If you want it to truly be 8 feet tall, you only want to subtract 5 inches from the 8ft stiles, not 6. This is because the true dimensions of a 1x3 are 3/4" x 2.5". I suggest putting a note at the bottom of the screen at that point in the video to correct this.
I used to half lap a screw and glue all joint ,no gussets reqired. The traditional English flats were pegged mortise and tenon joints. In the four corners. What was called "shoes" were then screwed into the corners. My old mate who worked for the National theatre in London says he was repairing 100 year old flats because of the way they were made and could be dismantled easily. Cheers Ross
Correction... the grain of the Keystones and Corner Blocks is critical to the overall strength of the pieces. Sorry it was early when I made the previous comment.
Great video, buuuuuuuuut where's the second video? I need a Hollywood flat demo. Thanks!
If you want it to truly be 8 feet tall, you only want to subtract 5 inches from the 8ft stiles, not 6. This is because the true dimensions of a 1x3 are 3/4" x 2.5". I suggest putting a note at the bottom of the screen at that point in the video to correct this.
I used to half lap a screw and glue all joint ,no gussets reqired. The traditional English flats were pegged mortise and tenon joints. In the four corners. What was called "shoes" were then screwed into the corners. My old mate who worked for the National theatre in London says he was repairing 100 year old flats because of the way they were made and could be dismantled easily. Cheers Ross
Love this what happened to the Hollywood Flats video?
Whoa mate,this video is the bomb homie.
Although this is good, you forgot to mention how the diagonal braces are fastened to the flat, with the use of half straps.
and you did not mention the grain of the triangle corner braces. overall good.
Correction... the grain of the Keystones and Corner Blocks is critical to the overall strength of the pieces. Sorry it was early when I made the previous comment.
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Good comment