Return-Path: X-Processed-By: Virex 7 on prxy.net X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2.10) with PIPE id 21460536; Mon, 28 Mar 2005 03:00:54 -0800 X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2.10 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #345 Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 03:00:27 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.0.2 (2004-11-16) on prxy.net X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-5.6 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,AWL,BAYES_00 autolearn=ham version=3.0.2 X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4f2 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #345 1. Re: rigging spreadsheet by Bill Sapsis 2. Re: rigging spreadsheet by Delbert Hall 3. Re: Nicopress Sleeves by Bill Sapsis 4. Re: rigging spreadsheet by "Simon Shuker" 5. Re: rigging spreadsheet by Bill Sapsis 6. Re: rigging spreadsheet by "Simon Shuker" 7. Re: Laptop Battery (OT) by DanSLDME [at] aol.com 8. Breakfast? VERY OT by Bill Sapsis 9. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by IAEG [at] aol.com 10. The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) by "John Taylor" 11. fall arrest standards and rescue by "Frank Kern" 12. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by Herrick Goldman 13. Confetti cannons around NYC by Herrick Goldman 14. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by "Klyph Stanford" 15. Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" 16. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" 17. Re: rigging spreadsheet by "Delbert Hall" 18. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 19. Re: rigging spreadsheet by Bill Sapsis 20. Re: Laptop Battery (OT) by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 21. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 22. Re: rigging spreadsheet by Delbert Hall 23. Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) by Mark O'Brien 24. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by "Jon Ares" 25. Re: panel discussion by Chris Davis 26. Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) by Steve Larson 27. Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) by Charlie Richmond 28. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by Charlie Richmond 29. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by CB 30. Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) by "Dre Suchoski" 31. Re: Projector Issues by CB 32. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by CB 33. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by CB 34. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" 35. pulling Marley by "CHIP WEINSTEIN" 36. Re: Projector Issues by Boyd Ostroff 37. Re: pulling Marley by Mark O'Brien 38. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by Dale Farmer 39. Re: fall arrest standards and rescue by Dale Farmer 40. Re: Confetti cannons around NYC by Eddie Kramer 41. Re: Speaking of Genies by Andrew Vance 42. Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) by "Michael Denison" 43. Re: Speaking of Genies by "Fitch, Tracy" 44. Re: pulling Marley by Brian Munroe 45. Re: Stump the Electrican by Mitch Hefter 46. Re: fall arrest standards and rescue by Bill Sapsis 47. Fall Arrest Test video by "Riter, Andrew (Head Ltg)" 48. Re: A Marley question by 49. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by Nicholas Kuhl 50. Re: Projector Issues by Stephen Litterst 51. Re: Stump the Electrican by Stephen Litterst 52. Re: fall arrest standards and rescue by "Tom Heemskerk" 53. Re: SPAM-LOW: Re: Stump the Electrican by Richard Wolpert 54. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 55. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 56. Photos of electrical practice by Richard Wolpert 57. Re: fall arrest standards and rescue by Mike Brubaker 58. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 59. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 60. Re: Photos of electrical practice by Herrick Goldman 61. Re: Economy of Momentum (was: Re: Lifting pianos revisited) by Greg Bierly 62. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 63. Re: Stump the Electrican by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 64. Re: Photos of electrical practice by Greg Bierly 65. Re: Speaking of Genies by Greg Bierly 66. Re: Breakfast? VERY OT by Greg Bierly 67. Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage by Greg Bierly 68. Re: Photos of electrical practice by Dale Farmer 69. Re: fall arrest standards and rescue by Delbert Hall 70. Re: Photos of electrical practice by Mark O'Brien 71. Re: Photos of electrical practice by Scott Parker 72. Re: Photos of electrical practice by Delbert Hall 73. Re: Photos of electrical practice by "Scott C. Parker" *** Please update the subject line of your reply to use the subject *** line of the message you are replying to! Please only reply to *** one message subject in each reply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 07:10:45 -0500 Subject: Re: rigging spreadsheet From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 3/27/05 12:44 AM, David d'Anjou at ddanjou [at] gmail.com wrote: > Something I do with excel is to simply enter a plus sign before > entering a fraction "+1/8". The fraction gets resolved to the decimal > equivalent, but if you edit the cell late you see what you entered. > AND you don't have to remember what the decimal equialent for 37/64ths > is. True. But if you're working to within 37/64ths tolerance you are no longer rigging. It's now become brain surgery. <> Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 07:37:54 -0500 From: Delbert Hall Reply-To: Delbert Hall Cc: ddanjou [at] gmail.com (David d'Anjou) Subject: Re: rigging spreadsheet In-Reply-To: References: I tried your solution and Excel wanted to change +1/8" to +1/"8". I accepted the change and it worked. I then tried =1/8, which seemed more logical to me, and that worked too. Excel converted both to .125 Thanks for the suggestion. -Delbert > --------------------------------------------------- > > Something I do with excel is to simply enter a plus sign before > entering a fraction "+1/8". The fraction gets resolved to the decimal > equivalent, but if you edit the cell late you see what you entered. > AND you don't have to remember what the decimal equialent for 37/64ths > is. > > -- > David d'Anjou > Technical Communications Supervisor > Cirque du Soleil > -- Delbert Hall Phone: 423-772-4255 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 07:57:08 -0500 Subject: Re: Nicopress Sleeves From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 3/27/05 12:14 AM, Robert Barnwell at RBarnwell [at] pop.ncarts.edu wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > > I'm interested in getting everyone's thoughts on Nicopress sleeves, mainly > regarding Copper and Aluminum sleeves. As well as if it is a good idea to > use off brands, other than hardware manufactured by National Telephone > Supply. > > Thanks > Robert > Oy! Such a question! haven't we done this elebenty seven times before? Preface: The name Nicopress has become the generic name for all sleeves. It is inaccurate and confusing. Just like Crosby is the name of a company, not the piece of hardware. The same is true for Nicopress. And just like Crosby, I have found that people, when ordering Nicopress, are unwilling to actually pay for Nicopress. Depending on your definition of an Off Brand, it's entirely possible that National Telephone IS the off brand. The other company that makes Oval Swage Fittings is the Loos company out of Naples Florida. While I don't have any hard data at my fingertips (it is Sunday morning after all) I know that we sell at least 5 times as many Loos sleeves as we do National Telephone. They cost considerably less. Put the 2 brands of sleeves side by side on a table and you won't be able to tell which is which. The difference in failure rate between the 2 