are all of your arbors the same length? I would just load from the level that gives me best access to the arbor. and think like theatricalmatt that the 2/3-1/3 split is for unused slip weights.
I'm curious how you coordinate the use of two lock rails. I'll assume they are not connected. I have heard of that nut not seen it. Do you leave the gallery unlocked most of the time, or opposite?@Smatticus
Yes, the Operating Gallery also has rope-locks. The Upper/Lower Loading Galleries do not.
@soundman @BillConnerFASTC @techieman33 The inclusion of dual locking rails must impinge upon your use of "knuckles" or "Knuckle dusters" as some venues term them.The way I've seen it is for load in and small shows the locks at stage level are used. The locks on the mid are left open and perhaps even locked open with a bar. Before the run they engage all the locks on the mid and then open all the locks on deck level. I worked an awards show where every inch of deck space was drawn out and claimed so relocating the 5 fly operators to the mid was very helpful.
I'd always considered "knuckles" as quickly and easily adjusted and reset operating trims rather than for actual travel stops. Tape or thin ribbons of brightly colored cloth passed through your hemp offered the advantage of passing through locks but I preferred knuckles over tape as they left zero sticky residue behind to attract gummy dirt.Yes - even a single rail elevated much might make them problematic. Since their use seems rare these days, not sure it would be a primary concern and there are other ways to limit travel.
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