Since I’m putting a 27″ TV in here, I wanted the shelf to be beefy. I made a 2×4 box frame and screwed an oak piece on top. The box frame had to be at a pretty steep angle for the TV to sit at a comfortable viewing angle, so I put another 2×4 behind the TV that the sides screw into. It gives the cabinet more support & keeps the TV from sliding off the shelf. The TV fits perfectly with about 1/8″ gap on each side. I also put on the front panel.

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