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The Leverage MountBlank (No. 22-281) is used to support objects with cylindrical or oval-section shafts angled up from the deck. It consists of two brass straps soldered one above the other on opposite sides of a sturdy rod. The opposing straps work on the principle of leverage: the upper strap holding the underside of the artifact, the lower strap wrapping up and over.
Examples: Spoon & Shears
Examples: Spoon & Shears
Here are an unshaped Leverage MountBlank, two objects we want to display and their finished, padded mounts.
Very heavy metal shears.
Lightweight wooden-handled spoon.
Leverage MountBlank shaped to receive the spoon.
Leverage MountBlank shaped and painted out to receive the shears.
Leverage MountBlank.
Image of objects on their mounts.
Close-up of mount: Here we see the Leverage Mount without the spoon in place. I have left the mount unpainted to make it more visible for you.
This angle shows the under / over tabs very clearly.
Close-up of mounted spoon: Now we see the spoon in place. This mount is the essence of "float." Again the mount has yet to be painted, although it has been padded with our adhesive-backed polyfilm.
This shows the spoon on the Leverage Mount seen from the side. This illusion is a lot of fun. Of course, your artifact must be in good shape
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