Recent content by Fxguy

Yeah, power issues are a bit of a problem. We have 20 amp circuits that we run them on and are running them on portable dimmer packs. Forgive me for not having the exact numbers in my head (its been a long week!) but we did calculate out that we could have three 500 watt fixtures on each dimmer...

We're in luck there. This past weekend we did hang our S4's from the second boom / beam back from the stage (the one that is visible barely on the edge of the photo.) From there we were ale to get the S4's almost ideal. The problems were found with the setup is that 3 fixtures is not quite...

Hello Everyone!Over the past couple of weeks I have found myself as the unofficial lighting designer for our church. I have a background in theater lighting and am familiar with 3 point lighting design and the calculations involved in elipsoidal lighting. I would like to know some good...

I understand the concern with cardboard scenery and pyro effects. We are trying to take every precaution possible and this has included contacting and getting approval of the fire marshal as well as having two licensed fireman standing in the wings with extinguishers ready. The flint flasher is...

You are correct that the "unit" needs to be replaced. But I believe the units were around $80 a piece which is still way less than a trip to the emergency room. And if you never cut off your finger then you'll never need to replace it. I agree nothing replaces safety, but it is nice to know...

I almost forgot to ask.Do you guys think a Table Saw is necessary or could I get away with having a track saw instead?A guy at the local Woodworking shop demonstrated a Festool track saw as an alternative to a table saw for getting straight cuts.Any thoughts? Most of the shops over on The...

Thanks for all the advice!I love theater people...posted the same thread over on a woodworking site and not getting nearly as many good ideas!As far as a cordless drill, I bought the Makita Impact Driver / Drill combo set about two years ago and never looked back. The best $199 I have ever...

Hey Everyone, I am in need of building a replica of the War Games Super Computer, the WOPR, for a children's ministry show at the end of Sept. I purchased a bunch a 1 x 4 to build the frame, and was planning on covering it with cardboard due to cost issues. Does anyone know of any way to...

Thanks for the reply!Also, I've worked in a few scene shops throughout my years in school starting in high school and then the local drama guild as well as at college. For the most part, a scene shop and a woodshop aren't that much different from what I can remember. I am sure there are a few...

I plan on doing some theater / scenery construction work as well as general woodworking projects and would like to set up the shop in my garage to be able to work on both. I also must still share the garage with both cars. The garage is approximately 19 feet by 19 feet so I have plenty of...