I’m in the process of building some whistle stands and am curious as to what would be desirable to other whistle players.
I’d like to hear from you folks what features you would look for in a whistle stand.
How many high whistles should it accommodate?
How many Low whistles should it accommodate?
Should the whistles sit on pegs, or lean against a support?
Are there other features that you might want?
Let me know any thoughts that you may have.
Thanks!!!
Giles
How many high whistles should it accommodate?
Between 8 and twelve. Possibly make them so that you can buy two and connect them together. Oooh, a whistle matrix… 
How many Low whistles should it accommodate?
This should be a seperate stand as it will require longer pegs, and if you don’t have enough low whistles to fill it, it will look silly next to sopranos.
Should the whistles sit on pegs, or lean against a support?
Pegs, covered with a thin soft fabric so nothing is scrathed, and removable so the spit, ah, condensation can be cleaned off.
Are there other features that you might want?
What I am really looking for is a good sturdy inexpensive travel whistle case. Planning to make one of those?
Giles,
avanutria has some good ideas. Let me add some comments to the list. What materials do you want to work with? Metal, plastic, wood?? Do you want it to fold up when the whistles are removed? or, do you want a rack to hold 20+ whistles where they will remain on the stand and have it fit into a travel case the way a professional musician might want it setup.
You might want a smaller rack that can attach to a microphone stand or music stand and the whistles get removed for transport.
I can easily sketch a few different styles if you tell me what you want it to do.
I have one pegged whistle stand, and also I bought one of those wooden mail holder thingies that you hang next to your door… I applied felt to the edges that any whistles might be touching, and I just let my whistles mingle around in that when I’m not tootling on them. It’s more space-convenient for me than the peg racks too (although I have often thought of hammering some pegs straight into my bookshelves for such a purpose… hrm).
On 2002-02-26 21:05, avanutria wrote:
How many high whistles should it accommodate?Between 8 and twelve. Possibly make them so that you can buy two and connect them together. Oooh, a whistle matrix… >
How many Low whistles should it accommodate?This should be a seperate stand as it will require longer pegs, and if you don’t have enough low whistles to fill it, it will look silly next to sopranos.
Should the whistles sit on pegs, or lean against a support?Pegs, covered with a thin soft fabric so nothing is scrathed, and removable so the spit, ah, condensation can be cleaned off.
Are there other features that you might want?What I am really looking for is a good sturdy inexpensive travel whistle case. Planning to make one of those?
avanutria,
Good feedback. I’m thinking of making it with different sized removeable/interchangeable pegs (longer pegs,with larger diameter for larger whistles and shorter pegs with smaller diameter for smaller whistles. That way you could mix and match in a variety of ways.
I like your idea about making the stands connectable.
I haven’t thought about making a “sturdy whistle case”. What would you visualize your ideal whistle case might look like?
Thanks!!
Giles
On 2002-02-26 21:32, Tony wrote:
Giles,
avanutria has some good ideas. Let me add some comments to the list. What materials do you want to work with? Metal, plastic, wood?? Do you want it to fold up when the whistles are removed? or, do you want a rack to hold 20+ whistles where they will remain on the stand and have it fit into a travel case the way a professional musician might want it setup.
You might want a smaller rack that can attach to a microphone stand or music stand and the whistles get removed for transport.
I can easily sketch a few different styles if you tell me what you want it to do.
Tony,
You bring up some really good points.
I will be working in wood and am thinking of designing several different types of stands.
First, I’m thinking about a folding stand that would accommodate 10 - 12 whistles. The pegs will be as described in the above reply to avanutria. I’m trying to keep it simple, but really nice and very practical. I’m going to start a prototype on Thursday.
I like all of your ideas and would appreciate any more suggestions or sketches.
Thanks!!
YOu might want to consider making lots of holes in the stand, and making the pegs moveable, allowing the player to arrange them as he/she sees fit
On 2002-02-27 07:13, brewerpaul wrote:
YOu might want to consider making lots of holes in the stand, and making the pegs moveable, allowing the player to arrange them as he/she sees fit
Thanks Paul,
Thats exactly what I had in mind.
I never considered a stand. We have a tiny home and horizontal surfaces are precious commodities. Besides, a stand would challenge the cats to knock things over.
My two cents: weighty base so cats don’t get their way too easily.
Tyghress (who is still seeking the ultimate whistle roll. . .and nearly found it in a Victorianox store, masquerading as a cutlery roll)
Ideal case? I’m still trying to figure that out! I’ve made one case (fabric roll) and drawn up plans for 3 or 4 others, but haven’t gotten around to making them yet.