DIY Custom Display Case From Scratch
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- In this video I will show you how to make a display case from scratch out of aluminum extrusion frame.
UPDATE:
1. Use 3mm thick PVC sheet. It will be a lot cheaper and does the same job
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀
0:00 - Why You Should Do This
1:51 - The Frame
8:41 - The Shelf
12:55 - Back and Top Panels
15:45 - Acrylic Panels
22:40 - Putting It All Together
23:22 - Adding Lighting
27:49 - Hanging the Display
31:19 - Final Thoughts
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**NOTE: When ordering your aluminum extrusions, makes sure you get the ends tapped.**
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This is amazing! I've been searching for a tutorial like this for ages. Thank you so much for putting this together.
Thanks so much for the support and thanks for watching. I'm happy you like the video. If you have any questions when you're making it, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
You sir are a gift to the community👍👍 Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to the riser build.
Thank you Luis! I'm happy you liked the video. More are definitely on the way.
Your reassurance to people in the US about using metric measures resonates very strongly with me. I am from the UK and I grew up using measurements in feet and inches etc - though I always struggled with arithmetic operations and fractional values of such quantities. Then at about age 60 I decided that - as an awful lot of things in the UK are moving toward the metric system - it was time that I really started using it. SOoooooo glad I did. Once you have the basics into your head, designing and making stuff gets so much easier cos you have no more dealing with all those irregular quantities and crazy fractions - makes all that side of things a piece of cake. I would encourage any maker who has been delaying their move to metric to take the plunge - you won't regret it.
Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you telling me your journey with metric. Metric is so easy. It's like anything new. Once you get used to it it becomes second nature. Thank you again!
Imagine the possibilities!! Thanks for the information!
Exactly! Thanks for watching!
This is one of the best display options and solutions I have seen.
Congratulations on the project and thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for watching! I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Finally!! Thank you so much for this 🙌🏻 Hopefully if I get all the necessary parts I'll build one.
Thank you! I'm here if you have any questions when you decide to build the case.
Fantastic job and a service to the community!
Thanks Bob! It means a lot coming from you.
Amazing tutorial! You’ve shown everyone how to basically build their own moducase! Thanks for this vid!
Thank you so much Mario! It means a lot coming from you.
yeah I'm doin it too. Too poor to afford moducase but doing a massive garage rack perspexised (even with Aus rip off prices is still cheaper than moducase)and Amazon lighting. I hate Amazon but not as much as the monopoly Bunnings has on this country (and the rip off prices on similar lighting) Thanks Man. I wish I was as on point as you.@@PopCultureLivingRoom
Honestly this video should be the standard for all how to videos. Great job!
Wow. I have no words. Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the kind words.
You are a perfectionist. This video is incredible for collectors. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Jon! I really appreciate it!
This is next level! Amazing work Costa! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much!!!!!!
This is absolute genius!! thank you so much for this video!
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Just gorgeous! You are very talented. Fun and funny too. Lol
Thanks John! I appreciate that. I'm happy you enjoyed the video.
Great tutorial brother. I'm changing my both of my collection rooms because of you. Thanks for the great information.
Thank you so much! I'm happy I was able to inspire you. When you're finished, your collection is going to look dope. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions when you're making your displays.
Awesome work, looks fantastic!!
Thank you! I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
This is soooo helpful man! Thanks and keep it coming with these great videos! :)
I'm happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and thanks for the support!
Beat diy I’ve ever seen. Awesome
Thank you so much! I'm happy you like it. If you decide to build this display or any display case on my channel, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
this is awesome. great editing.
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching.
Finally hung one of my DF120s on the wall with your equipment suggestions. Ain’t fell down yet. Thanks for the help, chumley!
Awesome! Send me a pic of it to popculturelivingroom@gmail.com. I'd love to check it out on the wall.
Very detailed! Amazing build!!
Thank you so much! I'm happy you liked it.
Amazing job man! You did your own moducase!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Thanks for opening my mind of how to display my '66 batmobile and my '22 batmobile!! I went with 5mm mirror acrylic panels to allow maximum visibility!!
Thanks for supporting the channel! I'm happy I was able to inspire. The mirror acrylic sounds cool. You're going to have to send me pics. I would love to see it.
popculturelivingroom@gmail.com
Awesome Case. I will try to make a larger one myself. Thank you
Thank you! If you have questions while making your display, please reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
Careful, he's a hero! lol Thanks for your tutorials!
Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel!
Great video. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you!
Man you did it again!!!! I remember you told me you were working on a floating shelf and you have delivered! You are a godsend. Not now but I will do this one day. This came out amazing! Way better then I thought when you first mention it. It does look awesome all blacked out. Either way you can't go wrong. Once again you're the man. God bless you, & I say that on the behalf of the collecting community.
Edit: T-nuts 😂
Thank you so much! You're too kind ShroomGod. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
i'm a complete novice regarding diy... but your explanation is so clear (AND IN METRICS!!) that it's filling me with enough hubris to think i might pull it off ahahaha
That makes me happy to hear. Thank you so much! If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
Bro, you are a genius man. Sir you are thinking outside the box. I need to watch this video a few times to get everything. Wooooooooo.
Woooooooo! My man! If you decide to build this and you have any questions, just reach out to me and I help you out. Thanks for watching and being awesome!
I did subscribed because you are awesome!!! great work and very helpful!! thank you!
Thank you so much! If you decide to build any of the display cases I have on my channel and you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help or answer any questions you have. Thank you again!
Finally man!!! Been waiting.
Hope you enjoy it!
Bro I think you've cornered the display market 👍👍👍
Thank you! I'm glad you like the videos. I have some cool stuff planned so stay tuned.
Yooo!! This is so dope, thank you for the tutorial!
Thank you so much!!!
Came out great 👍🏻
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it!
Great job 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!!!!!
Great video. Love the Vader on the couch 😂
Thank so much Flex! I'm thinking about making merch with the Vader on the couch. I love it!
I liked and subscribed because of the metal tape air guitar. That, and this video is very helpful and informative. But mostly for the air guitar.
Thank you! My 20 years of air guitar practice really paid off. Lol
Great work dude... I'm inspired. I appreciate your attention to detail in your instructions, materials and tools. And, you're totally right about the metric system.... I don't know why America insists on sticking with the Imperial measurement system.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the love. If you decide to make any of the display cases on the channel and have questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
As someone from the uk… this is amazing thanks XD
This should be way cheaper for you. The frame was £68 but the shipping was about £40. It was still as cheap as buying them here in the U.S. plus they come to you cut to the size you need. Thanks so much for watching!!!!!!!!
@@PopCultureLivingRoom surely shipping will be cheaper for me then, awesome! You’re welcome mate, enjoying the vids
THis is fantastic. I wont use it for Prime 1 statues or anything lol, BUT for 1/6 scale mostly plastic figures, pefect!
Thank you!
i watched your other video first if i woulda known i would have watched this one first i love your idea and gonna change my dimensions maybe change a few things i definitely noticed you got way better at it thank you
Thanks so much for watching! I really love this display case. I'm making a second one to go underneath the first one and I'm making one that's even bigger than those and several smaller ones to hang around in spaces that normally wouldn't be able to hold a display case. One of those little ones I'm calling a Grail case because it's meant to feature one or two six scale figures but you could put a half shelf in there and if you collect 7-in figures, you could have a couple of rows for 7-in figures.
The case in the link below is the Grail case and it's going to be my next tutorial. It would have been released sooner but thinking about including a couple of different sizes in the tutorial. I'm working on it feverishly right now.
instagram.com/p/Cj26xxNOQUS/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE=
You are a legend!
Thanks so much! I have an update for this video coming soon!
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Nice! I am planning to make my own display case with the Besta IKEA case.
- Spotlights from Aliexpress
- Magnetic strip and metal strip with black tape for plexiglass for dustfree and airtight.
Much cheaper and in my opinion nicer 🤘🏻🙂
All things considered, great job.
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching.
I hate everything about this video. Now I have to make a hundred of these. You bastard! Thank you
Lol. Thank you so much! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help you make a kick ass display.
Holy shit this is EXACTLY what i was looking for!!
I'm glad you like the video! Thanks for watching! If you decide to make this display case and you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Monster! How dare you make the math of measurements easy! You will use 9/64" fasteners or else! lol. You are the Bob Vila of geeks. Searched for way too long for a display case that would hang I could just buy with zero luck. Now I have a project.
Lol. Thank you so much!!! I am so happy I could help. If you have any question while building your display, feel free to reach out to me. Thank you again!
