tip jack

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Type of support for scenic units to aid in shifting or handling. When in "playing" position, the casters are not in contact with the deck, and the scenic unit is held vertical in another manner. To move, the unit is tilted (tipped) onto the casters.

Gillette-tip jack.jpg
From Stage Scenery--Its Construction and Rigging, by A.S. Gillette.

See also lift jack.
 
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