How do you transport your whistles?

goldthorpe · Post by **goldthorpe** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 6:25 pm

I make individual cases out of one and a quarter inch PVC. I wrap the whistle in fine
bubble wrap and slide it in the tube.It is
very snug. The tubing costs less than a dollar and the caps cost pennies. I glue the bottom cap in place and label the tube. When I am
travelling the whistle is very protected.
It isn't very exotic but it it works.

goldthorpe · Post by **goldthorpe** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 6:26 pm

I make individual cases out of one and a quarter inch PVC. I wrap the whistle in fine
bubble wrap and slide it in the tube.It is
very snug. The tubing costs less than a dollar and the caps cost pennies. I glue the bottom cap in place and label the tube. When I am
travelling the whistle is very protected.
It isn't very exotic but it it works.

jim_mc · Post by **jim_mc** » Fri Jan 18, 2002 8:13 pm

Here's a whistle case recipe from Robert McElroy's Bloody Hands whistle set instructions (which I don't feel bad borrowing, since Robert borrowed it from me in the first place):

Here's a recipe for making a simple PVC case from Jim Mc. First, buy a length of 1" or 1 1/4" PVC,
two matching caps and a sheet of air conditioner filter foam. Cut the pipe to a little more than the
length of the whistle and smooth out the cut end with some sandpaper. Cut a strip of foam as long as
the pipe and wide enough to line the pipe when rolled into the pipe. Cut two circular pieces of foam to
line the caps. Affix one of the caps with PVC pipe solvent. Wax the inside wall of the other cap with
your whistle tweaking beeswax.

Here's the link to Robert's whole piece:

http://www.geocities.com/dwisely/bloodyhand.htm

ScottStewart · Post by **ScottStewart** » Fri Jan 18, 2002 8:38 pm

I use a softside pool cue case I bought from K-Mart for $12. It unzips at the top. I put three golf club tubes inside, and it holds two low whistles and an Olwell cane D flute nicely. Someone mentioned using tubes of some sort, here's a link if anyone wants to use wooden tubes that look nice and are durable - http://www.brandnew.net/hollowood/holwood.shtml
It's called Hollowood. BTW, I just noticed, some of this Hollowood looks like it could be used for making a low whistle. Wooden that be cool, a wooden low D!

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NancyF · Post by **NancyF** » Sat Jan 19, 2002 7:38 am

I just sew up tool-roll style whistle rolls from an upholstry fabric or similar, lined with quilting fabric and a light padding. I've made them for up to A's and up to 14 slots. They Velcro TM shut and have a shoulder strap or a handle. For low whistles, I've made tube style bags with a plastic stiffener. --- Nancy F

PS, I can't figure out how to post a pic, but email me and I'll send you one.

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Sun Jan 20, 2002 6:58 am

Since I haven't heard anyone mention either of the cases I use, here's a couple of other options:

A while back I got a really cool cordura covered hard case from Colin Goldie. It's rectangular with handles and a should strap. The inside has three different slots and can be configured to hold to three low whistles, six high whistles, or a combination of both. The interior is plushly lined with a crushed black velvet like material.

This is by far the nicest whistle case I've ever seen and seems to me the perfect thing for sessions as you could carry a Low D, Low F, and a couple of sopranos or, alternately, you could pack it with an Irish flute an A or Bb whistle and two soprano whistles. Sorry but I don't remember the cost off hand.

The other useful case I have that was less expensive and holds more whistles is here: http://www.oregonflutestore.com/bags.html This site has some really cool stuff, but most of the Flute Quivers are fairly expensive. However, if you scroll down the page to the "Crow" model, you'll find it's only $36. I bought one of these over a year ago and used it quite a bit until I got the case from Colin. Now I use the Crow less, but I still prefer it at times because it will hold whistles a large as a low C, and, depending on how you pack the quiver, you can get a ton of whistles in it - well over a dozen including several Low Whistles and a bunch of sopranos. I think this case gives great bang for the buck.

There you go, two more options.

Loren

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Sun Jan 20, 2002 11:23 am

Loren - I too like the Crow. Philo

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Sun Jan 20, 2002 3:50 pm

Hey, Cool Phil,

I didn't realize anyone else out there had one since they never seem to come up on the message board.

Loren

BigEvilGrape · Post by **BigEvilGrape** » Sun Jan 20, 2002 7:10 pm

well usualy they're just in my pocket,other then that i have a soft case that came with my susato low A, i'm planing on making a tool-roll style case when i get around to it.

tubafor · Post by **tubafor** » Tue Jan 29, 2002 7:09 pm

As a follow-up to this thread, after reading all the responses, I bought a Vic Firth / Alec Acuna stick bag from Musician's Friend. This thing is HUGE! Can easily hold 12-15 whistles in the inside pockets, and has another 4 pockets around the outside, which hold my low D and C's in padded whistle pouches. I'm thinkin' that it will even hold my microphone, cables, and Nanoverb effects unit. Way cool! Thanks everyone for the suggestion of a stick bag - I never would have thought of that!

Cal

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Tue Jan 29, 2002 7:26 pm

On 2002-01-29 20:09, tubafor wrote:
...I bought a Vic Firth / Alec Acuna stick bag from Musician's Friend...

Here's the beast...

<img src="http://img.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pi ... 443966.jpg">

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

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BobP · Post by **BobP** » Tue Jan 29, 2002 9:22 pm

For those who are sewing impaired, like me, attractive alternatives are offered by Tuffbaggs - http://www.tuffbaggs.com They are available in 4 different sizes, that is, for different length whistles, and in several different colors. Best of all, the owner, Kate Rachel lozier is just wonderful to work with. Top notch service.

WyoBadger · Post by **WyoBadger** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 11:24 am

I use the "whistling burrito"--a piece of thick, grey wool blanket of the type you get in army surplus stores. I used most of the fabric to make an arrow quiver, but the piece that remains, about 3 or 4 feet square I'd guess, makes a great whistle bag.

I just lie the blanket flat, put the whistles on it, fold the tops over like a burrito so they overlap, then roll it up tightly, tying it with a piece of chord or buckskin. It will snugly hold as many or as few whistles as I want to take, it keeps them warm (I'm thinking about throwing a couple chemical hand warmers in as an anti-condensation device), the whistles can't move or bang against each other, and they are well padded by at least three layers of wool.

I've been using this for several months now, having tried various other methods (the guys in my band particularly appreciated the old sock bag--guaranteed to keep your whistles from getting stolen!). The only problem with the burrito bag is that it's a bit cumbersome to unroll at a crowded session.

Tom

AnnaDMartinez · Post by **AnnaDMartinez** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 1:49 pm

I throw 'em in my purse and go! They're pretty banged up, except for my Tully and I throw the BOX it came in my purse with the rest of 'em

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thesackrat · Post by **thesackrat** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 3:43 pm

If your main interest is safe/secure storage and transport this might work for you. I got a tool box at the builder's supply that's big enough to hold most all of my higher priced whistles. It's yellow plastic with a black handle and trim and cost just over $13. The shorter whistles (in bags or wrap) fit nicely in the bottom section and the top tray holds everything "up" to a low D. The low C and low B, however, are to long for this case. It even supports a pad-lock feature that is very handy for keeping casual persons from going through your whistles. Be prepared for "odd looks", though, if you carry it to a session.