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JohnnyNykkon New user Crystal Lake,IL 57 Posts |
Can anyone drop me some information as to how on earth I could go about making my own milk can escape? Ian Mccoll sent me some things on the basic construction, but I was wondering if there was anyone in the forum who had made their own, and had some experience? Thanks guys!
-Johnny |
Dr_Stephen_Midnight Inner circle SW Ohio, USA 1555 Posts |
One complication is that you have to have the pieces rolled; the sloping shoulder section being the most eccentric.
Steve
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
If you do not have good metal working skills then don’t even start the project. I found a very skilled metal smith/boiler maker/pipe fitter who built large tanks and the like for oil refineries. I had drawn up the plans and made an almost full size model from cardboard.
My design was not the classic sloped side version. I designed more of a “tank” that was short and squat with straight sides. The topmost part of the can/tank did have the traditional sloped sides (upside down funnel look) that ended with the screw down and hasp-down lid. My goal was to make it look as if it could be something that was used in a small dairy (at least that is how I pitched the thing from the platform). Back in the 60’s I built (actually helped build) one out of stainless steel. I designed a couple of safety features that I felt gave me an edge should anything go wrong. For example, I designed the top with a “bow” shape giving extra depth to the air pocket. I also built in air holes hidden under the lip of the top so that there was a good flow of fresh air into the pocket. Neither proved absolutely necessary. I performed it as a “free act” at small fairs, dirt track races, and the like for years. I sold it to a showman friend of mine in the mid 70’s and haven’t a clue where it ended up. I imagine that it is sitting in someone’s garage Frankly, if I were going to do it today I would look at building or buying an oil drum version. An oil drum is much more familiar to today’s audiences, plus it has the advantage of being straight sided and flat topped! Mark Tripp posted a details of a very easy to build oil drum escape. I know it is easy because it took less than a half an hour to build one in my garage one weekend. That to perform it one time just for old time sakes!
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Dr_Stephen_Midnight Inner circle SW Ohio, USA 1555 Posts |
Yes, I've seen a few good versions of the oil drum escape, and it is an item that everyone recognizes.
Plus, more economical than a custom-made milk can. Steve
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MattTheKnife Veteran user 356 Posts |
I agree, Milk Can escapes are more for nostalgias sake since many people don't have a clue as to what they are anymore. Although they do look nice in one's office as a conversation piece!
-Matt (TK) |
Paul Arthur Regular user 196 Posts |
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On 2005-02-08 11:03, MattTheKnife wrote: Oil drums seem to have taken their place in escapes as recognizable means of containment. . |
GuySavoie Loyal user Tampa, FL 242 Posts |
I'd imagine the obvious link of bodies in drums to both organized crime and psycho killers disposing of bodies could be lurid patter foundations. Now how to weave that into a kid's show. hmmm...
--- Guy |
Magic Blinds New user 59 Posts |
Canon's Great Escapes make a good drum escape.
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harry knight Loyal user 207 Posts |
Does anyone know of a site/ company that sell 55/ 85 gallon oil drums here in the UK? I'm looking at making this great escape after reading Mark Tripps explanation. I've always wanted to perform this type of escape but the price for a Milk can has always been an issue. Also what size of person would fit into each of the drums? And lastly cost.
Thanks Harry P.s Does anyone have photo instructions of how to make the necessary add on's. |
Starrpower Inner circle 4070 Posts |
I've never done it (so take this for what it's worth), but I've been told by more than one person who've owned one that you're nuts to actually use it; they think fate will catch up with you in time. However, I think it would *still* be a killer piece to get publicity.
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On 2005-02-08 18:38, Paul Arthur wrote: Now that is a super idea! Very timely. Almost makes me want to get my hair wet Almost.
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George Ledo Magic Café Columnist SF Bay Area 3042 Posts |
What I like about the drum idea is that, once you put the lid on, you can continue pouring water in the little hole in the lid until it runs out, and then screw the cap on. As far as the audience can see, you're literally "in over your head." Of course, we know differently...
BTW, this is obvious, but I'm going to say it anyway. Don't ever try this with a used drum unless you know EXACTLY what it was used for, and that it wasn't even remotely toxic. Here in the U.S., these drums (they're not called oil drums, just 55-gallon drums) are available new through industrial supply houses.
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