manufacturers is somewhere around zero. But there is a difference in size between the 2 companies whether you can see it or not. If the sleeve, crimping tool and go/no-go gauge do not all come from the same manufacturer, there is a possibility of getting an inaccurate reading from the gauge. And there is a difference in installation requirements. On the sizes we are most likely to use, the National Telephone people require 3 crimps. On the same size sleeves the Loos company requires 4. The difference between copper and aluminum? Age old debate. Failure rate difference due to material or manufacturers defects. Negligible. Failure rate difference due to improper installation. Negligible...Humans screw up copper or aluminum sleeves pretty much the same. Material difference....a little. Copper is harder. Aluminum may not withstand the test of time as there may be some corrosion between the aluminum and the galvanized steel. But I'm told that the process will take about 75 years, so I'm not too worried about it (I won't be here) Shock loading...I'm told that aluminum may crack more easily under a shock load. Might be true BUT...both manufacturers recommend that both styles of sleeve be replaced after a shock load has been applied. So......The common practice in the industry right now is to use copper. Or zinc coated copper (copper oxidizes, after all) OK. I'll sell you copper. or zinc coated copper. Or, when someone finds a problem with zinc and they decide that a platinum coating over the zinc coating on the copper sleeve is the way to go, then I'll sell you that one too. I need more tea now. Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html ------------------------------ From: "Simon Shuker" Subject: RE: rigging spreadsheet Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:27:48 +0400 In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <20050327142801.6B253582B [at] mail05.powweb.com> Since when have riggers known anything about tolerance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sapsis Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 4:11 PM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: rigging spreadsheet For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- on 3/27/05 12:44 AM, David d'Anjou at ddanjou [at] gmail.com wrote: > Something I do with excel is to simply enter a plus sign before > entering a fraction "+1/8". The fraction gets resolved to the decimal > equivalent, but if you edit the cell late you see what you entered. > AND you don't have to remember what the decimal equialent for 37/64ths > is. True. But if you're working to within 37/64ths tolerance you are no longer rigging. It's now become brain surgery. <> Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 09:49:31 -0500 Subject: Re: rigging spreadsheet From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 3/27/05 9:27 AM, Simon Shuker at simon [at] ef-ae.com wrote: > Since when have riggers known anything about > tolerance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oooooooooooooooooo. That's cruel. ------------------------------ From: "Simon Shuker" Subject: RE: rigging spreadsheet Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:49:56 +0400 In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <20050327145007.3C8F75803 [at] mail05.powweb.com> > Since when have riggers known anything about > tolerance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oooooooooooooooooo. That's cruel. But mostly true, but I would not want them any other way! ------------------------------ From: DanSLDME [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 09:55:49 EST Subject: Re: Laptop Battery (OT) Hi all Perhaps straying a bit further OT, but in the interest of safety awareness... In one of my previous incarnations I was an auto mechanic, and an automotive electrical systems specialist. I have a VERY healthy respect for the explosive potential of a common automotive lead-acid, hydrogen-emitting battery. No jewelry (even the wedding ring is a BAD thing when you have to reach up behind a dashboard). Safety glasses. CAREFUL where you place tools & parts under the hood. Most cars now have covers over the hot battery post, but that's not the only hot spot. To disconnect a battery, remove the ground first (seems counterintuitive, but that way if the tool you're using to perform the disconnect slips, it's ground to ground, and once the ground post is disconnected everything is safe). Connect ground last when installing a battery. Jumper cables are SCARY because many people don't appreciate the danger. When hooking up, the LAST connection you make is a ground someplace on the engine well away from the battery (this connection will usually spark, sometimes quite enthusiastically; remember the hydrogen? remember the Hindenburg?). When disconnecting, the FIRST connection you break is this away-from-the-battery ground. Regards. Dan S. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 10:18:21 -0500 Subject: Breakfast? VERY OT From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: OK. For some of you out there, today's a holiday. Got a really stupid question for those with kids. What do you do for breakfast on a day like today? Anything special? We went for the chocolate chip pancakes today. mmmmmm. Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1dc.39a2e331.2f782af8 [at] aol.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 10:27:52 EST Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT In a message dated 3/27/05 10:16:03 AM, bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com writes: << What do you do for breakfast on a day like today? Anything special? >> how can you do anything other than crack open decorated hard boiled eggs ! Bill, , you are sooo non traditional ! very best, Keith Arsenault IAEG - International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, Florida ------------------------------ From: "John Taylor" Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 09:37:25 -0600 Subject: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) Message-Id: <20050327153725.1237C4BEAD [at] ws1-1.us4.outblaze.com> While enjoying some quite time time this morning before heading into tech w= ith two shows this week, I was watching CBS Sunday Morning. A normal Sunday= morning routine for me. To my amazement one of the subjects of today's sho= w was Peeps! For those who might be interested, you can check it out at http://www.cbsne= ws.com/stories/2005/03/25/sunday/main683276.shtml it was a great story about them. Additional info about Peeps and links to s= ome sites are also there. Well off to focus lights and then the first tech with the second show tomor= row. John 'JT' Taylor Freelance LD & SD and general purpose theatre and AV technician=20 St Louis, MO --=20 ___________________________________________________________ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm ------------------------------ Message-ID: From: "Frank Kern" Subject: fall arrest standards and rescue Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:41:36 +0000
Looking for information regarding the "standards" for theatrical fall arrest.  It seems like every industry has their own standard...ours seems as if it is still searching for one.  I read some great articles from Uncle Bill, and am still searching for more.  Anyone have an opinion, other information?  Oh, and when the son-of-a-b*#!h does fall, how do you get him down?  Just waxing the philosophical.  Thanks for your time.
 
Frank 
