Jersey Display Cases

[Nnunnari]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Joel, I went with plexiglass, and had it cut into two pieces at Lowes. Just make sure you give them exact measurements. I have cut plexi myself, and it is a pain. I thought one piece might be too heavy. You can even notice, because they meet at one of the shelves (the permanent one).

I used some brackets on the left side, which you can see in the photo, and a few pieces of black velcro on the right side. Works like a charm. You have to pre-drill the holes for the bracket screws, and you need to cut the nubs off the screws off from inside the plexiglass, because they stick out. I used a hand nail cutter. $10 or so from Home Depot.

Lastly, I added a remote control LED light picked up from Amazon.com. It gives the display a much more professional look with the light on, I believe.

Scott

Hey Scott, shoot me an email when you have a chance: nunnari19@yahoo.com

thanks,
Nick

[joelsabi]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Hi everyone-

I love this forum and I think the cases and locker some of you guys have made are amazing!

I wanted a quick, easy and inexpensive way of displaying my game-used jerseys.

Here’s what I came up with for under $30.

Old display rack from a store. I got it for free since they were going to throw it away, but you should be able to find one on craigslist for around $10.

1” PVC pipe – 10 feet for $4
1” PVC 4-way - $2.99

Kids Shoulder Pads I asked a local high school for old shoulder pads that failed to pass reconditioning. They are useless to the team, but still work for display. The smaller pads also ensure the game-jersey does not stretch our or warp due to the pads. They were free, but I made a donation to the team of $10 per pair to the school’s football program.

I cut 2 9-inch pieces off of the PVC pipe, and put them into the PVC 4-way. They stay put well enough that I didn’t need to use PVC cement. The 4-way pops right onto the display base.

I cris-crossed the shoulder pad straps and held them in place with a binder clip. This allows you to keep the pads from slumping forward or backwards.

I threw a t-shirt over the pads to keep the gamers from contacting the shoulder pads, and tied the shirt with a rubber band.

Add your favorite game-used jersey, and you have a nice looking display.

Thanks again for all of your great ideas and input,
Alex

great post. you idea is macgyveresque

[alexbartacustoms]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Hi everyone-

I love this forum and I think the cases and locker some of you guys have made are amazing!

I wanted a quick, easy and inexpensive way of displaying my game-used jerseys.

Here’s what I came up with for under $30.

Old display rack from a store. I got it for free since they were going to throw it away, but you should be able to find one on craigslist for around $10.

1” PVC pipe – 10 feet for $4
1” PVC 4-way - $2.99

Kids Shoulder Pads I asked a local high school for old shoulder pads that failed to pass reconditioning. They are useless to the team, but still work for display. The smaller pads also ensure the game-jersey does not stretch our or warp due to the pads. They were free, but I made a donation to the team of $10 per pair to the school’s football program.

I cut 2 9-inch pieces off of the PVC pipe, and put them into the PVC 4-way. They stay put well enough that I didn’t need to use PVC cement. The 4-way pops right onto the display base.

I cris-crossed the shoulder pad straps and held them in place with a binder clip. This allows you to keep the pads from slumping forward or backwards.

I threw a t-shirt over the pads to keep the gamers from contacting the shoulder pads, and tied the shirt with a rubber band.

Add your favorite game-used jersey, and you have a nice looking display.

Thanks again for all of your great ideas and input,
Alex

[Flamechicken]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

It's the thinner of the two choices. I believe 0.09". It costs $50 for a 6 foot sheet. The thicker plexi would probably tear through anything that isn't solid wood. Really heavy. I would avoid it.

Thanks

[esquiresports]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

It's the thinner of the two choices. I believe 0.09". It costs $50 for a 6 foot sheet. The thicker plexi would probably tear through anything that isn't solid wood. Really heavy. I would avoid it.

[Flamechicken]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Joel, I went with plexiglass, and had it cut into two pieces at Lowes. Just make sure you give them exact measurements. I have cut plexi myself, and it is a pain. I thought one piece might be too heavy. You can even notice, because they meet at one of the shelves (the permanent one).

