Panto mangle

[Wacko]

How do I make a comedy panto mangle?

[Owain]

bendy MDF with a circular former at each end to make the rollers

 

http://www.lathamtimber.co.uk/ProductDetail.415.html

 

Do you require somebody/thing to pass through the mangle It's-A-Knockout styleee? in which case use vinyl covered foam rollers.

 

 

[IRW]

bendy MDF with a circular former at each end to make the rollers

 

http://www.lathamtim...Detail.415.html

 

Do you require somebody/thing to pass through the mangle It's-A-Knockout styleee? in which case use vinyl covered foam rollers.

 

 

 

Flexi-ply is also very useful stuff for curvy surfaces. (Travis Perkins sell it, despite what your local branch may tell you over the phone!)

 

Be aware that when ordering it, you need to specify which way you want it to flex. I've found it useful to be incredibly specific in this respect. (i.e. ask for a sheet that could make an 8' high circular column, with a circumference of 4', or a 4' high column with a circumference of 8')

[paulears]

http://vimeo.com/8136678

This might give you a closer look. Nothing at all special, in this case, some plywood, so tube and some foam.

[WiLL]

using foam rubber rather than plywood would enable you more comical uses, such as putting someone's head or other body parts through the mangle

[paulears]

He posted the question, and hasn't been back since - oh well, not to worry!

[newburytech]

Speak to Imagine Theatre - http://www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/

 

They have some in their hire stock. Might be easier than making one.