Random objects pressed into service to display your weapons!!

Atlantia · 25th January 2009, 10:57 PM

Hi all,

Bills thread from a couple of weeks ago about his WW1 Howitzer shell/umberella stand and how it found a second-life as a Spear holder, made me wonder how many other objects we all are using to display our collected weapons which were meant for other uses?

Come on chaps! Mother of invention and all!

Improvised stands, caes, displays, racks?
What are you all using?

Bit of fun and might give us some good ideas!

Robert · 26th January 2009, 01:24 AM

In my case to build my racks I use 1x2 pine strips with holes drilled every inch down the center and L-hooks to rest the blades or grips on. Not very fancy but it works for me.

Here is a picture of one of them.

Robert

Atlantia · 26th January 2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

In my case to build my racks I use 1x2 pine strips with holes drilled every inch down the center and L-hooks to rest the blades or grips on. Not very fancy but it works for me.

Here is a picture of one of them.

Robert

Bloody hell Robert!
Add some close-ups of that swept hilt Rapier, I need to see the 'mounting system' more clearly!

P.S. and whats the third one down from the top?
Looks rather interesting!

Robert · 26th January 2009, 03:16 AM

Hello, Thank you for your interest. I will try to get some decent pictures taken of the first sword you ask about tomorrow. It has a strange story as the old woman that I bought it from (who was in her 80s at the time) told me that it and another sword, a kris had been brought back from the Philippines by her Uncle. When I bought it it was covered in layer after layer of silver paint. I missed getting the kris.

The third sword down is also from the Philippines, Spanish American War era, probably Luzon. There is more about it including pictures here. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1909

Robert

Atlantia · 26th January 2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hello, Thank you for your interest. I will try to get some decent pictures taken of the first sword you ask about tomorrow. It has a strange story as the old woman that I bought it from (who was in her 80s at the time) told me that it and another sword, a kris had been brought back from the Philippines by her Uncle. When I bought it it was covered in layer after layer of silver paint. I missed getting the kris.

The third sword down is also from the Philippines, Spanish American War era, probably Luzon. There is more about it including pictures here. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1909

Robert

Thanks Robert,
Good thread too! Thats a beautiful design of blade, I really like it.

Spunjer · 26th January 2009, 02:40 PM

...while baking some cookies one day, i had this vision (no, i wasn't making organic cookies

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so off to walmart i went, and bought a DIY armoire and some red materials. then to lowe's, where i picked up some 3/4" boards and rollers.
after a week with pieces strewn all over the place, and wifey giving me those dagger looks, my oven inspired weapon cabinet was finally done! now, all i gotta do is open the doors and my babies are right there. just slide the board out.

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my version of Weapons of Moroland. bunch of L-shaped hooks. pretty simple

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a jersey shadow box frame from hobbylobby, and some strong magnets, to make these royalties looks like they're floating...

trenchwarfare · 26th January 2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

In my case to build my racks I use 1x2 pine strips with holes drilled every inch down the center and L-hooks to rest the blades or grips on. Not very fancy but it works for me.

Here is a picture of one of them.

Robert

Hello Robert. Great collection. The naval cutlass, last sword above the daggers. Did you buy that from me on ebay? looks very familiar. I really didn't want to sell that one but... You have stay within your perameters. Awsome sword. M.P.

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.

25th January 2009, 10:57 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Random objects pressed into service to display your weapons!! Hi all, Bills thread from a couple of weeks ago about his WW1 Howitzer shell/umberella stand and how it found a second-life as a Spear holder, made me wonder how many other objects we all are using to display our collected weapons which were meant for other uses? Come on chaps! Mother of invention and all! Improvised stands, caes, displays, racks? What are you all using? Bit of fun and might give us some good ideas! Last edited by Atlantia; 26th January 2009 at 01:34 AM.

26th January 2009, 01:24 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	In my case to build my racks I use 1x2 pine strips with holes drilled every inch down the center and L-hooks to rest the blades or grips on. Not very fancy but it works for me. Here is a picture of one of them. Robert Attached Images

26th January 2009, 05:20 PM	#8
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, 03:16 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello, Thank you for your interest. I will try to get some decent pictures taken of the first sword you ask about tomorrow. It has a strange story as the old woman that I bought it from (who was in her 80s at the time) told me that it and another sword, a kris had been brought back from the Philippines by her Uncle. When I bought it it was covered in layer after layer of silver paint. I missed getting the kris. The third sword down is also from the Philippines, Spanish American War era, probably Luzon. There is more about it including pictures here. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1909 Robert

26th January 2009, 02:40 PM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	...while baking some cookies one day, i had this vision (no, i wasn't making organic cookies ). so off to walmart i went, and bought a DIY armoire and some red materials. then to lowe's, where i picked up some 3/4" boards and rollers. after a week with pieces strewn all over the place, and wifey giving me those dagger looks, my oven inspired weapon cabinet was finally done! now, all i gotta do is open the doors and my babies are right there. just slide the board out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- my version of Weapons of Moroland. bunch of L-shaped hooks. pretty simple -------------------------------------------------------------------------- a jersey shadow box frame from hobbylobby, and some strong magnets, to make these royalties looks like they're floating...

26th January 2009, 06:07 PM	#9
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	#10
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.