Easy to Make DIY Hot Wheels Display Idea

In this video I make a 100 space Hot Wheels display out of Poplar and 1/8 plywood. This is an easy weekend project you can do with minimal tools. I used some 4/4 poplar left over from a previous project that I milled down, however if you do not have a planer you can purchase s4s material from your local big box store.
I had a lot of fun making this and you will too.
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DISCLAIMER: Woodworking and the use of power and hand tools can be extremely dangerous. You are responsible for understanding the safe use of your tools and techniques. Your safety is YOUR responsibility, I accept NO responsibility or liability for any injuries, accidents, death occurring to you or others if you attempt to do the things that I do or use advice that I give.

[@LadysCustomCreations]

Its awesome Ty for the vid

[@JkCanvas]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@petebutler5139]

“It’s really easy, and you can do it with just your basic hand tools” says the guy with a workshop and tools that rival The Bat Cave! 😜

[@DavidPinner-r9w]

My thoughts exactly 😢

[@WillieBeard]

I had to rewind a little, but yup you said "basic hand tools"!

[@diegopellecer]

Its pretty easy but those tools aren't the usually tools I have in my house. Amazing work!!

[@SalvatoreCostasowegot]

I made 3 of them with an hacksaw, a hell of a job but in the end I made it. I built a grid of 8cmX4cm slot for a total of 220 slots using a 3cmX1cmX100cm wood. I used a total of almost 99 meters of wood! :-)

[@silverfox2183]

"Basic hand tools"? Chop saw maybe... but a Table saw? A Planer? Corner clamps? 8+ hand clamps? Router table? Thanks for the "basic hand tools" version...

[@jayc1716]

Basic to him 😂 us poor folks have to use hand tools lol

[@PlaYzDiecast]

What I was thinking

[@ultraman8862]

Exactly

[@Goobskers]

@Northeast Texas Gardener those are all basic tools you knew what they were didn’t you? Just Bc your to broke to afford it doesn’t make it not basic...............

[@Goobskers]

@Northeast Texas Gardener ok first of all a “Lear jet” to people who know planes it is a basic jet there not even consider a “high end jet” and they are basic tools lol just be you can’t use them or to broke to have one once again doesn’t make it not basic. I put money on it that if you needed a planer you could call someone to use it or buy one for 200 bucks dewalt has a hand one....... lol mr gardener just stop and go back to your green house and leave the tools to us men.

[@XavierP333]

Great work. It's easy, only if you have the power tools at home

[@RiverasHotWheels]

All you had to do was KZbin search “Hot Wheels Display Rivera” 😁 first I made one that holds 150 cars. Then I made 2 that hold 180. Then I made one that holds 216 cars! That one is massive! I like the display you made. Poplar frame and nice backboard. Legit 👌🏽 Love your assembly table!

[@JkCanvas]

Rivera's Hot Wheels I will have to check them out. The 100 card display was quite big. I can only imagine what 216 parking spots looks like. Thanks for stopping by.

[@RiverasHotWheels]

Jk Canvas - it’s massive lol

[@JkCanvas]

Rivera's Hot Wheels yes it is 12x18 slots approx 36” tall and 48” wide.

[@josemalave5287]

I saw your videos but no mencionas las medidas

[@RiverasHotWheels]

@@josemalave5287 - ya te conteste en mi video.

[@RiverasHotWheels]

Couldn’t find a video on a display like this you say? All you have to do is search “Hot Wheels display” and my video comes up 😄👍🏼 Love the maple frame 👌🏼

[@JkCanvas]

@@RiverasHotWheels look at the date of the video.

[@RiverasHotWheels]

@@JkCanvas​​⁠- yes I am aware of it. The video I did was 8 years ago. Holy moly times flies!💀

[@JkCanvas]

@ I was made aware of your video shortly after I posted mine.

[@JkCanvas]

@ yes time has flown by

[@JoseAlvarez-jz6pd]

Really need this pc😮🤙🏽 have a lot of cars and actually just moved and want to display them!!! 🔥

[@josekma1]

WOW, nice shop!!!