This gave me an idea for a Lego minifigure case reduce the depth increase the height and reduce the length 😮of the
Incredible video. Informative but still fun to watch. Top stuff 👏
My friend you are too kind. Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.
ROFL 🤣 Vader on the couch! Hahahaha
That's one of my favorite poses. Thanks for watching!
Hey dude. This is great! And how you presented it is perfect (I LOL'ed multiple times). This has given me big ideas so thank you for that!
Thanks Steve! I'm happy the video gave you some ideas. Are the ideas for the display room you're working on?
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Yep! Going custom like you. I have retired my Detolfs and Moducase was a consideration. But decided custom!
Can't wait to see the final product.
@Pop Culture Living Room Hoping in the next few weeks. Then I'll upload video to my channel. I'm so excited!
Awesome! I can't wait to check it out.
Great job on the display case - lighting level is perfect. The only thing I would have done differently is fish the wire through the wall and have its termination point below - an OCD thing with me and TVs hung on the wall.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I agree with you about the wire. I've updated my wall setup and have another display case under it. It looks great.
Thank you for watching!
great work. I would add a black pvc form sheet bottom panel for wall mounting. that would look cleaner.
Thank you so much for watching! I totally agree with you. I was over a month in filming and editing this video and wanted to get it out so I sacrificed showing that. I'll be mentioning it in my Livestream this weekend.
I will be doing a video showing options for underneath. Another option is to add a translucent white piece of acrylic and add lights in it.
I need one like this for the 1/6 tumbler
That would look amazing.
Thanks brother! You put the A in awesome!!🙂👍🏾💯
Thanks so much! I appreciate the love. If you end up building any of the cases on my channel and you end up with some questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks I’m sure I’ll need it ! I also subscribed!👍🏾
@@onesixthforjesus Awesome! Thank you for supporting the channel.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom you got it brother! Any UA-cam video tips you can provide like the best apps for video making🤔
I recommend Think Media and VidIQ UA-cam channels for learning. I use Adobe creative suite for editing. Thumbnails and titles are very important to get down. Practice practice practice.
This is awesome! I would love to see a display built with this method that can hold 1/3 Prime 1 statues!
Thanks! I made a much bigger case that I have on a wall. It can hold a lot more weight. You can check it out here: instagram.com/p/CpZ9cICOG6s/
I'm working on finishing it. So stay tuned.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Can't wait to see the final version! Epic job!
The GOAT once again blesses the community with another phenomenal custom display tutorial. These are amazing with all the reverse engineering put in. Are you going to try anything to make them stackable?
Thank you so much! I appreciate the love. These are already stackable. I plan on putting a second one underneath the one I have. You need to use a quad t-nut. And you slide them in between the two cases on the back rail. This will be demonstrated in my next video which will be my Grail case.
instagram.com/p/Cj26xxNOQUS/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE=
That tutorial will be in the first half of January.
Amazing! I was just looking for a way to build my own displays cases, since moducases are just way too expensive for me and I only had a small idea what I would need and how I would do it. Your video and your full material list helps immense, thank you so much!
Greetings from germany
Hallo! Thank you so much for watching! I am so happy the video has helped you out and giving you some ideas. The other thing about moducase is it'll take anywhere between 12 to 18 months to even get the cases. If you make it yourself and you're happy with them you'll have them right away. If at any point in your build you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
Love the energy bro! And those displays look Proffessional! Moducase Who¿
Thank you so much!
I have this large statue about 3'by 2' high, ima try to make a coffee table out of. I was thinking of using extrusion but never saw anyone actually make a box out of it. This will definitely help
I'm happy this helps you. I'm actually thinking about making a coffee table case and tutorial. Thanks again for watching!
@@PopCultureLivingRoom that would be a good one. I haven't seen anyone do one. I'm not sure what I'm going to put on top. A large glass I think for durability
I'm thinking about glass too. Less chance of scratching. Ive been looking up places that could cut to size, polish the edges and add the holes I'd need attach to the frame. I'll let you know what I find.
29:14 it’s easier if you screw first and then slide all the T-nuts at once.
In any case, very good tutorial👍.
Great tip! Thank you! And thank you for watching!
Finally Thank you!
Just trying to wrap my head around all the information 🤯
I hope you enjoy it Daniel! Thanks for your support.
