Whistles

american lockpicker · **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM

I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

Benner · **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2009, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM

I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

They are about £6 in the shops over here from what I have seen.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #32 on:** January 09, 2009, 07:28:42 PM

http://www.fox40whistles.co.uk/#

Group buy

Maybe we could have them engraved for the meet

american lockpicker · **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2009, 08:42:53 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 09, 2009, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM
I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

They are about £6 in the shops over here from what I have seen.

How much are Acme whistles over there? I know I got 2 Metropolitan police whistles for $7 at a pawn shop before the owner raised the prices and they usually cost $15 -$30 on the internet.

Benner · **Reply #34 on:** January 09, 2009, 09:05:58 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 08:42:53 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 09, 2009, 07:23:52 PM
Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM
I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

They are about £6 in the shops over here from what I have seen.

How much are Acme whistles over there? I know I got 2 Metropolitan police whistles for $7 at a pawn shop before the owner raised the prices and they usually cost $15 -$30 on the internet.

This is the only store that I know that sells them http://acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/home.php I expect they are available cheaper though.

DaveK · **Reply #35 on:** January 10, 2009, 12:42:43 AM

I didn't realise they were made in Brum. Cool

crls1 · **Reply #36 on:** January 11, 2009, 06:46:58 AM

Mmmhh, a bit late, but i think this can help you decide...

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/09/whistle-tests-part-two.html

Carlos

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #37 on:** January 11, 2009, 09:18:09 AM

Quote from: crls1 on January 11, 2009, 06:46:58 AM

Mmmhh, a bit late, but i think this can help you decide...

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/09/whistle-tests-part-two.html

Carlos

Great links mate

Benner · **Reply #38 on:** January 11, 2009, 10:46:33 AM

Quote from: crls1 on January 11, 2009, 06:46:58 AM

Mmmhh, a bit late, but i think this can help you decide...

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/09/whistle-tests-part-two.html

Carlos

Not late at all.

Thanks for the links.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #39 on:** January 11, 2009, 05:46:31 PM

My favorite is the ACME Slimline Tornado - LINK

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #40 on:** January 11, 2009, 07:18:55 PM

Just as an interesting aside for you trivia buffs (and trust me, this info is pretty trivial!

) Miek Brown, aka SGTMike was the original Grand Toolmaster of SOSAK, so you can trust what the man has to say.

Def

jzmtl · **Reply #41 on:** January 11, 2009, 07:35:54 PM

Quote from: Defender on January 11, 2009, 07:18:55 PM

Grand Toolmaster of SOSAK,

What's grand toolmaster?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #42 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:46:07 AM

That's the lofty title that was initially in place for the moderator of SOSAK. In keeping with the fancy name, many members had titles as well. Of course, that was back in the days before the Punishment Chicken!

Def

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #43 on:** January 12, 2009, 03:37:41 AM

My title is Assistant Thong Meister and lead Banana Dancer

Neil · **Reply #44 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:05:58 PM

This thread made me go on a rummage...

These were apparently local police issue many, many ~~years~~ decades ago.

Neil

Gareth · **Reply #45 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:09:12 PM

Those look nice. Somehow I expect they sound really good too.

Neil · **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:16:54 PM

Funnily enough they sound like old police whistles

<you may slap me now>

They're loud but probably not on a par with modern ones, nice tone though.

Neil

DaveK · **Reply #47 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:22:37 PM

Quote from: NKB on January 12, 2009, 12:05:58 PM

This thread made me go on a rummage...

These were apparently local police issue many, many ~~years~~ decades ago.

Neil

Also made in Brum!

Benner · **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:48:41 PM

Another boot sale find Neil?

Neil · **Reply #49 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:55:43 PM

Not this time. They were found in the basement of a gentleman's outfitters when it closed down. Back in time said shop supplied the uniform for the constabulary and apparently the whistles as well.

Neil

DaveK · **Reply #50 on:** January 12, 2009, 04:22:41 PM

Cool story Neil. How many are in the box?

Neil · **Reply #51 on:** January 12, 2009, 06:22:50 PM

Six. I don't have a date for when they're from but looking at the price I'd make an exceptionally rough guess at 1940.

Neil

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #52 on:** January 12, 2009, 06:26:34 PM

They really are a great find mate

One day your going to have to take a picture of you ~~repository of crap~~ erm, curiosity shop

Benner · **Reply #53 on:** January 13, 2009, 06:11:01 PM

Was very kindly sent an Acme Tornado which arrived today and it seems to be exactly what I was after.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #54 on:** January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM

Where's the photo of you operating it?

Benner · **Reply #55 on:** January 13, 2009, 11:09:09 PM

Quote from: SporK on January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM

Where's the photo of you operating it?

I'll get one done just for you.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #56 on:** January 13, 2009, 11:10:31 PM

Quote from: SporK on January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM

Where's the photo of you operating it?

Do you really want to see a picture of Ben with his lip's pursed

Now Sue on the otherhand...

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #57 on:** January 14, 2009, 12:36:44 AM

Quote from: Micky d on January 13, 2009, 11:10:31 PM

Quote from: SporK on January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM
Where's the photo of you operating it?
Do you really want to see a picture of Ben with his lip's pursed

No not really...

hawkchucker · **Reply #58 on:** January 14, 2009, 01:01:12 AM

[/quote]Do you really want to see a picture of Ben with his lip's pursed

Now Sue on the otherhand...

[/quote]

I dont know Ben is kinda nice looking.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #59 on:** January 14, 2009, 03:23:40 AM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 01:01:12 AM

I dont know Ben is kinda nice looking.

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