[@HJ-fm4td]

The beginning was so wholesome. Great video, thanks so much.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Nice! Great video!

[@JkCanvas]

Thank you

[@Gillysaurxx]

“Really simple, you can make it with hand tools”...pulls out planer and table saw

[@supertroepie260]

Exactly!

[@MUSTANGHUNTER]

🤣

[@xr8rick]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@jacobthompson5042]

You can still do it with hand tools he just has the tools to make it easier

[@fatboyshadetree5139]

"Make it with hand tools" but uses about a thousand dollars worth of power tools and specialty tools to get it done. I never even saw those corner springs before.

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Did I see a moving trailer backed up to the garage? Being a fly boy figured it would have been made out of something like elm, mahogany, maple, western red cedar, cheery, I kid I kid. Turned out great thanks for sharing.

[@JkCanvas]

If it's not broken fix it yes that is my moving trailer. We relocated to Memphis, TN. I have glucose guardian now.

[@eduardodesoto]

Basic hand tools…😂

[@SuperKalikush420]

Awesome! Thank you for the video! I’m putting my husband to work ASAP! Lol

[@JkCanvas]

Awesome. If he doesn’t have a planer he can used the S4S lumber from the big box stores.

[@seejanedrill]

Really creative project...bet you had a blast doing it.

[@FayeSpillers]

This would be great for my great grandsons bedroom. The oldest great grandson has anywhere between 200 - 300 matchbox cars. His brother is due in May. I would love to make this for their bedroom.

[@JkCanvas]

Send me an email to [e-mail] and I will send you the plans.

[@katiaorozco9990]

I would love to make that for my father since he loves these little cars.ty so much for the video ☺️

[@bearshield7138]

nice job

[@BradsWorkbench]

Ooooooh thats a purty plane. Glad to see you got her tuned up. Would love to see ur finish process with that total boat stuff on your IG

[@JkCanvas]

That plane is my favorite and my go to. Thank you my friend. I have a video coming up that has the process. Thanks for stopping by.

[@HasekiVivabook]

so good and healty

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

I'm going to have utilize this, but not for a hot wheels collection. I'll be building something similar for my cassette collection.

[@JkCanvas]

tag me on Instagram when you get it built. I would love to see how it turned out.

[@dalistuff]

Great build! too bad I don't have the machinery but do have the cars! Happy New year! be safe & be vigilant.

[@chrisnikas9598]

I wonder how he fixed the grid to the backing board… Looked like it was a good 1” out off the back if not more.

[@JkCanvas]

The grid is friction fit. I did use CA Glue on all the intersections.

[@undraftedplayer]

Hi from France. Awesome job ! Your display case is So Great. Personnaly i haven't got the skills and the tools to make one like this. Happy fixing & Happy Building. All the Best.

[@JkCanvas]

undraftedplayer thank you for the kind words and for stopping by.

[@pablitoscards]

Amazing job❤

[@BSSMALLENGINES]

You made that look easy. I might have to make one for all my old hot wheels

[@stephenreynolds6239]

Great,but with hand tools?

[@averagejane09]

Those orange 90 degree angles are a fantastic idea. I have never seen those before - custom to this type of application to be clamped on the inside of frames. If I were to search for those to order what would I call them? There also were some type of wire clips used briefly....

[@JkCanvas]

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[@jspiteri33]

Looks awesome great job

[@joserramejia332]

I got one of this, but i want to make my own project and i have the tools, sure this weekend i tri 😊

[@sergio1180]

It looks awesome. Thanks for the video.

[@JkCanvas]

Sergio Acension thank you for the kind words and stopping buy

[@sergio1180]

@@JkCanvas build or fix that's what I do.

[@martymcfly3986]

great job man!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

First! Came out great, Will! Really liked the hot wheel intro.

[@JkCanvas]

YouCanMakeThisToo you have to make car sounds playing with hot wheels.

[@keithanderson8488]

Old coke bottle wooden crates work well,just add couple dividers😄

[@cjromecki5086]

Awesome job! Great display piece for Hot Wheels/Matchbox!

