Homemade Display Case

[TNTtoys]

So neccessity is the mother of invention I took myself to Home-depot and Michael's Craft store. From HomeDepot:wood,screws,black paint,Minwax Polycrylic finish,hinges(or pan head screws) from Michaels a 40x29 inch frame($18). In three days you'll have this...

You probably know I am a fan of professionally framing jerseys, so I am not here to discuss jersey display cases... but I do have to say that your creation looks nice, and it is nearly identical to a "game used base" display shadow box I have been building (though have put on hold). I have gotten to a point where I can't move any further on it because I want the frame front matted to the specs of the base (I also have a ticket and a photo from that game that is part of the display). I will need to approach a professional mat cutter to help me complete it, but for the most part, it is very much the same idea (though smaller in dimension - 22x26; and deeper - 4"). Once I get the mat cut, I will need to then place it under the glass and then mount the glass frame front onto the box. I am thinking of using small metal brackets underneath the front so that they will not show through.
I'll keep you posted as to how this turns out & post photos of the finished product.

[Swoboda4]

Don't be afraid of using plexiglass("Lexan XL102 UV sheet by GE). It's lighter than glass. It looks exactly like glass and you can cut it to size on the kitchen table. But definitely go with plexiglass,unless your frame already comes with glass.