theILLUMINATEDfrog
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Just to settle up front, No I can't contract out, Yes it has to be built by us, and No, I can't change the amount of weight it has to support.
With that cleared up, here's what I've been charged with:
To build two platforms 30" tall, faced, with stairs on both sides. Basic Design, Check.
...the kicker... one platform must hold a grand piano (yes, 11'x4' and approx. 1100 lbs.) + musician + Stool, etc. ... the other will bear a load closer to 500 pounds.
I've helped build plenty of sets and my WOOD carpentry skills are good-- what I'm lacking is technical direction. I know hardware, etc. but need some advice on whether or not to use Steel legs, etc. The weight load is making me a little apprehensive. Suggestions?
This is to be a modular, unit-set(esque)-- No set changes- will stay in place for approx. 2 months but then must be stored in individual modules (stairs, 1/2 platforms, etc)
With that cleared up, here's what I've been charged with:
To build two platforms 30" tall, faced, with stairs on both sides. Basic Design, Check.
...the kicker... one platform must hold a grand piano (yes, 11'x4' and approx. 1100 lbs.) + musician + Stool, etc. ... the other will bear a load closer to 500 pounds.
I've helped build plenty of sets and my WOOD carpentry skills are good-- what I'm lacking is technical direction. I know hardware, etc. but need some advice on whether or not to use Steel legs, etc. The weight load is making me a little apprehensive. Suggestions?
This is to be a modular, unit-set(esque)-- No set changes- will stay in place for approx. 2 months but then must be stored in individual modules (stairs, 1/2 platforms, etc)