Steelbook Shadow Box - Blu-ray Forum

Hep · 09-26-2010, 02:13 AM

I had a problem many SteelBook collectors likely deal with; too many SBs and not enough display space. My goal was to find a way to display my SBs without using valuable shelf space. I am very happy with the results and thought I would share my design with you guys.

I am fan of minimalist design, and therefore tried to fabricate a display system that is simple, clean and complimented our home’s decor. I initially toyed with the idea of building traditional cabinet style shadow boxes that included a hinged glass face. For my particular situation I do not need frequent access to my SBs since all the discs are stored in one of my BD changers, so I opted for a more semi-permanent and simplistic design. In order to achieve the smallest possible profile against the wall I decided to only accommodate slim SBs; so you will notice a couple of modified fatties in my collection. Furthermore, this design will also fit other collectable packages of similar dimensions such as Iron Packs, and amarays (they look particularly sharp filled with Criterion Collection titles).

Below I have added brief instructions and pictures of the construction process should anyone else want to replicate this project. Variations, such as a hinged cabinet face, could be easily applied to my basic frame design. The construction process for all four units took me about four days to complete. Moderate woodworking skills (and a good deal of patience) will be required to obtain a satisfactory result. Each finished shadow box ended up costing approximately $250 CAD to complete (three quarters of the cost being the custom glass).

Enjoy.

mentaltweak · 09-26-2010, 02:24 AM

Smexy. Fantastic, really. Only if that shadow box is affordable, my life would be complete.

On the other hand, my patience is not exactly all that great so I'd opt out. My hat goes off to you.
I would do them without glass. To save money. Hmm.

D-Blitz · 09-26-2010, 02:46 AM

Very, very nice work Hep! Wish I have the cash/tools to build something like that.

Marcus Wright · 09-26-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Blitz

Very, very nice work Hep! Wish I have the cash/tools to build something like that.

Very, very nice work D-Blitz! Wish I have the ability/tools to search and use your avatar to use like mine.

DC2ner · 09-26-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hep

Enjoy.

dhd · 09-26-2010, 03:53 AM

Awsome job !!!!!!! That's a real steelbook collector's work

!!!!!!! Congrats !!!!!!!!

Schrödinger · 09-26-2010, 07:17 PM

Fantastic!!!

roar · 09-26-2010, 08:34 PM

I'll continue the praise, briliiant!

ekceZ · 09-26-2010, 08:55 PM

a masterpiece in steelbooking

Piollo · 09-26-2010, 09:12 PM

Simply awesome, very nice indeed

, thanks for showing your masterpiece

Hep · 09-26-2010, 10:11 PM

Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone! It was fun project to build overall, and because of my ever expanding SB collection, I'm already contemplating a couple more. Now I just have to find the time...

SethRex · 09-26-2010, 10:17 PM

Where did that Batman Begins steelbook come from?

jstn · 09-26-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SethRex

Where did that Batman Begins steelbook come from?

It's the German TDK/BB SteelBook.

And truly amazing, Hep.

bigjee · 09-26-2010, 10:55 PM

Bravo.

Love the minimalist design.

mikeyt912 · 09-26-2010, 11:30 PM

Hep,

I have to say that this might be one of the SWEETEST Steelbook setups i have seen yet. I'm very impressed!

Congrats on the nice work!!

Blu-Boy in BKK · 09-27-2010, 01:24 AM

Truly a thing of Beauty. I will have 2 made for my new HT when it is completed. One on each side wall. KUDOS my friend for sharing this with us.

crashkelly · 09-27-2010, 11:27 AM

Holy crap my friend, that is frakkin awesome.

Thank you for the pictures and for the very detailed instructions

Amazing

Cheers
CRashKelly

Red Skies · 09-27-2010, 11:37 AM

Excellent job Hep

Brian2k7 · 11-25-2010, 06:53 AM

That looks incredible! Great idea and well put together. Kudos!
Now to get a job to try and build some of those beauties...and buy the stuff to go in them hahah!

Kyot · 03-08-2011, 04:57 AM

Recent shadow box addition thanks to Hep!

