How to build a flat Pt 3

[@NotableInteriors_Events]

Your excellent!!!....I was going for a refresher....but I actually got a couple of new pointers.....THANKS!!

[@ckyrico]

This is such a great tutorial, super easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@delta46460]

I was watching this, and wondered when you snuck into my shop! picked up a few ideas, but it's reassuring to see how others do it, and how we are not so far apart. You must be familiar with Raoul's green book...

[@SceneryFarm]

I have never heard of that book.. I will look at it though, Thanks!

[@rdranki1]

Can you make a video about whats important to be a theater carpenter? I am wanting to move up from a utility

[@ChrisNuccio]

@RickM1953 If it's a TV style flat it would have a jack screwed to it on the backside that is either screwed to the floor, or sandbagged. A jack is essentially a wood "L" with a diagonal brace connecting both parts and a gusset at the joint.

[@laaxe]

Lauan is almost always 4' wide (close enough), and often over 8 or 10' depending what you order. Never route the lauan sides, unless they're 1/4" wide, and you're compelled to run it through a table saw. You'll often leave gaps between flats which cause painters bondo hell when attached side by side, and only trim tops/bottoms if flats are being stacked for height. But think twice (ask boss for their actual application) before doing so. Look at the plans.

[@ralphjaycomedy365]

Do you build sets for potential clients? I would love to hire you to build some flats for my upcoming production.

[@SceneryFarm]

I do in the Toronto area Pls email me at [e-mail] J

[@eddiedredge]

Hi would you be able to tel me the thickness of the woods used. Many thanks

[@rgesualdo]

great tutorial, i have a question what if you build two of these to make a wall 8' x 8' how would you join them together so you wont see the gap where the luan meet

[@RickM1953]

How do you brace them in the upright position on stage?

[@jamesmckernan2781]

Bang on correct, also on longer walls the flats are braced with whalers or walers or stiffeners (or whatever they are called elsewhere) then the jacks are screwed to them. Cheers James

[@jamesmckernan2781]

Hi all, Thanks for al the great comments! I can see that these have been seen by many and that makes me happy for doing them. There are a lot of little differences in these tutorials that you may see and I love hearing from you all regarding these regional styles. I was thinking about making some other videos next term, please send me your thoughts!

[@jamesmckernan2781]

Glad I could help :)

[@jamesmckernan2781]

Hi laaxe- thanks for the reply- Our luan is always oversized so we have to rout it flush. You seem to get luan that is accurately 4x8- you are very lucky! Ours is around 1/8" long and 1/8 to 1/32 wider than 4'. So the boss would be more annoyed if I didn't. Also, I am typically the boss :) Thanks though! It is always good to hear other viewpoints. Please keep posting.

[@jamesmckernan2781]

That is a really long answer and includes how to brace a wall and whether you are doing this for Theatre or Film or if you want to re-use it. Once the wall is braced it is really a question for a scenic painter. I could take a stab at it but I would miss details and possibly confuse the issue :) Good luck

[@jamesmckernan2781]

Chris Nuccio has a great answer for that above :)

[@jamesmckernan2781]

Happy you liked it!

[@jamesmckernan2781]

thanks :)