Edge Lit Album Display

Cut the parts for the light box from ¼" walnut or other wood/material. Glue together with wood glue and allow to dry. Be sure to clean any glue before and after it drys.

Engrave and cut 1/8" (3mm) transparent acrylic for the display. I didn't glue the display to the box - mine stays in place without glue. This also allows me to make a different signs for a change of scenery.

Important Note: Flipping (reflect horizontally) the “Now Playing” engraving to display from the back of the acrylic gives it some depth that may be preferred to engraving on the front of the acrylic.

These parts are cut from 1/8" walnut plywood. The Rear Panel has a cutout for an acrylic inlay. I used a backer board glued to the back to insert and glue in the black acrylic. I also found it was necessary to cut some of the detailed (very small) pieces of walnut to include with the inlay. Just a note - these small pieces often end-up in the tray, never to be found again… I make sure my tray is clean before this cut, so it's easier to find them.

Important note: The Backer needs to be securely glued to the Rear Panel. I applied an even coat of wood glue, clamped, and let dry overnight.

The inlay is cut from 1/8" (3mm) black acrylic. Other colors/materials would obviously work too. I fit and glued this cutout to the back. I used Starbond (Cyanoacrylate Super Glue), but other adhesives should work well.