WANTED SWORD STAND

ALEX · 25th January 2009, 03:16 PM

Just a further illustration to Rand's advice and a nice example of Middle-Eastern style sword stand. This one is made of wallnut with simple MOP inlay and surface wood carving.
A nice stand/rack would greatly improve a visual effect of any collection, so it pays to invest some time in making a better one.

rand · 25th January 2009, 05:47 PM

Hey Gav,

On another note, have in the past picked up select hardwood from a wood specialty store and then had a cabinet maker build a sword stand for me. When they are made not to come apart for transport they are much easier to construct. The one I had made was from rosewood and ebony to hold four swords and was done in a style to go with my furniture which I also had made from rosewood, ebony and birdseye maple.

There are advantages to having one made, you can have the cut-out area designed to fit what you have. For example, a islamic sword will usually sit at an angle in a Japanese sword stand. While in a custome made stand the Islamic sword can sit upright and not be subject to slipping in the holder if bumped.

rand

ALEX · 25th January 2009, 06:20 PM

Rand, you're absolutely right. It's better to custom make a stand to fit it for particular sword type. And it can be difficult to ensure the correct placement. A while ago Bill Marsh recommended a nice use of neodine magnets:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=magnetic
The same concept can be used for horizontal placement. The magnet can be placed or carved in on the back side of the arm, and covered with strong thin layer of wood, so the magnet would attract the blade from the front/face side. It works so well, but one has to be Very careful with these magnets - they shatter on impact when attracted to each other - VERY Dangerous!!!

Richard Furrer · 25th January 2009, 09:34 PM

[QUOTE=ALEX]Rand, you're absolutely right. It's better to custom make a stand to fit it for particular sword type. And it can be difficult to ensure the correct placement. A while ago Bill Marsh recommended a nice use of neodine magnets:
QUOTE]

I have some small tools stored on magnetic strips in the shop....now they are covered with fine steel powder from the air. Granted most of you do not have fine metal powder in the air, but I still see no reason to magnetize the blades.

Ric

ALEX · 26th January 2009, 11:07 AM

Ric, can the magnetic capacity be passed from the magnet onto the metal? I do not think the magnet can "charge" the blade. Sure it projects through the metal while in contact, but what implications this can create for the blade in normal conditions, i.e. with no metal dust in the air:-)

Lew · 26th January 2009, 03:48 PM

Gav

Take a look.

http://www.gunstands.com/knifswd.htm

25th January 2009, 03:16 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Just a further illustration to Rand's advice and a nice example of Middle-Eastern style sword stand. This one is made of wallnut with simple MOP inlay and surface wood carving. A nice stand/rack would greatly improve a visual effect of any collection, so it pays to invest some time in making a better one. Attached Images

26th January 2009, 03:48 PM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Gav Take a look. http://www.gunstands.com/knifswd.htm Attached Images

25th January 2009, 05:47 PM	#2
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Hey Gav, On another note, have in the past picked up select hardwood from a wood specialty store and then had a cabinet maker build a sword stand for me. When they are made not to come apart for transport they are much easier to construct. The one I had made was from rosewood and ebony to hold four swords and was done in a style to go with my furniture which I also had made from rosewood, ebony and birdseye maple. There are advantages to having one made, you can have the cut-out area designed to fit what you have. For example, a islamic sword will usually sit at an angle in a Japanese sword stand. While in a custome made stand the Islamic sword can sit upright and not be subject to slipping in the holder if bumped. rand

25th January 2009, 06:20 PM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Rand, you're absolutely right. It's better to custom make a stand to fit it for particular sword type. And it can be difficult to ensure the correct placement. A while ago Bill Marsh recommended a nice use of neodine magnets: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=magnetic The same concept can be used for horizontal placement. The magnet can be placed or carved in on the back side of the arm, and covered with strong thin layer of wood, so the magnet would attract the blade from the front/face side. It works so well, but one has to be Very careful with these magnets - they shatter on impact when attracted to each other - VERY Dangerous!!!

25th January 2009, 09:34 PM	#4
Richard Furrer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 163	[QUOTE=ALEX]Rand, you're absolutely right. It's better to custom make a stand to fit it for particular sword type. And it can be difficult to ensure the correct placement. A while ago Bill Marsh recommended a nice use of neodine magnets: QUOTE] I have some small tools stored on magnetic strips in the shop....now they are covered with fine steel powder from the air. Granted most of you do not have fine metal powder in the air, but I still see no reason to magnetize the blades. Ric

26th January 2009, 11:07 AM	#5
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Ric, can the magnetic capacity be passed from the magnet onto the metal? I do not think the magnet can "charge" the blade. Sure it projects through the metal while in contact, but what implications this can create for the blade in normal conditions, i.e. with no metal dust in the air:-)