SBLD Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Dear geeks. I am trying to find some stage weights to hire in Sydney, but have the unfortunate affliction of being British. It would appear that either they are not a common piece of equipment in Australia or are just called something else? Is there a decent set and staging company out there who I should talk to? Feel free to completely ignore this if you are in fact not Australian. Thanks Yeh these My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I would PM Gridgirl because she is a less frequent visitor these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 In Australia they are called 'stage weights'. Use Google.com.au and search for them. Here's someone who lists them in hire stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderick Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yep, we call them stage weights or counter weights, most venues have them in ample supply. B-) But another source for them are marquee companies, they used them in cradles as ballast for their structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichM Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 They tend to be a different shape than the ones we're used to, rather than being square they use ones that are stretched out. So, ring them up and ask for a long weight and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitlane Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 They tend to be a different shape than the ones we're used to, rather than being square they use ones that are stretched out. So, ring them up and ask for a long weight and you'll be fine. They're usually listed next to the long stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Worth picking up some spare sparks for the grinder while you're there. Take a wet paper bag to put them in, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Never hurts to pick up a set of left handed screwdrivers whilst you're there - don't want to fall foul of any discrimination laws for the southpaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A few spare bubbles for the spirit level are worth having, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsharp7th Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Don't screws tighten anticlockwise below the equator? So a left handed screwdriver would be standard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian28 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Don't screws tighten anticlockwise below the equator? So a left handed screwdriver would be standard... Couldn't you use a proper screwdriver, but find a way of remembering to always turn it the wrong way? It is actually a curious feature of the Coriolis effect that you do not have to start screwing until you have crossed the Tropic line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderick Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 But in all seriousness, if you are coming 'down-under', make sure you get some training on the use of sunscreen.I understand that much of the UK constituency are unfamiliar with the concept of 'sun' but we have quite a lot of it, everyday, all year round. The drawback is that if UK skin is exposed to it, strange things happen and a chalk white person can turn lobster red in a couple of hours.Regular and ample application of a suitable sunscreen will give some protection. B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggygeek Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Stage Weights, Counterweights, any supplier should know what they are. Used to work for ResX and yes they have them and theyre pretty close to what you linked. They tend to be a different shape than the ones we're used to, rather than being square they use ones that are stretched out.<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); line-height: 19.5px; background-color: rgb(243, 249, 246);">So, ring them up and ask for a long weight and you'll be fine. Jokes aside, the ones that are common in Australia aren't square, theyre about 15cm wide and 35cm long with the notches in the short sides, I think theyre made by JANDS, but I cant confirm that. They are the standard 12.5kg weights though. Most Marquee companies have plastic coated concrete tent ballasts nowadays, sadly. Saves them pinching the theatre ones at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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