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Shadow Box Display Frames
Everyone has some special small items that they’d love to display.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.8–5.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Rail | 2 | 1/2" × 5" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Frame Stile | 2 | 1/2" × 5" × 6" | — | ☐ |
| Box Side | 2 | 1/2" × 5" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Box Top/Bottom | 2 | 1/2" × 5" × 9" | — | ☐ |
| Back Wide | 1 | 1/2" × 5" × 10" | — | ☐ |
| Back Narrow | 1 | 1/2" × 2" × 10" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1/2" x 6" (5 1/2" Actual) 36" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1/2" x 3" (2 1/2" Actual) 24" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1" brad nails | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1" fine-thread pocket hole screws | 33 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sawtooth picture frame hanger | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.