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Re: Rigging orderOne rigger I was talking to gave me some advice for the connection of the aircraft cable to the trim chain. He said that I could attach the aircraft cable into the last link of the trim chain permanently when I make my loops. The chain would then be wrapped around the batten...

Re: Rigging orderAh, yes!! Good catch. I added a pair of C7's to my order.

Thank you for your help. I see that the keeper plate is preferred since it keeps the cable so near to the flat. I also see that it is feasible to keep the hardware on between performances. I have started a new thread...

Re: Rigging orderDo you mean something like this? SS60 Spanset 9' Stage Sling - Black

Re: Rigging orderI don't think I have that kind of budget but those sure look nice!! Is there a cheaper source for these?

Re: Rigging orderThe names of these flats is so confusing when differant people you talk to call them different things. Mine are broadway style flats (1x laying on it's face) covered with luan. They are about 1 1\4 inches thick. Sorry if I confused anyone.

Rigging orderFor our next production I need to fly several sets. Five of them are studio flat construction; the heaviest grouping is 250lbs. The others are hybrid flat/soft drops??? that you can read more about in this other thread...

Yes, I see that I did not provide complete information. I am hanging Broadway style flats. My plan is to install shackle plates near the bottom on the back of the flat. I think I prefer these because the overall cost will be lower than the standard bottom hanging irons. I was thinking of...

For the cable guide on top is there any advantage of using a d-ring instead of this keeper plate? My only guess would be that the thimble might fit through the d-ring for easier setup?? Hanging Hardware

The pick points are about 4' apart. For hardware am thinking of bolting on the shackle plates that BMI sells for the bottom and their keeper plates for the top.Stiffening could be achieved with 1x boards and loose pin hinges.... that's my plan so far.One thing that I was concerned about...

I have two ideas for these drops and am looking for a critique to help me know what to do. My first idea is to create a kind of framing that will support the top. there would be a horizontal bottom rail so that the rigging can be attached to it. There would be stifferners and the luan would...

Here is an update of how things are turning out with the well.I actually picked up some schedule 80 pipe from a guy on craigslist with the intention of building the air lift casters that MPowers suggested and kindly provided incredibly detailed instructions. Since cost was nearly the same...

What a couple of days this has been! We have gotten excited about and thrown out so many ideas and ways of doing this that my head is spinning. First of all, thanks for all of your ideas. They really helped us think this project through.We finally thought we landed on the idea of printing...

This is very true. They told us the best way to keep it nice is to never fold it. Looks like we will have a nice 16' roll to lug around.

We are picking up a sample this morning from the printer so we will see how shiny their matte finish is.The cyc is about 8 feet behind this drop. The cyc will be lit with standard cyclights. I am not certain how we plan to light this drop but it does sound tricky now that you mention it...