Parallel Riser Staging Platforms

This video is about parallel risers or staging platforms.
My sincere apologies about the audio-
I have found some product links that may help.
Coffin Locks/ Roto Locks:
www.rosebrand.com/product1674...
Hinges:
www.rosebrand.com/product443/...
There are two styles outlined:
The short one- used in a home theatre
The 16” tall one used for staging.
I suggest 3/4” birch plywood. It has few to no voids and is quite nice to work with.
If you make the riser taller than 16”, I would make the uprights wider- perhaps 4” wide not 3.5” wide.
Beyond that I would hesitate to arm-chair carpenter as I am not there for the assembly and use of the staging.
Here is a link to the playlist that has the step by step assembly of the staging platforms:
• Parallel Riser Staging...
Within that Playlist I have 3 videos specifically for the staging platforms.
• Building Parallel Rise...
• Parallels Top Assembly...
• Parallels Riser Part 3...
I wish you good luck with your build!
Best
J

[@jbonaiutoii1972]

Wow! Found my spring project. Custom drum riser here I come!

[@ykamara19]

This is exactly what I need 😭😭

[@gearmoe9066]

I like the coffin locks.

[@igortonu]

Thanks smart job

[@SceneryFarm]

Happy it worked for you 😀

[@themaggattack]

Brilliant! I will be somewhat frequently moveing apartments in the next few years, and I want to maximize on living space. I've been thinking of building a platform for a bed to go underneath and a desk and couch on top of it. Since I'll be moving a lot, a fold-able platform like this would be great! (Wall beds are cumbersome to dissasemble, move and reassemble. They also require holes to be drilled into the walls and floor, which many apartments do not allow.) I wonder if it would be possible to make a platform like this that a bed could somehow slide out from underneath on a daily basis?

[@SceneryFarm]

I imagine so though it’s best attribute is that it goes from small to big and back again. My instinct would not be to start here. I would start at looking at Murphy beds and hide away beds. That being said if this is useful that makes me smile. Be well J

[@ronaldkirt402]

James, Great job and brilliant way of building a stage. Is this strong enough for a home theatre platform riser? Can you please make a detailed video of building it. I want to build it for my home theatre seating riser ( 19 ft L x 6 ft W x 16" H).

[@SceneryFarm]

Hi Ronald Thanks for the comment! If your seating is couches and the like, this would indeed be strong enough. It would be a tad overbuilt if the risers will sitting there for the life of the theatre. These risers are really good for being put up and taken down a lot and quickly. A riser style that is way less work is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKC4nHaBgdmBmbc Also on my channel, but a more quickly built riser. I would also recommend carpet over the risers as a flat plywood surface is noisy and will turn the platform into a drum. It may also reflect sound in an unfortunate way for your system and room. I am not super sure when I will build parallels next, but when I do, I will for sure record it. Cheers Ronald. J

[@ronaldkirt402]

@@SceneryFarm Thanks , will look into other video

[@1SlayerFish]

Thanks for your video. Where can I find a video on how to make the risers? They are awesome.

[@SceneryFarm]

That is a fair question, for my part I have not made one. I do think I should however. It will not be soon, But I will see what I can do. Best J

[@1SlayerFish]

@@SceneryFarm Thanks James. Assuming the frame itself was pre-made, is there a manufacturer you purchased from? I am looking to build one for timing judges at a local community pool. This is the only good DIY I found for a portable platform on the internet. Any help you can offer is for a good cause ;-) Best, Jason

[@KB-jd8tl]

I wanted to make a staging platform similar to this but it does not need to fold up and I wanted each platform one to be 24" tall. Could I make this all out of plywood or should I just use 2X4

[@SceneryFarm]

I would recommend plywood skirt/frame- please have a look at my video on how to build a riser platform. I would recommend 6 legs to hold it up, screwed into the corners. Cheers J

[@ykamara19]

This is amazing. Do you sell these? Really interested in getting this.

[@SceneryFarm]

I have in the past, yes. Please track me down at York University, Toronto Canada

[@ykamara19]

@@SceneryFarm I live in Virginia,USA. Do you have a contact to contact you please

[@SceneryFarm]

Sorry to say, it is not really worth it for you to get me to build them and ship them to you where you are located. If you want, I can help you find a local (to you) scenic carpenter who can help you?

[@SceneryFarm]

Not comfortable putting my contact info on KZbin

[@SceneryFarm]

Did you find a builder locally who can build them for you? I just collected some drawings for someone else to help guide their process, and would be happy to do the same for you. Best J

[@raven92562]

My only objection is the plywood base and the lack of sound deadening. Most schools, churches, etc. cannot afford to toss the cutouts. There should be a 2x leg option.

