Tools

Who invented the hot glue gun?

By Eric Hart | Published: February 28, 2011
Paulsen's portable thermoplastic cement dispenser

A look at the inventions and developments which led to the modern-day hot glue gun.

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Hammer Time

By Eric Hart | Published: February 7, 2011
Parts of a hammer

A look at the parts of a hammer as well as what the different types of hammers are used for.

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Sheet Metal Bending Brake

By Eric Hart | Published: February 4, 2011
Side view of the brake

More information on the sheet metal bending brake I built.

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Carpentry Then and Now

By Eric Hart | Published: January 31, 2011
From a plate in Andre Roubo’s book on woodworking

A look at how carpentry has evolved to the benefit of the props artisan

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Buying the Right Tools

By Eric Hart | Published: November 12, 2010
Amy Slater cuts a fake goat apart

Thoughts on whether to buy the cheapest or best versions of a tool.

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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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