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Rigging and Stagecraft

Suspending speakers, part 1. Fly loudspeakers correctly and safely. Design factors, rope terminology, types of knots and more.

Uncle Bill Talks About Winches. Bill Sapsis provides understanding of all types of winches - motorized, line shaft, cable drum and more.)

A Big List of Non-Standard Theatrical Terms. A helpful and hilarious guide to variations on standard terminology, compiled by Uncle Bill.

Weights Chart. Weights and specs for trusses, motors and a variety of lighting fixtures. Clean spreadsheet format.

Uncle Bill’s Long List of Non-Standard Theatrical Terms. A humorous look at speaking the language. Enjoy.

PSW Ken's Links. Quickest way to get to more than 60 rigging and stagecraft web destinations, from education to products.

Safety Alert. Warnings, definitions and cautions governing the purchase, sale and use of chains, wire rope, cable and attachments.

i-stage.net. A wide ranging resource for information and links regarding touring and staging equipment and organizations.

Pre-production: Inside the gig. Information that's vital to know - before showing up at the venue!

Uncle Bill On Safety Inspections. Machinery wears out, so it should be subjected to regular safety checks. How and why.

Stage Rigging in Historic Theaters. Awareness and "how to" of stage rigging for theatre restoration and renovation.

Motorized Rigging. How it works, explanations of the different types and when they should be used.

 

 

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