Platforming, things to stand on, stage decks, etc.
Plain old Elmer’s Wood Glue. Lots of it… It’s very important to spread the glue out evenly. Clamping with even pressure will assure a good grip. The turntable itself is made up of three layers. The top is 3/4″ ply. So is the middle, but this layer is 4″ smaller the...
Platforming, things to stand on, stage decks, etc.
This Caster Corner, for lack of a better term, was custom designed and built. It is made of 1/4″ steel plate & angle iron. As you can see, it fits the 2×4 nicely. Countersink the holes and the platform lid sits flat.. The holes in the angle plates are to screw...
Platforming, things to stand on, stage decks, etc.
Here’s a mix-n-match set of platform methods. The open framed part is called a parallel.The platforms on the top are comprised of a basic 4×8 and a 4×4 platform framed using 1×6 lumber. The bottom platforms are only slightly different as they are...
Platforming, things to stand on, stage decks, etc.
Turn tables have been used in theater for a very long time. They allow for quick scene changes. They can be effective in adding movement to the show. On Broadway, a great example of turn table use is in the musical, Les Mis. They use the table to allow the actor to...
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