[@2sassy27]

My daughter really wants something like this to display her hot wheels collection... Woykd you consider making one for her 17th birthday, I'll pay...

[@JkCanvas]

Go to Jkcanvas.net and fill out the commission request.

[@bryanmoir]

Great video.. I want to make one for my grandson. How do you fasten it to the wall? Screw directly into a stud? French cleat?

[@JkCanvas]

It is not cost effective for me to make and ship because shipping is close to $200. I do have a set of plans that I can send you. I fasten them to the wall with French Cleats.

[@bryanmoir]

@@JkCanvas Yes that would be helpful! How is this best done?

[@bryanmoir]

@@JkCanvas Can you send me the plans?

[@JkCanvas]

@@bryanmoir send me an email [e-mail] and will get you what I have.

[@ewayne1527]

Great job. What are the dimensions please?

[@paulb91]

Easy if you have a workshop with all the tools. Sod that with a hand saw.

[@ahleckz5516]

Awesome! Good job! ♥♥♥

[@JkCanvas]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeffmyers8088]

Yes I just love it. U said u are shipping it out. I collect hot wheels and all mine are in a box. What would it cost to have one made

[@JkCanvas]

@@jeffmyers8088 it would cost you $500. It is not cost effective to ship at $100 plus dollars due to the size. The one in this video was for made for a single mom.

[@ronalddavidasagra9237]

what a great guy

[@lexsanchez8554]

an awesome job!

[@JkCanvas]

Lex Sanchez thank you for the kind words and stopping by.

[@V4mp_6]

I wanna build it but can you tell me the measurements for everything so i don't mess up

[@jorgecolon4218]

Would you consider selling them ? Please let me know great work

[@DeAnnaFitz-l8y]

What dimensions did you cut the strips for car placement?

[@JkCanvas]

The strips were cut 2” wide by 46.5” long for horizontal pieces. The vertical pieces were cut 2” wide by 24” long. The dado on the horizontal pieces is 3” and the dado on the vertical pieces they are 2”.

[@chantellevantonder7246]

How does the center pcs stick to the back board without them falling apart ? Did I miss something?

[@JkCanvas]

@@chantellevantonder7246 it is a tight friction fit. Or you can use some wood glue at several intersection.

[@DavidPinner-r9w]

You to can make this nice shelf if you have a well stocked wood working shop

[@unseenstorybehindsrilankan4038]

Can you make it from aluminum also?

[@JkCanvas]

I imagine you can.

[@unseenstorybehindsrilankan4038]

@@JkCanvas is it beautiful than the wood one

[@JkCanvas]

@@unseenstorybehindsrilankan4038 I bet it is and depending on how the finish is applied. In a previous career I was an aircraft metal worker and worked a lot with aluminum.

[@unseenstorybehindsrilankan4038]

@@JkCanvas ok thank u:)

[@MooseZ71]

"Basic hand tools" Proceeds to whip out a planer and table saw. 😆

[@JkCanvas]

MooseZ71 I thought every shop has the basics, a table saw and planer.

[@MooseZ71]

@@JkCanvas But those aren't hand tools. And I would think most diecast collectors don't also have a woodworking shop.

[@sharonpapandrea3594]

Nice job !!

[@jonesyhr4731]

What were the cut spacing between the 20 inch strips and the 40 inch strips ? Excellent video brother!

[@JkCanvas]

The vertical spacers are approximately 3” on center and the horizontal spacers are 2” on center.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Looks great! And a really cool way to display the cars! 👍👍

[@JkCanvas]

Thanks and it was a fun build

[@19whity81]

Hi, Can you share the measures of the project? Thanks in advance.

[@bpacheco6]

Great job. I made similar but made the mistake of using hardboard for the sections and it broke apart too easily on the dado cuts during assembly. Plywood next time! Could you let me know your spacing on the dado cuts on the 40 and 20 inch pieces? Thanks

[@perezremodeling4883]

same question here.

[@BeardedSeabee82]

Great how to, editing gettin awesome! Hope yall doin well now that things finally startin to get settled

[@ginacapecchi]

End result is great! Would love to make my son one, but I don’t have a router or dato blades!