[@SceneryFarm]

Hi Raven The plywood is a new development, relatively speaking. Traditionally they have been made with 1x4 pine and keystones and cornerblocks. This can be found in most older staging texts. Re sound deadening- most risers have this issue- sound blankets and insulation are two ways to combat it. Be well J

[@DonMallicoat]

Why type of hinge did you use on this project?

[@SceneryFarm]

I used a backflap hinge. The 2" flavour. www.richelieu.com/ca/en/category/hinges-slides-and-opening-systems/hinges-and-accessories/traditional-hinges/square-corner-hinges/back-flap-hinges/1043526 Cheers J

[@DonMallicoat]

@@SceneryFarm thank you so much for your reply. It saved me from over engineering!

[@SceneryFarm]

@@DonMallicoat The other thing I did not mention is hinges that are not bumped in where the plate meets the barrel are better. The ones that are bumped in so the faces of the flaps meet fully when closed are fine also, but the ones where they stay in line with the barrel are best though. They fit in the corner of the riser base better. I am not sure I am making sense here. A hinge that is typically on a door in your house has a bump in so the gap between the edge of the door and the inside face of the jamb is smaller. A piano hinge typically does not have that bump in so the heads of screws will not bump into one another as easily, since the faces of the flaps are not touching when they are parallel/closed. Also, don't use loose pin hinges.... no need for them to come out. Cheers J

[@ChefMusicOsh]

I love this design! Any chance you could send me the prints?

[@SceneryFarm]

Cheers Devin Please email [e-mail] to get a copy. Best James

[@DonMallicoat]

One more quick question how wide are the little feet / legs you have?

[@SceneryFarm]

They were around 3 or 4" I would say 2" is too small and 6" is too big... the risers are long gone so not able to measure them. Are you making a set of these? Would you like to see the jigs I made for this project? Cheers J

[@DonMallicoat]

@@SceneryFarm using some algebra I found them to be 2.67", if they were all the same width. I'd love any other info you have. yes, I'm making 4 to create an 8' x 16' stage.

[@SceneryFarm]

One more thing, I made a dolly that is meant to hold 4 risers... Happy to share that drawing with you also.

[@DonMallicoat]

@@SceneryFarm message sent.

[@kronk358]

Max Headroom makes drum risers!?

[@SceneryFarm]

indeed- audio issues... Nice pull with the MH!

[@monteallen5101]

What about the frane? Do you have prints?

[@SceneryFarm]

Hi Monte I have plans for both parallel risers I show in these videos If you share your email address, I will send them to you. Be well J

[@monteallen5101]

@@SceneryFarm [e-mail] Thank you so much! I am a wedding and events DJ and needing to expand on gear.

[@dtmtolar]

I am the executive director in cofounder of and anti-trafficking organization call Rescue 1 Global. We counter human trafficking and provide Holistic a Restoration. We have a gala coming up in October and I would love to build a 4 x 4 riser for cameras. Do you have the original plans and hardware are used that I could downsize for my purpose? We would greatly Appreciate it. We would really like to use the equipment over and over again instead of renting.

[@SceneryFarm]

I am happy to share the drawings I have done. They are for 4x8 risers. They are incomplete, though will give dimensions of the vertical pieces. Please send me your email. Best J

[@kylemorris5878]

I was wondering if you could also send me the prints of this design

[@SceneryFarm]

Sure Send me your email and I will

[@cmscott1955]

how much weight can one ssection hold?

[@SceneryFarm]

I am not an engineer, but they work on the stage with people and such quite well. I would not drive a car on them. The quality of plywood would have a lot to do with their strength. Sorry That is the best I can offer J

[@cmscott1955]

@@SceneryFarm thank you. I need it to hold about 400 lbs.. sound ok?

[@SceneryFarm]

Two people- yup, no worries Cheers J

[@JeffPeticoat]

Do you build and sell these? Interested.

[@SceneryFarm]

Yes but only in the Toronto Canada area. Cheers

[@timm2020]

Do you sell blue prints to build these? If so where can I get them?

[@SceneryFarm]

Hi Tim I don’t have full plans, but I have build drawings and a series of videos on how to assemble the parts. Happy to share them. [e-mail] Cheers J

[@jascroggns]

May I have the plans to build this?

[@SceneryFarm]

Sure Just shoot me your email and I’ll send the PDFs J

[@SceneryFarm]

Hi JS, I got around to creating a scenery farm address- email [e-mail] to get a copy. Cheers J

[@officialtulucky1583]

Can u sell me 2 of them?

[@SceneryFarm]

Um sure- though unless you are near Toronto Canada, the shipping and perhaps customs at a border would be prohibitive. Email [e-mail] if you wish to discuss it. Be well J