How to Display Shot Glasses
Display cases are a great way to show off those shot glasses you've been collecting all these years. However, finding a display case to fit the sizes and quantity of shot glasses in a collection can present a problem. The best type of shot glass display case enables the collector to display his glasses one deep and in a ladder format. This means the shelves are narrow and designed to fit the size of the shot glasses in the collection. Building your display case ensures that your shot glasses will have a proper home.
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Things You'll Need
- 1-inch by 2-inch lumber
- Table saw
- Wood Glue
- Nails
- All-in-one stain
- Sandpaper
- Rag or paint brush
- Tape measure
- Pencil
Instructions
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Cut the 1- by 2-inch lumber into 24-inch lengths. These will be the shelves, so cut as many lengths as the number of shelves you will need.
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Calculate the length of the sides. Space the shelves by shot glass height--small shot glasses, 3-inches; medium shot glasses, 5-inches; and tall shot glasses, 7-inches. Add the inches needed for each shelf space plus 3/4-inches for each shelf, including the top and bottom of the display cabinet. Cut two side pieces from the 1- by 2-inch boards to this measurement.
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Put wood glue on both ends of the top board. Match the top so it is level with the side boards. Nail in place. Put wood glue on both ends of the bottom board. Match the bottom board so it is level with the side boards. Nail in place. Place wood glue on both ends of each shelf and put in place. Secure using nails.
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Let the wood glue dry. Sand entire piece. Apply all-in-one stain. Let dry.
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Tips & Warnings
A 1/4-inch back board can be added to the ladder-style shelf. After the shelf has been constructed, measure the back dimensions. Cut a 1/4-inch piece of hardboard to size. Put wood glue around the edge of the back of the shelf. Place the backing in place, and nail to secure. Let dry. Sand and stain.
You can use 1- by 4-inch lumber and just cut it into the desired width.
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