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Proscenium Theatre |
Traditional type of theatre with house for audience, apron, and stage. |
Largest size of sheet goods sold. |
4x8 (4'x8') |
Flats |
Vertical walls |
Platforms (Plats) |
Horizontal (load bearing) |
Longest board lumber sold=? Widest=? |
16' 11 1/4" |
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Depth Width Length |
Width is measured in which direction on the wood? |
It is measured across the grain. |
Nominal Size of Board Lumber: 1. x2=? (used for?) 2. x3=? 3. x4=? 4. x6=? |
Actual size of board lumber: 1. 1 1/2" (weight bearing/platforms) 2. 2 1/2" 3. 3 1/2" 4. 5 1/2" |
Nominal size of board lumber: 1. x8=? 2. x10=? 3. x12=? |
Actual size of board lumber: 1. 7 1/4" 2. 9 1/4" 3. 11 1/4" |
Nominal size of board lumber: 1. x1=? (used for?) 2. x5/4=? |
Actual size of board lumber: 1. 3/4" (Flats) 2. Anywhere from 1" to 1 1/4" (Flats & Plats) |
Black Box |
-A type of theatre with four walls and ultimate customizability. -"In the Round" |
Plasterline |
-(PL) -Separates house from stage -Perpendicular to CL |
Centerline |
-(CL) -Separates two halves of stage -Perpendicular to PL |
Upstage VS Downstage |
-Downstage is closer to the house (If you were to roll a marble on stage, it would go DOWNstage towards the house.) |
Cyclorama |
-(Cyc) -White wall upstage -Light is pointed at it |
Scrim |
-Mesh-like fabric upstage -Light pointed at actor -Creates a fuzzy effect |
Backdrop |
-Take a wild guess :) (Sets scene, usually painted, at back of stage) |
1. Robertson Screw 2. Philips Screw 3. Flathead Screw |
1. Square head 2. Plus sign shaped head 3. Minus sign shaped head |
Ripping |
-Cutting w/grain of wood. |
Crosscutting |
-Cutting aCROSS grain of wood. |
Sharktooth Saw |
-For wood -Cuts across and with grain |
Coping Saw |
-For wood -Close cuts
|
Keyhole Saw |
-For wood (and drywall) -Tiny spaces (like keyholes!)
|
Backsaw |
-Moulding w/angles |
Hacksaw |
- For metal & plastic |
Trammel Points |
-Makeshift compass |
Framing Square
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Tri-Square |
Combination Square |
Speed Square |
Bevel Guide |
Plumb Bob |
Spirit Level |
Mat/Utility knife |
Fence |
The guide on a powered saw that allows it to cut a straight line. |
Router |
Grinder |
-For metalworking |
Tiny "Trim" |
Sandpaper grade
The lower the # the ____ the paper |
Sandpaper grade
The _____ the # the rougher the paper |
1. Palm Sander VS 2. Random Orbital Sander |
1. Uses the sheets of sandpaper. 2. Uses precut circular pads of sandpaper and has holes for dust collection. |
1. Oagee Router Bit VS 2. (Trimble? Trimbet?) |
1. Used for decorative designs on moulding 2. Used to make straight cuts |
1.Paddle Bit VS 2.Drill Bit |
1. Makes holes in wood 2. Used to drill wood with threads |
Impact Driver |
-Tiny screwgun/drill -For dropping screws/tightening -Not for drilling holes -Quite adorable, similar to the drill as the tiny trim saw is to the circular saw |