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Posted By: Steven C. Globe Display - Sun Nov 05 2017 10:52 PM
I finally got around to building my second barn wood globe shelf with what I believe are all original ad glass inserts.
There is one Sunoco globe I done yet have so I put the Amoco in there for now.
Likely moving sometime in the next couple years. When they find their permanent home in my life you won't see the plugs. But for now I don't want to cut plugs into the wall in this house.

I'm using 40 watt LED's in them.

The only really problem with the design right now is the cutouts for the ad glass is sized and cut specific to those lenses at those positions. In the future I'll have to come up with a plan that allows me to move the ad glass around or change it out to a different size if need be.

P.S. awesome pair of black T 13.5" lenses in that box. Need a wide body mild glass globe.

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Posted By: advertologist Re: Globe Display - Sun Nov 05 2017 10:57 PM
lookin good .. ... cool
Posted By: wocopep Re: Globe Display - Sun Nov 05 2017 11:00 PM
Excellent way to display ad glass with the globe.
Posted By: Done4 Re: Globe Display - Sun Nov 05 2017 11:11 PM
Nice job Steve.
Posted By: Savinsam Re: Globe Display - Sun Nov 05 2017 11:33 PM
That's a great idea, incorporating the matching ad glass with the globes!
Posted By: bsplichal95 Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 12:05 AM
Looks so good!
Posted By: HI-OCTANE Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 12:10 AM
Good display !
Posted By: 71chevelle Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 12:12 AM
Nice work Cuz!!!
Posted By: Craig Osbeck Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 12:14 AM
Great idea and looks great.
Posted By: K W FRITH Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 12:14 AM
Really makes the globe display super attractive!
Posted By: SandPCollector Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 01:22 AM
Quite a unique way to display both the globes and the ad glass. Definitely grabs the eye!
Posted By: Rabbitman Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 02:06 AM
Love it!
Posted By: RandyM Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 11:44 AM
Well done! You did a great job.
Posted By: Steven C. Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 02:32 PM
Thank everyone!!!
Here is a picture of the inside FWIW.
LED lights, if I remember correctly, $9 at Home Depot


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Posted By: we're the other guys Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 03:21 PM
excellent display, well thought out plan. congratulations!
Posted By: BryceG Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 07:48 PM
good looking display
Posted By: BrianH Re: Globe Display - Mon Nov 06 2017 09:36 PM
Looks great Steve. Love the Sunoco globes!

BrianH
Posted By: JimT Re: Globe Display - Tue Nov 07 2017 12:31 AM
Looks really good Steve. Very creative!
Posted By: Derbygasman Re: Globe Display - Tue Nov 07 2017 02:15 AM
Looks great Steve. Love the Ad Glass/Globe combination.
Posted By: redindianguy Re: Globe Display - Tue Nov 07 2017 11:53 AM
wowsa
Posted By: Nicole Re: Globe Display - Wed Nov 15 2017 11:07 AM
Those LED's are nice, and as I understand, you don't have to worry about overheating like the ballasts for fluorescent lights. Would a long one worked for all three?

Looks great!
Posted By: Steven C. Re: Globe Display - Wed Nov 15 2017 11:19 AM
Hi Nicole. Uhm, I suppose you could use one long one if they make one long enogh. but in this case the shelf is 59" long and about 39" center to center of outboard ad glass. Would take a long light, not sure if they make it and I certainly wanted the light to be even at each glass.

Thus is what used. 9",
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-E...97111/205210760
Posted By: bullsvt9313 Re: Globe Display - Wed Nov 15 2017 01:14 PM
awesome display steven
Posted By: buzzy56 Re: Globe Display - Thu Nov 16 2017 01:48 AM
Should I say Artist ! Great example of creativity .I am sure this will be copied . Thumbs up.
Posted By: Speedracer Re: Globe Display - Fri Nov 17 2017 04:28 PM
I know I told you on the phone Steve, but I'll say it again here.... THAT LOOKS GREAT.
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