Joshua,
  When I worked as an intern a while ago, I had the pleasure to learn all 
about ethafoam, hot knifes, tyvek and glue guns.  I stored numerous axes, 
spears, maces, and other types of odd sized tools using this method.  
Starting with a thick plank of ethafoam I traced a rough outline of the 
object (make sure not to mark the object in the process). Then using the hot 
knife I then carved out a cavity to hold the object.  Use in a well 
ventilated area, as the fumes of the ethafoam can make any collections 
manager loopy. Once my form was made I used hot glue to hold tyvek to the 
ethafoam (to create a softer surface).  Once finished the object was laid 
into the perfect fitting form and either stored on a shelf or put in a box 
(either pre-made or custom).

Another approach without making an entire form would be to make a custom 
mount using ethafoam covered with tyvek to hold the weight of the object 
while supporting the object at strategic points.
All of these items can be found at University Products.

This all depends of whether or not you have the space to store large/long 
boxes.  I have also seen tools like this stored on a wall with padded hooks. 
My feelings is that gravity will at some point have its effects and that may 
not be the best type of long term storage.

Hope this helps.

Marielle

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Marielle Fortier
Museum Registrar
Norwich University
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>Subject: Ax Storage
>Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:50:37 -0400
>
>I'd like to improve upon our method of storing axes.  Can anyone share any 
>tips, tricks, or even photos of how your organization stores these?
>
>Regards,
>
>Joshua K. Blay
>Curator
>Historical Society of Berks County
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