Doug Lowthian
Active Member
I have looked around and have seen a number of methods, some look strong, some pretty questionable. ours are questionable. We have 3 electrics, 2 borders, 2 long light fixtures (not sure what to call them), two projections screens. 360 degree photo below; there have been some additions to this since it was taken, including two more electrics.
Ceiling is plaster and wire mesh (built in the 30's by the WPA) above that giant I beams running along the US/DS axis. We have good access to above the ceiling. Whats there now is 1/4 aircraft cable with wire rope clips, looped around the I-beam and a loop on the end on the batten. Spacing is pretty wide. The borders actually are hung on what appears to be manilla or hemp rope up to an ancient pully system to mule blocks. Likely from the 50's. Yea, I know.
So running from the beam to the batten, what combination of cable, chain, hardware or what-not would you recommend, or do you use?
Thanks in advance...
Backus Community Center Stage, International Falls, 360 degree image
Ceiling is plaster and wire mesh (built in the 30's by the WPA) above that giant I beams running along the US/DS axis. We have good access to above the ceiling. Whats there now is 1/4 aircraft cable with wire rope clips, looped around the I-beam and a loop on the end on the batten. Spacing is pretty wide. The borders actually are hung on what appears to be manilla or hemp rope up to an ancient pully system to mule blocks. Likely from the 50's. Yea, I know.
So running from the beam to the batten, what combination of cable, chain, hardware or what-not would you recommend, or do you use?
Thanks in advance...
Backus Community Center Stage, International Falls, 360 degree image