------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:05:34 -0500 Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT From: Herrick Goldman Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Well Bill on a day like today when in the past 48 hours Duke Lost and the Illini won (depriving me of being able to shout "Go Pittsnogle!!!") I generally wake up and ask my bartender for another dirty martini. The one I left on the bar must have gotten cleared away. (damn) Oh kids, yeah I missed that part...If I'm having kids for breakfast I generally like to fry them up real good and I have 'em with Mustard. On occasion Catsup works but Mustard is tastier I find. Frank I use yellow mustard I find the color helps wake me up. I'm sure you use "grey" Poupon. _Happy Easter (did he see his shadow? Do we have 6 more weeks of winter?) On 3/27/05 10:18 AM, "Bill Sapsis" wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > OK. For some of you out there, today's a holiday. Got a really stupid > question for those with kids. > > What do you do for breakfast on a day like today? Anything special? > > We went for the chocolate chip pancakes today. mmmmmm. > > Bill S. > www.sapsis-rigging.com > 800.727.7471 > 800.292.3851 fax > 267.278.4561 mobile > > Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride > http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html > > > -- Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com 917-797-3624 "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:41:34 -0500 Subject: Confetti cannons around NYC From: Herrick Goldman Message-ID: Hey folks, I've had a client ask me for Confetti Canonns. Anyone know who rents them in NYC? -- Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com 917-797-3624 "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ From: "Klyph Stanford" Subject: RE: Breakfast? VERY OT Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:57:54 -0500 In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <20050327165207.4C61799D7 [at] mailrelay.t-mobile.com> Kids should never be served for breakfast, maybe brunch though. Pan roasted with butter, garlic and a dry white wine. Serve with orzo and a salad of fresh greens. ;) Klyph Stanford 336.575.7235 "Let's go get drunk on the light once more." Georges Seurat -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Herrick Goldman Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 11:06 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:15:07 GMT Subject: Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) Message-Id: <20050327.091607.2331.85952 [at] webmail28.lax.untd.com> I saw it too. I've watched the Sunday morning show for decades. /s/ Richard While enjoying some quite time time this morning before heading into tech with two shows this week, I was watching CBS Sunday Morning. A normal Sunday morning routine for me. To my amazement one of the subjects of today's show was Peeps! For those who might be interested, you can check it out at http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/25/sunday/main683276.shtml it was a great story about them. Additional info about Peeps and links to some sites are also there. John 'JT' Taylor ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:17:22 GMT Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT Message-Id: <20050327.091809.2331.85976 [at] webmail28.lax.untd.com> Yea, he might actually have a LIFE! /s/ Richard Bill, , you are sooo non traditional ! Keith Arsenault ------------------------------ Message-ID: In-Reply-To: From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Re: rigging spreadsheet Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:24:27 -0500 >True. But if you're working to within 37/64ths tolerance you are no longer >rigging. It's now become brain surgery. WRONG. 37/64ths is more than 1/2 of an inch, and the tolerances for stage rigging are a lot closer than that. For example: Draft BSR E1.4 Section 3.1.7 (e) states: ... "When clips are used to grip a beam flange, the clip shall deflect not more than 3mm (7/64 inch) when fully clamped at the block manufacturer's recommended torque value." -Delbert Delbert L. Hall 423-773-HALL (4255) > > ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:34:30 EST Subject: Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage In a message dated 27/03/05 05:27:22 GMT Daylight Time, OneOccy [at] hotmail.com writes: > The funniest ground that I have ever seen a 5 gallon plastic bucket filled > with concrete and grounding rod stuck in the concrete with all the proper > hardware to connect a 4\0 pigtail ground color camlock to connect to it, and > > a pigtail was already connected to it when they brought it in. This was of > course after I complained many of time that the genny not being grounded on > the other special projects that I worked on. After I got off the floor I > made them drive a 10 foot 3/4 inch grounding rod threw the asphalt in the > parking lot, then the quote was "we will never get it out" It's not unusual to find the generator with one wheel parked on the earth spike. I don't think that this is good technique, but it's better than a plastic bucket! Frank Wood ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:41:29 -0500 Subject: Re: rigging spreadsheet From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 3/27/05 12:24 PM, Delbert Hall at flyingfx [at] hotmail.com wrote: > WRONG. 37/64ths is more than 1/2 of an inch, and the tolerances for stage > rigging are a lot closer than that. For example: Draft BSR E1.4 Section > 3.1.7 (e) states: ... "When clips are used to grip a beam flange, the clip > shall deflect not more than 3mm (7/64 inch) when fully clamped at the block > manufacturer's recommended torque value." Thanks Delbert. I'm thrilled you just happened to have draft BSR E1.4 Section 3.1.7 (e) lying around to make sure I didn't do anything foolish. I should point out, however, that BSRE1.4 is indeed a Draft and as such cannot be used ....yet. So I'm off the hook for the moment. Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html Bill S. ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:45:02 EST Subject: Re: Laptop Battery (OT) In a message dated 27/03/05 15:56:32 GMT Daylight Time, DanSLDME [at] aol.com writes: > No jewelry (even the wedding ring is a BAD thing when > you have to reach up behind a dashboard). Safety glasses. > CAREFUL where you place tools & parts under the hood. > Most cars now have covers over the hot battery post, > but that's not the only hot spot. Wise. I knew of a guy who nearly burned off his ring finger, by getting the ring across the starter solenoid terminals. It welded on. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <100.10225443.2f784caa [at] aol.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:51:38 EST Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT In a message dated 27/03/05 17:04:27 GMT Daylight Time, Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com writes: > Frank I use yellow > mustard I find the color helps wake me up. I'm sure you use "grey" Poupon. My wife does. I prefer the strong, yellow, English variety. As for breakfast, bacon, eggs, kidneys, and potato scones will do for me. I find fried bread preferable, but I also find it hard to find suitable bread. Frank Wood ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:05:48 -0500 From: Delbert Hall Reply-To: Delbert Hall Subject: Re: rigging spreadsheet In-Reply-To: References: Actually, DRAFT BSR E1.4 was not just lying around, I was reading through it this afternoon for a specific reason and when I saw 7/64" it jumped out at me as being similar to a number that I have seen in a couple of posts (37/64"). And while this is a "draft" document, as a whole, many of the things in this document are NOT mearly preliminary. For example: the document contains excellent definations and descriptions of many very important rigging terms and hardware items. While this document (like other ESTA drafts) is not a standard, it is a collection of information about stage rigging that is not availble in any other single document that I am aware of. Therefore, while recognizing it for what it is, I also recognize it for the wealth of knowledge that it holds. -Delbert > Thanks Delbert. I'm thrilled you just happened to have draft BSR E1.4 > Section 3.1.7 (e) lying around to make sure I didn't do anything foolish. > > I should point out, however, that