Tools

A case against Metric

Tape measure

An appeal for using inches and feet when appropriate.

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Olde Time Woodworking Machines

Circular Saw, 1883

A collection of illustrations showing stationary power tools before the Age of Electricity.

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Celastic

Celastic advertisement

Celastic was used considerably in the prop making industry in the mid to late twentieth century, but has now all but disappeared. Here is some information about what it is and what is used now.

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A Union Propmaker’s Tool Kit

A list of the tools which IATSE Local 44 requires their propmakers to bring to the job.

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Miracle Materials

I’ve rounded up a whole host of new materials with possibilities for prop makers that I really want to experiment with.

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    Eric Hart

    I am Eric Hart, former assistant props master at the Public Theater in New York City, and a longtime prop maker.

    This site is a way to share my work and the things I've learned over the years. It's also a way to connect with other prop makers, props masters, and artisans, as well as a collection of all things of interest to props people from around the internet.

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