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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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.



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

Here were some project pictures.

[suave1477]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

Do any of these cases protect from UV light?

Anthony

[chicagoglen]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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]

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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]

Re: The Rolls-Royce of Bat Display Cases

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.