BSRE1.4 is indeed a Draft and as such > cannot be used ....yet. So I'm off the hook for the moment. > > Bill S. Delbert Hall Phone: 423-772-4255 ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien) From: Mark O'Brien Subject: Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:07:46 -0700 I suppose someone must have caught the thread on the mailing list... CNN had a piece on the peeps today also. (slow new day, I suppose) Mark O'Brien Opera Technical Director University of Arizona, School of Music Tucson, AZ 520/621-7025 520/591-1803 Mobile On Mar 27, 2005, at 10:15 AM, ladesigners [at] juno.com wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > > I saw it too. I've watched the Sunday morning show for decades. > /s/ Richard > > > While enjoying some quite time time this morning before heading into > tech with two shows this week, I was watching CBS Sunday Morning. A > normal Sunday morning routine for me. To my amazement one of the > subjects of today's show was Peeps! > > For those who might be interested, you can check it out at > http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/25/sunday/main683276.shtml > it was a great story about them. Additional info about Peeps and links > to some sites are also there. > > John 'JT' Taylor > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003b01c532f9$66013d90$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 10:18:38 -0800 > I find fried bread > preferable, but I also find it hard to find suitable bread. > Is that called French Toast over here? Or are we still calling it "Freedom Toast?" I can't keep that straight. But I gotta run - need to go check the Terror Alert Level before I go into tech this afternoon. -- Jon Ares Program Director, West Linn HS Theatre Arts www.hevanet.com/acreative www.wlhstheatre.org ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:33:09 -0500 From: Chris Davis Subject: Re: panel discussion In-reply-to: Message-id: <5.1.0.14.0.20050327133213.00a33220 [at] mail-hub.optonline.net> References: If you remove the female connector it makes a great lie detector too. At 05:18 AM 3/26/2005 -1000, Paul Guncheon wrote: >If you tie a knot in both ends (recommended), and unplug it, you now have a >battery. The fatter the wire, the bigger the battery. __________________________________ Chris Davis cdavis [at] queenstheatre.org Associate Lighting Supervisor Queens Theatre In The Park http://www.queenstheatre.org ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:39:02 -0500 Subject: Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) From: Steve Larson Message-ID: In-Reply-To: What's with the eyes on peeps. Are they totally non-biodegradible? sjl ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 19:42:53 +0100 (BST) From: Charlie Richmond Subject: Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References: On Sun, 27 Mar 2005, Mark O'Brien wrote: > (slow new day, I suppose) It's never really a slow news day if the 'News' agency is really interested in providing truly important information but to consider such a blatantly commercial piece as this 'News' beggars the imagination. I was absolutely baffled about this whole thread since Peeps are completely foreign to me and now I'm astounded to find out... Really.... what does any of this have to do with stagecraft???? Charlie ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 19:45:22 +0100 (BST) From: Charlie Richmond Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References: On Sun, 27 Mar 2005, Jon Ares wrote: > Is that called French Toast over here? Or are we still calling it "Freedom > Toast?" I can't keep that straight. You must have missed the news because it got preempted by the important piece on peeps but Bush has decided France is a friend again... Sheesh.... when will the world recover a semblance of sanity? C ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050327200814.016eee58 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:08:14 From: CB Subject: Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage >Some people are fairly immune, even to our 230V. I am myself. and >I don't believe in taking liberties with potentially lethal things. Its been reported that folk that exhibit no other negative effects from exposure to 230V often have a hidden side-effect. They are no longer able to identify a joke when one occurs. Frank, fin the guy that is always laughing in your neighborhood, and have him mark for you the posts that are just for fun . Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Subject: RE: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 14:21:24 -0500 Message-ID: <993D0A40B5754441B09BA4FA2A62958522ED88 [at] stage.otc.olneytheatre.org> From: "Dre Suchoski" > It's never really a slow news day if the 'News' agency is really interested in providing truly important information but to consider such a blatantly commercial piece as this 'News' beggars the imagination. I was absolutely baffled about this whole thread since Peeps are completely foreign to me and now I'm astounded to find out... > Really.... what does any of this have to do with stagecraft???? Well, when you're stuck in tech on Easter weekend it's sort of stagecraft-relative... In case you need to know how to make your own peeps (or wanted to know how homemade marshmallows work), there was an article in the Washington Post this afternoon with the recipe: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64626-2005Mar24.html Dre Suchoski Properties Artisan 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road Olney, MD 20832 shop: 301.924.4485 x122 ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050327201840.016eee58 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:18:40 From: CB Subject: Re: Projector Issues >If I recall this happens around >120Hz, but some feel that they can still perceive the flicker >inherent in alternating between the three pictures. > >More expensive three chip DLP uses separate chips for the three >colors each with their own fixed color filter filter, so that the >entire image is produced simultaneously. DLP Technology uses more than one method of reproducing an image, as far as what portion of the picture is reproduced at what frequency, depending on source material, what country you're in, their electric current (or freq, actually) humudity (OK, only kidding...) Anyhoo, if the image were re-created with red green and blue alternating at 120Hz, it would still be faster-smoother-cleaner than NTSC (US Television) SECAM (France and other European countries, some of the middle East) and PAL (the rest of Europe, Japan, everyone else) which run at 50 or 60Hz. Then there's film, which runs at 24Hz, and doesn't even have teh decency to have some sort of image retention facility (like the phosphors on a CRT) to help blend it. Yeah, if you're a freak and get to see into the UV and ITR range, or work in some sort of image repro field as a pro, you might be able to see 120Hz flicker, but the rest of us are probably really happy. Don't let 'em grind you down, Michael! Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050327202416.016eee58 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:24:16 From: CB Subject: RE: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage >I wish I had a photo of the most...interesting...adaptor I ever saw -- a >2P&G stage plug on one end and a 1/4" phone plug on the other. XLR to Edison adaptors. The guy had XLR's on his speakers, and had the adaptors in case he ran out of speaker cable, he could use one of the venue's (or one of the squints') stingers in a pinch. This also brought about the Edison F to Edison F barrel. Yeah, he finally got out of the biz and into a rehab... Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050327202750.016eee58 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:27:50 From: CB Subject: Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage >Let's be fair, XLR-3 connectors are rated for all these jobs, and it >must have saved them in cable inventory. Ah, Frank. Yes, the connector is rated for all these jobs, but not the cables. If you are going to have to use more than one cable anyways, you might as well use a different connector to signify the diferent job and not lose any gear in the process. Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" Subject: RE: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 14:35:44 -0500 Message-ID: <000601c53304$2e176ca0$6501a8c0 [at] Dell> In-Reply-To: What fascinated me most about the stage pin/quarter inch adaptor was that they were both male, so the phone plug could well have been hot. > XLR to Edison adaptors. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <001701c53307$6e9d08e0$60a83dd0 [at] bna.bellsouth.net> From: "CHIP WEINSTEIN" References: Subject: pulling Marley Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:59:06 -0600 As no one has yet to comment on this method yet I will, we use the personal lift as the feet of stagehands, after taping down one end of the marley we then slowly pull the lift across while the other end is being held ,then taping the stretched marley in place. CHIP WEINSTEIN EMPATHY PRODUCTIONS INC. NASHVILLE, TN 615.417.3154 empathpro [at] bellsouth.net ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:25:56 -0500 (EST) From: Boyd Ostroff Subject: Re: Projector Issues In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References: On Sun, 27 Mar 2005, CB wrote: > Then there's film, which runs at 24Hz, and doesn't even have teh decency to > have some sort of image retention facility Actually this isn't entirely true. Although film is shot at 24fps, the projector flashes each frame twice, so there are 48 images shown each second. | Boyd Ostroff | Director of Design and Technology | Opera Company of Philadelphia | http://tech.operaphilly.com | ostroff [at] operaphilly.com ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien) From: Mark O'Brien Subject: Re: pulling Marley Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:32:58 -0700 Is this lift extended, with a man in the air? (ducking...) Mark O'Brien Opera Technical Director University of Arizona, School of Music Tucson, AZ 520/621-7025 520/591-1803 Mobile On Mar 27, 2005, at 12:59 PM, CHIP WEINSTEIN wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > As no one has yet to comment on this method yet I will, we use the > personal > lift as the feet of stagehands, after taping down one end of the > marley we > then slowly pull the lift across while the other end is being held > ,then > taping the stretched marley in place. > > CHIP WEINSTEIN > EMPATHY PRODUCTIONS INC. > NASHVILLE, TN > 615.417.3154 > empathpro [at] bellsouth.net > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <424719B9.F5C8B980 [at] cybercom.net> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:38:17 -0500 From: Dale Farmer Organization: The fuzz in the back of the fridge. Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT References: Bill Sapsis wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > OK. For some of you out there, today's a holiday. Got a really stupid > question for those with kids. > > What do you do for breakfast on a day like today? Anything special? > > We went for the chocolate chip pancakes today. mmmmmm. For breakfast, I slept in. Had a late loadout last night. The conference's closing night gala ran an hour late, and the talent camped out right in front of dimmerland to sign autographs and yakk with the fans. so my actual breakfast was easter dinner. Ham, of course. Every year I suggest having rabbit for easter dinner, but I'm shouted down.... *sighs* --Dale ------------------------------ Message-ID: <42471AEA.9CF7FE95 [at] cybercom.net> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:43:22 -0500 From: Dale Farmer Organization: The fuzz in the back of the fridge. Subject: Re: fall arrest standards and rescue References: Frank Kern wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Looking for information regarding the "standards" for theatrical fall > arrest. It seems like every industry has their own standard...ours > seems as if it is still searching for one. I read some great articles > from Uncle Bill, and am still searching for more. Anyone have an > opinion, other information? Oh, and when the son-of-a-b*#!h does > fall, how do you get him down? Just waxing the philosophical. Thanks > for your time. > > Frank > In the USA, OSHA standards apply. More information than you really wanted to know on the OSHA web site. When someone does fall, and they are left dangling, you want to get them down reasonably quickly. There is this thing called suspension syndrome (IIRC) that can screw up a person left dangling in a harness for too long. ( over an hour ). Call the local fire department for their assistance and expertise of their rescue squad. --Dale ------------------------------ Message-Id: In-Reply-To: References: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:49:08 -0500 From: Eddie Kramer Subject: Re: Confetti cannons around NYC On 3/27/05 Herrick Goldman sent: >Confetti Canonns, Anyone know who rents them in NYC? Jauchem & Meeh 718-875-0140 See Factor 718- 784-4200 PRG 212-489-0312 Eddie -- -------------------- Eddie Kramer IATSE #1 Member NEC Panel 15 ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <6985b8a87666b9c88b43a1fb51a7108d [at] andrewvance.com> From: Andrew Vance Subject: Re: Speaking of Genies Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:09:15 -0600 On 26 Mar, 2005, at 21:28, wrote: > Also what the heck is a Platform-locating laser light ? From the product brochure [http://www.genielift.com/Brochures/iwps.pdf]: "Platform Locating Laser Device: Attaches directly to the platform and projects a laser light on the overhead work area, allowing you to position the unit directly beneath it." -- Sincerely, Andrew Vance Lighting Designer www.andrewvance.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <4246CF79.16797.33980701 [at] localhost> From: "Michael Denison" Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:21:29 -0600 Subject: Re: The Latest Word on Peeps (Yes, somewhat OT) Reply-To: In-Reply-To: References: To quote Dr. Samuel Johnson, the Great Lexicographer, and author of the first English language dictionary: "There is nothing so trivial that I would rather not know it." > Really.... what does any of this have to do with stagecraft???? Michael A. Denison Technical Director Cottey College 1000 West Austin Nevada, MO 64772 (417) 667-8181 x 2265 FAX: (417) 667-8103 mdenison [at] cottey.edu www.cottey.edu ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Speaking of Genies Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:34:12 -0500 Message-ID: From: "Fitch, Tracy" To the uninitiated this might also be called a laser pointer u-bolted inside the corner of the bucket. =20 Really, honestly, that's what it is. Trust me, I have a factory installed one on my genie. Somehow, I expected it to be a bit niftier -- but no. > On 26 Mar, 2005, at 21:28, > wrote: > > Also what the heck is a Platform-locating laser light ? >=20 > From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Andrew > Vance > From the product brochure [http://www.genielift.com/Brochures/iwps.pdf]: > "Platform Locating Laser Device: Attaches directly to the platform > and projects a laser light on the overhead work area, allowing you to > position the unit directly beneath it." --Tracy S. Fitch TD, UNC Charlotte LD, Everywhere Else ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:34:48 -0500 From: Brian Munroe Reply-To: Brian Munroe Subject: Re: pulling Marley In-Reply-To: References: On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:32:58 -0700, Mark O'Brien wrote: > Is this lift extended, with a man in the air? > > (ducking...) Yes, this way they can focus and lay the floor at the same time. Brian Munroe bpmunroe [at] gmail.com ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.1.0.6.2.20050327152443.0209ef10 [at] mail.DesignRelief.