[@JkCanvas]

You don’t need a router or dado stack. I used a single blade and made two passes to get the right width. The router just made fitting the back better. Not required.

[@ginacapecchi]

Jk Canvas maybe I’ll give it a try and modify it a bit! I do have a table saw but it can be a bit intimidating!

[@JkCanvas]

Gina Julien send me an email [e-mail] and I will send you the plans I have made.

[@JkCanvas]

@@ginacapecchi Just take it one process at a time. Also be sure to put all the long pieces together and the short pieces together so you dado's are in the same spot on all pieces.

[@ginacapecchi]

Jk Canvas thanks for the tip!

[@genevanzyl6296]

Can you email me the plans so i could make my own display, awesome video !!

[@JkCanvas]

send me an email, [e-mail]

[@genevanzyl6296]

@@JkCanvas email sent , thanks

[@supertroepie260]

I would to like see people do this without electrical tools, now that would be impressive.

[@JkCanvas]

I don’t have that skill set yet. Working on building my hand tool skills.

[@epi4561]

Looks beautiful... considering the same thing only with shallow stop dados or whatever they are called in the poplar trim pieces that would allow the edges of the outside columns to be supported as well as lock the entire floating grid in from behind, once the back is installed. Or does that all sound unnecessary? just worried about the unsupported edges of the outside columns.

[@wackrow]

were did you get the corner clips and the orange squars?

[@JkCanvas]

Third link in the description. It is an Amazon Affiliate link.

[@kennethsimmons5235]

thank you

[@TotalBoat]

I use to have the best hot wheels, back in the day

[@JkCanvas]

TotalBoat I have a 10yo so I can still play with Hot Wheels and not get funny looks.

[@lfecustom9474]

Awesome video! what were the measurements for the shelves boards? how WxDxH? Also, what was the thickness of the selves wood you used?

[@JkCanvas]

Used 1/8 luan. The cubbies are 3”Lx2”Wx2”H. Send me an email [e-mail]. I have a Fusion360 file.

[@lfecustom9474]

@@JkCanvas awesome! thank you just emailed you.

[@OkraBabe1]

@@JkCanvas if the cubbies are 2" deep shouldn't the strips be cut to 2" instead of 1-1/2"?

[@JkCanvas]

@@OkraBabe1 sure.

[@rawleragbir7078]

Awesome. How much if you sell?🎉

[@JkCanvas]

Thank you for the kind words. I do not sell these but I can send you the plans. Shipping is outrageous on this piece because of the size.

[@sxswutah-ww6dr]

@@JkCanvas I would be interested in the plans. The finished product looks fantastic

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video JK

[@keithbryan8432]

How did you secure the cubby hole section to the frame/back?

[@JkCanvas]

It was a tight fit so no fasteners. If you want use some 23g 1/2 pin nails

[@Jrmedlock]

Can you supply plans for this build?

[@blackdeath1619]

How much would it cost for me to request you to make me one of these?

[@edvivien8936]

I make these and sell them. This isn't a project that everyone can do. You do have to have a decent amount of skill. And they take about 3 hours to make.

[@faaiqkamaldeen4781]

How much would this cost in average for materials

[@luizcarlospereira4196]

Sensacional.

[@francineganmor9952]

How did you fasten all of the shelves to the back?

[@JkCanvas]

It was a tight fit so friction holds then in. You can use pin nails through the back panel

[@rojasdavis]

What are the measurements of the inside cubbies for the hot wheels? What is the overall measurements? I love the idea !!! I wanna try building one

[@JkCanvas]

@@rojasdavis send me an email [e-mail] and I will send you the pdf of the dimensions.

[@johnfaulk7775]

Beautiful Job!!! Do you take orders?

[@JkCanvas]

No I am not taking orders because the profit is just not there. To make it worth making with cost of materials, labor and shipping this piece is over $400.

[@josemalave5287]

Awesome, could you share the dimensions

[@JkCanvas]

Send me an email [e-mail].

