Glass display case.

[fRED mCnEILL]

I have been asked to build a diplay case for a saddle. The idea is to have a base with 4 vertical posts that are dadoed to accept glass panels. A wood frame on top would also contain a glass insert. What would be my options for attaching the posts to the base. I am thinking they would be 2x2.

Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

Regards

Fred.

[Jamie Buxton]

You maybe should post a sketch of what you want the cabinet to look like. For instance, does the base have a larger footprint than the glassed-in area? That would suggest a mortise-and-tenon on the bottom end of each post. Or another way to make the cabinet would have the posts go all the way to the floor, being the legs too.

[Steve Griffin]

For a display cabinet with corner posts, I'd fit glass with 1/16 tolerance into a rabbit and then pin nail wood stops to hold in place. This way, your case could have the appearance of glass fitted into a groove in the posts, but still be easily replaceable in the future if needed.