How Do You Build a Glass Display Case

Almost any collector would love to own a glass display case. Although with the cost of most cases is outrageous. They range anywhere from 300 to well into the thousands. The ones you can purchase in the store are very eye pleasing, although the same effect can be accomplished right at home. With a little time and effort you will be left with a beautiful piece of furniture, that will last through out future generations.

Things You Will Need
Three 1-by-2 strips of finished wood
Drill Press
1/8 inch 8-by-4 foot Lauan Hardwood Plywood
Table Saw
Nails
Finished Maple Lauan
Nails
Silicone Caulk
Tape Measure
Carpenters Pencil
Caulk Gun
1/8 Glass
Caulk Keeper/ Caulk Finishing Tool
¼ inch self pin

1. Cut the 1-by-2 strips to measure 6 feet.
2. Measure two feet from one end of four of the 1-by-2, on the two inch side, and begin drilling holes using a drill press. Set the measurements at ¼ inch drill bit, and ½ depth. Pre-drill a scrap piece of wood to be sure that the measurements are set correctly.
3. Create a 90 degree angle with two 1-by-2’s. One solid 6 foot 1-by-2, and the other with the holes you drilled. The one inch side of the 1-by-2 with the holes needs to be flush with the two inch side of the solid 1-by-2. Repeat this step four times to create four corners of the display cabinet. Attach with a line of wood glue, hold together with a clamp while you insert four screws.
4. Attach two of the corners to a 3-by-6 foot piece of lauan. Be sure to line the holes in the 1-by-2 so that they are facing each other, and the two foot space is on the same end. Attach the two inch side of the solid 1-by-2 to the lauan, with four screws, and wood glue. Be sure that they are flush with the edge of the lauan.
5. Cut two pieces of ¼ inch plywood to measure 3-by-3 feet. Use one screw in the top to attach the two remaining corners to the front corners of the plywood. Then attach the other two corners that are attached to the lauan. This will create a box shape. Repeat with the bottom.
6. Space the holes in the 1-by-2 exactly 2 inches apart, this is important that you be precise because it could result in an uneven shelf. The end of the 1-by-2 that has the 2 foot gap is known as the top of the board.
7. Measure and cut a piece of lauan to measure 3-by-6 feet.
8. Place the better side of the lauan face up. This is the side that you will see when you look into the cabinet.
9. Apply a thin line of wood glue to the 1 inch side of the 1-by-2.
10. Align the 6 foot length of the 1-by-2 with the 6 foot edge of the lauan. Hold it in place by using 2 clamps. Repeat with the other side. Be sure to place the 1-by-2’s with the holes facing each other and the tops at the same end.
11. Insert 4 screws into each of the 1-by-2’s. Insert them from the back of the lauan. Release the clamps
12. Attach two of the 1-by-2’s together using the same process in step 6 through 8. Create a 6 foot long 90 degree angle with the 1-by-2’s. Use one of the 1-by-2’s with the holes and a separate solid 6 foot 1-by-2.
13. Repeat step 8 to create another corner. This will be placed opposite the other from step 8.
14. Measure out a strip of lauan to be 3 feet by 6 inches. Attach the lauan to the two angled 1-by-2 sets, c