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Step 3Putting it all together
In a perfect world my 2x4s would be perfectly straight. Sadly I must live in the real world and adjust for the 2x4 imperfections through the drying process. Actually you just need the section of 2x4 that attaches to the VESA mount to be flat the rest would not matter much. So that is where we will begin the attaching process. Make sure your 2 long pieces of wood are the same lenght and squarely cut -- if not adjust now.
Attach 1 of the 4-inch spacers 1.5 inch from the top of the 2x4s with 2 drywall screws on each side. Attach 1 side first then using the speed square (or any straight edge) across the top to attach the other 2x4 to make sure they are all squared off. Predrill your holes to help with screwing them all in. Attach the other spacer half way down.
Now remove the VESA mount from your dry fit (your reference edge should be at the bottom -- retry if it wasn't) if you didn'lt already and mount it to the stand with 2 screws on each 2x4 and 1 on the spacer. To determine the right height measure down from the top 6 inches on each 2x4 and connect those two marks with the speed square. Do NOT use the speed square on each 2x4 independently with the marks as I first did -- for if the 2x4s are not perfect your 2 lines will not line up. This is the line the reference edge of the VESA mount should line up to. Center it to the stand to make sure you will have room in the back for all the screw holes when attaching to the TV.
Measure and mark the center point on the base 2x4 and measure out 2 inches from center. Attach the base to the stand with the 2 screws on each 2x4 aligned to the marks. This is where the imperfections of the 2x4 will show up the most. If you look at the first picture you will see that there is a gap at the 2nd spacer and where the stand attach to the base, one of the 2x4 is not squared off.
Stand up your pieces vertically and attach the counter balance pieces to the base with 2 screws each next to the vertical stand. I had gaps because my drill width is too fat for the pieces to sit right next to the vertical ones. It would look nicer if they were but doesnt matter in my case since it will be hidden by the bed.
Get somebody to hold your TV as you attach it to your brand new stand with the screws and washers.
Enjoy!
Attach 1 of the 4-inch spacers 1.5 inch from the top of the 2x4s with 2 drywall screws on each side. Attach 1 side first then using the speed square (or any straight edge) across the top to attach the other 2x4 to make sure they are all squared off. Predrill your holes to help with screwing them all in. Attach the other spacer half way down.
Now remove the VESA mount from your dry fit (your reference edge should be at the bottom -- retry if it wasn't) if you didn'lt already and mount it to the stand with 2 screws on each 2x4 and 1 on the spacer. To determine the right height measure down from the top 6 inches on each 2x4 and connect those two marks with the speed square. Do NOT use the speed square on each 2x4 independently with the marks as I first did -- for if the 2x4s are not perfect your 2 lines will not line up. This is the line the reference edge of the VESA mount should line up to. Center it to the stand to make sure you will have room in the back for all the screw holes when attaching to the TV.
Measure and mark the center point on the base 2x4 and measure out 2 inches from center. Attach the base to the stand with the 2 screws on each 2x4 aligned to the marks. This is where the imperfections of the 2x4 will show up the most. If you look at the first picture you will see that there is a gap at the 2nd spacer and where the stand attach to the base, one of the 2x4 is not squared off.
Stand up your pieces vertically and attach the counter balance pieces to the base with 2 screws each next to the vertical stand. I had gaps because my drill width is too fat for the pieces to sit right next to the vertical ones. It would look nicer if they were but doesnt matter in my case since it will be hidden by the bed.
Get somebody to hold your TV as you attach it to your brand new stand with the screws and washers.
Enjoy!
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