Justin W. King Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 What hardware do I need to rent in order to rig 2 2.5 HMIs to a typical boom lift or scissor lift, with a grip helper. Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 If you're going to use them on stands, I say you need a few 25lb sand bags and some ratchet straps to secure the stands to the handrail, then the usual safety chains that you would use to secure any large head in an overhead position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted August 11, 2012 Premium Member Share Posted August 11, 2012 Generally, I think common practice here is to chain-vice-grip the stands (folded up) to the inside of the rails of the lift basket. 2 clamps per stand with the weight of the stand on the floor. Once the vice grips are good and tight, tape them shut with bright cloth tape. This is based on what I see on most sets I work on; I am not a grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Richard Humber Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 What hardware do I need to rent in order to rig 2 2.5 HMIs to a typical boom lift or scissor lift, with a grip helper. Thank you for your help. If you use stands, they should be steel. Or get a couple of "candlesticks" and chain vice grip them or the stands to the rails. Don't forget a safety cable thru the bails. The stands or sticks should touch the floor of the basket. If they're too short, get some cribbing. Wow, it's been a while but it suddenly came flooding back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John David Miller Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wow, it's been a while but it suddenly came flooding back. It's like being ridden by a bike...I mean like riding a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin W. King Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 thank you for your advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Richard Humber Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's like being ridden by a bike...I mean like riding a bike. Ain't it the truth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Stone Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 If you're going to use them on stands, I say you need a few 25lb sand bags and some ratchet straps to secure the stands to the handrail, then the usual safety chains that you would use to secure any large head in an overhead position. What are you using the sandbags for if you're strapping the stand to the basket? Rigging to aerial lifts is very serious business, please take it seriously and find out the proper procedures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Royle Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Candlesticks with a clamp is the safest way. Chain vise grips will do but if you can use a chesboro it is much better. This hardware can be purchased online. Here is a link that has some candle stick makers, candle sticks and other cool boom lift rigging hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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