Just (potentially) saved me from dropping a couple grand on custom Hangar bay displays for my BMF, Razorcrest, and Sail Barge! Easy sub!
Thank you! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to help.
Another great build. Man you are awesome. Thanks for the idea. Only one question, when you hung it on the wall what was the solution for the bottom of the case? I could see the bare wood on the bottom.
Thank you so much for watching! And thank you for your support. Initially I didn't mention anything for the bottom because I was making another display case to put underneath it and I didn't think about it. With the size of this video, I was bound miss something sadly.
When I did start thinking about what to add to the bottom, I started having a bunch of ideas and then I thought I should make an update video with all the ideas which I plan on doing.
One thing you can do for the bottom so that the wood isn't showing is you can cut another piece of PVC foam sheet to the same measurements and notches of the top panel and then slide it into the channel at the bottom. This will give you a nice black panel to look at instead of the wood. There should be plenty PVC sheet leftover to make this.
Another thing I was thinking was to wire LED lights under there and slide a translucent white acrylic panel in the channel at the bottom so that you can have light shooting down. Or you can make kind of a light box and add LED lights and have an acrylic panel with the logo of your figures in the bottom channel.
Hope this makes sense.
You are a star! 👏👏
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent job! Instead of making more hanging cases, I think you should make more of the big display cases with 4 shelves. Having at least 4-6 would be nice.
Thank you so much. I appreciate it. And thanks for watching! I would definitely make more garage shelves but at the moment I don't have room.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom let’s do a live walkthrough of your home. We’ll figure this out together. Maybe it’s time to scrap the dinning room. They’re so overrated! This new generation don’t even use them! Lol!
As this started I was thinking "Exactly like my Moducases and now I don't have to donate a kidney to get more imported to the UK". You're an absolute hero as I have been looking for somewhere like Ooznest in the UK to do this for ages! Only thing I would change is for the acrylic sheets you can do what Moducase do and use the plastic inserts that slot in the 5mm channels to hold them in place.
Thank you so much Scott! I'm happy I was able to help out.
People from the UK definitely have an advantage on cost for the aluminum. I look everyday for cheaper alternatives for the value and Ooznest is hands down the best for no matter where you live.
I did try to use the slot covers in the channels for the acrylic but they were still too wide. I don't own any Moducases so I am not sure what theirs looks like. I have been looking for something that could go in the channel and hold the acrylic. What do the moducase ones look like? Are they thinner than the channel? I'd love to figure that out. If you know or have pics, could you send them to my instagram. I'm always trying to improve the cases so any help would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks for your support.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Let me grab you some pics, I'll fire them over shortly. I have no idea what they're actually called so I can't find them online... yet. I priced up a build from the UK and it works out to about £300 for the size of a Moducase DF120 (minus tools) as I own 3 DF120 from Moducase already so know the cost to import them. If I was to buy a single DF120 unit from them and the shipping was minimal and there was no import tax I wouldn't think the effort for this was worth the difference. The problem is with shipping and import tax it added on about £350 to the overall cost. That makes this build worthwhile in my eyes as I can do a direct comparison between this custom build and Moducase for the same dimensions.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Dropped you the needed over on IG after doing a bunch of research.
T-nuts, studs, and french cleats. Sounds like a party, especially when “nutting all over the display.” Must be what the kids are calling everything now days. Heh
It's hard not to laugh when you say them out loud. Lol
Costa wow!
Thanks Tobor!
This is legit amazing... now I'm debating this over modified garage shelving... Have you thought about adjustable shelves and how that would work?
Thank you so much! If you want to be able to have your garage shelf adjustable, for the back panels you would keep it as one big piece and attach it from behind. Same for the front acrylic, keep it as one big piece. Hope that makes sense. Whichever case you decide to make, if you have questions or run into an issue, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
Okay forget the garage rack build. I want to do about 5 of these and build on them theme wise. DC, Marvel, Star Wars, etc. I print and paint everything. It will be like a living diary of progress. As I get better I will just give shit away.
That sounds like a great idea. You'll have to send me pics of your work.
I am going to give this a try, but with a slight change. I’m going to make a side panel magnetic and leave the front stationary.
That is an interesting idea. You're going to have to let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching and if you have any questions when building your display, please feel free to reach out.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom can these be built as a multi-tier cabinet?
