Gents,
To display my helmets I have tried quite a number of options including cotton covered foam pads and antique cotton spools. I have seen other collectors use expanded polystyrene foam heads and even mannequin heads. I feel that all of these options not only failed in aesthetics, they generally detract from the appearance of the helmet. The helmets need a display stand that matches them in aesthetics. To resolve this dilemma, I have made up some helmet stands of an appropriate size, shape and quality to show the helmets to their best and provide that much-deserved dignity. I felt that only high-grade timber was appropriate for these helmets – plastics absolutely fail the aesthetics test.
Here is the result. These are solid Tasmanian Oak helmet stands with barrier pads. Each stand is hand crafted from solid oak, the base and the top are made from 1 ¼” thick (32mm) solid oak, and the post is 1 3/8” (35mm) oak dowel. The base and the top are 4 ¼” (110mm) in diameter for stability and aesthetics. I have used a standard size of 8 ¼” (210mm) as this size ‘looks right’ for both pickelhaubes and steel helmets, including Jager Zu Pferde and Kurassier helmets. I can vary the heights as required, please email me to discuss.
I cut all components to size, inletting the post into the base and top for strength, and the decorative/rounded edges are precisely cut on a table-router. All parts are then finely sanded down to 320-grit paper. Components are assembled in a jig with glue and dowels for added strength. The timber is finished with a dark stain to bring out the beauty of the grain and then varnished with 3-4 coats of hard gloss polyurethane, fine sanding in between coats for a glass-like finish. The base is protected with green felt, and each stand comes with a barrier/pad of quilting grade cotton padding sandwiched between layers of unbleached cotton to provide an acid-free barrier. The barrier pads have sufficient thickness of padding to keep the helmet away from hard surfaces and they are stiff enough to gently hold the helmet liner in place while allowing air to circulate inside the helmet. The last thing you want is for the helmet liner to sag and begin tearing out the stitching! Each stand weighs approximately 10 ounces (300 grams).
For forum members, I offer the stands at $24.00 each, and we can negotiate on price for larger orders where I can get a decent production run going.
I can vary the height as required, vary the colour from natural oak through to dark walnut, vary the finish from high gloss to satin. Black, Khaki, Feldgrau etc are also options if you want a subdued look for combat helmets. Nothing I have seen available comes close to these helmet stands in terms of aesthetics and quality.
Payment by paypal, wire transfer, money order, cash is also OK (EURO/USD/GBP/CAD). I am first and foremost a collector, so I am also happy to talk trades for helmets etc.
Please email me at [email protected] with any questions.
For shipping anywhere in the world, prices are as follows:
For 1-3 stands, shipping cost per stand is: $8.50 by air mail, $5.00 by sea mail
For 4-10 stands, shipping cost per stand is: $5.50 by air mail, $3.00 by sea mail
For 11-17 stands, shipping cost per stand is: $3.00 by air mail, $2.00 by sea mail
For 20 or more stands, shipping cost per stand is: $2.00 by air mail, $1.00 by sea mail
PS, these are also currently listed (with bigger photos) on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6566550884&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESC:IT&rd=1
To display my helmets I have tried quite a number of options including cotton covered foam pads and antique cotton spools. I have seen other collectors use expanded polystyrene foam heads and even mannequin heads. I feel that all of these options not only failed in aesthetics, they generally detract from the appearance of the helmet. The helmets need a display stand that matches them in aesthetics. To resolve this dilemma, I have made up some helmet stands of an appropriate size, shape and quality to show the helmets to their best and provide that much-deserved dignity. I felt that only high-grade timber was appropriate for these helmets – plastics absolutely fail the aesthetics test.
Here is the result. These are solid Tasmanian Oak helmet stands with barrier pads. Each stand is hand crafted from solid oak, the base and the top are made from 1 ¼” thick (32mm) solid oak, and the post is 1 3/8” (35mm) oak dowel. The base and the top are 4 ¼” (110mm) in diameter for stability and aesthetics. I have used a standard size of 8 ¼” (210mm) as this size ‘looks right’ for both pickelhaubes and steel helmets, including Jager Zu Pferde and Kurassier helmets. I can vary the heights as required, please email me to discuss.
I cut all components to size, inletting the post into the base and top for strength, and the decorative/rounded edges are precisely cut on a table-router. All parts are then finely sanded down to 320-grit paper. Components are assembled in a jig with glue and dowels for added strength. The timber is finished with a dark stain to bring out the beauty of the grain and then varnished with 3-4 coats of hard gloss polyurethane, fine sanding in between coats for a glass-like finish. The base is protected with green felt, and each stand comes with a barrier/pad of quilting grade cotton padding sandwiched between layers of unbleached cotton to provide an acid-free barrier. The barrier pads have sufficient thickness of padding to keep the helmet away from hard surfaces and they are stiff enough to gently hold the helmet liner in place while allowing air to circulate inside the helmet. The last thing you want is for the helmet liner to sag and begin tearing out the stitching! Each stand weighs approximately 10 ounces (300 grams).
For forum members, I offer the stands at $24.00 each, and we can negotiate on price for larger orders where I can get a decent production run going.
I can vary the height as required, vary the colour from natural oak through to dark walnut, vary the finish from high gloss to satin. Black, Khaki, Feldgrau etc are also options if you want a subdued look for combat helmets. Nothing I have seen available comes close to these helmet stands in terms of aesthetics and quality.
Payment by paypal, wire transfer, money order, cash is also OK (EURO/USD/GBP/CAD). I am first and foremost a collector, so I am also happy to talk trades for helmets etc.
Please email me at [email protected] with any questions.
For shipping anywhere in the world, prices are as follows:
For 1-3 stands, shipping cost per stand is: $8.50 by air mail, $5.00 by sea mail
For 4-10 stands, shipping cost per stand is: $5.50 by air mail, $3.00 by sea mail
For 11-17 stands, shipping cost per stand is: $3.00 by air mail, $2.00 by sea mail
For 20 or more stands, shipping cost per stand is: $2.00 by air mail, $1.00 by sea mail
PS, these are also currently listed (with bigger photos) on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6566550884&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESC:IT&rd=1
