Question regarding a standing display

[dc240nt]

I'm currently tossing around display ideas for possible show exhibits and have a question as to "how to". One possibility is to display 6 to 8 whitetail shoulder mounts on a ceder fence. Fence would consist of posts with ceder plank between posts. Fence would be approx 4 feet high and that 4 ft would height use two 1 x 10 planks. The planks would attach to the posts. I would like two heads attached to each top rail. Three sections at 7-8 ft long each, with three posts being two ends and a center. So far so good but heres where I draw a blank. How do I go about supporting this fence? It would need to be stable enough so it wouldnt tip over if bumped, obviously. But I still need a way to stand it upright. Any ideas on how to stand the fence and support it? It would need to be something/way/manner that is hidden from the publics eye's and doesnt stick out like a sore thumb. Also want it to be asstetically (sp?) appealing. I will use a floor carpet 4-6 feet wide and 8 ft high backdrop curtains. Any help and idea's will be greatly appreciated. Maybe your idea will work or at least spark something within my mind.

[Bucknut]

Dan,

It sounds like the fence would go across the back of the booth. How about just adding a fence leg to each end coming towards the front of the booth. That would form a "U" and with the mounts on the inside, it wouldn't tip over.

Bruce

[bmdakk (Bryan)]

kinda build the fence at an angle( with a small corner in the middle) and put feet under the posts and cover the feet with green or brown indoor carpet

[dc240nt]

Thank you guys. You've got my wheels turning out idea's now. I appreciate it.

[Sawtooth Taxidermy, Todd]

why dont you build it on a base. It doesn't have to be that wide. Use 3/4 ply, trim it out and add some ground habitat. secure the posts from underneath with long lags and use steel corner braces to help support it. You can mortise out a blind slot in the bottom of the posts and epoxy the L braces in. When it sits on top of the ply, screw it down. Add dirt and leaves to cover. It'll look like you dug up the whole section of ground. If you need a pic, let me know. I just fastened a fence post that way on a piece I just finished

[dc240nt]

why dont you build it on a base. It doesn't have to be that wide. Use 3/4 ply, trim it out and add some ground habitat. secure the posts from underneath with long lags and use steel corner braces to help support it. You can mortise out a blind slot in the bottom of the posts and epoxy the L braces in. When it sits on top of the ply, screw it down. Add dirt and leaves to cover. It'll look like you dug up the whole section of ground. If you need a pic, let me know. I just fastened a fence post that way on a piece I just finished

I need it to be portable and have easy set up and take down. Its a display that I'm using to lease to banquets and stores, so portability and handling ease are important.

[Sawtooth Taxidermy, Todd]

Then I would make a thin base and hollow out the fence post. You could use a post and sleeve type system. Go deep so you don't have any wobble. Epoxy the sleeve into the fence post. That will make it so you can break it down

[hptaxidermy]

You could cut flat steel square bases and weld some rebar about 18" long to the center of each. Drill up in the bottom of each post and attach the metal bases to plywood with screws. Cover everything after that. Breaks down real easy for transport.