Found your video last night, went online and preordered the channels, picked them up today and already have a comic wall. Super easy, and looks clean. Thank you so much for posting this.!
I love this! My only modification would be to use command strips instead of screws. Comic cooks are pretty light so a few command strips should work fine. You can also easily adjust the level-ness (?) of them after the fact without removing the strips. I don't have any graded books, so I'm sure about the weight there, but for regular books it would be fine.
Cool . One thing I would suggest is sanding the ends that were cut for a more finished product and maybe painting the rails... Looks good though , great idea
David Pacelli Great call on the sanding the ends. I thought about painting the rails, I still might go back and do that. Another suggestion is to put some felt over the screws so the backs of the cases don’t get scratched. I learned the hard way.
Matt Trudell Lesson learned that you should do, felt stickers over the screws. Just in case. The thick books like ASM 800 gets tight with those. Normal size books fit perfect.
I'm looking to do this but I'd just be doing bagged and boarded. I'm a little worried that the bottoms and tops of the books will be cut off too much. Do you notice that at all?
Looks great. I'm definitely going to do this for the display. Do you know how well that J-Channel holds paint if I wanted to add some color to it? Also Saw your Edge of Spider-Verse is graded at 9.8. I'm jealous. Mine is only 9.6, but I got it signed by Rico and Robbie.
Thom Bly I’m not sure about the paint, never tried it personally and I’m not in construction in general. They are cheap enough it’s worth a try though. Glad you like the idea! Buy felt stickers to put over the screws. I scratched the back of one case on a thicker case (ASM 800).
Also if you don’t have a level you can use the “Measure” app that comes preinstalled on iphones. It’s on the bottom right hand side when you open the app:)
Nice but I don’t think a top and bottom are needed. I will build mine with only the bottom piece. I don’t like the idea of having to slide the slabs in and out. Can lead to damage. Thx for the idea!
For sliding in the slabs, I highly recommend felt over the screws to avoid that damage. I learned that after this video. And for the top and/or bottom, I liked the idea of having them flush with the wall and not angled, leaning against the wall. Only my preference. The great thing about this hobby is everyone can do what they enjoy! Thanks for watching and happy to hear I have some ideas!
@@midwestcomicsnpops7468 I successfully completed one section that fit 6 slabs. I covered the screws. But one thing I noticed is that the lips of the J channel caused little scratch marks on the slabs…too and bottom..as you slide them in and out. I can’t afford to have my slabs scratched up like that because then this devalues them. So I can’t display them this way and have to look for another more expensive option…like low profile floating shelves or something. Sucks because they actually look nice in the J channels.
I’m putting together a comic book Room is it possible to Do this without the top loaders I’m trying to Do a Display just like this but just comics in a bag and board
Yes so in the picture on the bottom row are only top loader books. I cut out a different height cardboard to measure against and put the rails a little closer than I would have for slabs. One thing I forgot in the video is to put some felt over the screws so you don’t scratch the back of a slab. Good luck with your room!
You asked about this yes I watch a guy before him and he had his in top loaders and he made it to where he had to take every comic out so I'm going to make it just a inch longer so I can push up and out 📱 📲
Everyone looking at the rails I only saw all those 9.8 books 🤣nice collection there
Found your video last night, went online and preordered the channels, picked them up today and already have a comic wall. Super easy, and looks clean. Thank you so much for posting this.!
Awesome video bro....gonna do this in my basement
I love this! My only modification would be to use command strips instead of screws. Comic cooks are pretty light so a few command strips should work fine. You can also easily adjust the level-ness (?) of them after the fact without removing the strips. I don't have any graded books, so I'm sure about the weight there, but for regular books it would be fine.
Great build! We are making a comic wall based on your suggestions. Thank you
Nice!! Thanks 👍
thanks! gonna build on my wall
Cool . One thing I would suggest is sanding the ends that were cut for a more finished product and maybe painting the rails... Looks good though , great idea
David Pacelli Great call on the sanding the ends. I thought about painting the rails, I still might go back and do that.
Another suggestion is to put some felt over the screws so the backs of the cases don’t get scratched. I learned the hard way.
