Mountin a sword

[Kkastorf]

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.

 

[David Knox]

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]

Gas pump nozzles? They never cease to amaze me!

What's next??

 

[Jim Miller]

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.

 

[Dani]

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

 

[Phoneguy]

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

 

[FramingFool]

Nahhhh ... Rare Earth magnets are the answer ....