...... we are needing 3 things hung from a
batten that will come down, A sign that says
burger blast and has a menu attached to it. A GIANT footloose sign that ways[sic] about 50 pounds and 2 stained glass windows that are made out of ply wood and tissue paper. I am think to use 3 strings of fishing
wire for each window, and I know how I am going to attach them to the window, But will the window stay straight or will it cave in. Also how do I hang the
burger blast sign and footloose sign without it caving in?
We will be hanging it with the same
wire our battens are hung with. So it will hold whatever. I just dont want it to flop around.
First, I really don't understand what you mean by "cave in" and "flop around"?
Second, you say you'll hang the items by fishing
wire and then you say you'll be hanging the sign and other things by the same
wire your battens are hung with. The second description would mean 3/16" or 1/4"
wire rope, A.K.A.
GAC or Galvanized Aircraft Cable, that's roughly the size of a pencil or slightly larger. Fishing
wire and
GAC are two very different things. Which is it? Do you know how to make proper
wire rope terminations with
swage sleeves or forged
wire rope clips? If you are not familiar with these types of terminations, please don't try to rig these items yourself. Find someone who is knowledgeable in rigging techniques.
When flying things like these signs and windows. First make sure the frames are designed to handle the stresses and loads of being flown. Remember, the forces are primarily in the UP direction as opposed to what the item would experience sitting on the
deck. Attaching the hanging hardware from the top of a
unit should be the last choice. Lifting from the bottom is the better choice 99% of the time, if possible. Next, use purpose designed, rated, flying hardware to support the load and attach the lift lines to the scenic item and to terminate your lift lines. Use
trim chains or other rated hardware to attach the lift lines to the
batten. DO NOT cut corners or use unrated, hardware store hardware to hang anything above anyone......ever!
I would love to offer better advice, but I really need more information on the scenic units, the intended hardware and the methods of attaching everything. Details, details details!!!! Do you have a faculty or staff technical director who is in charge of the tech aspects of the production?
BTW, What part of Oklahoma? I graduated from Oklahoma City NE High and OCU....... a week or so ago ;-)