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:35:24 -0600 From: Mitch Hefter Subject: Re: Stump the Electrican In-Reply-To: References: >Bll Conner wrote: >>Steve Litterst wrote: >> "Between this and the "Wild Leg" question at USITT, do we need to have >> Eddie >> chair a "Stump the Electrician" panel next year?" > >That might possibly be Eddie, Mitch Hefter, Ken Vannice, and Steve Terry? >Someone bring some adult beverages please. > >Regards, Bill Engineering still has a slot or two available for USITT 2006 in Louisville. The questions become: 1) How many would attend ? 2) Can we get the panelists all there at the same time ? I would have to know in the next couple of weeks on item 1. I would then work on item 2. As the first round of NEC 2008 meetings will have occurred in January 2006, the above Panel 15 members may have some information to provide along with requests for support on round 2. In 2007, we will do our regular NEC Update session at both USITT and LDI. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:06:09 -0500 Subject: Re: fall arrest standards and rescue From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 3/27/05 3:43 PM, Dale Farmer at dale [at] cybercom.net wrote: > In the USA, OSHA standards apply. More information than you > really wanted to know on the OSHA web site. When someone does > fall, and they are left dangling, you want to get them down reasonably > quickly. There is this thing called suspension syndrome (IIRC) that > can screw up a person left dangling in a harness for too long. ( over an > > hour ). Call the local fire department for their assistance and > expertise > of their rescue squad. Suspension trauma can begin to manifest itself in as little as 5 minutes. While teaching a class I let myself be suspended from a rig in a fall arrest harness and continued to speak. After 7 - 8 minutes I was in trouble. An hour is waaaaaaaay too long. Calling the fire department may or may not be the appropriate thing to do. All rescue plans are site specific. These plans must be documented and rehearsed with the appropriate parties. Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile Please support the Long Reach Long Riders on their 2nd annual benefit ride http://sapsis-rigging.com/LRLR.html ------------------------------ Message-ID: <297C9E3B63B2D3119C8100508B5ED28F16020086 [at] exchange2.ubc.ca> From: "Riter, Andrew (Head Ltg)" Subject: Fall Arrest Test video Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 14:19:27 -0800 I was USITT and heard about a test that Dr. Doom did with a truss, a horizontal life-line, and a 200 lb sandbag in a harness. Apparently the truss flexed 3', and the sandbag nearly hit the floor. The truss was 30' up, but once everything moved, stretched, expanded, etc, the bag almost bottomed out. Does anyone have a video of this? Andrew M. Riter Head Lighting Technician Chan Centre for the Performing Arts University of British Columbia 6265 Crescent Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 604-822-2372 604-822-1606 fax chanlights [at] exchange.ubc.ca ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000501c5331b$f39bba50$0200a8c0 [at] lpt> From: Subject: Re: A Marley question Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:25:57 -0600 Organization: Minnesota Ballet I've tried every method of stretching out a marley floor. Keith's method of pulling it from one end while the other is taped down (and a big guy standing on it) would work with some brands of Marley I've seen. It depends on how thick it is. I've seen Marley so thin and light weight that it could be stretched this way. I've got two marley floors of different brands. My 50' floor is 1/4" thick because of a foam backing. It has to be kicked out by at least 4 people, with two pulling at the end. You guys are right about the "hopping" just being counter productive. I've always kicked out the marley with someone at the end pulling. I've often wondered if a sod roller could be used, but that mostly pushes down, rather than forward. It would be nice to find a shortcut to laying the floor. Kenneth Pogin Production Manager Minnesota Ballet ------------------------------ Message-ID: <4247332C.1090400 [at] bu.edu> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:26:52 -0500 From: Nicholas Kuhl Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT References: In-Reply-To: > Every year I suggest having >rabbit for easter dinner, but I'm shouted down.... *sighs* > > --Dale > My family has rabbit every year for easter dinner *grin*. Stew it all day in a nice red wine sauce until the meat is almost ready to fall off the bone. I couldn't tell you how that tradition got started, but probably something with my dad trying to freak me out when I was little with the fact that we were eating the easter bunny. Hell, now I wish I'd gone home this weekend, damn college, keeping me away from all the good food. Nick Kuhl Boston University ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:31:16 -0500 (EST) From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: Projector Issues In-reply-to: Message-id: <1649.172.156.237.204.1111962676.squirrel [at] 172.156.237.204> References: > --------------------------------------------------- > Then there's film, which runs at 24Hz, and doesn't even have teh decency > to > have some sort of image retention facility (like the phosphors on a CRT) > to > help blend it. They don't need an image retention facility. It's built into the eye as persistence of vision. Steve Litterst ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:42:22 -0500 (EST) From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: Stump the Electrican In-reply-to: Message-id: <1704.172.156.237.204.1111963342.squirrel [at] 172.156.237.204> References: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > Engineering still has a slot or two available for USITT 2006 in > Louisville. The questions become: > 1) How many would attend ? > 2) Can we get the panelists all there at the same time ? > > I would have to know in the next couple of weeks on item 1. I would then > work on item 2. If I'm at USITT, I'll be there. Don't have next year's performance calendar yet so I can't tell for sure. Steve Litterst ------------------------------ Message-ID: <61544.66.183.177.34.1111965296.squirrel [at] 66.183.177.34> In-Reply-To: References: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:14:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: fall arrest standards and rescue From: "Tom Heemskerk" >> >> Looking for information regarding the "standards" for theatrical fall >> arrest. It seems like every industry has their own standard...ours >> seems as if it is still searching for one. I read some great articles >> from Uncle Bill, and am still searching for more. Anyone have an >> opinion, other information? Oh, and when the son-of-a-b*#!h does >> fall, how do you get him down? Just waxing the philosophical. Thanks >> for your time. >> >> Frank >> > In the USA, OSHA standards apply. More information than you > really wanted to know on the OSHA web site. When someone does > fall, and they are left dangling, you want to get them down reasonably > quickly. There is this thing called suspension syndrome (IIRC) that > can screw up a person left dangling in a harness for too long. ( over an > > hour ). Call the local fire department for their assistance and > expertise > of their rescue squad. > In BC, a written fall arrest plan is required when there is risk of injury from falling. It would include a rescue plan for when self-rescue isn't successful. Check out the "working at heights in the entertainment industry" manual, which contains form blanks for a fall arrest plan and for risk assessment. http://www.shape.bc.ca/resources/publications.