[SML] Fast fold screens

[Steven Hood]

 I'd go with snaps on your new frames. Transfer the measurements from the 
old frame locations to the new. Then transfer the snaps directly over.
My tuppence,
Steven R Hood


On April 6, 2017 7:18:00 PM gbierly via Stagecraft 
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Oh Wise List members.
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> I have a number of older 10.5’x14’ fast fold (Da-Lite) snap on screens and 
> frames (old style locks with multiple front and rear projection surfaces).  
> All of which were purchased used on eBay.  The surfaces are fine but the 
> frames have damaged hinges that warp the final screen.  Mostly OK for what 
> we are doing BUT.   I just got a donation of 4 essentially brand new frames 
> (no surfaces) with the new spring loaded latches BUT they are velcro not snaps.
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> Do you think I try drilling the frame and adding snaps to the frame or 
> attempting to attach the loop side of the velcro to the screen surround?
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> If I go with the snaps, is there a trick to precisely line up the snaps?
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> If I go velcro would Velcro part #190984 loop cut it or should I find 
> something with a more aggressive adhesive?  When I snap the surface to the 
> current frames we do a lot of tugging to get it stretched enough to snap on.
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> Obviously buying new surfaces would be awesome but just not in the budget 
> right now.
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> Any wisdom from the list would be appreciated.  Thanks
>
> Greg Bierly
> Performing Arts Center Manager
> Hempfield High School
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