Method of displaying swords

fernando · 15th December 2015, 01:57 PM

Definitely the basis for a good displaying method is when your wife doesn't exist or is tolerant enough to have you exhibiting all your stuff ... or she is under severe bribing.
I qualify for an intermediate position, having a wife that doesn't care much for house decoration, thus allowing me to fill up all spaces available with my things; tops and interior of cabinets ... you name it.

For some swords i use the adjustable steel rack, screwed on the wall; rather practical for when you wish to add or reduce the quantity exhibited. By glueing pieces of square section wood on the hollow stands, you may leave a vent wide enough to keep the blades in facing position. You just have to use some 'hidden' nails when, centering the swords on the stand, the hilt end tends to drop down .. specially during your cats adventures.
For some other swords, like cup hilted ones, i use 'technologic' stands made in acrylic, developed for such purpose, which i order from a spanish antique weapons website.

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BANDOOK · 16th December 2015, 09:55 AM

hi fernanado nice display,is you cannon a portugese one,please can you put up some good pictures
cheers
rajesh

fernando · 16th December 2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK

hi fernanado nice display,is you cannon a portugese one,please can you put up some good pictures
cheers
rajesh

Rajesh, you can find it HERE

Ken Maddock · 16th December 2015, 01:48 PM

Hi Fernando
A lovely display method using the acrylic and one I might use in the future
Also you are very fortunate to have an understanding wife ;-)

A more interesting thread might be family reactions to our hobby!

My wife is understanding enough, and our children love the hobby and are always interested in what I have picked up.

Wall displays in the sitting room are not going to be a permanent part of the house Décor though.

Regards to all
Ken

15th December 2015, 01:57 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Definitely the basis for a good displaying method is when your wife doesn't exist or is tolerant enough to have you exhibiting all your stuff ... or she is under severe bribing. I qualify for an intermediate position, having a wife that doesn't care much for house decoration, thus allowing me to fill up all spaces available with my things; tops and interior of cabinets ... you name it. For some swords i use the adjustable steel rack, screwed on the wall; rather practical for when you wish to add or reduce the quantity exhibited. By glueing pieces of square section wood on the hollow stands, you may leave a vent wide enough to keep the blades in facing position. You just have to use some 'hidden' nails when, centering the swords on the stand, the hilt end tends to drop down .. specially during your cats adventures. For some other swords, like cup hilted ones, i use 'technologic' stands made in acrylic, developed for such purpose, which i order from a spanish antique weapons website. . Attached Images

16th December 2015, 09:55 AM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 627	hi fernanado nice display,is you cannon a portugese one,please can you put up some good pictures cheers rajesh

16th December 2015, 01:48 PM	#4
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Hi Fernando A lovely display method using the acrylic and one I might use in the future Also you are very fortunate to have an understanding wife ;-) A more interesting thread might be family reactions to our hobby! My wife is understanding enough, and our children love the hobby and are always interested in what I have picked up. Wall displays in the sitting room are not going to be a permanent part of the house Décor though. Regards to all Ken