FOOT BRIDGE

[jamisonpi]

Hello,
I need help with constructing a footbridge for Music Man Jr. Small to teeney budget. LOL

Jamison

[curtg]

To really help, I need a lot more information about the scale of your production.

The typical community theatre foot bridge is a small arch. Some bridges I have seen are modified wagons with the arches painted on the sides.

Quick and dirty, construct a 2' high table 3'X4' with ramps or steps on each end.

[gafftaper]

As always the #1 question is how much is a "teeny budget"?

Then as curt said we need more dimensional information. "I want it to be about 6' long and 3' off the floor. Capable of holding 12 people." Tell us what you are trying to do and how much you have to spend and we will help you figure out what you can actually afford to do.

[bobgaggle]

you can just have ours...some dad built the one we have for the show and needless to say it was underwhelming. do you want to be able to see through it? (like and arch) cause ours was a total of 4 inches off the ground and used three stiles with cross pieces to form the decking...

[gafftaper]

Originally Posted by bobgaggle

you can just have ours...some dad built the one we have for the show and needless to say it was underwhelming. do you want to be able to see through it? (like and arch) cause ours was a total of 4 inches off the ground and used three stiles with cross pieces to form the decking...

I guess there's no need for fall protection with a bridge like that.

There are a lot of great options using standard platform construction techniques... but we need a little more data as listed above.

[Van]

What they all said. I could send you some amazing drawings and custom designed scale renderings, but until I know how big, what budget and what skill level, I have no idea how to help you.

[TechSooth]

Originally Posted by jamisonpi

Hello,
I need help with constructing a footbridge for Music Man Jr. Small to teeney budget. LOL

Jamison

Pussies. Took me 30 minutes. Adjust as necessary.

[Footer]

Originally Posted by TechSooth

Pussies. Took me 30 minutes. Adjust as necessary.

Wow.... Just wow.....

[curtg]

I would say wow, but one size doesn't fit all situations. The picture illustrates a quick and dirty solution. The challenge is finding an eloquent solution.

There are still a lot of things to consider, even on a tight budget. Eight inch steps get people up and down fast, but they will be seen as steps. Six inch steps are easier to act on but would extend the bridge by two feet.

If the bridge is set on a diagonal, I would replace the steps with ramps. The railing detail could make or break the illusion.

[Footer]

Originally Posted by curtg

I would say wow, but one size doesn't fit all situations. The picture illustrates a quick and dirty solution. The challenge is finding an eloquent solution.

There are still a lot of things to consider, even on a tight budget. Eight inch steps get people up and down fast, but they will be seen as steps. Six inch steps are easier to act on but would extend the bridge by two feet.

If the bridge is set on a diagonal, I would replace the steps with ramps. The railing detail could make or break the illusion.

I wasn't commenting on the drafting... more of the comments made....