Sword rack specs

JeffS · 24th November 2021, 07:46 AM

Inspired by Iain I had some racks custom made from acrylic. The first one (bottom shelf in photo) uses simple sloped levels to hold the sword/sheath. I found that blades with a strong change in width (e.g. klewang) would sit at sloped angles. The second design (top shelf) allows more adjustment using small steps so the blade can be leveled somewhat by using different steps for the different widths. This also allows you to adjust the vertical angle to better match field of view. I've included the diagrams of first and second designs. I need two more sets for my display cabinet so will play with the design a bit more.

Ferguson · 28th November 2021, 04:18 PM

Very nice solution! You have some wonderful pieces. I particularly like the ban sword from the Lepcha people of Sikkim.

Steve

24th November 2021, 07:46 AM	#1
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 427	Inspired by Iain I had some racks custom made from acrylic. The first one (bottom shelf in photo) uses simple sloped levels to hold the sword/sheath. I found that blades with a strong change in width (e.g. klewang) would sit at sloped angles. The second design (top shelf) allows more adjustment using small steps so the blade can be leveled somewhat by using different steps for the different widths. This also allows you to adjust the vertical angle to better match field of view. I've included the diagrams of first and second designs. I need two more sets for my display cabinet so will play with the design a bit more. Attached Images

28th November 2021, 04:18 PM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Very nice solution! You have some wonderful pieces. I particularly like the ban sword from the Lepcha people of Sikkim. Steve