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:28:59 -0500 From: Richard Wolpert Subject: RE: SPAM-LOW: Re: Stump the Electrican In-reply-to: Message-id: I say we go for it. The panel doesn't have to be "oh, so serious". Sometimes a little light-hearted fun can teach more than a stiff, formal seminar. I'll go!. Hell, I'll even do some marketing and mailings for a panel like this. Go for it!!!! Richard A.Wolpert President Union Connector Co., Inc. 40 Dale Street West Babylon, NY 11704 Ph: 631-753-9550 ext. 204 Fx: 631-753-9560 richw [at] unionconnector.com > Engineering still has a slot or two available for USITT 2006 in > Louisville. The questions become: > 1) How many would attend ? > 2) Can we get the panelists all there at the same time ? > > I would have to know in the next couple of weeks on item 1. I would then > work on item 2. If I'm at USITT, I'll be there. Don't have next year's performance calendar yet so I can't tell for sure. Steve Litterst ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1f4.6680a22.2f789b68 [at] aol.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:27:36 EST Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT In a message dated 27/03/05 19:19:07 GMT Daylight Time, jonares [at] hevanet.com writes: > > I find fried bread > > preferable, but I also find it hard to find suitable bread. > > > > > Is that called French Toast over here? Or are we still calling it "Freedom > Toast?" I can't keep that straight. No. That's a slice of bread soaked in beaten egg and fried. Fried bread is exactly what is says. It flavours itself with the bacon fat, and the fat from the sausages, if you use them. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <42.65ed10d3.2f789c69 [at] aol.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:31:53 EST Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT In a message dated 27/03/05 19:46:33 GMT Daylight Time, charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com writes: > Sheesh.... when will the world recover a semblance of sanity? It's never been good at it. Read history: consider moderm times. Me, I like it that way. It allows me to feel superior to all the dinks out there. Of course, I could be wrong! Frank Wood ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:39:06 -0500 From: Richard Wolpert Subject: Photos of electrical practice In-reply-to: Cc: stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com Message-id: This is a request from all of you out there who have pics ( digital or otherwise ) of "scary" electrical practices. I'm developing a series of seminars/classes that will range from basic electricity for neophytes, to code and engineering issues for consultants and TD's. Having pictures of things NOT to do would be most helpful. It would also lighten the mood a bit. Nothing better to wake folks up during a lecture than a picture shown on the overhead. I'll give full credit to whoever provides me the pics. Oh yeah, cartoons are acceptable as well. Richard A.Wolpert President Union Connector Co., Inc. 40 Dale Street West Babylon, NY 11704 Ph: 631-753-9550 ext. 204 Fx: 631-753-9560 richw [at] unionconnector.com ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.2.0.14.0.20050327184052.0417e358 [at] mail.insightbb.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:41:33 -0500 From: Mike Brubaker Subject: Re: fall arrest standards and rescue In-Reply-To: References: What kind of trouble? What happened? Mike At 05:06 PM 3/27/2005, Bill Sapsis wrote: >harness and continued to speak. After 7 - 8 minutes I was in trouble. An >hour is waaaaaaaay too long. ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <45.24ed04bc.2f789f94 [at] aol.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:45:24 EST Subject: Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage In a message dated 27/03/05 20:11:10 GMT Daylight Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes: > Its been reported that folk that exhibit no other negative effects from > exposure to 230V often have a hidden side-effect. They are no longer able > to identify a joke when one occurs. Frank, fin the guy that is always > laughing in your neighborhood, and have him mark for you the posts that are > just for fun . There are subjects about which you can joke. This isn't one of them. Suppose someone with less knowledge actually did it. As you know, on some subjects, I post what many of you take as flame bait. It isn't meant as that, but still. But on anything safety related, I am dead serious. Not quite as bad as Dr. Doom, because he knows about things I don't. But still serious. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <30.6f4103bf.2f78a052 [at] aol.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:48:34 EST Subject: Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage In a message dated 27/03/05 20:27:02 GMT Daylight Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes: > XLR to Edison adaptors. The guy had XLR's on his speakers, and had the > adaptors in case he ran out of speaker cable, he could use one of the > venue's (or one of the squints') stingers in a pinch. This also brought > about the Edison F to Edison F barrel. Yeah, he finally got out of the biz > and into a rehab.. Oi veh! That's on a par with the outfit which used XLR-3 for everything. Frank Wood ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:50:47 -0500 Subject: Re: Photos of electrical practice From: Herrick Goldman Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Awww damn, now ya tell me! I just got back from Manila where 80% of the city seems to be wired by beavers. It looks like every resident of every hovel just climbed a pole and added to the rats-nest at the top with more big black cable. Many time the poles are sagging or leaning drastically. I never got out of the cab in those locales to get a shot. BUT THE JEEPNEYS HAVE PRETTY ART. -H On 3/27/05 6:39 PM, "Richard Wolpert" wrote: > > This is a request from all of you out there who have pics ( digital or > otherwise ) of "scary" electrical practices. -- Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com 917-797-3624 "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <8bb992e96058a78779af625ea936988d [at] dejazzd.com> From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Economy of Momentum (was: Re: Lifting pianos revisited) Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:49:56 -0500 >> I am accused of always looking for the easiest (laziest) way to >> accomplish a project. So far I think you win. > > P.S. Is that the proper way to respond with a new thread? > Chris "Chris" Babbie > I am not sure what you mean but I meant with sincere respect. I actually meant that his stagehand that came up with the idea to use the lift had a great if not obvious idea. Much better than a bunch of hands gathering around a piano and dead lifting it. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:55:50 EST Subject: Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage In a message dated 27/03/05 20:30:25 GMT Daylight Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes: > Ah, Frank. Yes, the connector is rated for all these jobs, but not the > cables. If you are going to have to use more than one cable anyways, you > might as well use a different connector to signify the diferent job and not > lose any gear in the process. I think you misunderstood. It is not a practice that I should condone. And some mic cables are. The BBC's cable RSF 2/5 was rated for 15A, even though it was a mic cable. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <19d.3080b110.2f78a467 [at] aol.