Farmboy91 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I'm thinking of putting a cartridge display box/board together for a Christmas gift, can anyone recommend somewhere to pick a blank box up?Β Had a look through eBay but can't seem to find anything that matches all the pre made displays I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 look for a glazed office key cabinate...........or amazon for display cabinates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Cheers ditchy π Found a few photo frames that might be suitable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 FB91 You will need depth within the frame to allow 12 gauge shells to be displayed. You will have to decide how to mount them. You can glue them in but that will spoil them. Β The best way is to have a deep frame made with lengths of narrow shelves and a glass front that you can slide in to slots from the top. That way you can hang the frame, load all of your shells in to it and then place the glass in the front. Don't put it in the sun as the cartridges will fade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Ikea shadow boxes are pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: FB91 You will need depth within the frame to allow 12 gauge shells to be displayed. You will have to decide how to mount them. You can glue them in but that will spoil them. Β The best way is to have a deep frame made with lengths of narrow shelves and a glass front that you can slide in to slots from the top. That way you can hang the frame, load all of your shells in to it and then place the glass in the front. Don't put it in the sun as the cartridges will fade. The frames I had been looking at were 2" deep, I wasn't planning on putting any of my collectable bits in there, I was going to empty some modern loads and then glue them. It's going to be for my boy, he won't care what the cartridges are haha. I think I'm going to use your idea with the shelves for my own ones. Need to find a locking one for that those as I done plan on unloading them. 34 minutes ago, Demonic69 said: Ikea shadow boxes are pretty good I did see some of them, cheers π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: The frames I had been looking at were 2" deep, I wasn't planning on putting any of my collectable bits in there, I was going to empty some modern loads and then glue them. It's going to be for my boy, he won't care what the cartridges are haha. In that case can't you just use fired cases and fold the crimp back in? I am sure many of us would send you some when we are out, or just go through the bin at a local clay shoot on a dry day. Edited October 21, 2020 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 If you donβt want to glue them, use Mylar strips wrapped around the cartridges and secured through the back board. This is the method professional picture framers use. Mylar is a clear flexible plastic that is used in conservation framing so it does no damage to the item. Making box frames is easy, I have made lots of them. PM me if you need any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 My daughter has just started work with a chap in our village who makes bespoke frames for memorabilia. Pm me if you want contact details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 44 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: In that case can't you just use fired cases and fold the crimp back in? I am sure many of us would send you some when we are out, or just go through the bin at a local clay shoot on a dry day. I've got quite a few plastics, modern and older to choose from + a whole Stella box of fired ones I keep around for DIY bits I do occasionally, I do appreciate the thought though π Β 44 minutes ago, moondoggy said: If you donβt want to glue them, use Mylar strips wrapped around the cartridges and secured through the back board. This is the method professional picture framers use. Mylar is a clear flexible plastic that is used in conservation framing so it does no damage to the item. Making box frames is easy, I have made lots of them. PM me if you need any advice. Thanks for the advice and offer π will have to see what I can come up with. Β 22 minutes ago, amateur said: My daughter has just started work with a chap in our village who makes bespoke frames for memorabilia. Pm me if you want contact details I'll keep that in mind too, thank you π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimo22 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I made one from a drawer tray and used some self adhesive magnetic strip mounted on the shelves. Worked quite well and no damage to cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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