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Re: Custom Cabinet Time : )

They do look cool, that’s the main reason I inquired. I think I’ll probably go with something that’s flat, strip type lights. I recessed the bottoms of the shelves for that very reason, but should I need some extra spots I will get some of those.

With both styles, I've cut a strip at a 45º to point at the subject better. Again, like foot lights or over head lights on a stage.

The pivot of the spots wouldn't quite angle how I wanted if mounted flat.
 
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Looking good. Nice craftsmanship. How do you plan to do the glass fronts? By the way, it’ll be more expensive, but make sure to use real glass — not acrylic or plexiglass (they leach gasses that will destroy your collection over time). Research Museum grade glass; if you have a Michael’s near you, you should be able to get Tru Vue glass (though they don’t call it that) from them — they get it in bulk, so it’s a lot cheaper than going to a custom cabinet maker.
 
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Looking good. Nice craftsmanship. How do you plan to do the glass fronts? By the way, it’ll be more expensive, but make sure to use real glass — not acrylic or plexiglass (they leach gasses that will destroy your collection over time). Research Museum grade glass; if you have a Michael’s near you, you should be able to get Tru Vue glass (though they don’t call it that) from them — they get it in bulk, so it’s a lot cheaper than going to a custom cabinet maker.

Cool tips thanks. Yes was going w glass. Saw this vid on YT (pic) and love the design, just 9ft tall :lol

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Sectioned to 3 panes per door (like cab)
 
Custom Cabinet Time : )

My highly sophisticated work area :lol

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Threw some statues in to see how it’s looking:

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Wife took last pm, so you can tell the scale :)

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Skipped ahead to facing today so I could get the glass ordered for the doors:

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I used the prefab method. Built each piece independently and then installed each structure it in steps. Was a lot easier.

1) base

2) pillars

3) top

4 boxes shelves





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