Ynot Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Anyone have any idea where I might find a source of about 7 or 8 old style wooden police truncheons? Searches so far coming up blank. The local Bobbies have looked around for me, but all of their old baton style crim-hitters were shipped abroad. As the show in question is 80s vintage, the new asps just aren't going to cut it.I've tried to find a friendly wood turner with the time and a lathe available to make some up for us, but sadly that one's fell on the wayside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramdram Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 We did the "Lying Kind" a year or so back. Props lady bought some plastic toy ones from the local seaside novelty shop for pence. They got used again in the recent panto; so they will last longer than a holiday, ** laughs out loud **. Perhaps if you painted them a duller black it would satisfy the Director for effect value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Nope - we need them to sound like the real thing as well as look right - they're being banged against each other and against the back of riot shields for effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Edwards Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Could you get away with rounders or softball bats painted black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hmmm... They tend to be a lot fatter at the end and possibly longer too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedd Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Talked to somewhere like the Royal Armouries? I have absolutely no idea if they'd be able to help you, but I know they have an entire galery devoted to policing. Knowing museums there must be a store room somewhere with tonnes of the things in it. Wood turner was going to be my suggestion. What about some broom handle, cut to length, and then attach a rim of modroc or even plasticine around it just above the handle. From memories of my dad's old truncheon (ex West Yorkshire Police) most of the fancy stuff to do with turning was on the handle itself. If they're being held throughout then this won't be seen. You then need to just round the end off, maybe with a bench sander and then some paint and Robert's your father's brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwing1993 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 We once got some cheap bannisters from B&Q like...clicky and chopped the ends off sanded them down and viola. any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramdram Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ref the broom handle suggestion...if those were not perhaps the right OD, how about the handles for "agricultural" hoes and rakes? They seem to be about 35mm. Should take a fair bit of...wait for it...stick. A bit of attention from Props to emulate the lignum vitae look and voila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I've tried to find a friendly wood turner with the time and a lathe available to make some up for us, but sadly that one's fell on the wayside too.Thats probably your best (and maybe your only realistic) option. Try and find a woodworking club nearby, or approach a local school. You can get woodturning lathes that are little more than an electric drill in a stand, so a purchase of such a thing may be cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Plus one for staircase spndles and a begging phone call to; http://www.ebrookandson.co.uk/staircases.php who aren't far away, might even get you some nice, functional lumps of oak you can keep in stock for disciplinary purposes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w/robe Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Are Wardrobe hiring in the uniforms? A lot of costume hire places have them but will not want them to go out on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Gordon Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 David Fitch Services have 10 (Type 397). No idea if the truncheons are the authentic style you want. David Fitch will be able to tell you what they're based on. HTH Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertwitness Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 HANDS ON will have some... www.hands-on-uk.com or call them on 0141 440 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 IS there not a police prop supplier, I know there is one that does cars. Rounders bats might be a option, Not sure on what rounders v's softball is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrturner4 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 might be worth having a look here and seeing if you could sort something out with themhttp://www.niton999.co.uk/shop/category_show_Batons.html pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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