Easy sword cases

Iain · 9th May 2015, 12:04 PM

Hi Stu,

I'm in the process of making up some clear acrylic stands and hoping to get 3-4 swords into each case.

The dimensions inside are about 120 x 35 x 18cm. Not sure if its enough for guns, but would definitely work for most swords.

M ELEY · 10th May 2015, 01:16 AM

Nice pics, Iain! I've already got a wood cabinet with plexiglass doors, but no lighting. Your LED lights really make a difference and I think I'll install some for my collection. Thanks for the idea!
Mark

Iain · 11th May 2015, 02:04 PM

Highly recommend it! They look nice and are very easy to fit. I just used some double sided tape.

MarineCorps0311 · 13th May 2015, 04:47 AM

I like these cases. I am going to have to put a couple in my studio. Very very neat idea.

Iain · 13th May 2015, 12:05 PM

Here's the Ikea link if you are interested for the cabinet I used. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60280955/

Iain · 23rd May 2015, 01:48 PM

Got some acrylic stands made up. Still working on lighting...

DaveA · 25th May 2015, 06:08 PM

I've tried the strip LED lights in display cabinets but the light and shadows are very unnatural. Recently I've found these online:

Fulcrum LED Battery-Operated Stick-On Tap Light, Black

The lighting is very natural daylight spectrum. The are in-between spot and flood up close. AAA Battery powered, tap on tap off. Super easy install. If use use the every day, evenings, expect to change ordinary batteries about every six weeks. And, they are very inexpensive so it won't cost much to experiment.

I use mine in a wood case, behind glass with interior painted flat black. Anything silver really jumps out and looks great. I will post pictures later,

13th May 2015, 04:47 AM	#4
MarineCorps0311 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 10	Sweet I like these cases. I am going to have to put a couple in my studio. Very very neat idea.

23rd May 2015, 01:48 PM	#6
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Got some acrylic stands made up. Still working on lighting... Attached Images

25th May 2015, 06:08 PM	#7
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	LED Lighting I've tried the strip LED lights in display cabinets but the light and shadows are very unnatural. Recently I've found these online: Fulcrum LED Battery-Operated Stick-On Tap Light, Black The lighting is very natural daylight spectrum. The are in-between spot and flood up close. AAA Battery powered, tap on tap off. Super easy install. If use use the every day, evenings, expect to change ordinary batteries about every six weeks. And, they are very inexpensive so it won't cost much to experiment. I use mine in a wood case, behind glass with interior painted flat black. Anything silver really jumps out and looks great. I will post pictures later,

9th May 2015, 12:04 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Hi Stu, I'm in the process of making up some clear acrylic stands and hoping to get 3-4 swords into each case. The dimensions inside are about 120 x 35 x 18cm. Not sure if its enough for guns, but would definitely work for most swords.

10th May 2015, 01:16 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,206	Nice pics, Iain! I've already got a wood cabinet with plexiglass doors, but no lighting. Your LED lights really make a difference and I think I'll install some for my collection. Thanks for the idea! Mark

11th May 2015, 02:04 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Highly recommend it! They look nice and are very easy to fit. I just used some double sided tape.

13th May 2015, 12:05 PM	#5
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Here's the Ikea link if you are interested for the cabinet I used. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60280955/