Theatre Safety Training Video Series
Cal State LA
Stage Platform Construction
A step-by-step walkthrough of building and assembling a standard stock 2' x 8' platform using 1x6 framing and 3/4" AC plywood for the lid. This is an introductory video to stage platform construction intended for the beginner stagecraft student's first time building a platform from scratch. All pieces were pre-cut off-screen and follow the standard stage platform recommended layout for framing members.
1:03 - Introduction - Building a 2' x 8' Platform
1:21 - Exterior Framing Members
4:19 - Fixing a Splitting 1x6
5:33 - Internal Cross-Member Supports
6:29 - Checking Square on the Outer Frame
9:45 - Installing Cross-Members
12:53 - Attaching the 3/4" AC Plywood Lid
17:04 - Discovery of an Error in Construction
18:03 - Marking the Position of Cross-Members with a Chalk Line
19:18 - Summary, Assessment, Conclusion
Legging platforms using screws: • 8 Ways to Leg Stage Pl...
Legging platforms using bolts: • (more than) 8 Ways to ...
Platform Legs Bonus (An Even Better Platform Leg): • Bonus Method of Leggin...
Summary of different plywood grades: • Plywood Grades Overview
For an in-depth study of key concepts and decisions to make while building platforms, please watch one of the accompanying 9-part series of Platform Construction Overview videos:
Screws vs. Staples • Screws vs. Staples - P...
Screw Patterns • Screw Patterns - Platf...
Pine Framing vs. Plywood Framing • Pine Framing vs. Plywo...
Cross Members and Coffin Locks • Cross Members and Coff...
Storage and Stock Management • Storage and Stock Mana...
1x6 Framing Joinery • 1x6 Framing Joinery - ...
2x4 Framing Joinery • 2x4 Framing Joinery - ...
3/4" Plywood Platform Lids • 3/4" Plywood Platform ...
Noise Abatement • Noise Abatement - Plat...
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Cal State LA
Department of Theatre and Dance
College of Arts & Letters
A&L Productions
11 сен 2024