Recent content by tprewitt

Yup, sounds like an Atrium lift is definitely the ticket. They are also known as Spider lifts or Spyder lifts. Sometimes you have to have them trucked in from several hours away. "Stupid expensive" sounds about right until you get the labor bill for decking a stage 50'h with scaffolding. Once...

Yup. PM me or call the office tomorrow and I’ll see what we have. 1-800-372-3373. I’m lucky extension 13.

Being a drapery sales guy I have to disagree; on principal if nothing else. :) We do default to 50% fullness for most drapes. The reasons are varied. For every PAC with a knowledgeable crew there are hundreds of schools and community theatres. Flat drapes look good if they are dressed and...

What is it about the trim chains you prefer? Or is it just an annoyance with the clamps? I'm not familiar with the trim plate variety.I agree. The paint marks make a big difference.

Wow, Bill made this pool so attractive......but my mind has always been similar. G30 isn't necessarily dangerous IMO. At a minimum there is a question over the standards. We have better solutions that have minimal added cost. We might as well utilize them if we can.Trim chains bother me far...

Re: Bent PipePerhaps the intended "0 fleet" reference doesn't exist in the same way outside our own group. We use it in a casual sense to mean we have aligned as close to perfect as our tools allow. i.e. we haven't intentionally imposed any measurable fleet. Since there is no manufacturer...

Re: Bent PipeRandom piece of information I haven't seen posted yet: If you do move a loft block, make sure the bolts opposite the head block get pushed tight against the steel. The idea is to push it in the direction of the load so the the bolt shanks prevent it from sliding. It's a lot...

What color you specifically will get the best use out of is a tough one but sounds like folks above are consistent with what I see. We sew many more black than white. White are very often supplied on the same order as a black and when people are looking to cut costs, frequently the white scrim...

If the block slips when pulling the rope something isn't right. Common problems are that the tension block is installed upside down or someone has lubricated the T-track. Post a picture and we maybe able to help identify the problem.-Ty

Like so many things we use in theatre, we stole these from another industry. I believe they are primarily used for scaffolding construction. Since scaffolding/construction is a much larger market you may have some luck on ebay or a specialty construction trade marketplace. For theatre you can...

These guys may be able to help and there not too far away.Thomas James Productions Terre Haute, IN 47801 812-235-0900 www.thomasjamesproductions.com

As an ETCP I've been brought in after a number of accidents. Some by the venue to check things out, others by attorneys looking to establish culpability. The striking thing I've noticed is, of the accidents I've reviewed none had a single isolated event that caused the accident. In every case...

Re: Rigging orderUse wood screws or thru bolts to attach your hardware (not drywall screws) and I think you have that one licked.There is a piece of hardware called a "bottom iron", may have other names too [bottom hanger iron, hooked hanger iron], that hooks under the flat. It is prefered...

I seldom disagreed with anything MPowers posts but I'd have some reservations with this practice. In destructive testing, unless there is a defect in the wire rope, it fails at the top of the compression fitting. Most times a few strands will break flush with the fitting, the cable will...

It suspect the manufacturer is simply meaning their heavier weight product vs lighter weight for little more durability. We use a 200 gram / sq meter muslin for drops and it makes a nice sturdy piece. There are zillions of various muslin's with different yarn sizes and counts. The best bet is...