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Post by IckleNinja on May 17, 2013 16:02:47 GMT
I realise this must have been asked hundreds of time before but I must be using the wrong phrase or name, as try as I might I've failed to find the answer! I'm looking for minimalist padded wall hangers/mounts/brackets, call them what you will, to display katana. I don't want anything decorative, but something substantial enough to support a sword without damaging it or detracting from the katana itself! Closest I've been able to find so far is something like: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adjustable-Gu ... 3a796e823f An item for guitars etc but would look to fit the bill. Any comments or guidance?
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Post by chrisperoni on May 17, 2013 23:39:46 GMT
dollar stores sells "U" shaped hangers and other funky shapes which screw into the wall. Screw these into a stud, and Robert's your fathers brother. Command Strip hooks work too. Or if you're handy make soemthing out of wood. Attachments:
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Post by IckleNinja on May 26, 2013 0:33:08 GMT
For some reason I didn't get a notification for your reply, so thanks! No $ shops in the UK though Hmmm, so some form of padded U hook...
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Post by chrisperoni on May 26, 2013 1:43:48 GMT
try hardware type stores - check the garage items aisles and closet aisles.
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Post by Taran on May 26, 2013 5:08:56 GMT
I am using hidden bracket shelves with coat-hooks screwed into their tops. If you can get the shelves with flat fronts, it opens up more options... Attachments:
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Post by Talon on May 26, 2013 5:15:43 GMT
There is,we just call them Poundland .Look in the tool section,they sometimes sell hooks with a rubber coating on them.I just use small brass hooks screwed onto a wood board for hanging my euros.They cost £2 a pair
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Post by IckleNinja on May 26, 2013 16:54:24 GMT
Yeah, fair comment :roll: I like the look of this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140938457379? ... 1438.l2649 Clear perspex, that I guess I could put some protective padding on - what I'm after is something that doesn't detract from the kitana and saya but won't potentially damage it either whilst on display. Search continues... :geek:
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Post by jlwilliams on May 27, 2013 1:11:17 GMT
Try a music store. They have instrument hangers for all sorts of instruments. Most musical instruments will weigh at least as much as a sword, so they should be plenty strong enough.
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Post by Jussi Ekholm on May 27, 2013 8:41:51 GMT
How are you planning to display your swords, horizontal, vertical?
I don't think you need any padding if you use wooden stands. And I think the acrylic display doesn't need padding either. As it's for display you place the sword in a stand, so what would be damaging it as it lies down on a stand?
I worked my old floor stand to a wall rack for my euros but it can hold other swords too. Wood with no padding on. I don't think a good stand detracts anyting from the beauty of the sword as I like wooden stands.
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Post by IckleNinja on May 27, 2013 16:05:24 GMT
jlwilliams: Wooden - each to their own, but I wanted a single unit system where if it gets knocked or if there's any "slippage" over the period it's displayed for there's no damage to the saya.
Jussi Ekholm: Horizontally displayed. Musical store - thanks, will look online.
Have to say I'm surprised more people don't display them with this minimalist approach...
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Post by jlwilliams on May 28, 2013 10:46:47 GMT
Again, musical instruments are often nicely finished wood and valuable. Not so different from a saya. Hangers made for instruments will probably be as close to purpose built for sword as anything that isn't purpose built for your swords.
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