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This is a wall mounted display cabinet that I built for my dad. He is 89 and lives in a senior assisted living center just a few blocks from me. He seems to be spending his time buying replica model cars out of catalogs and he had them standing all over the apartment so I decided to build him a cabinet to display them and clean up the apartment a bit. The cabinet is about 26 by 36 inches and 5 inches deep. Its built from red oak. I dovetailed the sides together. The back is oak paneling. The front has a glass door. I put in adjustable glass shelves leaving him some room at the top for any future purchases :-)
The finish is oil stain with two coats of shellac.
-- Wayne - Plymouth MN
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David65
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#1 posted 1404 days ago
Very nice I have a few of those old Fords from Danbury Mint myself I had them in a display case I purchased from them but it was how can I say “tacky” so after our recent move I haven’t unboxed them. I am just waiting on a good idea to strike me to build something way better than I had before.
-- David '65
Karson
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#2 posted 1404 days ago
The display case is great. Your father should be very pleased.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
huff
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#3 posted 1404 days ago
Great looking display case! I’m sure your Dad is really enjoying having all of his collection on display.
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John Gray
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#4 posted 1404 days ago
VERY VERY NICE!!!!
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Dan'um Style
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#5 posted 1404 days ago
very thoughtful gift for your dad … bet he appreciates it
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woodbutcher
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#6 posted 1404 days ago
SnowyRiver,
Verey nice job on the display cabinet. I’m sure Dad has to love it. I like the glass shelves here so you can really see the cars better than if you had used wood. Congratulations on such a fine build.
Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis
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#7 posted 1404 days ago
Way to go Keith your a good son. nice work also.
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Dusty56
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#8 posted 1403 days ago
Very nice cabinet and I’m sure that Dad is happy too : )
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#9 posted 1036 days ago
Outstanding collection.His effort deserve cabinet like that.Great tribute to your dad.
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