I’m the set designer for an upcoming production in my theater company’s black box. and can seat around 80 people maximum. I would like to hang a platform from a taller, much longer platform. The platform doesn’t need to swing , but just hang on all corners. All of the research I’ve done explains rigging to the lighting grid, but not rigging wood to more wood, so I’m looking for advice!
We use 4’x8’ platforms (made of 2x4 and composite) all connected to each other, with legs made of 4x4 lumber that is 8’ tall. The height up to the lighting grid is about 13’, so nobody will need to stand on these tall platforms. Hanging from the center platform would be another 4’x8’ platform, and this platform would be hanging 2’ above the ground. I’m somewhat familiar with rigging using wire rope, thimbles, eye bolts, and wire rope clips, but not enough to be confident doing this without additional research.
I imagine I could simply hang it with wire rope and eye bolts on both the upper platform and on the hanging platform, but I’m not sure if this is the safest, sturdiest way to go. Would we be able to hang it simply with thick rope? Are there better ways to hang heavy loads for wood? Should I reinforce the lid of the taller platforms with additional plywood? Thank you for the help!
We use 4’x8’ platforms (made of 2x4 and composite) all connected to each other, with legs made of 4x4 lumber that is 8’ tall. The height up to the lighting grid is about 13’, so nobody will need to stand on these tall platforms. Hanging from the center platform would be another 4’x8’ platform, and this platform would be hanging 2’ above the ground. I’m somewhat familiar with rigging using wire rope, thimbles, eye bolts, and wire rope clips, but not enough to be confident doing this without additional research.
I imagine I could simply hang it with wire rope and eye bolts on both the upper platform and on the hanging platform, but I’m not sure if this is the safest, sturdiest way to go. Would we be able to hang it simply with thick rope? Are there better ways to hang heavy loads for wood? Should I reinforce the lid of the taller platforms with additional plywood? Thank you for the help!