bru Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm designing a stage set using Trilite T200 (no comments! It's what's available so it's what's gotta be used) and I'm trying to work out what exactly is meant by "All lengths include spigots"! Does this mean that a 2m length of truss, for example, includes the length of the spigots protruding from one end that will fit into the next section or a junction or whatever? Basically, if I bolt a 2m length of T200 to a 3m length of T200 do I get 5m of truss or a bit less? If less, how much less? It could be pretty damn critical 'cos the set has got to fit into a pretty tight space! Unfortunately, I don't have access to any truss to measure it up at the moment CheersBru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardFoster Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I've just measured some of ours (yes, we usually use other truss but have Trilite for pretty purposes!) a 2m section is exatly 2m. Ignore the spigots as they will be completely inside the truss once joined together. Whatever length the section is labelled as is an accurate dimension. If you're using these parts, remember to allow for the truss height, the welds adding height (a few millimetres) to base & tower plates and the arms on any corner section. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bru Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Magic! Thanks for the quick answer I rather thought that would be the case but with only inches to spare 'twas best to check! The odd few millimetres for welds shouldn't pose a problem - things aren't *that* tight! I hope!! CheersBru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart91 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I rather thought that would be the case but with only inches to spare 'twas best to check! If you're that tight for space you may have difficulty assembling the truss in situ - remember that you will need the depth of the spigots plus a little more available to actually put the truss together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bru Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 I rather thought that would be the case but with only inches to spare 'twas best to check! If you're that tight for space you may have difficulty assembling the truss in situ - remember that you will need the depth of the spigots plus a little more available to actually put the truss together. Good point! I'm fairly sure we'll be OK but I'd better make sure on the drawing board CheersBru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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