Any ideas on how to mount helmets to walls.

[cyclonenation]

I am not wanting cases, just mounting the helmets, and preferably not costing a fortune. Thoughts?

[Roady]

I am not wanting cases, just mounting the helmets, and preferably not costing a fortune. Thoughts?

Maybe a coat hook?

[cyclonenation]

Maybe a coat hook?

I am thinking of mounting them sideways rather than just hanging them, otherwise this would be the most reasonable choice.

[rudyjj18]

I was actually at a bar that had a ton of helmets hanging. They had a hook that was mounted on the wall and came out a few inches and back up vertically so the helmet just sat on the hook. Not sure where they got them from but hopefully that gives you an idea of something that might work.

[PAC]

So, if I understand you correctly...
you want to mount the helmets (football, I'm guessing?)
- directly to the wall
- sideways, with nothing under them, for a "floating effect"
- in a way that is cheap
- but also will not damage or permanently alter them?

off this top of my head this is what I came up with...

http://i.imgur.com/7YFzkQV.jpg

(1) 3/8" top plate connector
(2) drywall screws
(1) 3/8-16 threaded rod (cut to desired length with hacksaw)
(1) 3/8-16 hex nut
(2) large conical metal washers
(2) large foam washers
(1) large flat metal washer
(1) 3/8-16 wing nut

First, attach top plate connector to wall with drywall screws,
then insert threaded rod and secure with hex nut.
Finally, mount helmet with rod going through ear hole in following order:
>conical washer (curved side away from wall)
>foam washer
>helmet
>foam washer
>conical washer (curved side towards wall)
>flat washer
>wing nut

Should be able to make these mounts for less than $5 each

[RaiderNationPDX]

So, if I understand you correctly...
you want to mount the helmets (football, I'm guessing?)
- directly to the wall
- sideways, with nothing under them, for a "floating effect"
- in a way that is cheap
- but also will not damage or permanently alter them?

off this top of my head this is what I came up with...

(1) 3/8" top plate connector
(2) drywall screws
(1) 3/8-16 threaded rod (cut to desired length with hacksaw)
(1) 3/8-16 hex nut
(2) large conical metal washers
(2) large foam washers
(1) large flat metal washer
(1) 3/8-16 wing nut

First, attach top plate connector to wall with drywall screws,
then insert threaded rod and secure with hex nut.
Finally, mount helmet with rod going through ear hole in following order:
>conical washer (curved side away from wall)
>foam washer
>helmet
>foam washer
>conical washer (curved side towards wall)
>flat washer
>wing nut

Should be able to make these mounts for less than $5 each

Awesome. I have two Portland State helmets for which I hadn't figured out an acceptable method of hanging; this should work great. Nice job specing it out, to boot.

[bravesfanjd]

PAC that is an awesome an educational post

[cyclonenation]

So, if I understand you correctly...
you want to mount the helmets (football, I'm guessing?)
- directly to the wall
- sideways, with nothing under them, for a "floating effect"
- in a way that is cheap
- but also will not damage or permanently alter them?

off this top of my head this is what I came up with...

http://i.imgur.com/7YFzkQV.jpg

(1) 3/8" top plate connector
(2) drywall screws
(1) 3/8-16 threaded rod (cut to desired length with hacksaw)
(1) 3/8-16 hex nut
(2) large conical metal washers
(2) large foam washers
(1) large flat metal washer
(1) 3/8-16 wing nut

First, attach top plate connector to wall with drywall screws,
then insert threaded rod and secure with hex nut.
Finally, mount helmet with rod going through ear hole in following order:
>conical washer (curved side away from wall)
>foam washer
>helmet
>foam washer
>conical washer (curved side towards wall)
>flat washer
>wing nut

Should be able to make these mounts for less than $5 each

AWESOME!!! Thanks!