Kajal-

Most globes have a stand with an arched arm that holds the globe.  Unless
this arm is really poorly put on then why not remove the base the secure it
with a screw and/or a locking bolt.  Also, you could you hex screws to
prevent it from being easily undone. If the arm is not securely on the
globes, then why not have the globes drilled all the way threw the centers
(at the North or the South pole for instance) and insert a dowel rod that
you could screw securely to a arm of your design and then to a base.  Also,
I would check to see if their is any problem with pinched fingers under the
arm.  You might want to cover the arm with a plastic cover to prevent
fingers from going between the arm and the globe.

Good Luck
Tracie
----- Original Message -----
From: Kajal Ghoshroy <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 12:10 PM
Subject: globes


> We are trying to display some globes in our gallery for an exhibit on
> astronomy. I would like to get some ideas on how to secure these globes so
> kids can touch, turn and revolve it but will neither be able to take them
> home nor play soccer in the Museum with them. We do not have enough staff
to
> watch the galleries at all times or any other mechanism of checking people
> at exit points. Its an open Museum in the Mall
>
> thanks for your attention,
>
> Kajal Ghoshroy
>
> Kajal Ghoshroy, Ph.D.
> Administrator
> Las Cruces Museum of Natural History
> 700 Telshor Blvd.
> Mesilla Valley Mall
> Las Cruces, NM 88011
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