Power Tools and Fasteners
These go with a bolt (to fasten)
What are nuts and washers? (DW)
The type of saw commonly used to cut angles
What is a miter saw? (AN)
The furthest stage area away from the audience
What is upstage? (OS)
The fabric covering used on broadway flats
What is muslin? (OS)
The type of force used by a wrench and drivers
What is torsion (torque) force? (DW)
Tool(s) used to fasten screws
What is a screwdriver/driver/drill? (OS)
Steps to safely operate all saws (before)
What is wear safety glasses, and/or tie back hair? (JT) (also closed toe shoes)
The part of the stage that captures musicians
What is the pit? (AN)
The vertical piece of frame on a flat or platform
What is the stiles? (CJ)
This stage area extends past the curtain, the trim edge of standable space
What is the apron? (DW)
A "hex" shaped bit is also known as this
What is an Allen key? (JT)
The object used with a table saw, for hand safety (during)
What is a push stick? (OS)
These are off-stage areas to either side of SR and SL
What are the wings? (OS)
The horizontal part of a flat or platforms's frame
What is rails? (AN)
Another name for the catwalk above stage
What is the grid? (DW)
This is the piece that fits into a drill/driver and is used to fasten fasteners
What is a bit? (CJ)
The sheet good "MDF" stands for
What is Mid-Density Fiberboard? (CJ)
The fabric (drapery) at the furthest upstage point that light/projections are projected on
What is the CYC? (DW)
The difference between a Hollywood and Broadway flat is this (x2)
What is the frame face/edge direction and cover type? (JT)
The colorful tape used to mark the set pieces and changes on stage
What is spike tape? (CJ)
The top or bar portion of a single staple
What is the crown? (CJ)
Three (3) types of power saws and their *best?* uses
What is a miter saw, table saw, chop saw, router, jigsaw, band saw, or circular saw, etc.? (uses by judgement) (JT)
The seating area found behind a tech booth, under a balcony
What is the mezzanine? (JT)
Instead of Muslin/luan the cover, platforms have _______ ___ (/s)
What is a plywood lid? (AN)
The standard weight for a pipe in the flies
What is 80-100lbs? (AN)