Get a piece of wood at wide as you need and then using smaller blocks wrap it around the existing mantle on the sides to secure it. You could have some screws come from underneath that would be hidden from direct view or make something that would compress into the existing mantel. Paint it all white and then secure the TV to this piece somehow, such as mount like someone proposed. It would be completely removeable. Update: just to add, as mentioned in the comments you could also just use a few small C-clamps where the arrows are to secure for a real quick and simple solution. Hide the clamps with pictures, plants, etc. Answer from schirmyver on reddit.com
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Reddit
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r/DIY on Reddit: I can’t mount a TV to the wall. How can I make a tv stand that fits here
January 4, 2024 -

I have a mantle that is 6 1/2 inches at chest level. For the TV to stand on its legs it needs another inch or two.

I need to find a way to have the TV on the mantle without using those legs so it can still be stable.

Any ideas?

My thoughts:

  • add a small piece of wood at the front of the mantle so it can’t slip off.

  • add rubber padding to the bottom of the TV itself so it doesn’t move.

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Pied de Table Design
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Make your DIY TV stand - Furniture Leg
January 29, 2023 - Make a real decorative piece with a DIY TV stand using boxes and furniture legs. Convenient and inexpensive.
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Instructables
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DIY TV Stand - Instructables
September 25, 2017 - ... or 1"x3" lumber with 45 degree bevel cut on top (plywood is preferred because it has better dimensional stability) Cut two french cleats to 30" long. Attach one to TV stand cross pieces attach other to TV using flat head screws.
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Kreg Tool
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DIY TV Stand - Easy-To-Build TV Stand | Kreg Tool
May 6, 2024 - With your Kreg® Pocket-Hole Jig set up for 3/4"-thick material, drill pocket in these Rails holes where shown. Sand the Rails smooth. Cut four Legs to length from a 2x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram.
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At Lane and High
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How to Build a DIY TV Stand | At Lane and High
September 13, 2022 - There are a few different styles of legs available. My daughter chose this style. So the legs are 6 inches and the height of the tv stand is 24 inches, making it a total of 30 inches tall.
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Home Made by Carmona
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DIY X-Leg TV Stand -
February 4, 2025 - Learn how to build this stylish x-leg TV Stand, and impress your guests with furniture that looks like it was purchased from a store!
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The Home Depot Canada
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How to Build a DIY TV Stand - Homedepot.ca
Attach your top end rails flush with the tops of the legs, with the pocket holes facing outward. Clamp them in place and secure them with 1 ¼-inch pocket hole screws. Place your top shelf onto the stand and secure it with glue and pocket hole screws as you did with the middle shelf. Attach your side pieces using glue and a brad nailer for a more professional-looking finish. Decorative moulding added along the top and bottom of your DIY TV ...
Published   May 6, 2022
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Bogleheads.org
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DIY pedestal for flat screen TV - Bogleheads.org
There are several options to replace the far apart legs on the TV with a central stand -- https://www.amazon.com/PERLESMITH-Swive ... 851&sr=8-4 etc.
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TikTok
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Diy Tv Stand Legs | TikTok
November 10, 2025 - Come make some angle legs for my TV cabinet #Woodworking #ebeniste #CustomDesign #Handmade #FaitAMontreal #woodenlegs ... Got a big TV? Here is a easy to make stand for your TV up to 98 inch using only 2x4 for under $40#diy #tvstand DIY 2x4 TV Stand for 98 inch TV Under $40.
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Pinterest
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Pinterest
July 2, 2022 - DIY tv base · 1 Pin · 5y · Pvc Pipe Tv Stand Plans · Flat Screen Tv Floor Stand · Diy Tv Stand Ideas · Rolling Tv Floor Stand · Floor Standing Tv Mount · Floor Model Tv Stand On Wheels · Television Console · Motorized Tv Lift ·
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The Carpenter's Daughter
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DIY TV Stand Scrap Wood Project - The Carpenter's Daughter
June 4, 2020 - If you don't have any of these, then read the notes further down for alternative methods. Mine is for an LED TV, but if you want it for a plasma TV stand, I suggest also gluing and clamping before screwing. ... First, I found some random off cuts out of my garage and picked 4 of the best pieces for the legs.
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TikTok
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Adding Legs to Floating Tv Standtext=drill Holes in The Standand Put Everything Back on | TikTok
2 days ago - ONE HOUR TO INSTALL STUPID TV STAND LEGS!! PREDRILL HOLES MY ASS!! @farfiecross #tvstand #roommate #shinanagans #POS #fugyou #stupidtv #fyp #stupidtv #whodesignedthis ... How to floating tv stand Part #1 #methodsaz #HausLabsFoundation #diyproject #livingroomdesign #diytvstand @hgtv DIY Floating TV Stand Tutorial: Part 1.
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Prettypegs
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Shop Stylish TV Stand Legs for Your Entertainment Center
Find the Perfect TV Stand Legs to Showcase Your Television. Shop from a wide assortment of replacement wooden and metal TV Stand Legs.
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Pinterest
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Tv Stand Legs Ideas
Mid Century Low Wide TV Stand or Coffee Table. Large Minimalist Solid Oak Table on Hairpin Legs marston Oak - Etsy
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YouTube
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Make yourself a stand / base for any size TV - YouTube
Simple stand made from scrap materials lying around. 'Just had to buy bolts and spray paint....Do wear an appropriate dust mask if cutting MDF!
Published   March 6, 2017
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YouTube
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DIY Home Made Stand for Flat Screen TV
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Published   December 7, 2019
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YouTube
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How To Make A Quick TV Stand - YouTube
In this video I construct a Television Stand using some scrap MDF (medium density fiberboard) that i had left over from another project. Since this TV was mo...
Published   March 2, 2014
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Kreg Tool
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DIY TV Stand | Kreg Tool
November 17, 2023 - Now work your way around the stand, positioning and temporarily attaching each Leg in the same way. Place each Back Side panel in place so it is flush with the back edge of the Middle and Bottom Panels, and then secure the Back Side panels and with 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws. Next, set the Back Middle panel in place, and secure it with 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws. With the Legs set, it’s time to finish the TV stand.