I know there is a ton of information on this forum about building revolves but even after reading all of it I still have some questions. I need to build a 4' revolve that nests inside of a 6' x 8' by 3' high stationary platform. It is rotated by actors pushing and pulling on two chairs fastened to the revolve.
There are two problems:
The revolve needs to be lifted out of the surrounding platform during one scene
We cannot screw into the stage
I was thinking of using Van's draft for the revolve but instead of mounting the pivot point and the "spokes" to the stage I would mount them to a circular platform underneath the revolve. To keep the underlying platform from slipping I was thinking of putting grip tape on the legs, but that doesn't seem very secure. I am still figuring out a way to fasten the chairs that is not a tripping hazard when they are not attached to the platform, a way to keep the revolve from spinning when not in use, and the fastest way to remove the revolve.
Thoughts?
There are two problems:
The revolve needs to be lifted out of the surrounding platform during one scene
We cannot screw into the stage
I was thinking of using Van's draft for the revolve but instead of mounting the pivot point and the "spokes" to the stage I would mount them to a circular platform underneath the revolve. To keep the underlying platform from slipping I was thinking of putting grip tape on the legs, but that doesn't seem very secure. I am still figuring out a way to fasten the chairs that is not a tripping hazard when they are not attached to the platform, a way to keep the revolve from spinning when not in use, and the fastest way to remove the revolve.
Thoughts?