Jersey Display Cases

[cigarman44]

Hey Bigstig,

Where do you get the plexiglass?

Thanks!

Joe

[BIGSTIG]

Joe -

Plexiglass was bought at Home Depot. You can purchase a single sheet which measures 36 X 48 for $23.00 and cut it down (which I did to see how it would work) but then I ordered a 5 pack and that comes 32 X 40 for $79.97 (so $15.00 each) which you still have to cut off 2 inches, but alot cheaper and less waste. Hope that helps

BIGSTIG

[metsbats]

Joe -

Plexiglass was bought at Home Depot. You can purchase a single sheet which measures 36 X 48 for $23.00 and cut it down (which I did to see how it would work) but then I ordered a 5 pack and that comes 32 X 40 for $79.97 (so $15.00 each) which you still have to cut off 2 inches, but alot cheaper and less waste. Hope that helps

BIGSTIG

BIGSTIG,

Great displays! THanks for sharing.

What do you use to cut plexiglass?

Thanks
David

[BIGSTIG]

David,

To cut the plexiglass (the thickness I am using .093 or comonly measured .100) you can use a utility knife (razorblade) you measure. mark. make a straight line and then score the line. (keep cutting over the line appx 6-8 times. When you have gotten deep enough you can snap over a straight edge such as a 2x4. It's simple. Believe me.

[metsbats]

David,

To cut the plexiglass (the thickness I am using .093 or comonly measured .100) you can use a utility knife (razorblade) you measure. mark. make a straight line and then score the line. (keep cutting over the line appx 6-8 times. When you have gotten deep enough you can snap over a straight edge such as a 2x4. It's simple. Believe me.

BIGSTIG,

Thanks for the info. Your displays have inspired me to try setting up one!

-David

[costas]

nice! how thick is the plexiglass and does it have any UV resistant properties?

also, for jerseys is it necessary to keep them in acid free environments?

[BIGSTIG]

metsbats-

GREAT, I am glad you like them. It is very easy to put together. The first one might take you about 1 hour or so, but if you end up doing 8 like I have, you get much faster!! This coming weekend I am going to do a number 9 for a Cubs flannel jersey I just bought, and if anyone can find me a SUTCLIFFE cubs jersey I would be able to make it an even 10!! Just had to throw it out there


costas-

The thickness of the plexiglass I chose to use is .093 also commonly called .100 (they round up)

[BIGSTIG]

costas -

sorry, but no UV resistant properties.
I have no idea about keeping jerseys in acid free environments.