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Explain why you use glue and fasteners like staples to build a flat
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Fasteners are there to hold until the glue dries
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How does one determine the depth of the saw blade is safe and efficient?
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One tooth height above cutting material.
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Cross-cutting is...
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Against/perpendicular to the grain
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Ripping is...
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Cutting with the grain
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What are the three most commonly used sheet goods, what are they used for? (and available sizes)
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Masonite (1/8", 1/4") -floors/painted surfaces
Luaun (1/8", 1/4") -Flat covering Plywood (1/2", 1/4", 3/4") -Platform facing |
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OSHA recommends hearing protection should be worn when a persons noise exposure exceeds...
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80 decibals
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What apparel should you wear in the scene shop to be sure you're dressed appropriately?
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Closed toed shoes,
Tied hair, No dangly stuff, Safety glasses, |
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What does IATSE stand for?
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Internantional Alliance of Theatre Stage Employess
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Name the three most common screw drive types and the advantages and disadvantages for each...
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Phillips head -Strip easily, but are very common
Square head -Not easy to strip, not as common Robertson head -takes square or phillips head bits, but expensive |
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What tool can I use to determine the angle of a bevel so I can set the angle on the mitre saw?
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Speed square and bevel gague
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The part of the wood that disappears when you cut it is called? (the width of the saw cut)
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Kerf
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Side sheilds and shatter resisitant lenses conform to what standard for safety glasses?
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Z87.1
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What gives velour its depth/shine/light reflectivity?
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The nap
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What does inherently flame retardant mean?
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Fabric does not burn/ does not need additional flame treatment
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What common theatre fabric is IHR?
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Anything synthetic ex. Nylon, Rear protection screen
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What is the magic number for stair construction?
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18
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What attaches to a framing square to assist in the layout of stairs?
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Stair gauges
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How does one west coast a drop?
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Bunch up the fabric (accordion style) and tie it to a batten
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What does it mean to trip a drop?
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Lift up the bottom with another pipe or ropes
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When does one trip a drop?
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When you have limited space
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What is the name of the edge of a piece of fabric where the warp threads are sealed?
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Salvage edge
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Why do we use jigs when welding?
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So the metal doesn't bend out of shape, and to do multiple copies.
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What type of steel do we use at the theatre school?
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Mild steel
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I need a 6'-0" wide x 15'-0" tall drop usinc 54" black duvetyn, how much fabric do I need to order?
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10 yards
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Why is it considered bad luck to whistle onstage?
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Rigging used to be done by sailors who would use whistling to communicate.
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A ghost light is kept illuminated at night in most theaters, why?
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In case someone needs to navigate on stage, so they do not fall off the end into the pit.
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What does SAE stand for? What do they set standards for?
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Society of Automotive Engineers. They set standards for our tools.
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What is the name of the top of a drop where grommets are attached?
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Jute webbing
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What is a major consideration for planning a translucent drop?
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Seams
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Define s4s and KD
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s4s- sanded four sides
KD- kiln dried |
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What piece of safety equipment should one ALWAYS wear in the scene shop?
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Safety Glasses
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What type of fire extinguisher is used for wood, paper, and other ordinary combustible materials?
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A or ABC
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The DePaul Merle Reskin was formerly known by what name?
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The Blackstone
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To extend a piece of lumber longer then 16'-0" to make a 20'-0" tall flat, what is the strongest joint one can use?
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Scarf joint
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What does ANSI stand for?
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American national standards institute
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Explain the magic stair number...
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Rise and run together equal 18. EX. 7" rise 11" run
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What grade of bolt is suitable for overhead lifting?
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Grade 5 or 8
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Most 1x3 that one finds at a home improvement store is what grade?
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#2 or better
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Why would someone use a dado blade?
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To cut a wider kerf.
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LORT is the acronym for what? And name three members in the chicago area
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League of Resident theaters
-Goodman -Court -Northlight |
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True dimensions: 1x4
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3/4"x 3 1/2"
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1x6
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3/4" x 5 1/2"
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1x8
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3/4" x7 1/4"
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1x10
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3/4" x 9 1/4"
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1x12
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3/4" x 11 1/4"
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What is nominal dimension?
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The dimensions that everything is known by (not true size)
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2x6
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1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
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2x12
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1 1/2" x 11 1/4
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Why do you not want knots in a structure?
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It weakens it
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What gauges does steel come in?
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16g 18g and 20g (lower are thicker)
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What are the three types of welding?
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Stick(SMAW)
Mig(GMAW) Tig(GTAW |
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What are the four parts of welding?
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Electrode
Filler metal Ground Shielding (gas) |
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Board feet... explain if you have 1x3 and 124 linear feet
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12 (magic number)
divided by 3 = 4 divide 124 by 4 124/4 is 31 so...31 boardfeet |
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Door diagram
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door knob
panels rails hinge stile 9" (top of door) 2'6"-4'-0" (width of door) 10" (door bottom) 6'-8" or 7'-0" (height) |
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4'x10' Hollywood flat build until bring to painters
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cutlist and tool list along with instructions
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Parts of a flat
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Stile
Toggles rail Corner block key stones strap |
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Single Purchase rigging diagram
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Head block
Loft blocks Aircraft Cable Batten Operation line Arbor Rope lock Tension pulley T-track Load in gallery |
