THTR 1001 Lecture : Hardware Notes W/ Definition
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Fasteners square types: common, box and coated box, finish, double-headed, clout, wire nails and brads (the higher the number the longer the shaft) Nails: most common fastener, driven into two or more pieces of wood with a hammer strength depends upon gripping pressure of wood on shaft of nail. Penny system : rough equivalency between shaft length and number designation. Bolts screw types: wood, drywall, lag, sheet metal, stage screw, hooks and eyes fine and coarse thread carriage, hex head or cap screw, flat head or stove, set screws(square, slotted, or allen) Nuts: (square, hex, wing) additional bolt types: threaded rod, eye and shouldered eye bolts, u-bolts most commonly used sizes in theater are 1/4 , 5/16 , and 3/8 . Hardware for theater roto-lock or coffin lock 2-part device that pulls together to lock. Hinges: strap, butt, t-strap, loose-pin and tight-pin back-flap, piano. Lashing hardware (we will discuss during flats lecture) lashes pieces together.
