Transporting swords

RhysMichael · 2nd December 2004, 05:04 PM

I am looking for cases to transport a few swords at a time in. Has anyone used the pelican long cases that are designed for rifles ? I guess my big concern would be how easy it would be to rearrainge the foam blocks that you pull out to fit the shape of the items in the case.

Battara · 2nd December 2004, 10:59 PM

Acutally I find the rifle cases very helpful for my transportation needs. I have even had a formite send me his stuff in them. I recommend them highly.

Andrew · 2nd December 2004, 11:14 PM

I'm that forumite!

I agree with Jose: rifle cases are very handy. They can be had for suprisingly small money. I recommend the plastic ones with egg-crate style foam interiors. Double rifle cases will comfortably hold several swords. For extra protection, I'll usually wrap individual swords in a towel or a bit of bubble wrap so they don't bang into each other.

VANDOO · 3rd December 2004, 07:46 AM

I HAVE ALSO USED THE PLASTIC RIFLE CASES AND AS MENTIONED I ALWAYS WRAP EACH SWORD IN BUBBLE WRAP ,CLOTH,OR FOAM MATERIAL. THEY CAN ALSO BE TRANSPORTED IN THE ROUND TUBES, BOXES (THE TRIANGULAR ONES FROM THE POST OFFICE WORK WELL) OR LARGE SUIT CASES OR EVEN GOLF BAGS PREFERABLY THE HARD SIDED KIND. THE MAIN THING IS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE PROTECTED FROM MOVEMENT AND CONTACT ON THE INSIDE ESPECIALLY THE HANDLE (MOST VUNERABLE TO DAMMAGE AND THE TIP AS YOU DON'T WANT IT STICKING THRU THE CONTAINER. THE CONTAINER WILL PREVENT BENDING OR CRUSHING FROM THE OUTSIDE.

Mare Rosu · 3rd December 2004, 10:52 PM

I have like VANDOO used what he used.
I also have used thin wall ( less weight ) PVC in the 3"-4" diameter size, and the length needed, using PVC solvent on the cap on one end and friction fit an end cap on the other end, then tape it closed. With the sword wrapped in bubble wrap then filled the tube with "peanuts" around the sword. You could just about drive a car over the the tube without damaging the sword.

wilked aka Khun Deng · 5th December 2004, 12:39 PM

JT, the Pelican cases you refer to are definately the E ticket. We use them for all our weapons and radios. They are however expensive. The nicest thing is you dont have to use any additional materials. When the case closes the foam fits tight (both inner sides are foamed) meaning that anything you put inside will be squezzed gently between both layers and will NOT move. Our cases have two layers of foam on each side allowing you cut out a profile of the equipment to be carried in the first layer, and the first layer on the other side if needed, when it is too bulky for the case to close and still have the outer layer between the equipment and the case. The foam cuts easily with a serated knife. Highly recommended!

2nd December 2004, 05:04 PM	#1
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Transporting swords I am looking for cases to transport a few swords at a time in. Has anyone used the pelican long cases that are designed for rifles ? I guess my big concern would be how easy it would be to rearrainge the foam blocks that you pull out to fit the shape of the items in the case.

3rd December 2004, 07:46 AM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	REPLY I HAVE ALSO USED THE PLASTIC RIFLE CASES AND AS MENTIONED I ALWAYS WRAP EACH SWORD IN BUBBLE WRAP ,CLOTH,OR FOAM MATERIAL. THEY CAN ALSO BE TRANSPORTED IN THE ROUND TUBES, BOXES (THE TRIANGULAR ONES FROM THE POST OFFICE WORK WELL) OR LARGE SUIT CASES OR EVEN GOLF BAGS PREFERABLY THE HARD SIDED KIND. THE MAIN THING IS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE PROTECTED FROM MOVEMENT AND CONTACT ON THE INSIDE ESPECIALLY THE HANDLE (MOST VUNERABLE TO DAMMAGE AND THE TIP AS YOU DON'T WANT IT STICKING THRU THE CONTAINER. THE CONTAINER WILL PREVENT BENDING OR CRUSHING FROM THE OUTSIDE.

5th December 2004, 12:39 PM	#6
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Pelican caes JT, the Pelican cases you refer to are definately the E ticket. We use them for all our weapons and radios. They are however expensive. The nicest thing is you dont have to use any additional materials. When the case closes the foam fits tight (both inner sides are foamed) meaning that anything you put inside will be squezzed gently between both layers and will NOT move. Our cases have two layers of foam on each side allowing you cut out a profile of the equipment to be carried in the first layer, and the first layer on the other side if needed, when it is too bulky for the case to close and still have the outer layer between the equipment and the case. The foam cuts easily with a serated knife. Highly recommended!

2nd December 2004, 10:59 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Acutally I find the rifle cases very helpful for my transportation needs. I have even had a formite send me his stuff in them. I recommend them highly.

2nd December 2004, 11:14 PM	#3
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I'm that forumite! I agree with Jose: rifle cases are very handy. They can be had for suprisingly small money. I recommend the plastic ones with egg-crate style foam interiors. Double rifle cases will comfortably hold several swords. For extra protection, I'll usually wrap individual swords in a towel or a bit of bubble wrap so they don't bang into each other.

3rd December 2004, 10:52 PM	#5
Mare Rosu Deceased Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA, DEEP SOUTH, GEORGIA, Y'all hear? Posts: 121	I have like VANDOO used what he used. I also have used thin wall ( less weight ) PVC in the 3"-4" diameter size, and the length needed, using PVC solvent on the cap on one end and friction fit an end cap on the other end, then tape it closed. With the sword wrapped in bubble wrap then filled the tube with "peanuts" around the sword. You could just about drive a car over the the tube without damaging the sword.