I have just purchased a 46" LCD that is too wide for the built in cavity in my wall. I knew this going in and have been considering mounting issues. I do not want to to wall mount for various reasons.

The cavity includes a shlef that comes out about four inches. This leaves about 3 inches of my base, and none of the screen, hanging off the front end of the shelf. To secure the TV, my thought was to drill holes in the base and shelf and run bolts through them and secure the bolts with nuts on the bottom of the shelf (which would be hidden from view by the decorative molding along and around the shelf). I have also considered running a metal plate along the bottom of the shelf to add further stability. Does this sound crazy to anyone?

Thanks for the input.

Pictures please:). That will help us visualize your situation and provide better input.

I know yo u said you didnt want but why not get a wall mount with an arm and mount it on the back wall of the cavity?

as far as your idea, what I would do instead is use the mounting holes for a wall mount and put some bolts with hooks on the end of them. then use a chain and attach that to the back wall of the cavity. I would do that before I bolted the stand to the shelf.

or replace the shelf with a bigger one?