Random objects pressed into service to display your weapons!!

trenchwarfare · 26th January 2009, 05:20 PM

I needed a sword rack for a display, and didn't have to time to get creative. Went to the flea market I have a booth in, and found a wooden TV tray stand. Added pegs on the uprights, and used a bamboo place mat, across the tray holder for a shelf. Voila! Swords on the uprights, and daggers and smalls on the shelf. I also found a wooded what-not shelf. You know the kind, one board across two design cut wood supports. Available at Wally World, or any craft, or home improvement store. Turn upside down, and add hooks. Displays two or three swords, similar to a Samurai sword stand. Also, look for bamboo, or reed placemats, or roll-up blinds. They make a great back ground, or mat for display use. M.P.

Robert · 26th January 2009, 06:07 PM

Trenchwarfare, I really cannot remember who I bought the bolo from. It came in a lot of four that I won on ebay. If you are the one who sold them to me thank you very much as I really enjoy them. Here is where they were posted before. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3425

Spunjer, What a great idea for a display case, open when needed and closed when not. My bet is it holds dusting down to a minimum, something that racks like I have require alot of.

Robert

trenchwarfare · 26th January 2009, 06:25 PM

Robert. My sword was sold as a single. Identicle though. Buyer said that it was a Spanish American War Naval cutlass, for Philippine sailors in Spanish service. M.P.

Atlantia · 26th January 2009, 07:08 PM

Excellent ideas gentlemen! Good reuse Trenchwarfare!

Love the collections Spunjer, Great way to keep them safe and still easy to see!

I had problems displaying helmets and finding stands that weren't too huge to fit on a shelf.
For a while I was using this 19thC Nepalese Oil Lamp to display a Khud with long chainmail:

Seems a shame for such a nice object, but it still gets pressed into service for helmets that are a bit large or long or very heavy.

But I wanted a permenant solution that would be good for most helmets and be cheap and simple.

Here it is!

What am I using?

LOL, Kitchen tissue towel holder! Wooden and available for about a pound or two from many outlets.

trenchwarfare · 26th January 2009, 08:24 PM

I have a valve from a V-24 Off-shore deisel, I use for a helmet stand. Stainless steel, 12" tall, with a 6" base. Weighs about 5lbs.

Rick · 26th January 2009, 08:56 PM

A three drawer coffee table with beveled glass top; can be found at many unfinished furniture stores .
Switch the drawers around for a change .

carlos · 26th January 2009, 09:18 PM

I use a walking sticks stands for swords with narrow blades!!
Thanks
carlos

Atlantia · 26th January 2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

A three drawer coffee table with beveled glass top; can be found at many unfinished furniture stores .
Switch the drawers around for a change .

Hmmm, Lol, always good to discuss business over a cuppa and some scary looking weapons!
Pictures?

26th January 2009, 05:20 PM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Improvised sword rack. I needed a sword rack for a display, and didn't have to time to get creative. Went to the flea market I have a booth in, and found a wooden TV tray stand. Added pegs on the uprights, and used a bamboo place mat, across the tray holder for a shelf. Voila! Swords on the uprights, and daggers and smalls on the shelf. I also found a wooded what-not shelf. You know the kind, one board across two design cut wood supports. Available at Wally World, or any craft, or home improvement store. Turn upside down, and add hooks. Displays two or three swords, similar to a Samurai sword stand. Also, look for bamboo, or reed placemats, or roll-up blinds. They make a great back ground, or mat for display use. M.P.

26th January 2009, 09:18 PM	#7
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	walking sticks I use a walking sticks stands for swords with narrow blades!! Thanks carlos

26th January 2009, 06:07 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Trenchwarfare, I really cannot remember who I bought the bolo from. It came in a lot of four that I won on ebay. If you are the one who sold them to me thank you very much as I really enjoy them. Here is where they were posted before. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3425 Spunjer, What a great idea for a display case, open when needed and closed when not. My bet is it holds dusting down to a minimum, something that racks like I have require alot of. Robert

26th January 2009, 06:25 PM	#3
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Robert. My sword was sold as a single. Identicle though. Buyer said that it was a Spanish American War Naval cutlass, for Philippine sailors in Spanish service. M.P.

26th January 2009, 07:08 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Excellent ideas gentlemen! Good reuse Trenchwarfare! Love the collections Spunjer, Great way to keep them safe and still easy to see! I had problems displaying helmets and finding stands that weren't too huge to fit on a shelf. For a while I was using this 19thC Nepalese Oil Lamp to display a Khud with long chainmail: Seems a shame for such a nice object, but it still gets pressed into service for helmets that are a bit large or long or very heavy. But I wanted a permenant solution that would be good for most helmets and be cheap and simple. Here it is! What am I using? LOL, Kitchen tissue towel holder! Wooden and available for about a pound or two from many outlets.

26th January 2009, 08:24 PM	#5
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	I have a valve from a V-24 Off-shore deisel, I use for a helmet stand. Stainless steel, 12" tall, with a 6" base. Weighs about 5lbs.

26th January 2009, 08:56 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	A three drawer coffee table with beveled glass top; can be found at many unfinished furniture stores . Switch the drawers around for a change .