[@Fukutube01]

“It’s real easy, all you need is your basic hand tools..” The first you show is a $500 some power tool

[@JkCanvas]

Actually it was a $150 planer that I got off Facebook Market Place. Reason I did not go and S4S lumber from Home Depot , I had a planer and 4/4 Poplar.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

great video. Now I need to go back to my folks house to see if I can find my old hotwheels so I can make a display. LOL. By the way, If you throw around your wood like you dig in your future videos, we are going to have to report you to the authorities for wood abuse. LOL! Well done, sir If you dont mind my asking, what brand flush bit do you use? That tore through the wood like butter.

[@JkCanvas]

Poor Man's DIY the dropping of the wood is a nod to @jimmydiresta. Thanks for stopping by.

[@seanaprilaron5964]

I was wondering if you had the plans?

[@michaelmitschsr.9412]

Really enjoyed this. I don't have the tools but have always wanted them. Learnt a lot and REALLY appreciate you making this. Had never really known how to square up a frame. Can you tell me where you got those clamps and orange plastic angle things?

[@JkCanvas]

Here is the link for the corner clamps. amzn.to/3BpohGh

[@johnnilsson1311]

What basic tools??????

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You stole my outro! Haha, I'm good with it.

[@JkCanvas]

YouCanMakeThisToo actually have your credit for it though. I am going to highlight my favorite content creators in my video’s as Easter eggs

[@Stingray57]

How did you attach the grid to the frame?

[@JkCanvas]

The grid was a tight fit so it was a friction fit.

[@dingmah]

Step 1: have a couple thousand of wood working tools all set up in your garage and truck to transport raw materials.

[@vadimfuks463]

Nice, can we have a plans ?

[@JkCanvas]

Vadim Fuks i don’t have any plans yet. I basically winged it. Let work on it next couple of days.

[@vadimfuks463]

@@JkCanvas ok ,thanks.

[@seanaprilaron5964]

Do you have the plans yet?

[@johnfaulk7775]

“Rivera’s Hot Wheels” has been doing this for a while. His newest is 12 across and 18 down.

[@JkCanvas]

I am building one for my buddy who is local and his is 12x15 with the bottom row for his semi trucks. I will post on Instagram the progress.

[@jdmcast4198]

how much would u charge for one of these to be made?

[@JkCanvas]

JDM Cast send me an email [e-mail]

[@seanaprilaron5964]

Jk Canvas do you have the measurements for all of the cuts?

[@JkCanvas]

Sean & April Aron I am making another one for a buddy and will put together a cut list and post it on my website. Hopefully in the next week.

[@seanaprilaron5964]

Jk Canvas that would be amazing!

[@JkCanvas]

Sean & April Aron send me an email to [e-mail]

[@i3diamonds]

What width did you use on each length?

[@JkCanvas]

Randy Cruz 2”H x 3”L x 2”W. Made the short insert 16” long insert 45”.

[@itzcookeiemoon1232]

Where can I order one?

[@JkCanvas]

Etsy has them. I do not make them, only made this for a special friend.

[@prabhakarki3594]

Do you sell them too?

[@JkCanvas]

prabha karki I do not.

[@steve177cal5]

Basic hand tools he said.. 2 mins in and not a hand tool in sight

[@erniegarza9330]

I was just wondering would u Make one and sell it how much would u charge for one just wanted to know Because I don't have tools to make one

[@iribar5686]

I am in line! My son has nearly 300 cars.

[@bradleyjohnson452]

@@iribar5686 Thats a good start

[@MakeSomething]

😉🙌

[@JkCanvas]

Make Something thanks for stopping by.

[@gonz17alberto]

Do you sell them

[@JkCanvas]

I do not

[@andrewnunez5680]

Can you send blue prints ?

[@JkCanvas]

Send me an email [e-mail].

[@erniegarza9330]

I would pay money how much would u ask for a hotwheels display case

[@FDNProductions]

I was searching on Amazon for a storage unit a bit like this to display my LEGO Minifigures. I found one for £20 that had 64 compartments. Only problem is that there isn’t a glass door

[@johnarviola6332]

Can you make a few for me

[@christopherantonio3453]

What the dimensions of that?