Introduction: Magic Wand Wall Display
I have made a few wands on the lathe and I needed a place to display them so I figured I might as well make it nice and large enough to hold more when I make them
Step 1: Materials
• Some 3/4" or 1/2" plywood-how much depends on your design
• 3/16" plywood for back
• Pine trim (optional)-it's not structurally important but it makes it look cleaner
• 1x3 pine board-you could use this for the whole project but you need about 33 inches for my design
•2" finish nails
•1" finish nails
•Wood Glue
•Paint or Finish (optional)
•Picture hanging bracket
• 3/16" plywood for back
• Pine trim (optional)-it's not structurally important but it makes it look cleaner
• 1x3 pine board-you could use this for the whole project but you need about 33 inches for my design
•2" finish nails
•1" finish nails
•Wood Glue
•Paint or Finish (optional)
•Picture hanging bracket
Step 2: Tools
•Chop saw or hand saw
•Table saw
•Chisels or dado blade
•Hammer
•Drill
•Drill bits
•Nail set
•Bandsaw-can use hand saw
•Level
•Table saw
•Chisels or dado blade
•Hammer
•Drill
•Drill bits
•Nail set
•Bandsaw-can use hand saw
•Level
Step 3: Cutting Frame
First I ripped the 3/4" plywood down to 2 1/2"
I then cut the plywood into two 18" pieces and two 16" pieces
I then cut the plywood into two 18" pieces and two 16" pieces
Step 4: Cutting Dados
I used a chisel to cut the 1/4" dados into the back edge of e plywood strips but you could also use a dado blade
Step 5: Measuring and Cutting the Back
Next I set up the pieces of the frame so measure for the back
In theory this should only add a 1/2" to the internal dimensions but my chisel work was a bit sloppy so I had to do some trimming
Cut the back out of the thin plywood using a table saw or if it's thin enough a utility knife
In theory this should only add a 1/2" to the internal dimensions but my chisel work was a bit sloppy so I had to do some trimming
Cut the back out of the thin plywood using a table saw or if it's thin enough a utility knife
Step 6: Assembling the Frame
Next I glued and nailed the frame together
Keep in mind that the glue joint is way stronger than the nails so the nails are just there acting as a clamp
While you are nailing you will want to use clamps to keep everything lined up
Next glue and nail the back in the dados making sure that it is flush with the back of the frame
Keep in mind that the glue joint is way stronger than the nails so the nails are just there acting as a clamp
While you are nailing you will want to use clamps to keep everything lined up
Next glue and nail the back in the dados making sure that it is flush with the back of the frame
Step 7: Cutting Trim
If you aren't using trim you can skip this step
Cut the trim to fit how you want it
For me that meant that there was an overhang inside the box
****Don't attach the trim now unless you are trying to give yourself a headache
Cut the trim to fit how you want it
For me that meant that there was an overhang inside the box
****Don't attach the trim now unless you are trying to give yourself a headache
Step 8: Painting
Go ahead and paint or finish the box and trim how you see fit
For mint it was a gold-ish color with black trim
For mint it was a gold-ish color with black trim
Step 9: Making the Wand Rack Pt 1
This part was a bit tricky and it took some experimenting to get it how I wanted
For the bottom part I ripped the 1x3 down to 2 1/4" then cut it into a 16 1/2" piece
From there draw a line down the length of the board 1 3/4" from one edge
Along this line measure 3/4" from each end of the board and make a mark
From that mark make another mark every inch until you reach the other 3/4" mark
On every mark use the drill and either a drill bit or a countersink to drill down 1/2"
For the bottom part I ripped the 1x3 down to 2 1/4" then cut it into a 16 1/2" piece
From there draw a line down the length of the board 1 3/4" from one edge
Along this line measure 3/4" from each end of the board and make a mark
From that mark make another mark every inch until you reach the other 3/4" mark
On every mark use the drill and either a drill bit or a countersink to drill down 1/2"
Step 10: Making the Wand Rack Pt 2
For the top part of this rack you will be using another piece of 1"x2 1/4"x16 1/2" pine
Down the length of this board draw a line 7/8" from one side of the board
Repeat the same process where you measure 3/4" from each end of the board and make a mark and from that mark make another mark every inch until you reach the other 3/4" mark
Now using a 3/4" drill bit drill a hole on every mark
Now using a bandsaw or a hand saw cut along the line you drew this will cut the hole in half and now the top part of the wand rack is done
Go ahead and paint the two parts if you like
Down the length of this board draw a line 7/8" from one side of the board
Repeat the same process where you measure 3/4" from each end of the board and make a mark and from that mark make another mark every inch until you reach the other 3/4" mark
Now using a 3/4" drill bit drill a hole on every mark
Now using a bandsaw or a hand saw cut along the line you drew this will cut the hole in half and now the top part of the wand rack is done
Go ahead and paint the two parts if you like
Step 11: Installing the Wand Rack in the Box
Wait until your paint is dry to do this part
Start by laying your box down and inserting the bottom portion of the wand rack
It rests directly on the bottom of the frame with the holes towards the front of the box
Go ahead and either glue/nail it into place or screw it in like I did
**Whatever you do be sure to pre drill the holes because it would be a shame to ruin the project this far into it
Then mark 11" up from the new bottom of the box and install the top portion in the same manner
Start by laying your box down and inserting the bottom portion of the wand rack
It rests directly on the bottom of the frame with the holes towards the front of the box
Go ahead and either glue/nail it into place or screw it in like I did
**Whatever you do be sure to pre drill the holes because it would be a shame to ruin the project this far into it
Then mark 11" up from the new bottom of the box and install the top portion in the same manner
Step 12: Install the Hanging Brackets and Trim
Next you will install the hanging brackets
First set them where you want them on the back and mark the location of the holes
Pre drill the holes to avoid splitting out
Now nail the bracket in place
For the trim you will want to flip it back over and lay the trim on the box and adjust it until it is where you want it
Now carefully nail it in place using 1" finish nails
If it makes you more comfortable you can pre drill these hole but be very careful to not mark up the paint
Go ahead and touch up any of the paint that you feel needs touched up
And voilà you have built your own magic want display case
Feel free to edit the design if you don't need to hang 16 wands or if you need to hang more
First set them where you want them on the back and mark the location of the holes
Pre drill the holes to avoid splitting out
Now nail the bracket in place
For the trim you will want to flip it back over and lay the trim on the box and adjust it until it is where you want it
Now carefully nail it in place using 1" finish nails
If it makes you more comfortable you can pre drill these hole but be very careful to not mark up the paint
Go ahead and touch up any of the paint that you feel needs touched up
And voilà you have built your own magic want display case
Feel free to edit the design if you don't need to hang 16 wands or if you need to hang more