Homemade Display Case

[Swoboda4]

This is a topic that comes up a lot. We own above average G/U items and there seems to be not one superior display case product out there. I'm not a fan of folded jerseys to fit a frame. I want to see the whole jersey. I'm not a fan of, flat as a pancake smashed up against the glass option either. 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:



I use 3 strips of industrial Velcro on the back.

[TFig27]

great job! i think i might try something like this. i have a couple of questions. how did you attach the frame to the box part?
also what did you use to keep the jersey in place?

thanks
tom

[metsbats]

Nice handy work! Looks better and more sturdier than the professionally produced cases. I have one this has the molded plastic backing, very flimsy.

Is the frame glass ?

David

[Swoboda4]

I attached the frame to the box with 4 -2inch phillips head pan screws,instead of hinges for security and to keep kids from playing with it when I'm not around. This is glass because it came with the frame. I discarded the backing and just used the frame and the glass-which is expensive to get separately. Otherwise I use plexiglass for custom/larger jobs.Plexiglass is lighter than glass and can be purchased at HomeDepot for 1/3 the price of a glass shop. Jersey is in a hanger which I made the hook shorter with pliers so it doesn't hang too low. I screwed a "O" bolt to the top of the box. Also 3 strips of 2 inch Velcro is on the back and supported temporarily on the bottom (for 24 hrs) untill maximum strength achieved.


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[dcrules01]

Very nice email me the items you used to make the case dcrules01@msn.com..Maybe I will give it a shot...

[B1SON]

I am sold...can I get the list as well??? Thanks!

[kylehess10]

VERY nice! I might try making one since my plastic covers don't really seem good enough for the jerseys I have in my room. How much did it cost you total to make each of these cases?

[Swoboda4]

I'll break everything down with steps and photos soon. I'm working through the weekend right now. I'll include a close-up of the baseball case.

[bigtime59]

Looks great...except for the screws on the front.
Have you considered drilling the box, and attaching a dowell to the back of the frame part? You can still pull the front off, but won't have the visible screws.

[tym]

I had to show this off, granted its beyond what I can do....but my Dad made this for me 10 years ago. He is a artist with wood
Cheers,
Ty
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