Things You'll Need
Screws or nails
Paint or stain
Plans for the cabinet
Hammer or drill
Wood
Lighting
Glass
Sander (optional)
Saw
How to Build a Display Cabinet. Do you enjoy collecting items? It's a shame to store them in cardboard boxes in the attic or basement. Why not build a beautiful display cabinet instead? Display cabinets can be quite expensive to purchase, but when you build your own you save a lot of money and still get a great end result.
Step 1
Purchase the plans or blueprints for the display cabinet of your choice.
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Step 2
Purchase wood, molding, lights, paint or stain, and hardware according to your plan's specific directions.
Step 3
Order glass cut to size for the shelves and sides.
Step 4
Cut the top and bottom of your display case from the wood, making grooves to fit the glass.
Step 5
Cut the corner pieces of the display case from wood as well. In the back two pieces, cut two grooves on adjoining sides for the glass. On the front two pieces, cut one groove each for the glass.
Step 6
Stain or paint the wood.
Step 7
Attach the glass for the back and sides to the corner pieces of wood.
Step 8
Attach the brackets to the insides of the wood for the shelves.
Step 9
Attach the top and bottom pieces of wood to the corner piece of wood.
Step 10
Attach the legs.
Step 11
Attach the door piece or pieces of glass to the wood using hinges.
Step 12
Attach the molding according to your specific preferences.
Step 13
Place the shelves inside of the cabinet.
Step 14
Place the lighting appropriately.
Tip
LED lights, touch lights and other battery operated lights work well and are a convenient way of highlighting your display cabinet and its contents.
Warning
Practice caution when dealing with glass. It is best to wear gloves and eye protection.
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