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Golf Ball Display Case

Step-by-step build — 7 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Build Frame

    • Cut 2- 14" 1x3 boards.
    • Drill pocket holes in each end of both boards.
    • Cut 2- 18 1/2" 1x3 boards. Secure the 14" boards to the 18 1/2" boards with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue to make a frame.
    Golf Ball Display Case — step photo 4
  2. 2Add top board

    A 1- 14" 1x3 to the underside of the top board with wood glue and either 1 1/4" pocket hole screws or 1 1/2" brad nails.

    Golf Ball Display Case — step photo 5
  3. 3Drill tee holes in shelf boards

    Cut 5- 14" 1x3's. Using a 7/32" drill bit, drill a hole in the center of the board, then drill every 2 inches, working your way outward toward the ends of the board. See diagram. Please note: You may want to test drill bit sizes, based on the size of your tees. We found that 7/32" worked well for a standard golf tee. The Kreg shelf pin jig would work to help you keep your spacing, and make sure you drilled straight holes.

    Golf Ball Display Case — step photo 6
  4. 4Attach Shelves

    • Attach the horizontal shelves to the vertical frame pieces using wood glue and either 1 1/4" pocket hole screws or 1 1/2" brad nails.
    • Leave 2 1/2" between each shelf. Hint: Use a scrap 1x3 piece as a jig to keep your shelves spaced evenly.
    Golf Ball Display Case — step photo 7
  5. 5Finish Shelf

    Add decorative trim, if desired. Fill holes, sand, and either stain or paint your shelves.

  6. 6Add Golf Tees

    • Cut your tees down to 3/4". We built a little jig so we could cut a lot of tees at once, and make sure they were all cut evenly.
    • Once the tees are cut, dip them in a little wood glue and secure them into the holes on your shelves.
    Golf Ball Display Case — step photo 8
  7. 7Add Backing

    This step is optional. If you want backing on your shelf, cut a piece of 1/4" plywood, and secure it to the back with wood glue and brad nails.

    Golf Ball Display Case — step photo 9