On 2001-10-07 14:19, avanutria wrote:
Where can one get an affortable whistle display? How about a wall mounted flute display?
Many home improvement and hobby stores stock small 1/2" thick oak boards in various lengths and widths.
These are choice pieces of wood that have been selected for use in small projects, and they have already been planed smooth and cut with good square edges… they still benefit from a light sanding though.
These same stores stock oak dowel rod in various diameters and lengths.
If you have access to a few tools, you can easily make a very nice whistle stand with these materials.
Choose a dowel diameter that is a bit smaller than the bore of the whistle you will be placing on it, and cut the length of the dowel rod no shorter than 1/4 the length of the whistle… 1/3 the length is preferrable.
I prefer to leave the oak unfinished, but it would be an easy matter to finish it if you wish.
Stick a few felt pads on the bottom so you won’t scratch whatever piece of furniture you sit it on, and you’re all done.
I have a very attractive soprano whistle stand that measures 2’ X 5 1/2" and holds 35 whistles… it cost me in the neighborhood of $10.
[ This Message was edited by: raindog1970 on 2001-10-07 20:12 ]
I just made a display stand like that with a double row of dowels …the back row being offset from the the front row. This was made to display the whistles I had for sale at the Scottish Festival. The packaged ones I just fastened to the dowels with rubber bands. I spray painted the whole thing black and glued red felt to the bottom (since I had some one hand). Worked great.Cost me no more than $5. I think for personal use I would like to put the dowels in a wooden ring to use at church or a jam…or a session. It would take up less room. Just a thought. Gm
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[ This Message was edited by: Grannymouse on 2001-10-07 20:27 ]
Many home improvement and hobby stores stock small 1/2" thick oak boards in various lengths and widths…
Another very easy option is to check out their ready-made drawer fronts, meant for things like the front of your silverware drawer in the kitchen. They come in a variety of finishes, different sizes, and are nicely bevelled on the edges.
Or, depending on the size you need, pre-made cutting boards are nice and thick, and in various sizes. Some are treated with mineral oil, so they might need some refinishing. That’s what we’re working on for my gig stand, and the cutting board was exactly the right size/thickness for our project.
I built a knock-down stand that holds 12 whistles out of 1x2 stock and various diameter doweling. Two cross pieces each hold five dowels, and are attached to the stand braces by dowel pegs. I added uprights to support a cross piece to hang my two Shaw whistles, since they don’t fit doweling (toothpicks maybe ). Everything is pegged except the uprights: they’re attached by a carriage bolt and wing nut. I just loosen the nut and fold down the upright. All the pieces fit into an old canvas music folder I had in college.
My simple solutions for a whistle stand: Used Mercedes engine intake valves… classy, simple, and a great conversation piece. If you want more anti-tip stability, velcro it to a heavy stoneware drink coaster.
I’ve been having my mechanic save old valves from engine rebuilds, I polish them up and give them away to all my whistle playing friends.
Maybe try an old tobacco pipe stand. I have several I found at junk stores for a couple bucks. Also I took a tip from Mack Hoover’s site and drilled holes in a piece of driftwood.
). Everything is pegged except the uprights: they’re attached by a carriage bolt and wing nut. I just loosen the nut and fold down the upright. All the pieces fit into an old canvas music folder I had in college.