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 19:05:59 EST Subject: Re: Stump the Electrican In a message dated 27/03/05 22:41:07 GMT Daylight Time, stagecraft [at] DesignRelief.com writes: > Engineering still has a slot or two available for USITT 2006 in > Louisville. The questions become: > 1) How many would attend ? > 2) Can we get the panelists all there at the same time ? > > I would have to know in the next couple of weeks on item 1. I would then > work on item 2. Question one, in what state is it, and can I smoke? Question two, do you think that a right-ponder's opinions would be of value? Question three, when is it? Frank Wood ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <66baeaaa75ae7c01b45e43154698eaa5 [at] dejazzd.com> From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Photos of electrical practice Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 19:25:51 -0500 I got a couple of free issues of an electrical trade mag that ran a monthly photo that had a contest if you could cite the code error in the photo(I think it was EC&M by primedia). Also I will recommend the navy website again that I have quoted before. (Also my favorite would work for you with the guy on the aluminum ladder in the pool with the wired electric drill wearing safety glasses.) http://safetycenter.navy.mil/photo/default.htm Go to the index of previous photos and there are plenty of electrical photos. > This is a request from all of you out there who have pics ( digital or > otherwise ) of "scary" electrical practices. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Speaking of Genies Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 19:28:14 -0500 > To the uninitiated this might also be called a laser pointer u-bolted > inside the corner of the bucket. For what it probably costs I would have guessed at least a self leveling laser but then I guess you are supposed to have the lift leveled anyway. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Breakfast? VERY OT Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 19:29:59 -0500 > What do you do for breakfast on a day like today? Anything special? My kids are still young enough and any morning I am home plain Bisquick pancakes are a treat. I am taking advantage of this while I can get away with it. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: A/C Power Cable / Name that Amperage Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 19:37:29 -0500 I think I mentioned before I had gotten a good deal on some 12 gauge 90' extension cords so I made 1/4" to edison adaptors as speaker jumpers. This is when I had very little money and even less common sense. A former co-worker had an entire power distro system that had edison to speakon when speakons first hit the market. He had a boatload of 12/4 cable that doubled as power/speaker cable. At least he was the only one that did the hookups so if anything go blown up it was his fault. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ Message-ID: <42475CCA.80A55E5B [at] cybercom.net> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:24:26 -0500 From: Dale Farmer Organization: The fuzz in the back of the fridge. Subject: Re: Photos of electrical practice References: Richard Wolpert wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > This is a request from all of you out there who have pics ( digital or > otherwise ) of "scary" electrical practices. I'm developing a series of > seminars/classes that will range from basic electricity for neophytes, to > code and engineering issues for consultants and TD's. Having pictures of > things NOT to do would be most helpful. It would also lighten the mood a > bit. Nothing better to wake folks up during a lecture than a picture shown > on the overhead. > > I'll give full credit to whoever provides me the pics. Oh yeah, cartoons > are acceptable as well. No pictures, but several years ago I was visiting a high rise construction site in Vera Cruz Mexico. Walked up the open stairwell ( no railings installed yet ) to the tenth or so floor. We asked for a portable light to look at some aspect of the construction, and the guy brought over a bulb, that was just taped to the bare copper wires on the end of a cord. The other end he wrapped the wires around a couple of nails pounded into a board which had a heavier wire feeding current up from the ground. *shakes head* --Dale ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:31:45 -0500 From: Delbert Hall Reply-To: Delbert Hall Subject: Re: fall arrest standards and rescue In-Reply-To: References: Unconsciousness. After 15 minutes death is possible. I just so happen to have the article we discusses in Feb. 2004 in front of me (in this case I knew right where I filed it). It is "Will Your Safety Harness Kill You?" You can find on the web at http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0500/d000568/d000568.html -Delbert On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:41:33 -0500, Mike Brubaker wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > What kind of trouble? What happened? > > Mike > > At 05:06 PM 3/27/2005, Bill Sapsis wrote: > > >harness and continued to speak. After 7 - 8 minutes I was in trouble. An > >hour is waaaaaaaay too long. > > -- Delbert Hall Phone: 423-772-4255 ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <28193b863c4dbe7899a06de7cfc9b4b2 [at] email.arizona.edu> Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien) From: Mark O'Brien Subject: Re: Photos of electrical practice Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:38:02 -0700 Again, no photos, but a few years back in a Ford plant in Brasil, we had to be wearing the safety glasses, but our 400 A power feed was a transformer from (god knows what) to 208 5 wire three phase. The lugs were just hanging off the transformer, with the 4/0 bolted to it. I finally convinced them to build a room around it with scaffold, and plywood. Yikes! Mark O'Brien Opera Technical Director University of Arizona, School of Music Tucson, AZ 520/621-7025 520/591-1803 Mobile ------------------------------ Message-ID: <90d9c99805032718397bb9e687 [at] mail.gmail.com> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:39:07 -0500 From: Scott Parker Reply-To: Scott Parker Subject: Re: Photos of electrical practice In-Reply-To: References: Not the worst situations in the world... http://www.hstech.org/DOE%20grant%20photos/ The last one might be close to what you are looking for. The first two were from the closet of a school that was requesting funds for new equipment.... I was on a committee. I didn't feel that new equipment would be well cared for;-) The third photo I found of historic interest. -- Take care, Scott Scott C. Parker ------------------------------ Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:47:38 -0500 From: Delbert Hall Reply-To: Delbert Hall Cc: scparker [at] gmail.com (Scott Parker) Subject: Re: Photos of electrical practice In-Reply-To: References: Some months back someone posted the URL to a photo of a guy on an aluminum ladder, in a swimming pool, using a corded electric drill. Bottles of "adult beverages" were in the background. I don't remember the URL, but maybe someone else does. -Delbert On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:39:07 -0500, Scott Parker wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Not the worst situations in the world... > http://www.hstech.org/DOE%20grant%20photos/ > The last one might be close to what you are looking for. > The first two were from the closet of a school that was requesting > funds for new equipment.... I was on a committee. I didn't feel that > new equipment would be well cared for;-) > The third photo I found of historic interest. > > -- > Take care, Scott > > Scott C. Parker > -- Delbert Hall Phone: 423-772-4255 ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.2.0.14.2.20050327231405.030a4008 [at] mail.hstech.org> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 23:14:34 -0500 From: "Scott C. Parker" Subject: Re: Photos of electrical practice In-Reply-To: References: http://www.funnypictures.dk/funny-picture-364.htm At 09:47 PM 3/27/2005, you wrote: >For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >--------------------------------------------------- > >Some months back someone posted the URL to a photo of a guy on an >aluminum ladder, Scott C. 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