Knife Display Case - WIP

[Brokenolmarine]

Moved the table out and took down the picture, cleared the wall and marked the eyeline.  Measured up 8" from that, and down.  Careful measurement of the back of the display case let me mark the height of the top cleat on the wall.  Using a level, I marked a reference line for it's installation.  Using a stud finder, I marked the position of the studs in the wall, and holding the cleat up, I transferred the info onto the cleat.  I took my time, and double checked the work.  I did the same with the two lower (one foot) cleats, marking the location of the stud that fell on the right hand cleat, and the lack of studs on the left hand cleat.

I took the cleats to the shop, and using  the 6' metal ruler, laid out the location of the holes to be countersunk and drilled, and CAREFULLY determined which would be into studs.  THOSE didn't need countersunk due to screw type.  Got the countersink done, then drilled thru them all.

The cleats HAVE to sit flush against the wall, so I cleaned up the slight blowout on the back.  I could have avoided blowout with a scrap backer, but I wasn't worried about the looks.

[Brokenolmarine]

Okay, here we go, time to get 'er done.  I used two screws in the studs to temporarily mount the cleat, then an awl to mark ALL the hole locations.  Took the cleat back down and set the wall anchors where needed.  THEN put the cleat back in place and mounted it.  Worked as planned, she's up there.

With the case hanging on the cleat, I could slip both the bottom cleats in, and mark their location from the side, then take it all down and mark the holes for mounting, and repeat the process.  All the cleats got screwed in place and we are solid.  Looks good.  I added the trim to hide the cleats.

A closer look

The project is done, the book is closed.  Time for a nap.
I am really happy with the way it came together. 

 

[fredk]

Most very excellent

[DieselTech]

Very nice! Looks Great. 

[Gezzer]

Very very nice !!!!!!!  I love how you bring us along step by step .  Again WELL DONE 

[Mablung]

I’ve read this whole thread with great interest. Fantastic work, and a very neat project. That looks delightful: fits the aesthetic of that display area perfectly and shows off the knives perfectly. Excellent work. As I’ve read the steps and description of the creation of the case, I’ve thought over and over, “This is so cool.”

Edited October 21, 2024 by Mablung

[Brokenolmarine]

Thanks all.  Now to decide on the sword display.

[Brokenolmarine]

By the way, a special thanks to DoogMeister for suggesting the French Cleats.  As I said in the thread, I had known about them in the past, but my anesthesia erased memory had forgotten them.  PERFECT solution for hanging this Display Case.

 

 

[JH837]

Stunning work you did I thoroughly enjoyed reading this post seeing it all come together so wonderfully! Great job this is an Amazing case! I love your knives as well!!!!!

[AlZilla]

Nice work! I was wondering how you were going to get the bottom cleats as perfect as they need to be.