@@midwestcomicsnpops7468 yup that would work!
Definitely using this! Thank you!! Also if you are doing this you can trim the rails with tin snips. Like he says they are really flimsy
Ima do this. Thanks 😊
That looks awesome-great job! 👍🏾😁
Thank u bro I will make it my project this weekend , cant wait to display my slaps
Wow! thank you for idea!
Awesome idea for a video! Thank you
Great idea! May be stealing it in the very near future.
Matt Trudell Lesson learned that you should do, felt stickers over the screws. Just in case. The thick books like ASM 800 gets tight with those. Normal size books fit perfect.
I dig it. Good job.
Brilliant! Thank you!!
Awesome vid, supercool
That's awesome bro but people dont ready need a drill if your screwing into just drywall not stud, . Just need a screwdriver.
Correct, I used wall anchors since I didn't go into studs and pre-drilled those holes for those. Little overkill I know.
I'm looking to do this but I'd just be doing bagged and boarded. I'm a little worried that the bottoms and tops of the books will be cut off too much. Do you notice that at all?
Looks great. I'm definitely going to do this for the display. Do you know how well that J-Channel holds paint if I wanted to add some color to it? Also Saw your Edge of Spider-Verse is graded at 9.8. I'm jealous. Mine is only 9.6, but I got it signed by Rico and Robbie.
Thom Bly I’m not sure about the paint, never tried it personally and I’m not in construction in general. They are cheap enough it’s worth a try though. Glad you like the idea! Buy felt stickers to put over the screws. I scratched the back of one case on a thicker case (ASM 800).
Nice Job! The only problem I see is all those CBCS labels on your books.
Facts! They are slowly being replaced with CGC labels...I need to do an updated wall.
I am gonna say it... Metric before Imperial! Otherwise good video. Thanks, gonna build something similar.
Do your cases get scratches from the screws or sliding?
To prevent that I learned that some felt over the screws will stop that from happening.
Also if you don’t have a level you can use the “Measure” app that comes preinstalled on iphones. It’s on the bottom right hand side when you open the app:)
good job!!!!!! (:
Nice but I don’t think a top and bottom are needed. I will build mine with only the bottom piece. I don’t like the idea of having to slide the slabs in and out. Can lead to damage. Thx for the idea!
For sliding in the slabs, I highly recommend felt over the screws to avoid that damage. I learned that after this video.
And for the top and/or bottom, I liked the idea of having them flush with the wall and not angled, leaning against the wall. Only my preference. The great thing about this hobby is everyone can do what they enjoy! Thanks for watching and happy to hear I have some ideas!
if you live in an earthquake state do both top and bottom
@@midwestcomicsnpops7468 I successfully completed one section that fit 6 slabs. I covered the screws. But one thing I noticed is that the lips of the J channel caused little scratch marks on the slabs…too and bottom..as you slide them in and out. I can’t afford to have my slabs scratched up like that because then this devalues them. So I can’t display them this way and have to look for another more expensive option…like low profile floating shelves or something. Sucks because they actually look nice in the J channels.
@@rijos31 coudn't you run the felty-side of velcro tape along the interior channel?
What did you use to hold magazine in? And were & cost of them...thank u
There called top loaders
I’m putting together a comic book Room is it possible to Do this without the top loaders I’m trying to Do a Display just like this but just comics in a bag and board
Yes so in the picture on the bottom row are only top loader books. I cut out a different height cardboard to measure against and put the rails a little closer than I would have for slabs. One thing I forgot in the video is to put some felt over the screws so you don’t scratch the back of a slab. Good luck with your room!
@@midwestcomicsnpops7468 thanks
You asked about this yes I watch a guy before him and he had his in top loaders and he made it to where he had to take every comic out so I'm going to make it just a inch longer so I can push up and out 📱 📲
@@johnhorchler667 my J channel wall is without top loaders they just Go on the wall and look beautiful on Display
@LEGO Builder the Gamer 1999
Cool so what do you collect I just bought the batman and joker deadly dou before they go up even more.
where did you buy your J-channel at?
Any local hardware store. Here in the Midwest I went to Menards.
Stolen! Thanks for the idea.