Display Rack

[katana]

Originally Posted by Stan S.

I consired magnets. However, because of the nature of my collection, they may not work. Most of my swords are tulwars, and the typical disk-shaped pommel prevents the sword from being flush with the wall. This requires me to have approximately 1-1.5" of clearance which can only be accomplished when using some sort of a hook.

Hi Stan,
a solution to that problem is to have a column/post of say 1-1.5" fixed to the display panel ....and the magnet fixed to the end of the column.

David

[Mefidk]

David - great hint about magnets, I'd hadn't considered them before. Perfect for those of us who keep fiddling with displays.

I wonder if will these also work to hold swords in non-ferrous scabbards (thinking of takouba)? Would be a good way to stop vertically displayed swords from losing their scabbards to gravity.

Chris

[katana]

Hi Chris,
the magnets are available in various 'strengths' and dimensions. I am certain that to 'overcome' the scabbard/sheath 'magnetic insulating' (not a technical term, you understand ) properties, a stronger magnet would be required.

As a foot note, a 'column' could also be made for the hilt end ( if the design of the guard, hilt and pommel is not easy to 'fix' that end of the sword) Or alternatively 2 or 3 'columns' with magnets attached to carry the blade so that the hilt is in effect 'free floating'.

Regards David

[Stan S.]

I got the rack! Actually, I bought two but don't think that I will be able to fit them both on the same wall (or rather I just dont like the look). So the idea now is to have one rack as a centerpiece with some items displayed on the wall next to it. And unless my plans change, I will be installing it over the weekend. Here is a picture of the mock up I did yesterday using my daughter's bed and a tape measurer to give indication of the wall space I can work with. It will probably change a bit as I am hanging everyting up, but this should give you a genral idea. Sadly, not all of my collection will fit in the space available as can be evident by a small pile that can be seen in the corner of teh room (plus there is plenty more stuff). Now, after seeing the picture, wife tells me that it's "too much" What do you think?

[spiral]

Nice display Stan!

Spiral

[Gavin Nugent]

Well done, in the tradition on old displays, congrats.

[kahnjar1]

Very nice Stan. I particularly like the fact that the rack itself is not obvious. To me some displays are ruined by "heavy" looking racks which IMHO intrude on what is on show.
Stu

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Stan S.

I got the rack! Actually, I bought two but don't think that I will be able to fit them both on the same wall (or rather I just dont like the look). So the idea now is to have one rack as a centerpiece with some items displayed on the wall next to it. And unless my plans change, I will be installing it over the weekend. Here is a picture of the mock up I did yesterday using my daughter's bed and a tape measurer to give indication of the wall space I can work with. It will probably change a bit as I am hanging everyting up, but this should give you a genral idea. Sadly, not all of my collection will fit in the space available as can be evident by a small pile that can be seen in the corner of teh room (plus there is plenty more stuff). Now, after seeing the picture, wife tells me that it's "too much" What do you think?

Hi Stan,

Wait till the mrs is out, then rearrange the entire room making space for both racks.
Plus shelves and items mounted directly to the walls.
I use shields to flank the racks.
You've got some really nice stuff, it would be a shame to have some items obscuring others.

Spread it out mate! Do what I do, tell the Mrs that you'll keep it in one room
Remember you'll want to be able to swap things about etc, so keep it all easy to move/substitute.

Best
Gene