Recent content by Phantom_Sandwich

I am only concerned with external rust as they are just used for mounting a fixture or two. Usually just threaded into a base with a butt load of weight, used as a festoon rig point. I typically put a fabric drape over them to cover them, but having rust get onto my nice drapes makes them...

That works, but unfortunately don't own a sandblaster, or have the shop space to do it properly (although I am a noob and maybe outside the shop would work, I just worry about the "sand" or chemical or whatever polluting the nearby spaces/parking lots.re-painting them was definitely going to...

Hey all,I am curious if anyone has some tips/tricks for cleaning 10' sections of schedule 40 steel pipe.Some of ours get left outside overnight, and can get rather rusty at times. The threads are easy to clean, but the whole pipe is rusty now. wondering if anyone has any tips that won't...

I have no details about these lights at all. I was just sent a photo from the client saying, "I want these lights".They are to be used as a photo backdrop, so I am assuming enough power to provide a warm glow would suffice. The perspective is throwing me off, but judging by the size of the...

Anyone have a clue what these lights are and/or where I can get them? Or something similar? Or is this something that I would have to custom fabricate?EDIT: The client is trying to replicate the look of baseball stadium lights, at ground level, in a studio. So anything close to those will work.

Sadly I have tried calling them/ordering several times and have been given the runaround. Told me they were getting more in, then said it was discontinued, then they have them, then after checking, they don't. Usually elation is pretty good, but they messed up with this.

Im in a little bit of a predicament. I have some small 'truss mount' dimmers that are in need of repair (Elation Uni-bar). They are no longer made, and I cannot get a replacement board. I have found the issue to be the PCB mounted transformer oddly enough. There is a part number on it, however...

Unfortunately haven't made a decision yet. The event is in August so I should know by mid July. I am leaning towards the truck load bar with the ratchet. In your instance I might suggest a peice of felt/burlap to not mar the drywall unless it's out of site. I'll post here/send you a pm when I...

I totally agree with you about the heaviness. One main issue I have, is that I would prefer something that you can 'ratchet', or turn to expand. Something that can stay up with the outward force my puny arms can provide, and then crank it to a point where there is no way my strength could...

Oh and JohnD, I have about 150 of magnets similar to those (I think their load rating is 30lbs) with a ring instead of hook. They work awesome in most places with drop ceilings, and tents with steel. They make the work way too easy with these silly paper lanterns. The hard part is removing them...

For some reason, all I see is brick (even for the 'ceiling' in between the pillars. Sometimes I might just 'choke' the pillars with some aircraft cable, and tie a line in between them. This however is a problem because I do not have access to get 'around' the brick pillars. I probably wouldn't...

Thanks for the ideas folks!This is most certainly a one-off, and I do not want to drill into the brick, even if they allow it (which I am sure they don't).The pickup truck load bar seems promising, and would definitely be something I could use later. The pipe clamp/spreader also seems like...

Is there anything out there like a 'reverse turnbuckle'? Similar to shower curtain rod, that is a little more industrial. Something that spreads outwards by turning....well...a turnbuckle.Basically trying to hang 3 lightweight paper lanterns in between two brick columns. The problem is that...

Too much insurance problems. Plus my blood added too much capacitance, started messing with the signal.

For theater I do not see a real use for them (other than lightsabers or flashlights).For weddings and special functions, they are a great cheap functioning fixture. However, you trade off price for:Lack of beam spread/lens choice, Awful color temp (can gel to get a close incandescent match)...