Kkastorf
CGF, Certified Grumble Framer
We are mounting a heavy sword to a fabric board with backing. I need a source of various clips, holders and gizmos to mount objects. Can you reccomend a source? Thanks.
Mountin a sword
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David Knox
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
We recently framed a gas pump nozzle (17 lbs) and used modified offset clips screwed through a hole in a wood backing, which we first covered with mat board. The clips were modified by a welder. It was amazing how well it worked and how easy to mount. Time to figure out how to mount the nozzle? Hours. The finished product? Priceless.
Paul N
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Gas pump nozzles? They never cease to amaze me!
What's next??
What's next??
The handle end may be mounted with a clear polyester film strap; probably 1/2" wide would be plenty of support.
The business end of it -- sharp, I presume -- may be mounted with a formed rod mount made of spring steel (piano wire); probably .032 diameter would be a good size. To avoid scratching the metal of the sword, pad the mount with shrink tubing. Or, maybe you could use stainless steel picture framing wire as a mount, also padded, of course.
The business end of it -- sharp, I presume -- may be mounted with a formed rod mount made of spring steel (piano wire); probably .032 diameter would be a good size. To avoid scratching the metal of the sword, pad the mount with shrink tubing. Or, maybe you could use stainless steel picture framing wire as a mount, also padded, of course.
You might do a search of the archives. I know that there are sword-holders sold out there, and I believe someone has actually posted several pix of the finished piece(s).
One I found was: http://www.thegrumble.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000183#000000
and another at:
http://www.thegrumble.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000143#000005
One I found was: http://www.thegrumble.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000183#000000
and another at:
http://www.thegrumble.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000143#000005
Phoneguy
MGF, Master Grumble Framer
OK, thanks, just followed the links and went to Jin Wickeds site and started reading the comics. I like the humour. Another period of time gone in the day!
James
James
FramingFool
Inactive Account
Nahhhh ... Rare Earth magnets are the answer ....
