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DIY TV riser
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DIY TV Riser

Learn how to make a TV riser stand on a budget! This is such an easy woodworking project.
Course DIY Projects
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Dry Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 10 minutes
Servings 1 riser
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 2 in x 4 in. x 8 ft. Douglas Fir
  • Wood glue
  • Sandpaper
  • Polycrylic
  • Stain
  • Rag(s)
  • Bench feet optional

Instructions

  • Figure out the length you'd like to make your stand. Measure the wood using a tape measure and make pencil marks for cutting.
  • Use a circular saw to cut the wood down to the correct length. If you need a wide stand because the base of the TV is large, you'll want to cut a few pieces to make more of a platform. We cut three pieces.
    Cutting a wood board with a Ryobi circular saw
  • Use a table saw to cut the rounded (long) edges of the wood down flat so that they can be glued.
    Cutting a wood board with a Ryobi table saw
  • Make one solid riser piece by adding wood glue to the long ends of the boards and then clamping the pieces together. Let dry overnight.
    Clamps holding three boards together
  • Route all the top edges of your riser. Sand if necessary and wipe away the dust.
    Using a Ryobi router on the edge of piece of wood
  • Stain the wood using the stain color of your choice and then a rag. Let dry.
  • If desired, coat the riser with polycrylic and let dry.
    Make a TV riser stand
  • Our piece didn't need legs, but at this time you can add them to finish if desired.