Building a TV Lift Cabinet with Whisper Lift 2 by Touchstone Home Products

TLDRLearn how to build a TV lift cabinet using the Whisper Lift 2 by Touchstone Home Products. This cabinet is easy to install, quiet, and provides a strong lift. You can customize the design and use SketchUp plans provided by Touchstone. The cabinet is made of plywood and dressed up with molding, with the option for a flat top or a hinge top. The face frame is made of poplar wood, and the cabinet is finished with a walnut baseboard and top. The lift is installed with mounting boards and can be positioned against a wall or at the end of a bed. The cabinet can also serve as a room divider.

Key insights

📺The Whisper Lift 2 by Touchstone Home Products is a quiet and strong lift for TV cabinets.

🔨The TV lift cabinet can be customized to match your desired design with SketchUp plans provided.

🧱The cabinet is made of plywood and dressed up with molding.

🌟The lift can be installed with mounting boards, allowing for easy installation and positioning against a wall or at the end of a bed.

🔀The cabinet can also be used as a room divider, providing functionality and flexibility in your space.

Q&A

Are SketchUp plans provided for the TV lift cabinet?

—Yes, when you purchase the Whisper Lift 2, it comes with SketchUp plans for this specific design. However, you can still follow along and customize the design to your liking.

What materials are used to build the TV lift cabinet?

—The cabinet is primarily made of plywood, with the face frame made of poplar wood. The baseboard and top can be finished with walnut for a more polished look.

Can the TV lift cabinet be positioned against a wall or at the end of a bed?

—Yes, the lift can be installed with mounting boards, allowing for easy installation and flexibility in positioning the cabinet.

Can the TV lift cabinet be used as a room divider?

—Yes, the cabinet is designed in a way that it can also serve as a room divider, providing functionality and flexibility in your space.

Is the Whisper Lift 2 easy to install?

—Yes, the Whisper Lift 2 is easy to install with mounting boards. The lift is also quiet and provides a strong lift for your TV.

Timestamped Summary

00:21In this video, the creator builds a TV lift cabinet using the Whisper Lift 2 made by Touchstone Home Products.

03:19The first step is to make a face frame using poplar wood and pocket hole screws.

05:31Once the face frame is built, plywood is cut to size and used to build the cabinet.

08:08Next, the creator explains how to create the flat panels using MDF and the styles and rails using MDF and poplar wood.

10:57After assembling the cabinet, the creator trims out the flat panels using quarter round molding.

13:58The cabinet is painted and finished with a walnut baseboard and top. The lift is then installed using mounting boards.

14:38The creator shows the finished cabinet and discusses the SketchUp plans provided by Touchstone for this specific design.

14:57Finally, the creator mentions the possibility of using the cabinet as a room divider.

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