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The Cage is the secure storage space, located in the far corner of Scene Dock, that houses the bulk of the [[Rigging Hardware]], [[Stage Hardware]], ironmongery and tools of the Technical Stage Department.
The Cage is the secure storage space, located in the far corner of Scene Dock, that houses the bulk of the rigging hardware, stage hardware, ironmongery and tools of the Technical Stage Department.  For full stock lists, please visit the [[Rigging Hardware]] and [[Stage Hardware]] pages.


'''Cage Layout'''


[[File:Cage_Layout.png|thumb|left|Cage Layout]]




==Hardware Trolley==
The [[Hardware Trolley]] contains most of our nuts, bolts and washers as well as hinges and other pieces of ironmongery.
[[File:Hardware_Trolley.jpg|thumb|left|Hardware Trolley]]




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==1 [[Hardware Trolley]]==


[[File:Hardware_Trolley.jpg|thumb|left|Hardware Trolley]]








==Slings==
Slings / Spansets / Strops are kept in the chest of drawers
The drawers are clearly labeled with length and SWL
Length is measured end to end "Effective Working Length" (EWL) and not circumference
==Triple E Accessories==
These bins contain all of our Triple E Hardware.
[[File:Trackbits.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Triple E Accessories]]
==Cupboard==
The Cupboard contains a variety of things including:
Harnesses & Rope access gear
Load Cells
Load Arrestors
Fall Arrestors
Climbing Line
Triple E Control Line
Large tools such as Sledgehammers or Snow Shovels
Personnel flying "Coathangers"
==Hardware Boxes==
This [[Cage Storage 2018]] unit was built by a former student.  It contains rigging hardware, truss clamps and a variety of other pieces of equipment
[[File:CageStore.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Hardware Boxes]]




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==Wire Rope Drifts==


Storage space for [[Wire rope drifts]] arranged by length.


[[File:Wire1.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Wire Rope Drifts]]




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'''2''' Slings
==Workbench==


[[File:Slings.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Slings]]
There is a small work station in the cage.  This has a rotary tool and light.  This area is not for storage of anything other than the boxes already present.  It must be kept clear at all times.


Under the workbench are boxes containing shackles, a variety of rigging accessories and other hardware.


[[File:Underbench.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Under the Bench]]




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==[[Small Parts Bin]]==


The Small Parts Bin is exactly what it sounds like.  A bin for small parts.  Containing some M4, 5 & 6 bits, curtain track bits, Split pins, Split Rings, Small Nails... the list goes on.


[[File:Small_Parts_Bin1.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Small Parts Bin]]




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'''3''' Triple E Accessories


[[File:Trackbits.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Triple E Accessories]]




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==Roller Cupboard==


The Roller Cupboard is for stock items to replace those already in circulation.  There are also a few specialist tools kept in there.  There is no student access to this cupboard, but items can be requested from a Stage Technology staff member.  Items held in the Roller Cupboard are:


Jigsaw Blades


Grinding Accessories


Festool Blades


Drill bits


Screws


Staples & Nails


Sand Paper & Sanding Pads


Bar Tape


PTFE Tape


Hacksaw & Pullsaw Blades


'''4''' Cupboard
Black Nylon Cord 1mm, 2mm


The Cupboard contains a variety of things including:
White Nylon Cord 1mm, 2mm


Harnesses & Rope access gear
Black Matt Polyester Cord 4mm


Load Cells
Black Braided Matt Polyester 6mm


Load Arrestors
PVA Glue


Fall Arrestors
Tag Gun Barbs


Climbing Line
[[File:Roller.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Roller Cupboard]]


Triple E Control Line


Large tools such as Sledgehammers or Snow Shovels


Personnel flying "Coathangers"




'''5''' Hardware Boxes


[[File:CageStore.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Hardware Boxes]]




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'''8''' [[Small Parts Bin]]


[[File:Small_Parts_Bin1.jpg|thumb|frame|left|Small Parts Bin]]




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==Random Accessories Trolley==


This trolley contains everything else that didn't already have a home.  Currently it has:


T70 Track Bobbins


Gerriets Track Bobbins


UNIRAIL Clips & S Hooks


Gerriets & Unistrut Bits


Various Castors


Various Brakes & Bolts


Cloth Ties - White


Cloth Ties - Black


Hardware Bags


[[Cage Storage 2018]]
[[File:RAT.jpg|thumb|frame|left|RAT Random Accessories Trolley]]

Latest revision as of 08:12, 13 September 2024

The Cage is the secure storage space, located in the far corner of Scene Dock, that houses the bulk of the rigging hardware, stage hardware, ironmongery and tools of the Technical Stage Department. For full stock lists, please visit the Rigging Hardware and Stage Hardware pages.



Hardware Trolley

The Hardware Trolley contains most of our nuts, bolts and washers as well as hinges and other pieces of ironmongery.

Hardware Trolley
















Slings

Slings / Spansets / Strops are kept in the chest of drawers

The drawers are clearly labeled with length and SWL

Length is measured end to end "Effective Working Length" (EWL) and not circumference

Triple E Accessories

These bins contain all of our Triple E Hardware.

Triple E Accessories















Cupboard

The Cupboard contains a variety of things including:

Harnesses & Rope access gear

Load Cells

Load Arrestors

Fall Arrestors

Climbing Line

Triple E Control Line

Large tools such as Sledgehammers or Snow Shovels

Personnel flying "Coathangers"

Hardware Boxes

This Cage Storage 2018 unit was built by a former student. It contains rigging hardware, truss clamps and a variety of other pieces of equipment

Hardware Boxes










Wire Rope Drifts

Storage space for Wire rope drifts arranged by length.

Wire Rope Drifts








Workbench

There is a small work station in the cage. This has a rotary tool and light. This area is not for storage of anything other than the boxes already present. It must be kept clear at all times.

Under the workbench are boxes containing shackles, a variety of rigging accessories and other hardware.

Under the Bench









Small Parts Bin

The Small Parts Bin is exactly what it sounds like. A bin for small parts. Containing some M4, 5 & 6 bits, curtain track bits, Split pins, Split Rings, Small Nails... the list goes on.

Small Parts Bin











Roller Cupboard

The Roller Cupboard is for stock items to replace those already in circulation. There are also a few specialist tools kept in there. There is no student access to this cupboard, but items can be requested from a Stage Technology staff member. Items held in the Roller Cupboard are:

Jigsaw Blades

Grinding Accessories

Festool Blades

Drill bits

Screws

Staples & Nails

Sand Paper & Sanding Pads

Bar Tape

PTFE Tape

Hacksaw & Pullsaw Blades

Black Nylon Cord 1mm, 2mm

White Nylon Cord 1mm, 2mm

Black Matt Polyester Cord 4mm

Black Braided Matt Polyester 6mm

PVA Glue

Tag Gun Barbs

Roller Cupboard
























Random Accessories Trolley

This trolley contains everything else that didn't already have a home. Currently it has:

T70 Track Bobbins

Gerriets Track Bobbins

UNIRAIL Clips & S Hooks

Gerriets & Unistrut Bits

Various Castors

Various Brakes & Bolts

Cloth Ties - White

Cloth Ties - Black

Hardware Bags

RAT Random Accessories Trolley