llafoe
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Has anyone built a backlit display case in their wall?
Does anyone have any photos?
Does anyone have any photos?
Built-In Backlit Display Case
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What exacty do you mean, "in your walls? I have a fair amount of experience building display cases. If you mean "in your walls"? It is a whole differentt meaning than "on" your walls. I can help if I have specificifics.
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OsiaBoyce's entry looks like the opitimum, at this point I just say use K 5000 flourescent lamps and Sign Grade diffuser back plastic. Allow maximum distance between lamps and diffuser.
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Thanks!
cowseatmaize
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Most walls would only be deep enough for the lighting. You'd still need a cabinet for the bottles inside the room.
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Here is the behing the scenes shot. The wooden panels have hinges that allow me to swing them down to change the bulbs. They are held up in place by a simple hook and eye. I have the lights plugged into outlets that are controlled by a wall switch inside the room.
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Here it is opened up - I can lower them all the way down but when I did I couldn't get a good picture because of the glare. I know it's not a pro job but when I was building my basement lair I decided I would have a back lit set up, so that's what I came up with. I made a built in bookcase / tv / stereo / storage area and ran the long shelf on top with just enough room for the back lit display on top.
It looks kinda sparse right now because I have really gotten selective about what I keep after I dig it. Some years I have the shelf packed, it just keeps changing as I aquire and then as I dequire.....
It looks kinda sparse right now because I have really gotten selective about what I keep after I dig it. Some years I have the shelf packed, it just keeps changing as I aquire and then as I dequire.....
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