Club Obi Wan

where would one find a square or rectangle glass or acrylic case with or without a wooden base that would fit best to show off an indiana jones hat and to keep it nice and safe from pesky moths

Just an idea that I have seen used before: go to a pet store and get a fish tank (or find a used one online) flip it upside down and there you go.

Depending on the tank though the edges might interfere with the display part. Some tanks are glued/siliconed together while the larger black plastic pieces on the edges are just for reinforcement. For a display cases you might be able to remove them and then have a totally clear case.

There may be a more legitimate source for this type of case but for 15-30 bucks or less used you can't go too far wrong.

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Craig


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A little expensive, but check this one out. The inside dimensions would fit a fedora just nicely with room to spare. I'm thinking of getting one myself for my AB CS

http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchan ... _Code=FIRE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jonny

i might try the fish tank idea sometime.
but man that fire fighter one is too perfect but ####
is it pricy . my search continues

Jonny Whip Crack wrote:A little expensive, but check this one out. The inside dimensions would fit a fedora just nicely with room to spare. I'm thinking of getting one myself for my AB CS

http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchan ... _Code=FIRE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jonny

if u like that one check this one
http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchan ... ode=COWBOY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

its specifically for a felt hat and its cheaper, perfect for an indy hat yo!

Me personally, I would only go with glass, as acrylic scratches. Also notice that this company offers a name plate to go with it.....perfect for your Indy details (made by, which movie, etc...)

Jonny

Jonny Whip Crack wrote:Me personally, I would only go with glass, as acrylic scratches. Also notice that this company offers a name plate to go with it.....perfect for your Indy details (made by, which movie, etc...)

Jonny

you have a mighty fine point there , infact i was already thinkin along those lines
i may have found my case but i would still like to see if any one can find better or just
cheaper alternatives. i have searched a lot and wasnt even able to stumble on this site

You might want to give this a read:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40701" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm not sure if Ohio still makes these stands, but trust me, the one he made me really is a show-stealing work of art!

Castor Dioscuri wrote:You might want to give this a read:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40701" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm not sure if Ohio still makes these stands, but trust me, the one he made me really is a show-stealing work of art!

man that is very nice hat stand, i would love one once i get my glass case and another hat n save up a bit. how much did that bad boy cost ya?

You'd have to ask Ohio about that, but I can't wait to see your end result!

P.s, for what it's worth, I think acrylic cases should work fine if they're in low traffic areas. My display looks the same 3 years on, but granted it's almost never touched, save for the occasional dusting. It's not that I'm disagreeing about the disadvantages of acrylic, but if you intend to use it as little as I have, it might work.