I used some brackets on the left side, which you can see in the photo, and a few pieces of black velcro on the right side. Works like a charm. You have to pre-drill the holes for the bracket screws, and you need to cut the nubs off the screws off from inside the plexiglass, because they stick out. I used a hand nail cutter. $10 or so from Home Depot.

Lastly, I added a remote control LED light picked up from Amazon.com. It gives the display a much more professional look with the light on, I believe.

Scott

Scott,
How thick is the plexiglass that you used?

Mike

[joelsabi]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Joel, I went with plexiglass, and had it cut into two pieces at Lowes. Just make sure you give them exact measurements. I have cut plexi myself, and it is a pain. I thought one piece might be too heavy. You can even notice, because they meet at one of the shelves (the permanent one).

I used some brackets on the left side, which you can see in the photo, and a few pieces of black velcro on the right side. Works like a charm. You have to pre-drill the holes for the bracket screws, and you need to cut the nubs off the screws off from inside the plexiglass, because they stick out. I used a hand nail cutter. $10 or so from Home Depot.

Lastly, I added a remote control LED light picked up from Amazon.com. It gives the display a much more professional look with the light on, I believe.

Scott

Scott,

Your display looks great. I will take into consideration your tips when I add the plexiglass. I was looking into gluing clear acrylic hinges after examining my acrylic bat cases.

[esquiresports]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Joel, I went with plexiglass, and had it cut into two pieces at Lowes. Just make sure you give them exact measurements. I have cut plexi myself, and it is a pain. I thought one piece might be too heavy. You can even notice, because they meet at one of the shelves (the permanent one).

I used some brackets on the left side, which you can see in the photo, and a few pieces of black velcro on the right side. Works like a charm. You have to pre-drill the holes for the bracket screws, and you need to cut the nubs off the screws off from inside the plexiglass, because they stick out. I used a hand nail cutter. $10 or so from Home Depot.

Lastly, I added a remote control LED light picked up from Amazon.com. It gives the display a much more professional look with the light on, I believe.

Scott

[joelsabi]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Joel, I used the plexiglass route on my bookcases and it turned out great. I am sure others have tried something a little different, but I just picked up some Velcro and cut it to fit a few different places on my bookcase and attach the other side on the plexiglass. This has kept dust and pet hair out and is easy to take off and put back on at anytime.

Adam,

Thanks for the reply. I am going with plexiglass over glass as you suggested. I realize that the shelves aren’t designed to have a cover but I think it gives added protection to preserve what I have worked hard to collect. The funny thing was the day after I completed the display, it rained here and my dog brought in mud from the backyard into the room. Fortunately, nothing was touched.

I also got another reply from Brett (packfan84) and from his suggestion I will try two pieces of plexiglass on each shelve. One plexiglass will be 3/5 the height of the shelf and will be held by three acrylic hinges and another plexiglass will be 2/5 of the height and will be held by two acrylic hinges. Each will be held closed on the other side by a no bore magnastrike. I will post the results when its completed.

[gaytorhater703]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

That frame that is in your picture is offered at Michael's as a stock frame or is it one of the custom framing options?

I've had something custom framed by them before and it was NOT cheap. lol

my question to the group is with newer age football jerseys such as this....are there any real potential hazards down the road for the jerseys if they are folded and simply pressed against the glass/plastic. Basically having the same crease in the jersey for a long long time?

[harpt]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Harpt, That looks AMAZING!!!!!

Thanks a lot

[braylenMV7]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Harpt, That looks AMAZING!!!!!

[scootmagroot]

Re: Jersey Display Cases

Hey....does anyone know where to get those Timberland jersey display cases? They used to be on Ebay...but are no longer. Some people had talked about them a few pages back, but I cant seem to find them anywhere. I really want the jersey/bat/ball display all in one like they had. please let me know if anyone know anything

Scooter2403@yahoo.com

[philsfan]

Re: Jersey Display Case

Thanks all!

[dcgreg25]

Re: Jersey Display Case

Homeplate Heroes has some great cases. They are not cheap but in my opinion they are the best cases on the market. (locks, suede matting, UV glass, etc.)

http://www.homeplateheroes.com/JERSEY.html

Sometimes you can get a better deal and they offer free shipping (which helps offset some of the cost). It all depends on what you are looking for and how much you want to spend. Many of the homemade cases look great as well.