|
|
Matthew W Inner circle New York 2456 Posts |
What thickness wood is recommended for a deceptive b**e?
I started building a crystal casket in '09 and want to finish it this year. The table part of it is 2x4 as a frame with 1/4 wood on top. What wood would be recommended to support an assistant?
-Matt
|
AGMagic Special user Cailf. 775 Posts |
Paul Osborne recommends using 1/2" plywood glued and screwed in place. The size of the b**e and the assistant might require some adjustment however.
Tim Silver - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-Woodshop/122578214436546
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Visualize Whirled Peas! |
Matthew W Inner circle New York 2456 Posts |
Thanks!
-Matt
|
JamesinLA Inner circle Los Angeles 3400 Posts |
I think some people use aluminum for the lower part because it's thin and it gives.
Jim
Oh, my friend we're older but no wiser, for in our hearts the dreams are still the same...
|
EsnRedshirt Special user Newark, CA 895 Posts |
I've seen others recommend fiberglass, but you also need to construct a form if you're going that route.
Self-proclaimed Jack-of-all-trades and google expert*.
* = Take any advice from this person with a grain of salt. |
BRodgers Special user 543 Posts |
Do not use wood. Go with an aluminum sheet as suggested. Upholster the inside with black vinyl to seal it.
Its thin and strong with a little give. It also greatly reduces the overall weight of the prop. You'll want that.
Creator of The Phantom Band 360
|
AGMagic Special user Cailf. 775 Posts |
If he goes with aluminum, what thickness aluminum would you recommend? .09? .125?
Tim Silver - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-Woodshop/122578214436546
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Visualize Whirled Peas! |
Ray Pierce Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2604 Posts |
It depends on two factors... weight and span.
Ray Pierce
|
makeupguy Inner circle 1411 Posts |
Back in the day... I bought old street signs from the city of san diego... they were overkill as far as strength.. but they were CHEAP! I made a GREAT vampire illusion out of one... and a Palanquin.. ***ized from both the osborne plans and the rand woodbury palanquin 2000
You'd be surprised how big some of them are when you see them up close... and I had them cut at a sheet metal shop for $15 per cut. It was a great deal at the time.. and it would surprise me if you couldn't track down a deal like that again. |
Ray Pierce Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2604 Posts |
I LOVE the street sign idea... ingenuity at it's best!!
Ray Pierce
|
chleby New user 52 Posts |
Aluminum or fiberglass would be a great alternative to wood and would both be sturdy and lighter. Also would not need to be as thick which would allow it to be slightly smaller.
Lighting Designer- Dan Sperry MAGIC SHOW Times Scare NYC
Lighting Designer- Dan Sperry Spring 2011 |
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » The workshop » » Wood thickness for B**e (0 Likes) |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.01 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |