Jersey Display Cases

[worldchamps]

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I made 3 this weekend....

word of advise, you can buy the plexiglass at Home Depot and then I took it to Ace Hardware and had then cut it. I tried cutting the first 1 myself and did a bad job. I found a way to cover it up though with a hockey stick, but the kid at Ace did a way better job than I did...overall they look really good

Thanks for sharing this idea!!!!

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Scott,

I did mean 29 1/2 NOT 19 1/2 Sorry. As for the unit, here is a link for the item. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5223522
Online it says $39.72 but at the local Walmart near me - Niles, IL they are $29.00 I have bought them 4 different times and 3 times they were $27.00 and 1 time $29.00 I have not had a chance to do the rod yet, but plan on it this coming weekend. So I will post pics then.

Thanks for the Info. Unfortunately , my local walmart does not carry them. But will keep an eye out for others in that price range. Great idea !
I look forward to seeing your pics with the bent rods.

[BIGSTIG]

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Scott,

I did mean 29 1/2 NOT 19 1/2 Sorry. As for the unit, here is a link for the item. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5223522
Online it says $39.72 but at the local Walmart near me - Niles, IL they are $29.00 I have bought them 4 different times and 3 times they were $27.00 and 1 time $29.00 I have not had a chance to do the rod yet, but plan on it this coming weekend. So I will post pics then.

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Her is what I do -

Walmart 5 shelf bookshelf natural or black mearures 19 1/2 X 72

Do not put in the upper shelf, and use that part to hang a jersey. That part measures (the inside) 28 1/2 X 39. To hang the jersey I have been using hangers, but now that thegoalie has posted I will be borrowing his idea thanks!!

As you can see more than enough room for a jersey, bat glove, cleats 8 X 10 photo etc.

Cost = CHEAP!! Shelf = $27.00 / Plexiglass = $15.00 / Velcro = $17.00 a roll (you can do 10 of these with one 15ft roll)

Total per unit = appx $45.00 + tax

Time = 45 minutes per
Look = AWESOME - (well not as cool as harpts - but works for me)

BigStig ,

Very nice ! I have a couple of questions for you.
You stated the Size of these Book Cases are 19 1/2 x 72 ? Did you mean 29 1/2 x 72 ?? Later you state the Inside part for the Jersey is 28 1/2 x 39 so I wanted to be sure. I went to Walmart and they had nothing for $27.00 but I have seen the 29 1/2 x 72 bookcases for about $40 elsewhere. How long ago did you purchase your last one ? Walmart.com doesnt have anything that size for that price. Were they close-outs at your local walmart ?
Also, do you have any new pics with the bent rods instead of hangers ?
thanks
scott

[5coltbrennanfan15]

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Falcon that is a sweet colt brennan collection. Is that a game used Colt jersey i see there the white Hawaii one? May i ask is there alot of Colt stuff in Hawaii cause i am a fuge fan also and live in the midwest and is hard to get his stuff here. I am so jealous.

[Falcon]

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Man, these cases look great! Thanks for starting this subject!

Here's a pic how I display my Hawaii stuff. It's an old converted shelf that I painted and moved the shelves around. There's glass doors on it and also glass covers for the helmets on top but I took them off to remove the glare. And yes...I live in Hawaii and am a big Colt Brennan fan! (Before anyone from Georgia mentions the Sugar Bowl, I'm still trying to forget that game!)

[cjw]

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Great displays...thanks for the idea, pics and ifno!

I wanted to share this site with everyone as it has proven to give me great options to display my items. Mannequins, acrylic display cases and extendable t-shirt racks..

This case (middle picture) is a bit small for a full sized jersey but works well (and a fair price) for smaller items.

http://www.eddies.com/t_search_results_detail/acrylic/165061/6/10.html

Not sure if they have other Canadian or US locations, but if thye don't ship, let me know and I will try and assit any members. chris

[skyking26]

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Don't feel bad about apprehension to walking in Joann Fabrics. I was there weeks ago along with Mary Maxim's and boughts some nice crushed green velor and other fabrics. Gotta do what you gotta do. I can't say I felt a fish in water, but wife assisted....ok, did it for me as she is sitting right behind me now....

[chicagoglen]

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What is the material directly behind the bats? How did you support the case on the wall? How thick is the backing to the bat case?

The material behind the bats is felt. I believe it was $3.00 a yard at the local Joanne Fabrics. (Yes, I felt weird going in there) They had like 8 or 10 colars in this price range but I felt the dark grey was the best for me.

(My next case I will use probably pleather or some type of swade. Make some padded inserts and staple or glue them in from the back) I think this wil look even better.

You last two questions are in this answer. I used 3/4 inch plywood for the back panel (Acutually the whole case). I then covered the plywood case on the outside with (4) Quarter Sawn Oak Panels for a more finished look. This way I could just screw the case directly into the studs with three inch screws. The case is very heavy but the 6 screws hold it very easily. To hide all of this I added the felt after the case was mounted with a spray addhesive. This way you can not see how the case is secured to the wall.



Hope this helps.

Glen

[Swoboda4]

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Glen,
Very Nice bat case with perfect color background material. What is the material directly behind the bats? How did you support the case on the wall? How thick is the backing to the bat case? I made one out of oak it was very heavy.
Robert

[skyking26]

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Stunning room Chicagoglen!

[chicagoglen]

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Just thought I would say I think this thread is fantastic. I love seeing everyone try to help each other out.

Although I have not made a jersey case yet I have made a bat case for my 2005 White Sox set. I plan on making some like the one below but can I offer one suggestion? I think this example is a great idea. The picture frame was brilliant.



Instead of drilling through the face of the frame to mount it to the "Box". Why not screw a piano hinge on the back of one side so you can swing open the frame as a door? See a example picture below. You can pick these up at any hardware bog box store.




The just add a cabinet door clasp to keep it closed. These are cheap and you can have magnetic if you want.



Just my two cents.

PS.

Here is the case I built for my bats in case you have not seen it.





Thanks,

Glen

[Frink]

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Inspired by some of you, I'm going to try my hand at making display cases for my jerseys. I've done some looking, and for those of you who have questioned a UV-protected and acid-free environment, I have a suggestion (which I'm going to be following): line the inner sides of the case with acid-free foamboard, and Krylon makes a clear, UV-resistant spray that can be applied to acrylic.

I'll have to post back how things go.

[harpt]

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Can't compare to Harpt but...

This is easily as good as mine. I think the reason mine seems "impressive" (or whatever) is because there are several in a row. Yours actually looks a lot more like a locker. Very very cool.

[HENMICK44]

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Thanks Cigarman44 I'm Going To Give It A Try.sorry Bout The Other Day, I Was Also In A Mood. Looks Great Though.good Luck.