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    Re: Rigging Quandry for Relative Noob

    Must involve a rigger to safely do this
    a falling sign would be knife like and it could simply slice a skull like a melon.
  2. Vintage Lighting - Re: Otto K Olesen portable spot light... Need help identifying...

    I could not tell you what value. but to me your best bet is to outline its history, and the history of Otto. just off the top of my head it looks to be motion picture lighting equipment. i suspect...
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    Re: Storing dry ice.

    I think i recall a recent story that involved a dry ice drink, the person actually swallowed the dry ice. so give every one involved clear instructions. as i understand it there should be a...
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    Automated Fixtures - Re: Omega bracket part

    they do list the qlock also called a camlock on their list for 9.20 ( not listed for your fixture model)
    at that price it may be just as cost effective to buy a new bracket.
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    Re: Another name that light thread...

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    Those mask knobs are from stagecraft industries of Seattle & Portland. I dont think they made the fixture but they very likely sold it.
    my old high school auditorium finished in 1964...
  6. Re: Auditorium Lighting Upgrades. Your opinion(s)?

    look at getting an ICue or two each with a new source4 fixture.
    after that the next project could be to get one or two RightArm's each with a new fixture.
    both are simple solutions that can...
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    Re: Lighting tips and tricks

    there are times that turning another light on may not be the answer.
    The answer may be turning some lights off.
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    Re: Purchasing new amps. Need tips

    Is "borked" a Portuguese word? Is the rack on the floor? if so can it be elevated some how so the low dust is not sucked in to the amps. With the rack raised you will get a higher grade of dust.;)...
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    Microphones - Re: How to Hang a Short Condenser for Choir

    use two wire ties to attach the threaded part of the clip upside down on the mic cable about 6 to 8 inches above the connector. (loop room) cinch the wire ties tight but allow the cable to roll under...
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    Re: Looking to Upgrade our Aisle "Night" Lights

    I sent a question in to www.martekled.com and they responded that this question has come up before.


    http://www.martekled.com/stores/m/Martek/media/00/452b9c1112a479cdab87631_m.jpg

    At 25...
  11. Re: Can anyone give me a rough estimate of what a new electric raceway like this cost

    There are a number of ways you can help your part time TD out.
    one would be to photo document all of those broken Edison outlets. print those out and make note of their location, so someone...
  12. USITT Launches Secondary School Rigging Safety Initiative

    Live Design Online

    <snip>

    http://www.usitt.org/


    Good News
  13. Re: Legal Chase for Portable Cables + Company Switch Questions

    the facility i work at has short 6" ID pipes installed. each side has threads and a cap is normally in place until the chase is needed.
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    Re: Kick down the door!

    http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/scenery-props-rigging/15154-breakable-door.html
    http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/special-effects/18126-help-kicked-door.html

    The normal fail point is the door...
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    Re: stars

    A cheep way that works well is to glue various sized sequins randomly onto numinous black threads hanging one or two feet in front of a full stage black. each thread has a small weight at the...
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    re: Marley Dance Floor advice

    Dont forget the Fast-Track tape roller. Fast Track Tape Roller - Dance floor tape applicator for theaters

    http://www.taperoller.com/images/roll2asm.jpg

    it or something like it, is a must have.
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    Re: Theatrical Paint vs. Hardware store paint

    The primary task that most paint is designed for, is to protect a solid surface from various environmental elements. A house painter's job is to apply a consistent thickness of liquid product over a...
  18. Sticky: Re: What inspired you to get into technical theatre?

    When I was a young lad in Junior High School, a buddy of mine told me about the wild cast/crew parties that happened after the play closed. And I did not like learning lines.
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    Re: Help finding and naming a bracket

    Angle Brackets for D-I-Y Camera Dolly Wheel Assemblies [DWA01] - $14.99 : Grippage Plus Inc., Professional Film Products from GrippagePlus.com


    Angle Brackets for D-I-Y Camera Dolly Wheel...
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    Re: Is this too rude...?

    there is no mocking with chains and locks from my point of view. it is just the way things must be done at times.
    good fences make good neighbors
    good locks keep the honest people honest.
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    Re: Periaktoi plumb/square issue

    Consider adding tie down points so they can be secured over night and or quickly in case the wind comes up. rehearse tie down procedures well.
  22. Re: which one is the Kliegl Fresnel I modified?

    In college we had 6 various 6" kliegl fixtures. each had it own distinct color frame size and weird C-clamps that I developed a deep dislike for. that would have been a 1970 install.
    the 3508 was...
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    Re: Weighting curtain for quick flys

    you must have the system in balance but there are ways of getting the main curtain out quickly.


    When you fly the curtain in go past the normal low spike, crumpling a foot or two of the curtain...
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