[SML] Scaffolding for FOH

[Mt. Angel Performing Arts Center]

We use a "BilJax" rolling scaffold and IMHO it's worth it's weight in gold.

Assembles and disassembles relatively easily, the 6' length spans our 
seat-row spacing nicely and can be adjusted somewhat to compensate for a 
raked floor.

You can set the platform height almost anywhere and you can get 
components to make the end supports any height in about 3' increments.

Checking their catalog you can get lengths of 6', 8' or 10' so 
accommodating most seat spacing should be possible. If not, hiring a 
certified welder to re-jigger the braces shouldn't be too expensive 
although any manufacturer's warranty would disappear.

For OSHA you need outriggers if you go beyond 'platform height x' (which 
I do not remember offhand) and the outriggers can be attached and 
detached as needed for mobility.

I'm sure other manufacturers have similar products but we're happy with 
the BilJax.

Catalog data starts on page 12 at 
<http://www.biljax.com/clientuploads/Catalogs/Scaffold/Catalog_small.pdf>

Just my opinion as a satisfied customer.

Carla

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On 11/21/2017 6:08 AM, Jon Lagerquist via Stagecraft wrote:
> There are a lot of options out in the scaffolding world. The edge case
> would be making custom braces to space pieces to match your seat
> spacing. More likely there are some combination of stock parts that will
> serve your needs. Getting a local guy who can meet you in the space
> seems like a good way to discover what might work.
> 
> On 11/21/2017 5:00 AM, Bill Nelson via Stagecraft wrote:
>>> I recommend,  http://www.scaffoldingdepot.com/vault_aluminum_scaffold.htm ,
>>> it is what we use at the Belcourt Theatre .  Just get the correct sises and
>>> out riggers, and make sure that the base section will fit in the aisles
>>> between the seats,  we have the single wide as it fits in the aisles and
>>> makes it easier to move. The walk boards (planks) have a hatch allowing people
>>> to climb up in the center of the unit, keeping the center of gravity centered,
>>> plus in a pinch it can be setup by one person,  and it is easy to store.
>>
>> We don't have aisles between seats. There are perimeter aisles with rows of 10
>> seats in between.
>>
>> I have only used scaffolds twice and, in both instances, the seats were
>> removed to do so. I don't see how they could be used with seating in place.
>>
>> It certainly would be the least expensive solution, by far. But just like the
>> Super Straddle, I am not sure the aisles are wide enough to assemble the
>> fixture.e seat rows. It would also seem that the leg spacing would have to be
>> just right to fit between the rows of seats.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
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