THEA 272 Stagecraft: Tools and Materials

Scenic Materials and Tools

Tools	Hardware	Materials
Measuring & marking: tape measure chalk line squares - framing, combination spirit level Cutting & shaping: hack saw chisel shurform tool file rasp utility knife Assembling: hammer - nail, sledge rathet (Yankee) screwdriver nut driver adjustable (Crescent) wrench pliers - slip, long-nose, locking pliers (vise grips) hex key (Allen wrench) countersink screwdriver - Philips, flat blade ratchet socket clamps - C, pipe, wood (Jorgensen) stapler glue gun Deconstructing: nail puller wrecking (crow) bar pry (Wonder) bar bolt cutter	Rigging: foot iron - hinged, rigid flying iron brace cleat cable clamp stage screw improved stage screw (patent plug) Assembling: hinge - tight pin, loose pin swinging door hinge batten hook lash cleat stop cleat Fasteners: nails - common, finish, doublehead screws - flathead, round head; philips, slotted, drywall bolts - carriage, machine, stove lag screw	Lumber and Sheet Products: dimensional lumber - grades & sizes plywood - grades & sizes Lauan wafer board Masonite styrofoam Homosote Celotex Adhesives: white glue carpenter glue contact cement wheat paste Power Hand Tools Electric: screw gun sabre saw drill grinder sander circular saw Pneumatic: stapler impact wrench