1st Edition

Fabrication for Theatre and Entertainment: Wood and Fiber Products

By Michael O'Nele Copyright 2025
282 Pages 11 Color & 429 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

282 Pages 11 Color & 429 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

282 Pages 11 Color & 429 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Fabrication for Theatre and Entertainment: Wood and Fiber Products is a complete reference guide to the process of working with wood products for scenic and properties construction for theatre and entertainment arts. This book covers lumber product characteristics, layout methods for fabricators, and the tooling and machinery used to fabricate with lumber products. While there are references... Read more

Introduction 1. Measuring and Layout Tools  2. Layout Techniques  3. Lumber Species and Grading  4. Engineered Lumber and Fiber Products  5. Moulding and Millwork  6. Specialty Handy Tools  7. Power Tools 8. Fabrication Machinery 9. Machinery Calibration 10. Blades, Bits, and Consumables  11. Construction and Installation Techniques  12. Fastening  13. Personal Protection and Equipment  14. Physical Safety  15. Reference Sources for the Reader

Biography

Michael O’Nele is the faculty Technical Director and an Associate Professor of Theatre at The University of Memphis, Department of Theatre & Dance.