Theatre Technology I: Scenery & Costumes Flashcards
What is a battery powered drill?
Drills are necessary for creating the points at which pieces of the set connect. You can create holes for installing fasteners to certain points, for instance. For most light or medium applications
What is a level?
to determine whether a surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb)
What is a circular saw?
cut through wood and other construction materials. They feature a sharp circular blade which rotates at speed to create cross cuts and rip cuts and are available in a few different sizes determined by the size of blade they accept.
What is a jigsaw saw?
cutting curved lines, circles, and unique shapes into a range of materials, it should be noted it works best cutting softwood at 1-1/2 in. thick and hardwood up to 3/4 in. thick.
What is a power table saw?
A woodworking tool, consisting of a circular saw blade, mounted on an arbor, that is driven by an electric motor, used for cutting larger pieces of wood
What is a miter saw?
lets you make cut smaller pieces of wood at a variety of angles. The saw has a blade mounted on a swing arm that pivots left or right to produce angled cuts.
What is a sledgehammer?
large and heavy hammer that you swing with force – in the same way that you’d handle an axe.
What is a mallet?
A rubber mallet is the right tool for striking items that need to be driven but can’t withstand damage.
What is a claw hammer?
features a small, circular, flat face on one side and a narrow two-pronged opening on the other. They’re one of the most recognisable and common hammer types
What is a crowbar?
or pry-bar used as a lever either to force apart two objects or to remove nails.
What is a measuring tape?
a flexible ruler used to measure length or distance
What is a flathead screwdriver?
consists of a wedge-shaped flat tip for tightening or loosening screws with straight and linear notches on their heads.
What is a Phillip screwdriver?
mostly used in the automotive industry and it has a cross (X) shape at the tip.
What is a scene shop?
The Scene Shop is a specialised workshop that designs, plans, and ultimately builds the set and scenery that create the world of each story we tell on stage.
What is a retractable power cord reel?
provides a handy and durable power cord storage solution that gives you convenient temporary access to power and ultra-clean storage capabilities. The cord can easily be extended off the reel to exactly where it’s needed, then easily retracted when done.
