Recent content by Christopher71188

Thank you for the response it so far has been very insightful and helpful. I have no issue with having a second set of eyes come in, and do fully understand that anything built or planned by me as the district TD there is a cretin amount of liability. This is why I have no issue knowing and...

Hello Everyone,I am the TD at a upstate NY school and have some questions about set building/design and any type of inspection. I have been asked to find out if there is any type of governing agency or such that would look over drafting's for a set, then inspect as you build. Much like the...

Yes I have decided to go with the stud wall style legging. I think this will offer the best and most support. Knowing that I do not need to screw it down but can just cross brace will help. I know now to screw into the plywood but only into the legs and frame.Winters360, I have been in touch...

Yeah if I was going 10' with a full audience I would be a tad bit worried and have someone who knows structures better than I do take a look. We are only getting the pit floor to stage level, so about 3 1/2 feet. thank you all for the info!

Thank you for the reply, I have always screwed them to the deck. I was never sure if it was really needed or not, but figured you ramset them well building a house to it couldn't hurt.I am aware there have been many failures in the past year, rather scary. This is why I was looking for the...

Alright Everyone, so I have a question based off of this one. I am looking for the best way to leg platforms, specifically for my pit extension. The decks that we use are standard 4'x8' decks constructed of 3/4"ply, 2x4 Frame, then covered with sound board and Maso. I have typically done the...

Sounds good to me, I will check both out. I was hoping to find something a little cheaper, but anything has been listed as "can not guarantee non broken shipment"

Hey all,Has anyone had a good experience making their own sugar glass? We are doing "The Odd Couple" and need to break a few glasses on stage. Or does anyone have a vendor they have had good results with? Thank You!!

Hello Everyone,I am the new TD at a Rochester Local School. The venue has a full fly system installed, however sadly almost no fly loft, so the max. I can fly a full stage drop out right now is about 6'-8'. I am wondering if anyone has experience or tips on how to help with this issue. We have...