Johnno Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Our main tabs are about an inch and a half short in drop so there is an irritating gap. Is there any thing that can be done about this that doesn't involve buying new curtains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Many tab tracks have a limited amount of height adjustment on the suspension, depending on how they're fixed. It might be worth taking a look "up top" to see what the situation is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 After all the work in the rigging where there should be adjustment of some sort try redesigning the curtains to have a big fringe or tassels. but this is a big expensive hand sewing job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Chivers Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 The venue that Johnno works at, is a secondary school. The usual school constraints (such as budget - what budget?) do apply.Casting my memory back, (I don't want to admit how many years ;) ) I seem to remember that the tab track is fixed on brackets from the proscenium top. I do not remember there being any available adjustment; and although it may be possible to create some, I suspect it would be a major job.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 If the top pf the curtain is out of sight, then a simple solution is not to extend the bottom - drop the top. 300mm cable ties work quite well. I have a set of almost brand new red velour tabs that somebody cut the ties off and had eyelets fitted. I inherited them and they've been hung on cable ties, about every 300mm for a couple of years now - work really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks for the replies. The track ain't broke so I don't want to fix it, although I had considered the possibility. Peter, we're showing Cinderella at the end of this month. Massive cast. You'll be there of course to see our new borders and legs (if I get my finger out)? Paul, I'm glad you mentioned cable ties 'cos that's what I was wondering about. Is there a safety angle to using them as a primary means of suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Chivers Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Peter, we're showing Cinderella at the end of this month. Massive cast. You'll be there of course to see our new borders and legs (if I get my finger out)? Hope soSee you thenPeter Moderation: Can we do this by pm in the future please - we don't do personal chat in the topics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Well - safety wise, the ties are actually stronger than the ties/tie stitching. But judging by the appalling state of some cloth and tab ties we see - I don't have a problem with using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderick Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Paul, I'm glad you mentioned cable ties 'cos that's what I was wondering about. Is there a safety angle to using them as a primary means of suspension? You'll be amazed about the ratings on your average cable tie!Most 'proper' cable tie manufacturers (not your Asian $1@100 variety) will actually have test reports on their products, as I found out recently. Most rate at 100kg+.And using them every 20cm or so, you should be fine! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 TVR sports cars seemed to be held together by cable ties when I worked for them :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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