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  1. 26th November 2011, 02:37 PM #1
    reccymech
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    Question Timber for Firearms Display

    Due to my current isolation due to fly in - fly out work commitments I'm unable to source in the city (Perth), and the internet thingy doesn't quite answer what I'm sourcing - a timber to use as a mounting for the following firearms:
    • Lee Enfield SMLE MK 3,
    • Webley Revolver MK VI
    The firearms will be a static display in my study, along with other militaria collectables. I want to do the weapons justice, but, not detract from them. I thought of Jarrah.

    It is intended to be just a flat piece, not shadow boxed or framed, with the weapon mounted accordingly with a mild steel data plate done in gun metal blue.

    Has anyone done this before and found a timber appropriate to what I'm searching for, or direct me to some timber that would be suitable.
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  3. 26th November 2011, 05:40 PM #2
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    Although Im not a big fan of dark timber jarrah would probably be a good choice. It adds a little class to mounted objects.
    Easy to find too. Most salvage places have heaps of it and hardware suppliers do too.
    I dont think a highly figured plank would be a good idea as it would detract from the guns.
    I take it they are decommissioned.
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  4. 27th November 2011, 08:44 AM #3
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    ^ It is a shame, but, yes they are deactivated.

    I agree, any timber with 'character' would detract, although, I did see some Mystique and thought that it was a fantastic wood but way, way too much character.
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