# A high-end yoyo display solution! **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Exhibition\ **Created:** [December 4, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693 "2022-12-04T18:51:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/1 "2022-12-04T18:51:49Z")
Hello all, About a year ago I teased an idea about a yoyo display shelf hand-made from thick wood. Well my brother and I have found a bit of time to hammer out some details and we’re almost to a point where we’re ready to offer them for sale. But we need your input. What would you want to see in a yoyo display case? Do you value fancy crown moulding/trim? Would you prefer to pick the stain color? What size matrix would you be interested in (3x3, 2x6, etc.)? Here are some preliminary pictures. The first prototype, which we’ve since greatly refined. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/2/e/02e2d3e22118ed573ae65514816db69845373185.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/1/0/210e624bfb045c93164535bbedcf9f90da6d630a.jpeg) We opted to remove the crown trim in the interest of cost-savings (I also ran into mine and it’s very sharp lol). Though this is something we’d potentially offer as a custom option. The first of the new designs, a 2x2 and a 3x3: The internal cubbies are 2" x 2". Outside dimensions: 2x2 - 6.25" W x 6.25" L x 2.5" D 3x3 - 10.5" W x 10.5" L x 2.5" D ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/2/6/0267569755bb4fc471607df1b19c7863a09266f5.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/f/6/df60f64da86f85d90a2dfd9723a740ded07aa82d.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/e/5/0e599ea4b693c07342ff8add098e6489fe9d244e.jpeg) Each case is made from 3/4" oak with 1/4" oak plywood backing. Hand-sanded and hand-finished in our small shop in northern Michigan. Initial pricing are as such and subject to change (shipping not incl): 2x2 - $60 3x3 - $90 4x4 - $130 5x5 - $160 These prices would include the standard design as shown above, though we’d be willing to offer custom options for a price. **What are your general thoughts on these display cases?** _Poll ([view on site](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/2 "2022-12-04T18:55:06Z")
How much for one that holds 1600 yo-yos? ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/3 "2022-12-04T19:21:27Z")
> [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > Do you value fancy crown moulding/trim? These are cool. I think crown just around the top might be nice. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/4 "2022-12-04T20:57:47Z")
@LinksLegionaire Those look really nice. I think I prefer the molding though. One thought if I may, why use 3/4” stock for the interior walls? 1/2” or even 3/8” would be plenty strong and cheaper to make. They would weigh quite a bit less for shipping as well. ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/5 "2022-12-04T21:12:06Z")
A bit less than $10,680 ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/6 "2022-12-04T21:42:06Z")
In my limited experience here, it seems like very few people are willing to pay for nice displays. I’ve made a few different designs hoping to find something that people would actually buy with little success. Even when using exotic materials people expect displays to be cheap for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/7 "2022-12-04T21:42:34Z")
Good question! When we discussing materials and dimensions, we initially just tried 3/4" because that’s what we had on hand. We considered going with thinner walls, but we haven’t had much luck finding suitable material. We also quite like the ‘stoutness’ of the thicker inner walls so we ran with it. Rest assured we’re still trying to source other thicknesses (and different woods) for some variety. I agree, I really like the moulding. But with my case, one night I took the corner a little too fast and the edge dug into my arm and broke skin. You’ll just have to sign a waiver 😛 ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/8 "2022-12-04T21:47:25Z")
Interesting. Most display cases/shelves you see on here are a little on the…let’s say ‘not fancy’ side of things, which I found odd because people will fill these $20 shelves with thousands of dollars worth of high-end yoyos. It’s like wearing an Armani suit in a old Saab, IMO. ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/9 "2022-12-04T21:57:16Z")
Yeah that was my thought too. 🤷‍♂️ i initially thought it was just a lack of variety or availability but I think that’s just the market ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/10 "2022-12-04T21:58:59Z")
Love this! I’ve been thinking about making the same!! Crown molding all day!! Beautiful! ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/11 "2022-12-04T22:36:42Z")
You still in Michigan @LinksLegionaire ? I work at Rockler woodworking in Novi. Lots of dimensional wood choices. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/12 "2022-12-04T23:06:07Z")
I also like the crown molding 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Bdumas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bdumas/32/610330_2.png) [@Bdumas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bdumas)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/13 "2022-12-04T23:21:56Z")
![20211204_181310](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/b/d/dbdf74dfb207e95a021f0356024c1298d1065d7a.jpeg) ![20210104_201242](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/5/c/75c8d726a09a014fd25a94fd1c925be3f4017fdf.jpeg) This is one that i made out of mahogany decking almost 2 years ago. I was able to use 5/4 thick decking then re-saw it in half and plane the re-sawn face to bring it to 3/8 +/-. It is plenty stout and i was able to get double the lumber out of the boards by re-sawing them. Yours look good, good luck with the sales. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/14 "2022-12-05T15:02:58Z")
Yeah still in Metro Detroit but our shop is near the tip of the mitt. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/15 "2022-12-05T15:04:57Z")
No thickness planer in the shop? ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/16 "2022-12-05T15:07:03Z")
Hey, LJ. I’m often in Wixom for work. Next time I’m in town I’ll reach out. I’m a newbie woodworker and would love to visit a Rockler store. I didn’t realize there was one in Novi. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/17 "2022-12-05T16:28:21Z")
Oh great! Yea definitely stop by when you’re in the area. ---
**Author:** ![Cafeinbed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cafeinbed/32/91442_2.png) [@Cafeinbed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cafeinbed)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/18 "2022-12-08T15:14:01Z")
How about some sort of plexiglass door to keep the dust off ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/19 "2022-12-08T18:16:33Z")
We definitely tossed around the idea of some sort of dust-protection. The goal for these was to present a premium product, as such we didn’t want to use ‘cheap’ materials, so considered a glass panel door. We worried it’d up the cost a bit too much on this initial run. BUT we may offer it as an option on custom orders. ---
**Author:** ![Jovann1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jovann1/32/157977_2.png) [@Jovann1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jovann1)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693/20 "2022-12-08T21:23:29Z")
Not to hijack this thread but this collection is INCREDIBLE! Extreme Spin and Infinite Illusion Renegades… OUTCH RAIDER! Love it. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-high-end-yoyo-display-solution/366693.md?page=2)