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With your circular saw set at a 45-degree angle, rip a 1x4 down the center so that you end up with two equal-width boards with mirrored bevels.
Step 8: Make the Cleat
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Mark the Bifold Door
Step 2
Cut the Door Panels
Step 3
Attach the Hinges
Step 4
Cut the Frame Pieces
Step 5
Bevel the Top and Bottom Pieces
Step 6
Mark the Sides' Location
Step 7
Assemble the Frame
Step 8
Make the Cleat
Step 9
Insert the Cleat and Crosspiece
Step 10
Attach the Doors
Step 11
Attach the Magnets
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Tools List
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Circular saw
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Combination square
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Speed Square
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Miter saw
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Drill/driver
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Countersink bit
Shopping List
1. Bifold door Select a solid-wood bifold door. To determine the width you'll need, add about 4 inches to the width of your monitor and divide by 2. You'll need to round up to the nearest stock door size.
2. 1x stock Choose boards for the sides wide enough to span from the wall just past the face of the TV, as it protrudes from the wall. For the top and bottom, choose boards at least 2 inches wider than the side boards, to account for the thickness of the doors and the beveled overhang. 3. 1x4s to make the cleat and crosspiece. Get two 6-foot boards.
4. Bifold door hinges to join the halves of each door once you cut it down. Reuse the three that come with your doors and get one more.
5. Flush-door H hinges to attach the doors to the frame. Get four.
6. 1½-inch screws7. Magnet catches made for cabinets. Get two.
2. 1x stock Choose boards for the sides wide enough to span from the wall just past the face of the TV, as it protrudes from the wall. For the top and bottom, choose boards at least 2 inches wider than the side boards, to account for the thickness of the doors and the beveled overhang. 3. 1x4s to make the cleat and crosspiece. Get two 6-foot boards.
4. Bifold door hinges to join the halves of each door once you cut it down. Reuse the three that come with your doors and get one more.
5. Flush-door H hinges to attach the doors to the frame. Get four.
6. 1½-inch screws7. Magnet catches made for cabinets. Get two.
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