Stagecraft I - Exam No. 1

Drama 1330 | Scene shop org chart, lumber, sheet goods, chop saw, table saw, jig saw, set design process, + foam carving

Hammer

Level

Tape measure

Speed square

Framing square

sandpaper

Orbital sander

paint key

Used to open paint cans

Stir stick

used to mix paint before applying

Roller sleeve

Roller stick

Sprayers

Luan

lightweight, yellow in color, and smooth surface

Masonite

Engineered wood made of steamed and pressure-molded wood/paper fibers

Plywood

Manufactured from layers that have been glued together, “zebra print” pattern

Chop saw

Table saw

Jig saw

Air hose

Compressor

Supplies air to pneumatic tools

Pneumatic stapler

Flathead screw

Philipshead screw

What is ‘true’ on a level?

a surface that is horizontally even/level

What is ‘plumb’ on a level?

a surface that is vertically even/level

What is ‘ripping’ wood?

Making a cut parallel/against the woods grain

What saw can ‘rip’ wood?

table saw

What saws can cut with the grain of the wood?

chop saw

What is the true size of a 1×4?

¾ inches by 3½ inches

What is the true size of a 2×4?

1½ inches by 3½ inches

What is the true size of a sheet good (4×8)?

47½ inches by 95½ inches

Foam pros + cons

Pros: lightweight, widely available, and versatile

Cons: easily breakable, lacks strength, and difficult to carve fine details + large pieces

Rasps

Used to carve + shape foam

Hot knife

used to quickly cut through foam

Drill

power tool that spins bits to create holes or secure screws

Drill battery

Gives power to drills

Drill chuck

adjustable clamping mechanism that holds the drill bit

Drill bit

Creates holes in material

Pilot bit

Used to pre-drill a precise hole and prevent splitting

What is PSI?

Pounds per Square Inch

What the ideal pressure to keep pneumatics?

80-120 PSI

What sizes do sticks of lumber typically come in?

8’, 10’, and 12’

Scene Shop Organizational Chart

What sizes does paint come in?

1 gallon, 1 quart, and 5 gallons

House vs. Theatrical paint

House: used to be long-lasting and durable

Theatrical: used for performance under stage lights and higher concentrated pigments

What are the three components of paint?

Binder, medium, and pigment

What is binder in paint?

Holds paint together and effects adhesion properties

What is medium in paint?

Substances added to paint to change its characteristic (e.g. water for watercolor, oil for oil-based)

What is pigment in paint?

Gives paint its color and vibrance

Straight edge

What are the parts of a brush?

Bristles, ferrule, crimp, and handle

Chip brush

Sash brush

What are paint bristles made of?

Synthetics (polyester, nylon, etc.) And natural hairs (pig, horse, badger, etc.)

Where do you measure closest to on a ruler?

the nearest 8^th of an inch

Sizes of screws by length