Non boaty - how to build a 'boxing ring'.. non boaty

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peter2407

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.... not for boxing, but for a (modern) dance choreography piece. I can do the usual 12 inch square bit of blockboard as a base, with an upright attached to it, but wanted it to be a bit more elegant. i looked at a rounders (the game) kit on the net, but it had the weebles wobble but they dont fall down type of base.

Any (serious) suggestions warmly welcomed.
 
Apologies, clearly I didn't label the post clearly enough as being non boaty, and there was I thinking the purpose of this forum was "Share practical, hands-on information"....
 
What sort of ground / floor is it going on? And are you building the whole thing, or just a kind of fence representing the ropes? Are the dancers going to push / pull against it, or is it just for looks?

Pete
 
Pete

It will be in a theatre, so flat hard wooden flooring. Dont think it is intended to be an interactive thing, but you know these creative types (daughter, bleeding me dry on an MA ...). The ropes will be from 12mm sisal.
 
I presume you only need a part of one rather than a full ring. Just nail a post to a square bit of board with good long nails or screws and then the board can be screwed to the floor. Attach 4 metal rings to it (can be got in B&Q) where the rope goes and either thread the rope through or tie it on with a bit of string. Get an old thermarest to attach to the post which will give it padding and colour. The ropes are normally coloured too, just use spray paint, and tied together with a smaller rope (might not be necessary). You can probably get away with 3 posts and 2 sides making it a ring with an open back for the actors to come and go through. They wont be able to climb on the ropes but they could go under one if you make it high and loose.
 
If screws or nails are not god enough, or they are going to be used rather harshly, the posts can be fixed with angle brackets which can also be picked up at B&Q. 4 per post would make it pretty strong.
 
pmagowan said:
If screws or nails are not god enough, or they are going to be used rather harshly, the posts can be fixed with angle brackets which can also be picked up at B&Q. 4 per post would make it pretty strong.
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A bit OTT for a puppet theatre: the ring is 12 *inches* square. And 12mm ropes will look like big ship hawsers.
 
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