Connecting Double Sided Hollywood Flats

[Branway]

Hi there!

I am wondering what the best way is to connect a straight line of double-sided Hollywood flats that are painted on both sides? I've attached a screenshot of the numbered flats to give you an idea of what we're trying to achieve.

Thank you for any help you may be able to provide!

 

[Van]

How critivcal is it that you have a perfect surface? Typically, in the display world, you'd use a cam-lok type device and have a 3/8" hole at the top and bottom so you can latch them together. Barring that I would probably put locating dowels in the adjoining stiles then span the top with a piece of Luan or 1/4" ply.
Hey, Welcome aboard BTW. Always goo to see a fellow Portlander.

 

[Branway]

Van, thank you so much for your input! A perfect surface isn't 100% necessary. I found some useful "panel locks" from Rose Brand which may do the trick after you mentioned cam-lok devices. For some time we've been using flat framing brackets at the bottom and top of the panels but since these panels are moved frequently, screwing in ruins the surface. Still open to other ideas, of course!

 

[almorton]

Also known as coffin locks. Welcome.

 

[MRW Lights]

Depending on how tight your seams need to be and if you have any over cover these might work.

https://www.menards.com/main/hardware/utility-hardware/corner-flat-braces/interlocking-flushmounts-5-pcs-box/70251/p-1444439931600.htm

 

[rsmentele]

I would usually suggest loose pin hinges, but since these are double sided, I would go with coffin locks as well

 

[Van]

Van, thank you so much for your input! A perfect surface isn't 100% necessary. I found some useful "panel locks" from Rose Brand which may do the trick after you mentioned cam-lok devices. For some time we've been using flat framing brackets at the bottom and top of the panels but since these panels are moved frequently, screwing in ruins the surface. Still open to other ideas, of course!


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Also Check out Norse latches, their prices can be better as they are not industry specific. If you only have a few walls Rosebrand is probably your best bet.

 

[kicknargel]

I've done some where we added strips on the stiles to essentially create a tounge-and-groove between the flats. This kept the surfaces flush while allowing up/down variability needed to deal with a non-level floor. (This was an event in a tent.) Bottoms screwed down to the deck with angle irons and tops spanned with 1x that crossed the seams between flats to create stiffness.