How to build a platform
Sponsored by the Amateur Theater Division
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Other papers in this series:
- How to build a flat
- How to build stairways
- Theater safety bulletin (suitable for posting backstage or in your shop)
Please note: I created this guide as a way of sharing experience. You must not take my statements as an official specification or standard. What I say about strength and safety is based on observations, not on codes, regulations or standards. If you have not made observations of your own that enable you to evaluate the statements in this guide, you should consult other sources of information before going any further. You will understand that I cannot guarantee your results and that I cannot accept liability for any damage that results from your work, whether you follow my suggestions to the letter or not. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using any power tool, and observe all safety precautions found in those instructions.
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