a platform just before the grid where weights are loaded onto the arbors
What is the loading platform
200
This is the distance between toggles
What is 32"
200
Platform that folds inwards
What is continental
200
Used to make the platform stand up
What is legs
200
The definition of rigging
What is the act of overhead lifting
200
the ropeset version of the locking rail; ropes are tied offhere
What is the pin rail
300
The typical dimensions of any flats frame
What is 1'x4'
300
A collapsable platform that is reusable but not as sturdy
What is a parallel platform
300
The maximum length of a leg before a diagonal brace is require
What is 1'-6"
300
A series of pullies, ropes, pipes, and wires that work together
What is a fly system
300
this changes the rope direction down towards the operator
What is the head block
400
This facing is more rigid than muslin
What is lauan
400
The side piece of a stair unit
What is a stringer
400
The amount of distance between toggles
What is 24"
400
The oldest rigging system that is still in use today
What is a rope-set system
400
a metal cradle that holds the weights
What is the counterweight arbor
500
The framing is placed here on a hollywood flat
What is the edge
500
Individual frames in parallel series and screwed in the ground then topped with plywood
What is stud walls
500
A platform that is constructed in the order:
lid,frame,lid
What is a stressed skin platform
500
A system where that lift lines attached to the batten are replaced with steel wire rope
The steel cables are secured to the top of a counterweight arbor that replaces sandbags
The arbor holds a stack of metal weights used to balance the laod
What is a counterweight fly system
500
a grooved pully mounted on the grid to change the direction a rope travels; connects the batten to the head block