Easy sword cases

Iain · 11th May 2015, 01:04 PM

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

MarineCorps0311 · 13th May 2015, 03:47 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, 11:05 AM

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, 12:48 PM

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

DaveA · 25th May 2015, 05:08 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,

Iain · 25th May 2015, 05:17 PM

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the suggestion! My only concern would be how thick are the lights? I've got limited headroom in my cases.

DaveA · 25th May 2015, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iain

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the suggestion! My only concern would be how thick are the lights? I've got limited headroom in my cases.

Iain,

The pucks are just under 1 inch. I too was worried about the headroom and also whether they would be obtrusive. I turned out not to be an issue in my case.

Here are some photos, taken in daylight (shades drawn) with the glass doors open on the case. In the last photo you can see the lighting through the glass doors. Even with reflections, the visibility is quite good.

I use three in this case, each one centered left to right.

13th May 2015, 03:47 AM	#2
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, 12:48 PM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Got some acrylic stands made up. Still working on lighting... Attached Images

25th May 2015, 05:08 PM	#5
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	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,

11th May 2015, 01:04 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Highly recommend it! They look nice and are very easy to fit. I just used some double sided tape.

13th May 2015, 11:05 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Here's the Ikea link if you are interested for the cabinet I used. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60280955/

25th May 2015, 05:17 PM	#6
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Hi Dave, Thanks for the suggestion! My only concern would be how thick are the lights? I've got limited headroom in my cases.