2. The Working Environment
As we were working in a confined space,
ensuring it was kept safe and clean was
essential.
We did this by covering the floor around the rock
with paper, to reduce the risk of somebody
slipping.
We also ensured equipment was put away
properly to stop people from tripping over items
that were obstructing our space, such as the
work benches.
Lastly, we tidied up afterwards so that the room
was clean and hazard free. This included cleaning
the tables, chairs, floor, and getting rid of any
paint/glue.
3. How to use a circular saw…
Firstly, ensure all sleeves are rolled up, and long hair is tied
back.
Next, line up the piece of wood you
would like to cut accurately, this
can be done using the laser or
pulling the handle downwards(without the blade running)
Once the wood is in position, gently
and slowly pull the handle down with
one hand supporting the wood (keeping
the wood steady) and the other pressing
on the bottom of the handle.
When the wood has cut all the way
through the wood, release the blade
carefully, but keeping your hand on it the
entire time.
4. Chicken wire and drills…
We discovered when using chicken wire that
the edges can be very sharp. A way to prevent
getting injured is by wearing gloves or long
sleeves when dealing with the material.
When making the frame for the door, we found out that it
was much easier to create a butt joint when we
worked as a pair. One controlled the drill and
the other held the wood in place to ensure we
got the correct shape and scale we needed.
This was also a method of preventing an
accident.
To make sure the nails were being drilled
accurately, we draw on with pencil first where
they were going. Therefore it was definite that
the frame would fit and not go wrong.
5. The stage itself…
When the trusts arrived and were put up, it became
apparent that there was more masking than we
originally thought, which meant that we did not need
as much staging.
Only 2 -3 triangular shaped stages were made in the
end. This was helpful because it saved a lot of time
and it also saved a large amount of wood/money.
Our main piece of scenery – the rock – will be located
upstage in the centre. It was put on wheels because
it is quite heavy to lift. Therefore whenever we
needed to tip it onto its side, we worked together to
ensure nobody was injured and that it did not break
as it was still a little fragile.
