Popular Post Chestnut Posted June 24, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 This project was mentioned a few times in the What's on the Bench thread. I figured there was enough mentioned that it would be worth while to share the outcome as there may be some helpful information. The project started with some detailed plans. I used a booklets object to be held to determine a good spacing as well as angle. The angle chosen was 50 degrees. 1/8" kerfs were pefect to hold the booklets. A little bit of geometry told me the size of material I'd need. The plans were good for all of about 30 min until I realized that it was going to be too difficult to build. So i made multiple plan changes that really aren't interesting but it made construction easier. The overall case was made with hand cut box joints. I wanted to go this way as I really like the look they provide. I was also able to to use the box joints to make the glass holding work quite nicely. The first joint was sloppy and had huge gaps. By the time i made it to the final joint i had the technique dialed in. The next major problem as i outlined was that the case i made was WAY WAY too large and a single sheet of glass was both too fragile and too cumbersome. I decided on a method to use the existing dividers to divide the glass into 4 pieces. To hold the glass I'd need to install horizontal dividers and make grooves in the dividers for the glass to slide. Next problem was how the glass was going to open, slide obviously, but will the side frame be mounted to the glass? Naa it's easier if the glass just slides through a slot, I'll show a better picture further down. Now that meant I needed case dividers as the shelves were already cut and were too small.... I decided I'd cut some dovetails to set the dividers. Yep those are speed gaps for rapid assembly. Now is about when i got laser focused on construction and stopped taking pictures. To cut the slots in the sides of the case I took the case and ripped off the front edge were the groove would by. I then marked out the extents of the slot and took the larger portion of the side to the table saw and nibbled away until half the slot was made. Then the ripped edge was glued back on creating the slot. Too many words not enough pictures. It might make sense from the pictures below. The final construction item was the back. Walnut plywood was $200 a sheet, i needed less than half a sheet, so I decided to make my own. I bought some cheap ply and walnut veneer. I jointed the veneer, fyi 48" long veneer is really difficult to joint. My trademark Lumber Veneer Press (tm) wasn't really a good idea. I didn't get enough pressure and the veneer was wavy and had ripples. Construction Done. Finish was 2 coats of wipe on poly. So the glass will slide both directions out the side. To the left it perfectly clears the door trim by about 1/32". It doesn't really need to as there is 7-8 feet to the right of the case to a wall. Just a happy accident. The glass slides through slots in the side. The glass rides in grooves. The shelves the hold the booklets don't touch the horizontal dividers. I left space in case lights were desired in the future. The shelves are held in place by 1/4" pieces of walnut cut to set the shelf height these pieces were glued to the case sides. This was the easiest way to ensure the shelves were set right but also provide some adjust ability should something happen. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Great design, and looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 I see one problem with the design, Drew. It's already full! Great-looking showcase, it really highlights the playbills inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 1 minute ago, wtnhighlander said: I see one problem with the design, Drew. It's already full! Great-looking showcase, it really highlights the playbills inside. It's half full. When Megan loaded it she went every other slot. We'll adjust as it fills. There are also quite a few that we're willing to remove and not display. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 It's a beaut! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 I like the design. Very clean lines on the side for the glass to slide out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 really ended up looking nice. Great design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Very nicely done. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Looks great Drew!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 That thing looks great. How did I miss this until now!?! Very cool display case and the walnut really pops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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