The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

[kingjammy24]

who makes the finest bat display cases? i'm looking for a stand-alone (non-wall mounted), enclosed case for 3 or 4 bats. who makes the best cases money can buy? (functionally and appearance wise).

thanks,

rudy.

[harpt]

This is a guy I know that does great work. A Mom and Pop organization...pride in his work, etc...though I don't know if the product is what you're looking for.

http://www.wagnerbats.com/otherproducts.html

[mr.miracle]

Hello Rudy:

Although I have not bought from these guys yet, Jim Caravello has his bats displayed in cases from this company and he says they are the best in the business. Although I don't own a case yet, I would have to agree based on the pictures.

http://www.homeplateheroes.com/index.html

Thanks

[RobSteinmetz]

Rudy,

I've seen these in person, and they are pretty tough to beat. In fact, I know this guy sells quite a bit to players (back in 2003, I was in line behind Kerry Wood's wife when she was buying a bunch of cases for his stuff). Pricey, but really quality stuff...

http://www.sportsdisplays.com/baseball-bat-display-cases-c-257.html

Good Luck,

Rob

[RobSteinmetz]

Rudy,

I spoke too soon. The homeplate heroes case company was the one who sold all the cases to Kerry Wood's wife. However, I've also seen cases from the link I posted, and they seem to be close in quality. Truth be told, however, I'd give the edge to homeplate heroes.

Rob

[mr.miracle]

Rudy,

I've seen these in person, and they are pretty tough to beat. In fact, I know this guy sells quite a bit to players (back in 2003, I was in line behind Kerry Wood's wife when she was buying a bunch of cases for his stuff). Pricey, but really quality stuff...

http://www.sportsdisplays.com/baseball-bat-display-cases-c-257.html

Good Luck,

Rob


Rob:

What is the best color combination to use in terms of wood and the inner liner to display primarily black bats or a Walker finish bat?

Thanks

[TNTtoys]

This is something I have been pondering too... I want a single case to hold about 6-8 bats. It needs to fit a specific wall space.

I have taken a look at a lot of different bat cases on the internet the past couple of weeks and have come to the conclusion that I need to construct what I want myself. The "best in the business" bat cases look great, but the price is extremely cost prohibitive (over $700.00 with shipping!).

Isn't there a company out there who has a product that does not cost a fortune that still looks nice???

[chicagoglen]

who makes the finest bat display cases? i'm looking for a stand-alone (non-wall mounted), enclosed case for 3 or 4 bats. who makes the best cases money can buy? (functionally and appearance wise).

thanks,

rudy.


I do! Just kidding. I just finished my wall mounted Solid Quarter Sawn Oak paneled case for 21 bats. I will hang it tonight and take better pictures. The case is heavy though. This has a 3/4 inch thick Ply case with 3/4 inch thich panels around all four sides. This case is felt lined and will one day have a mounted glass front or one large flip up door. I like the open look for right now.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/Case.jpg

I am thinking about making some stand alone cases with plexy doors.

Here were some project pictures.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1014.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1013.jpg

[suave1477]

KingJammy Cooperstown bat company makes pretty good racks and they currently have a stand alone pedestal rack. When I spoke to them last there rep mentioned that they may start making enclosed cases also, but take a look at this one, hope it helps.....

http://www.cooperstownbat.com/store/index.php?cat=CBC-RACKS\CBC-PEDESTAL

[kingjammy24]

thanks to everyone for their input. some of the links provided have exactly what i'm looking for.

chicagoglen: how heavy, with glass and full of bats, is that case?

rudy.

[Game Used Bats]

Do any of these cases protect from UV light?

Anthony

[chicagoglen]

thanks to everyone for their input. some of the links provided have exactly what i'm looking for.

chicagoglen: how heavy, with glass and full of bats, is that case?

rudy.


I have no idea but I wonder how much 21 bats weigh by themselves? 50 lbs - 55 lbs? I bet total around 100 lbs in all. I am hanging it tonight with two other guy's. I figure I will put 6 - 3" inch screws throught the ply into the studs.

[Swoboda4]

That's the other thing my 13 bat homemade display is very heavy and required a 2x3 along the bottom bolted to the studs in the wall for support. It's a frame type display and it required oak for proper support and best stain ability. The studs in the wall didn't line up to the sides of the display for where i wanted it. The 2x3 was painted to the wall color and blends in. The better looking a wall bat display is the heavier it is.

[chicagoglen]

Swoboda4,

Can I see a picture of your case?


Also,
I am curious to those who have the 9 bat "professional" cases what the back is made of. I assume it is a thin 1/4 inch thick ply and that there must be some type of monting brackets? I could have changed my design and went with a thinner ply for the back of the case and then used french cleats hidden behind it but I wanted it to be heavy and sturdy.

[TNTtoys]

Chicagoglen - can you email me please at TNT_Toys@yahoo.com?

I have decided to make my own, and had a question for you regarding your experience building yours.

[chicagoglen]

I sent you a message. When you reply send one off to gsurwillo@msn.com as well since I am leaving early from work.

[Swoboda4]

The back is very thin (less than 1/4 inch) cabinet board (oak) stains very well ,as all hardwoods. Case is all oak for best stain ability. This is not finished as I have to buy acrylic (Lexan Polycarbonate) instead of glass (lighter and cheaper and easier to cut at home, and then make a frame for the front similar to the look with the Dykstra display. Bad lighting and even worse camera but here is the unfinished product( Notice the vertical oak supports (3) playing against the horizontal bat holder all oak. Support screws will be stained, and of course the 2x3 on the bottom of the case unfinished still weighs a ton thanks to size and oak.
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l11/redmills/batrack6.jpg?t=1193957771
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l11/redmills/batrack-1.jpg?t=1193957806
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l11/redmills/batrack2.jpg?t=1193957851
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l11/redmills/batrack3.jpg?t=1193957887

[chicagoglen]

Your case is very nice. I just got mine up last night. I had to go out and spend another $4.97 to re-felt the back. I tried to skrew though it then in snagged and the rest was history. I actually like it better now because the mounting screws are hidden under the felt. I probably went over kill with this case because I panelled all four sides but you can't see the top or bottom.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1502.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1503.jpg


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1505.jpg


What do you think?

[5kRunner]

chicagoglen,
That is a great looking case. Very nice!