@@Smallvillefreak Yes they can. I'm working on a video update for this case that will include how to stack.
I found this video and it's so informative! I have a question tho! I want to make 2 layers of these. What metal frame should I use?
Thank you for watching! Do you want to make 2 separate cases stacked or one big case with 2 levels?
I personally made 2 separate cases and stacked them together. You can check them out below:
instagram.com/p/Co0nyFMu-j-/
You can connect the 2 cases using Quad Tee Nuts.
Quad Tee Nuts:
bulkman3d.com/product/makerlink-quad-tee-nut/
If you want one big case with 2 layers, I would still use the aluminum extrusions.
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
Está genial
Muchas gracias Juan!
Great video. Congrats. Now a question, before i by the materials, do you think that this can hold resin statues (10-15kg) The ideia is for wall mount. Thank you and keep this work.
Thank you for watching! Are you making the display the same dimensions as the one in the video? If so, it can hold 15kg.
This video is mint. Working on one of these now. Will be about 38"w - 20"d - 17"h to display the Hot Toys DeLorean, which weighs about 10 lbs. Do you think a case of this size/weight can be supported by the cleat? Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching! I definitely think the French cleat could support the DeLorean. I recently made one that is 53 in wide x 23 in deep display and it's been on my wall for months without any issues. The key is to make sure that all of your screws are tight and there shouldn't be a problem. Also make sure that you put the other side of the French cleat into a stud or 2.
Have you bought all the materials yet for the build? If not, you can go with a 3 mm thick PVC sheet instead of the 6 mm thick. It's cheaper and it does the same job.
Here is the display case I told you about from my Instagram: instagram.com/p/CpZ9cICOG6s/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
Thanks again for watching and if you have any other questions while building your display case, feel free to reach out to me.
for df series, do you know what size v slots they use? Looking to add load enchantment bars to my existing cases.
Are you asking for the length of v-slot? Or are you asking for the type of v-slot like 2020 for example?
*Whines*.... But DAAAAAAAdddddddd I don't wanna learn the metric system..... *sniff sniff sniff*....... LOL 😜😂😝
Going metric makes things a lot easier. I'm also understanding why it took you so long to get this out, you put a lot of effort and info into this video. This will definitely be my next project once I finish my garage shelf displays. Again great job my friend keep these great ideas coming!
Dominic thank you so much for the support and love.
Amazing video! I'm far along getting the materials. I might do something crazy and place 5 stacked on top of each other. I do have hardwood floors. Do you have any suggestions for endgacaps towards the floow for the structure not to scratch the floor?
Thank you so much!
If you do stack them you will need a Quad T-Nut to lock the cases together. It will slide in the back between the 2 joints and screw in. Here is a link to Quad T-Nuts: openbuildspartstore.com/quad-tee-nut-makerlink-10-pack/?ref=BvQnmjqj7p98MT
For adding feet, You can go one of 2 ways.
1. Using rubber feet with T-nuts and screw. This one does not require anything but buying the rubber feet. They come with everything you need. Here is the link.
amzn.to/3TrnMYa
2. This way requires to get the you to have the bottom end of the posts threaded. These can screw in or out to level the case. Get the M5 x 8mm or M5 x 10mm
Here is the link: amzn.to/48r0RQV
Thank you again! I'm here if you need help!
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks again! It came out great. I will consider some mods / risers and other options in the future! Have you considered on using spotlights on some of them?
@GaryNeumann that's awesome! You'll have to send photos of it to my email. I'd love to see it. I have thought about using spotlights and I will probably look into that within the next couple of weeks. I'm working on an update video and I'm thinking of including spotlights as an option.
Thank you very much for this really great tutorial and idea you had! I myself too have too many figures and was thinking to make a case for myself, and after looking around decided to go with your idea! I've already got the extrusions from Ooznest and the screws and the jig as well. I'm having trouble sourcing some colored pvc foam board however, and I'm in the US on the west coast. Do you mind telling me where you found yours locally? Wondering if there are any chain shops or what kind of place I should be looking for since I only really see black/white in 6mm. And also, I saw in some other comments that you were going to make some improvements to the case for a new video, should I delay my build until then? I'm not in an urgent rush.
