Re: Lightweight Theater walls

WilliamMLovell@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> Ok, now I am curious about attaching the panels to each other.
> 
> To attach a theatre flat to those beside it,  do you use:
> - screws ?
> - bolts ?
> - other ?
> - no attachement at all?

For tem****ary sets, clamps work or you can do it the old way with ropes 
& cleats. Stage braces & weights keep the flats vertical on stage. For 
fixed sets that don't change during a production flats can be screwed 
together with wood screws.

> Another twist is placing 2 panels at a 90 degree angle. I would have
> the frames an inch or so from the edge, to allow the panel edges to
> touch. Then when the question is "How to you attach these 2 panels?"

Frames are usually at the edge of the panel for strength. If the corner 
  won't be seen by the audience there's no need to worry about it. If it 
will be seen, simply butt the two flats together and paint the joint to 
match the flat. With fabric covered flats, the fabric normally wraps 
around the edge so there's no difference in surface.

Jim.


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