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sysop Staining any piece of wood with sharp edges
April 1st, 1998 02:05 PM
I learned from my mistakes. When staining any piece of wood with sharp
edges, be sure to round off the edges slightly by sanding with 220 grit
sandpaper. A sharp edge won't hold stain and will eventually give you a
white line. With edges slightly rounded, your stain will hold better.
cross4 Staining any piece of wood with sharp edges
August 31st, 2001 05:58 PM
I am currently trying to finish a sword holder for a friend of mine, who is getting ready to leave. The problem I am having is the swords slide once they're inserted. The type of sword holder I made is one that is two pieces seperated by small blocks of wood, which hold the sword, and mounts to the wall. The swords cross each other with the handles up at an angle on each side, forming an "X". Is there anyone that has done something like this or knows the answer?
Adam Chamberlain Staining any piece of wood with sharp edges
October 18th, 2002 01:21 PM
I did some display work for a friend who's a member of the Society of Creative Anachronism that uses swords.
The simplest method of mounting is holding the two swords where they cross AND preventing them from slipping down by supporting them at their hand guards.
For a more complicated support system, create a wedged system (custom fitted for each sword)that allows loose insertion that can be tightened with a tap to the wedge.
A close look at an old wooden plane should give you a good idea of the wedge system involved. The narrow end of the wedge faces down.
The more the sword tries to move down, the tighter the wedge will hold it. But, with a gentle tap to release the wedge, the sword can be easily removed.
Adam Holding Swords
May 18th, 2006 11:46 PM
May 18, 2006 Holding Swords


One way of holding sharp objects, without visible supports (hooks), that obscure the "lines" of the displayed item(s), would be with some of today's technology powerful permanent magnets.

This way, all that would be needed is two visible supports at the sword handle guards (for safety), with the permanent magnets holding the crossed swords together.

I use a similar system (2 inch permanent magnet) to hold a prized machete on the wall, outside of its leather sheath.
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