09-26-2010, 02:13 AM	#1
Hep Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:660 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:17	Steelbook Shadow Box I had a problem many SteelBook collectors likely deal with; too many SBs and not enough display space. My goal was to find a way to display my SBs without using valuable shelf space. I am very happy with the results and thought I would share my design with you guys. I am fan of minimalist design, and therefore tried to fabricate a display system that is simple, clean and complimented our home’s decor. I initially toyed with the idea of building traditional cabinet style shadow boxes that included a hinged glass face. For my particular situation I do not need frequent access to my SBs since all the discs are stored in one of my BD changers, so I opted for a more semi-permanent and simplistic design. In order to achieve the smallest possible profile against the wall I decided to only accommodate slim SBs; so you will notice a couple of modified fatties in my collection. Furthermore, this design will also fit other collectable packages of similar dimensions such as Iron Packs, and amarays (they look particularly sharp filled with Criterion Collection titles). Below I have added brief instructions and pictures of the construction process should anyone else want to replicate this project. Variations, such as a hinged cabinet face, could be easily applied to my basic frame design. The construction process for all four units took me about four days to complete. Moderate woodworking skills (and a good deal of patience) will be required to obtain a satisfactory result. Each finished shadow box ended up costing approximately $250 CAD to complete (three quarters of the cost being the custom glass). Enjoy.

09-26-2010, 02:24 AM	#2
mentaltweak Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:8	Smexy. Fantastic, really. Only if that shadow box is affordable, my life would be complete. On the other hand, my patience is not exactly all that great so I'd opt out. My hat goes off to you. I would do them without glass. To save money. Hmm. Last edited by mentaltweak; 09-26-2010 at 02:28 AM.

09-26-2010, 09:12 PM	#10
Piollo Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bay Area, USA 4K collection:712 Blu-ray collection:4703 DVD collection:584 Trading Score:101	Simply awesome, very nice indeed, thanks for showing your masterpiece

11-25-2010, 06:53 AM	#19
Brian2k7 Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:London Ontario Canada	That looks incredible! Great idea and well put together. Kudos! Now to get a job to try and build some of those beauties...and buy the stuff to go in them hahah! Last edited by Brian2k7; 11-25-2010 at 12:45 PM.

09-26-2010, 02:46 AM	#3
D-Blitz Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Vancouver, BC Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:136	Very, very nice work Hep! Wish I have the cash/tools to build something like that.

09-26-2010, 03:53 AM	#6
dhd Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Montreal, QC Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:9	Awsome job !!!!!!! That's a real steelbook collector's work !!!!!!! Congrats !!!!!!!!

09-26-2010, 07:17 PM	#7
Schrödinger Active Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Italy Blu-ray collection:15	Fantastic!!!

09-26-2010, 08:34 PM	#8
roar Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:20 Trading Score:105	I'll continue the praise, briliiant!

09-26-2010, 08:55 PM	#9
ekceZ Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:196 Trading Score:1	a masterpiece in steelbooking

09-26-2010, 10:11 PM	#11
Hep Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:660 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:17	Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone! It was fun project to build overall, and because of my ever expanding SB collection, I'm already contemplating a couple more. Now I just have to find the time...

09-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#12
SethRex Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:7 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:127	Where did that Batman Begins steelbook come from?

09-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#14
bigjee Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Trading Score:60	Bravo. Love the minimalist design.

09-26-2010, 11:30 PM	#15
mikeyt912 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Steelers Country Home Theater Gallery:95 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	Hep, I have to say that this might be one of the SWEETEST Steelbook setups i have seen yet. I'm very impressed! Congrats on the nice work!!

09-27-2010, 01:24 AM	#16
Blu-Boy in BKK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Staines-upon-Thames: UK Blu-ray collection:427 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Truly a thing of Beauty. I will have 2 made for my new HT when it is completed. One on each side wall. KUDOS my friend for sharing this with us.

09-27-2010, 11:27 AM	#17
crashkelly Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Great White North Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:449 Trading Score:134	Holy crap my friend, that is frakkin awesome. Thank you for the pictures and for the very detailed instructions Amazing Cheers CRashKelly

09-27-2010, 11:37 AM	#18
Red Skies Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:UK	Excellent job Hep

03-08-2011, 04:57 AM	#20
Kyot Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:69	Recent shadow box addition thanks to Hep!

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