circular saw for most of the cutout and a jigsaw to finish off the corners. (Alternatively, overcut with the circular saw or use a jigsaw for the entire cutout).
5Use a circular saw for most of the cutout and a jigsaw to finish off the corners. (Alternatively, overcut with the circular saw or use a jigsaw for the entire cutout).
6Use a circular saw for most of the cutout and a jigsaw to finish off the corners. (Alternatively, overcut with the circular saw or use a jigsaw for the entire cutout).
7Cut the 2x4s to size for the legs and the support frame underneath the board.
8Cut the 2x4s to size for the legs and the support frame underneath the board.
9Cut the 2x4s to size for the legs and the support frame underneath the board.
10Assemble the 2x4 frame using 2.5-inch screws, pre-drilling holes to prevent splitting.
11Assemble the 2x4 frame using 2.5-inch screws, pre-drilling holes to prevent splitting.
12Assemble the 2x4 frame using 2.5-inch screws, pre-drilling holes to prevent splitting.
13Affix the plywood board onto the 2x4 frame by drilling underneath and putting in screws.
14Affix the plywood board onto the 2x4 frame by drilling underneath and putting in screws.
15Affix the plywood board onto the 2x4 frame by drilling underneath and putting in screws.
16Flip the entire assembly over and use 1 5/8-inch screws to attach the board onto the frame, pre-drilling holes.
17Flip the entire assembly over and use 1 5/8-inch screws to attach the board onto the frame, pre-drilling holes.
18Flip the entire assembly over and use 1 5/8-inch screws to attach the board onto the frame, pre-drilling holes.
19Raise the inset for the TV to match the thickness of the table's covering by sliding 5mm thick foam sheets underneath and pushing down the inside frame.
20Raise the inset for the TV to match the thickness of the table's covering by sliding 5mm thick foam sheets underneath and pushing down the inside frame.
21Raise the inset for the TV to match the thickness of the table's covering by sliding 5mm thick foam sheets underneath and pushing down the inside frame.
22Screw the raised inset into the 2x4 material.
23Screw the raised inset into the 2x4 material.
24Screw the raised inset into the 2x4 material.
25Flip the table back over and screw down more screws to attach it to the 2x4s.
26Flip the table back over and screw down more screws to attach it to the 2x4s.
27Flip the table back over and screw down more screws to attach it to the 2x4s.
28Install cross beams for the TV to rest on, adding spacers if needed to make the TV flush with the top of the frame.
29Install cross beams for the TV to rest on, adding spacers if needed to make the TV flush with the top of the frame.
30Install cross beams for the TV to rest on, adding spacers if needed to make the TV flush with the top of the frame.
31Cut all the legs and assemble them using three screws each (or use lag bolts for stronger connections, pre-drilling holes).
32Cut all the legs and assemble them using three screws each (or use lag bolts for stronger connections, pre-drilling holes).
33Cut all the legs and assemble them using three screws each (or use lag bolts for stronger connections, pre-drilling holes).
34Flip the tabletop right side up and start framing around the edge.
35Flip the tabletop right side up and start framing around the edge.
36Flip the tabletop right side up and start framing around the edge.
37Cut pieces for the inside border and mark 2.5 inches for the desired drop-down height of the table.
38Cut pieces for the inside border and mark 2.5 inches for the desired drop-down height of the table.
39Cut pieces for the inside border and mark 2.5 inches for the desired drop-down height of the table.
40Apply a line of glue on the edge and use an air nailer to hold the border pieces in place, then secure with screws.
41Apply a line of glue on the edge and use an air nailer to hold the border pieces in place, then secure with screws.
42Apply a line of glue on the edge and use an air nailer to hold the border pieces in place, then secure with screws.
43Notch the support pieces (2x4s) along the edge to allow for cutouts on the top.
44Notch the support pieces (2x4s) along the edge to allow for cutouts on the top.
45Notch the support pieces (2x4s) along the edge to allow for cutouts on the top.
46Cut the side boards at a 45-degree angle for the corners.
47Cut the side boards at a 45-degree angle for the corners.
48Cut the side boards at a 45-degree angle for the corners.
49Cut out holes for electrical outlets on all four sides of the side boards.
50Cut out holes for electrical outlets on all four sides of the side boards.
51Cut out holes for electrical outlets on all four sides of the side boards.
52Glue and nail the side boards in place, filling any small holes with wood putty later.
53Glue and nail the side boards in place, filling any small holes with wood putty later.
54Glue and nail the side boards in place, filling any small holes with wood putty later.
55Cut the 5.5-inch wide top pieces, including holes for cup holders and notches for dice and pencils.
56Cut the 5.5-inch wide top pieces, including holes for cup holders and notches for dice and pencils.
57Cut the 5.5-inch wide top pieces, including holes for cup holders and notches for dice and pencils.
58Attach a tag board underneath the notched areas to create a bottom for the dice and pencil holders.
59Attach a tag board underneath the notched areas to create a bottom for the dice and pencil holders.
60Attach a tag board underneath the notched areas to create a bottom for the dice and pencil holders.
61Flip the table over and glue and nail the top pieces.
62Flip the table over and glue and nail the top pieces.
63Flip the table over and glue and nail the top pieces.
64Install the corner trim around the outside edge to create a catch for a future tabletop insert.
65Install the corner trim around the outside edge to create a catch for a future tabletop insert.
66Install the corner trim around the outside edge to create a catch for a future tabletop insert.
67Apply wood filler to all air nailer holes and other imperfections using a putty knife, then sand once dry.
68Apply wood filler to all air nailer holes and other imperfections using a putty knife, then sand once dry.
69Apply wood filler to all air nailer holes and other imperfections using a putty knife, then sand once dry.
70Cut down the 10 ft by 8-inch wide boards to the width of the bottom frame for the shelf, cutting through two boards at a time with a circular saw and a guide for clean cuts.
71Cut down the 10 ft by 8-inch wide boards to the width of the bottom frame for the shelf, cutting through two boards at a time with a circular saw and a guide for clean cuts.
72Cut down the 10 ft by 8-inch wide boards to the width of the bottom frame for the shelf, cutting through two boards at a time with a circular saw and a guide for clean cuts.
73Trim the tabletop boards slightly to fit in their slots.
74Trim the tabletop boards slightly to fit in their slots.
75Trim the tabletop boards slightly to fit in their slots.
76Finish the bottom platform by inserting a 1x3 in the middle to eliminate any gaps between the 10-inch wide boards.
77Finish the bottom platform by inserting a 1x3 in the middle to eliminate any gaps between the 10-inch wide boards.
78Finish the bottom platform by inserting a 1x3 in the middle to eliminate any gaps between the 10-inch wide boards.