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Post by Pyro Boss on Mar 27, 2014 7:26:01 GMT -5
If you have alot of firework this season try out this little trick that is fast and safe.
Be sure to mount your fireworks on a piece of plywood. You can have the local supply chain cut the piece 30"X60"X 1/2" thick, how ever many you need for the amount of fireworks. Then use some PL 2000 or simular to glue down your cakes. This way its all ready to be carried into you field all in one. If you have any comets or mines you can screw right onto your plywood so its secure and safe. I put maybe 5 to 6 cakes onto one piece, you could probably put more but I leave a little room in between.
Just a little tip for you guys!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 8:25:13 GMT -5
Yeah i am planning on doing that...already got my plywood !
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Post by markhampyro on Mar 27, 2014 8:27:00 GMT -5
Great for setting up your finale board as well. Saves a ton of time wiring everything up in the field when you can do it all at home.
Label all your wires to match your cues. Makes everything smoooooooooth.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 8:33:01 GMT -5
Yeah i have my diagrams...done and all my fireworks will have talon on them ! or fuse before i hit the field !
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Post by derek on Mar 27, 2014 10:55:03 GMT -5
We always prepared everything that night on the grass. Kind of sketchy for fireworks to be stable. This is a great idea, and I can prepare sooner as well. Thanks!
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Post by james on Mar 28, 2014 13:11:37 GMT -5
We always prepared everything that night on the grass. Kind of sketchy for fireworks to be stable. This is a great idea, and I can prepare sooner as well. Thanks! I hear you Derek. I think I will try this, would make set up that night much faster. Thanks boss |
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Post by pyro on Mar 28, 2014 20:57:33 GMT -5
I do the same, I think my plywood pieces are a touch larger though. As long as you can carry them with no troubles you should be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2014 22:33:57 GMT -5
Well i will have more people helping me carry them ! i want to do at least 3 finale ! a quick one a fake finale then go all out at the end !
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Post by Xplode on Apr 15, 2014 16:48:29 GMT -5
I do shows after baseball games, so we usually prep our boards once we get to the shoot site, while the game is playing out. PL is a great option if you don't want to keep the boards after, but it seems to me that you'd have a heck of a time getting the cakes back off afterwards so you could re-use the plywood.
Instead of gluing, we use Gorilla Tape (actual branded tape, not Duct Tape or knock-offs - they never adhere to the wood properly) and tape the cakes down. If your boards are clean and dry, this tape holds phenomenally well, and you can just kick the cakes off the boards afterwards. I'm sure you could use this method to prep ahead of time as well. Just another idea that's worked for us.
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Post by Pyro Boss on Apr 15, 2014 18:51:44 GMT -5
Is gorilla tape available everywhere, I would like to try that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 19:30:06 GMT -5
Home Depot carries it !
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Post by Xplode on Apr 15, 2014 22:05:27 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that we load up 3-5 boards on a trailer along with several racks of barrages and have to drag it across the field and setup the show in 5-6minutes after the last play. so we're moving quick and things are bouncing around - haven't had a problem yet.
And YES, I believe Gorilla tape is available everywhere - Home Depot definitely carries it. In a few different sized rolls as well. Its a bit pricey, but since we use the plywood boards for a few seasons before replacing, we're saving a ton on wood costs.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 1:15:50 GMT -5
Yeah but the tape is it 2 sided ?
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Post by james on Apr 16, 2014 6:31:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the idea guys. From the PL to tape I think I have these cakes stuck lol.
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Post by derek on Apr 16, 2014 9:14:01 GMT -5
Well, I got all my pieces of plywood finally from your guys recommendations and ready to mount everything. I should be good to go now.
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Post by Xplode on Apr 16, 2014 17:12:19 GMT -5
Yeah but the tape is it 2 sided ? No, the tape isn't 2 sided. It looks just like duct tape, but is colored black and has a much MUCH stronger adhesive (on the one sticky side). We just tear strips and make a "L" with it against the sides of the cake. |
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Post by Pyro Boss on Apr 17, 2014 8:46:32 GMT -5
Sounds good Xplode, definetly going to try this tape.
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Post by pyro on Apr 17, 2014 10:47:17 GMT -5
Just to mention a important thing about gluing the cakes down. Remember that a lot of cakes just have paper underneath that can easily rip apart. So before gluing remove that weak paper so you are gluing some of the carbboard tubes.
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Post by londonpyro on Apr 28, 2014 13:51:01 GMT -5
Some great ideas posted, thanks guys. I am going to get some wood this weekend.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 3:26:18 GMT -5
i use folded plastic tables from canadian tire and tape all my fire works on the table
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Post by Pyro Boss on May 2, 2014 8:07:17 GMT -5
i use folded plastic tables from canadian tire and tape all my fire works on the table Hey that sounds like another great idea about the tables, never thought about that. Keeps them nicely off the ground and easy to put on your electric ignitors. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 8:24:17 GMT -5
they work great pyro boss the tables dont take up any room when hauling them as they fold and if they get dirty from powder or whatever hose them off with a water hose they are plastic easy to clean. plus your not crawling around on the ground trying to hook up ignitors. I always use the tables
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Post by londonpyro on May 2, 2014 12:15:02 GMT -5
Awesome suggestion fireworks4u! I have two of those tables and will try it, at least my back will love it.
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Post by peterboropyroguy on May 22, 2014 12:20:58 GMT -5
Yes this works great been using wood platforms for my finales all along,But i don;t glue them i use spike nails and secure the cakes on the board i use hard wood so i can reuse ,and i use plastic tent pegs to hold cakes in place that is use just in the show
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 1:35:15 GMT -5
this is my set up i use it for every show Attachments:
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Post by Xplode on Mar 9, 2015 12:21:56 GMT -5
Can't quite see clearly - are those effects taped down to the table or adhered somehow?
Any issues with the plastic table melting or burning if a cake catches fire??
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 14:02:19 GMT -5
i tape all the fireworks down with ducttape ive had a few fireworks start on fire after lighting and really no damage to the table. i few little black marks from burning but over all these tables have held up great
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Post by markhampyro on Mar 9, 2015 18:18:36 GMT -5
i tape all the fireworks down with ducttape ive had a few fireworks start on fire after lighting and really no damage to the table. i few little black marks from burning but over all these tables have held up great What if table tips over somehow? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 20:24:36 GMT -5
i tape all the fireworks down with ducttape ive had a few fireworks start on fire after lighting and really no damage to the table. i few little black marks from burning but over all these tables have held up great What if table tips over somehow? i always set my tables on flat ground they are very stable i doubt they ever would |
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Post by Xplode on Mar 9, 2015 20:58:15 GMT -5
I wouldn't think that consumer grade products would have enough oomph to tip the table over. As long as its on hard, level, ground I imagine it would be ok.
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