mark_s Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I was a bit reluctant to post this for fear of being shot down in flames, but... I'm involved with a show opening in August, which may need two 'picture frames' (very light bits of set consisting of a wooden frame and some paper) suspended during the show. Normally it wouldn't be a problem, however it's a Fringe show, and the method of suspending them needs to be very quick to do and undo each show. My thought was to use a sling girth hitched around the bar, with a karabiner clipped into the resulting loop. Two slings/karabiners would be used per frame to prevent spinning, and these would be left permanently attached to the bar. When not in use the karabiner would be clipped back into the sling, forming a loop and preventing any freak accidents resulting from the hitch undoing itself. When in use, a line from the frame would be clipped into both karabiners. It should only take seconds to hang and unhang the frames this way, and is fairly foolproof. Assuming the use of suitable and appropriately rated hardware, does anyone see any issues with this? I can't see any safety issues with this method, but I imagine it's a slightly unorthodox way to go about it and that there are better methods. If anyone has any alternative suggestions I'm all ears :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanHerbert Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Do they have to be suspended? Can they not be supported from underneath? That may make it quicker and easier to pack down/transport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_s Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 If they're used at all (the show was produced in Newcastle a few months ago, and as far as I'm aware they're using the same set) they will almost certainly have to be suspended. A colour change will need to happen before each show anyway, so it isn't much more work to suspend them providing that it can be done quickly without much faff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanHerbert Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 If that's the case then I wouldn't worry - sounds like you've covered all the bases - guessing you've done a risk assessment! ** laughs out loud **! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 With most of the picture frames I know the flying hardware will weigh more than the suspended load! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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