thanks Iresq for the reply.
I posted this thread on the custom installers forum as i'd forgotten it existed and have had more replies from there.
You say you used mdf, does it hold a tv as well?
Ive had a few replies saying its harder to joint mdf so im going to go with some nice wood.
If your interested in what others said check out my link.
[Link: remotecentral.com]john