Hi Dan! Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel. I'm on the east coast and get mine from a place called Everything Plastic. How I found them was I googled "acrylic sheets near me". Usually places that sell acrylic also sell the PVC sheets. You can order them from amazon but they will be more expensive. I'll put a link in the comment.
A couple things I am doing different about the hanging case.
1. I realized when making my new case, The Grail, that 6mm PVC sheet is overkill. Using 3mm thick PVC will work just as well and it is less expensive. The PVC and Acrylic sheets have gone up in price but I am hoping as things settle back down, the prices will go back to normal.
Here is a link to 3mm black PVC sheets on Amazon: amzn.to/3D49JiL
This is an affiliate link so if you do purchase the sheets this way then it will help the channel. I recommend finding a place that sells plastic products as it will be cheaper.
2. Instead of using open cell foam on the side acrylic panels, I found inserts to put into the groove of the aluminum extrusion that hold glass. I talk about it in one of my livestreams. Livestream: ua-cam.com/video/mhAwMuUC96A/v-deo.html Go to 15:39. That's where I start talking about them.
Here is the link to the inserts. This is not an affiliate link. T-Slot Cover: www.zoro.com/8020-t-slot-cover-20-series-width-14-in-12004/i/G3033129/
Those are the 2 things I would change from the video. I may make changes down the road but I am super happy with how the case turned out. I'm building a second to go under the one I have up already.
If you have any other questions, you can always ask and I'd be happy to help in any way.
Thank you again for your support!
This is awesome thank you for sharing and taking the time to list and link everything! I want to build something like this but for 1/4 scale figures so it would need to be larger and my plan is to place it on the floor and build out 3 shelves at the very least, is this aluminum material strong enough to withstand something like that in your opinion?
I guess there is ways to reinforce the frame and make the whole thing stronger if I was to build it up, I guess the cases behind you were built this same way or are they moducases? honestly I cant even tell anymore.
or even maybe just build 3 of them and then stack them on top of each other would probably be ok? im not much of a handyman but your instructions are so good im tempted to try :D
Thank you so much for watching! Yes the aluminum is strong enough to handle quarter scale figures. In fact it can handle quarter scale statues. If you want to make sure that it is strong and sturdy and you're worried about it not being strong enough, you can just use the 2040 extrusions for every part of it.
The display case behind me is actually a garage shelf that I made to look like moducases. That build is much cheaper and easier. You can find that video on my channel.
You can definitely make several cases out of the aluminum and stack them. To stack them you will need to get a quad t-nut to slide in between the two and have them connected. If you ever get that far just reach out to me and I'll show you how to do everything or I'll walk you through it. In fact if you have any questions while you're building any of these cases, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.
great looking display case but i have a few things you might need to think about. first, its great you looked for studs but those plastic anchors won't go into the stud. they're only designed for drywall. you'd be better off getting some type of lag screw or something ment to hold weight that will penetrate into the stud for best strength. second would be to consider using a second french cleat on the bottom. you might have used a ton of anchors in the wall and to hold the other half onto the extrusion, but the entire weight of everything hanging there is being put on just two small screws that hold that piece of extrusion to the rest of the frame. hate to see this fall off and hurt someone. just things to consider.
Hi Jesse. Thank you so much for watching! I totally agree with you about using plastic anchors with studs. It just won't work. I don't believe I told people to use the anchors on the studs in the video.
I'll have to look in to the lag screws. I'm always looking for better ways to do things. Thanks for the tip. As for now, the case has been on the wall for a year with no strain to the cleat on the case or the wall. In fact I added a second case under the original. You can check it out on my instagram @popculturelivingroom.
Thank you again for watching!
Thanks for the video. Is the front panel using magnetic and metal tape secure without being difficult to remove?
Thanks for watching! It is very secure. The magnetic tape I use is the strongest I've found and works great.
Just stumbled across your video on my way to hunt for an affordable coffee table display case. If you wanted to make a coffee table display case how would you go about making the top clear and sturdy? I’m trying to display some things (need a 48x24x18 coffee table display case size) but all the coffee table display cases online are super expensive. I’m trying to figure out the best method to keep a clean look like you have but with strength to the structure. Any help is appreciated!
I have been thinking about doing a coffee table tutorial for awhile. I do have some ideas. Email me at popculturelivingroom@gmail.com We can discuss and maybe I can come up with a drawing. Thanks for watching!
