Monthly Archives: April 2007

Hutch (no Starsky)

Posted on April 15, 2007 by ToyTrains1

I have a number of cabinets that contain my collection of VHS tapes.  For DVDs, well, they've just tended to pile up on top of those cases.  On Friday, I wanted to watch one that was toward the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Display Cases on the Web Site

Posted on April 12, 2007 by ToyTrains1

In looking over the Display Cases page on my web site, I noticed that there were a few things missing.  I went downstairs with the camera and the page now shows each of the ten display cases that I've built … Continue reading →

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Done!

Posted on April 7, 2007 by ToyTrains1

Three coats of water-based semi-gloss polyurethane later (and hand sanding/rubbing after each coat), the display case is done.  Here it is in position, and, it being a display case for trains, there are trains in it.  I've taken a lot … Continue reading →

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Almost Done

Posted on April 4, 2007 by ToyTrains1

Well, the glue is dry and the display case is out of its web of clamps.  With the help of a friend (thanks Ed), I got a sheet of nice luan plywood on the way home after dinner.  I've now … Continue reading →

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Display Case

Posted on April 4, 2007 by ToyTrains1

This past weekend, I stopped by Home Depot and picked up some red oak.  While they didn't have the eight foot lengths that I need to make the large display case I've been promising myself for the Atlas reefers, they … Continue reading →

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