Revamping an old entertainment center for a large screen TV?

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I am interested in cutting down/revamping my existing entertainment center to accommodate a new flat-panel TV.

I've already got the top off and would like to cut down the three main supports to a sight-friendly level for the new TV.

My question is this.  This thing is solid oak.  It isn't coming apart any more than it is.  How do I cut the existing three supports to the desired size?  Do I just use a circular saw and finishing blade?   I used a rather rough blade to remove the top and it splintered the surrounding wood rather badly.  No big deal, since that's going away, however, I'd like the * real * cuts to leave, not only a smooth cut, but no splintering on the sides.

The wood in question is 3/4" oak.

I don't have a great deal of experience in woodworking, but I'd like to give this shot.  It isn't worth anything, so , if I screw it up, no big deal.

This link gives a before/after shot of pretty much what I plan to do (minus the new drawer he added).  Where he has a drawer, I will have an open space to temporarily house the center channel speaker.

http://smithsrus.com/chopping-down-an-entertainment-center/

Tepee · Accepted Answer

Yes you can use a portable circular saw to cut the oak.  There is a trick used by cabinet makers that you can use to keep the oak from splintering badly at the cut.  Once you have the lines established for the cut, use a sharp utility knife and a good straightedge to score the pencil line.  Run the knife over the line several times so it penetrates the surface a bit.  Make sure your saw blade stays just on the waste side of the scribed line and you will get a clean cut on the good side.  Good luck with your project.

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