An excellent how to. Roughly how much did it cost to complete?
Thank you! When I built this it was a little under $200 but that number may be different now. The cost will depend on where you live in the world because of the aluminum. Thank you for watching!!!
Great video! Feeling inspired to try to build my own for my collection. If I attempt to build multiple, is it feasible that they share a beam to share instead of connecting to complete frames?
I am having trouble picturing what you're describing. " is it feasible that they share a beam to share instead of connecting to complete frames". Do you mean sharing a beam to hang on or essentially making a bigger case instead of multiples?
@@PopCultureLivingRoom I essentially want to build a large case divided into sections. So picture one huge case divided into say 9 cubes. Could they share a wall on the interior of the frame? Or would you recommend building 9 complete cubes and using a bracket to connect them all?
I would either make 9 individual ones or 3 individual ones divided into 3.
Great tutorial! Thank you, sir. Do you think the 2020s are durable enough to hold a 30 lb piece?
Thank you! It can hold 30lbs. I will say that if you make the case bigger, you may need to add additional aluminum to the middle of the bottom, middle and top of the display. If you want greater strength then you would use 2040 aluminum for all parts of the Case. Hopefully at some point I will have a video up showing what to do when making a bigger case. Thanks for watching!!!!!!!
Thank you! This is very helpful.
Nice work and excellent video production! I see you didn't list in the materials and or discuss where to get acrylic sheets. This is the one product/material I've been struggling to source. Would you please share your source, tips, suggestions and or recommendations on where and how to get acrylic sheets for displays? Thank you in advance and keep up the awesome tutorials!
Thank you for watching Reynaldo! I appreciate the kind words. I first checked all the usual sites and places. I went on Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowes. Then I googled "Acrylic Sheets near me" and I was able to find a local place that sells plastics which included the acrylic sheets and PVC sheets. I would try to go local if you can as they are cheaper.
Where are you located? In the US? Outside the US?
@@PopCultureLivingRoom In the US. Hadn't thought about hardware stores. Tried looking around for plastic manufacturers, but none in my area. Guessing home depot is considerably more expensive huh? What are decent prices in the US?
@@ReynaldoLeonLor Home Depot is pricey. I'm going to do some research and Ill get back to you. I found a couple of possible places to buy but want to do a little more research. Which state are you in?
@@PopCultureLivingRoom thank you! I'm in Virginia near DC.
The end of the aluminum was threaded by the factory? What size bolt did you use and did they provide the bolts?
Thanks for watching. Yes, I have the factory thread aluminum for me. The bolts are M5 x 10mm bolts and you have to buy separately. I have all the info about what I used in the description.
Excellent display and habing it floating really lifts it, no pun intended. Did you do a round up of cost by any chance?
Thank you so much! At the time I made the case, I think it was $195 total. But cost depends on where you live and where you can buy the materials. If you live in the UK or EU, the aluminum frame is going to be way cheaper. The acrylic and PVC sheets will also vary depending on where you live.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom I'm in the UK. Have hear of oozenest as well as I do some woodworking and was considering one of their cnc tables, but didn't know they did the extrusions separately until you said. Thanks again.
This was a great video. I think it turned out awesome! Any idea what your total cost was after purchasing all of the supplies?
Thank you so much! At the time of making the video, it cost me about $195. That may not be the same now a days and it might be different by where you live or where you source your materials. Thank you again and thanks for watching!
Acrylic scratches so easily. I think finding a good fish tank would be golden for this.
Thanks so much for watching! I'm not a fan of fish tanks for cases. But that's cool if others want to use them. It's a personal preference. Acrylic may be easy to scratch but it's also easy to fix. The only time there is an opportunity for scratching is when you take off the front panel to add and remove figures. And even then I'm careful and conscious where I place the front panel down.
Do you still recommend the Ooznest UK company for the Aluminum Extrusion in the USA?
I do still recommend Ooznest. I do have a US seller, Open Builds: openbuildspartstore.com/?ref=BvQnmjqj7p98MT
I still recommend Ooznest over Open Builds for most things. Ooznest's website is easy to use and they offer more options, for example Ooznest's minimum length they can cut an extrusion is 40mm and Open Builds is 100mm. The shipping may seem high for Ooznest but for something like the case in this video, the overall price is only a few dollars off of each other.
For Open Builds, you have to buy full pieces and then email them to cut the size you need and have them threaded.
