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Ikea Display cabinet
Hello,
Soon I will be going up to Dublin for a week and an Ikea is there. I have been working hard trying to figure out an appropriate display for my small but growing fast collection .
I have already got a shadow box (I can post a pic if you want) and a couple of old wooden cigar boxes (very good for medals or ammunition).
This is the only display cabinet I could find, DETOLF Glass-door cabinet - black-brown - IKEA
What do you think of it? and is there anything else on Ikea you would recomend?
cheers,
-Patrick
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07-15-2011 01:30 PM
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Re: Ikea Display cabinet
Looks purfect for displaying militaria Patrick. Thinking about it Im sure some one brought this unit to our attention on the WRF a little while ago.Just be careful when You assemble it....Smash
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Re: Ikea Display cabinet
Just back from IKEA. I saw these cabinets, they look very good.
I almost bought one.
Regards
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A popular cabinet for displaying a collection. The only drawback is the gap down the hinge side of the door. It allows alot of dust in which will settle over your collection but if you can figure a way to block the gap it should be perfect for your needs.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
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Adrian
A popular cabinet for displaying a collection. The only drawback is the gap down the hinge side of the door. It allows alot of dust in which will settle over your collection but if you can figure a way to block the gap it should be perfect for your needs.
I have two of those cabinets, and i agree with adrian on this.
However the problem has a very easy solution, i bought an role of isolating material, the stuff used in windows and underneath doors (to stop the circulation of wind and cold ) this works fine. Its easy to do, cheap and fast to do it.
I can post photos if you like.
Cheers.
Nuno
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Re: Ikea Display cabinet
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NunoGTI
I have two of those cabinets, and i agree with adrian on this.
However the problem has a very easy solution, i bought an role of isolating material, the stuff used in windows and underneath doors (to stop the circulation of wind and cold ) this works fine. Its easy to do, cheap and fast to do it.
I can post photos if you like.
Cheers.
Nuno
Good suggestion for an easy fix - I was thinking the same thing.
It's a thin foam strip with adhesive backing............
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Re: Ikea Display cabinet
Thanks for the replies!
I would like to see a photo of your cabinet Nuno. I will make sure to fix the gap in the cabinet when I get one. is there any-other things in Ikea you use for your collection anywon?
cheers,
-Patrick
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Re: Ikea Display cabinet
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Walkwolf
Good suggestion for an easy fix - I was thinking the same thing.
It's a thin foam strip with adhesive backing............
Thanks Steve, its exactly that.
You can get it in almost every hardware store.
cheers.
Nuino
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Re: Ikea Display cabinet
Hi guys,
If you dont mind having only one sided views, the Ikea "Billy" book cases are great. You can get glass fronted doors for them also.
They are available in various widths, (40cms and 80cms) and various heights.
I have got one as a display unit for my models and find that there is very little, if any, dust ingress..
Regards etc
Ian D
AKA: Jimpy
PS: If people want to see, I can get a few photos taken and uploaded sometime over the next few days.
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