What I do for a project is go to both sites and figure out which would be the best way to go. Usually Ooznest wins.
Thanks for the question. If you have any other questions, I'm here to help.
WOOOOWWW Thank you so much for this Perfect tutorial mate!
With this we can make our own Moducase for a really good price with the exact measurments we wants!
You explain it so good that it seems really not difficult to make, even for me who is not really good at DIY 😅
I have just a question, do you know what we have to use to join 2 display cases together? (side by side and one on top of the other)
THANK YOU 👍🏻
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words. To connect cases one on top of the other, you use something called a quad T-nut. And you use a bracket to connect them side by side. I put links below.
Quad Tee Nut
bulkman3d.com/product/makerlink-quad-tee-nut/
Bracket
amzn.to/41RIaU9
If you need help with anything please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Thanks!
In fact i have a question before i order the Aluminum extrusions, are we obliged to add the option "Tapping service for the end holes of the extrusion" and add threads in order to screw the M5 X 10mm Button Head Bolts??
Because in your video it seems the your Aluminium extrusions have no threads.
So it’s ok if i order without tapping?
Thanks again!
I ended up having all mine tapped by Ooznest. You don't need it for the four main posts that you're going to drill holes into but you need it for all of the other ones.
Bruh, its so expensive online, its almost the same price as the stuff i wanna put inside, might as well make one myself 😑. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks so much for watching! If you do decide to build the display case, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Are you able to connect these to another unit if you were to build another one?
Yep. You can connect them stacked on each other or side by side. I am working on an update video showing how you can do both. I currently have a second display connected under this one.
Thanks so much for watching!
If I need a 24” base using 2040 profile, would I measure the base and add 20mm to front and back to account for the overlap on the frame?
Thanks for watching! When you say base, are you talking about the wood board that will sit on the frame? Is the frame only using 2040 extrusions for the frame?
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Yes, the wood board has to be 24 inches. I would be using 2040 for the whole build to display 1/4 statues.
So the only difference with the frame for the shelf is the front will be 20mm longer so you would add 20mm to the front and cut the front notches 20mm longer. When I get a chance, I'll draw you a diagram.
Can you build a full wall unit like Moducase with this?!? If so I’m doing it!
Thanks for watching! Yes. You can make any size case and stack them to make a full wall unit.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom this is the up up down down left right left right we all needed! You are a godsend sir. You have my subscription and my attention 😂
Thanks for your support! If you do decide to build the cases, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
You had me at metric!!
Yes! Thanks for watching!
It appears in hanging it, you exposed the wood bottom. Probably an easy fix, but I’m curious what you came up with.
Thank you so much for watching! I plan on putting another display under it and that's why I didn't think about the bottom for the video. But one thing you can do is make a second top piece and slide it in the bottom since the top and bottom are the same dimensions and have the same notches. Another thing I plan on doing when I put the second display on is adding lights underneath and putting an acrylic cover on it.
You should check out my live stream show off. During that live stream I give additional updates on the hanging display and the garage shelf display.
ua-cam.com/video/MVTbFststwI/v-deo.html
Thank you again for your support!
Great tutorial bro! A quick question though. Do you think it'll be possible to add a reinforcing bar going through the center of the bottom frame and use expanded PVC board as the shelf? Perhaps that might make a lighter case with a little more head room for the display?
I'm having a dilemma as I'm trying to make one with 1000mm and 500mm extrusions but there's no solid wood board that goes wider than 16 inches. And solid wood yields the best strength to weight ratio compared to MDF and plywood.
Thank so much Daniel! Yes you could add bar and get 1/2" thick pvc sheet. The only issue is it will be more expensive. The support bar would be easy to add with corner brackets.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks for the reply! I don't know how Moducase gets wood boards wider than 16 inch, because theirs is slightly larger. I might look into PVC board or go with thinner plywood. Thanks again! :)
@@dannyx1991 I don't think Moducase uses solid wood for any case. I think they use a composite. Plywood is a good choice. For the size the shelf is going to be, it should be plenty strong enough.
@@PopCultureLivingRoom I guess that makes sense. Your tutorial's been a lot of help, because I was looking into getting Moducase. The cost difference between Moducase vs making one is surprisingly little, but I couldn't see myself waiting 9 months for it to arrive.