Re: Bridge to reach the centre of large textiles

[Michele Pagan <michele_johnpagan@xxxxxxxxx>]

To follow up on Sarah's description, of using
adjustable saw-horses to create a "bridge":

IKEA carries such sawhorses, and they cost $30 each
(American).   I just bought a couple, with the
intention of making my work tables adjustable in
height, but I think I will buy a couple more, to use
when I need a bridge.

IKEA is an international company, and it is possible
to order this item online.

Michele

--- "Sarah C. Stevens"
<Sarah.Stevens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> At Peebles Island in upstate New York, we have
> bridge to span our large
> flags and reach the center. The bridge was made
> in-house and rests on
> two saw horses that can be adjusted for height. The
> bridge itself is
> made of four 10 foot lengths of 2x4s connected in
> pairs. The pairs have
> about a 6" space between them to see 'through' the
> bridge and then both
> ends of the pairs are secured with a small platform.
> With pads in the
> right spots, I am able to lie down on the bridge to
> work and can see
> directly below me and off to both sides. I have
> tried to attach some
> pictures, but please contact me if they don't come
> through and I can
> send them to you directly.
>
> I would like to reiterate Paul's concerns about the
> length of time one
> can/should spend on a bridge. I have found that I
> can only work up to an
> hour at a time before my head becomes fuzzy in
> addition to the stiffness
> of being prone for that long. And getting on and off
> the bridge can also
> be a tricky maneuver, especially with a fragile
> object just below.
>
> good luck,
> Sarah C. Stevens
> Associate Textile Conservator
> NYS Bureau of Historic Sites
> P.O. Box 219
> Waterford, NY 12188
> 518-237-8643 x3277
> Sarah.Stevens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> ________________________________
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>         From: Textile Conservators
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> On Behalf Of Nicole Rode
>         Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:58 AM
>         To: TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>         Subject: Bridge to reach the centre of large
> textiles
>
>
>
>         Dear All,
>
>
>
>         We are looking to buy or commission a bridge
> in order to reach
> the centre of large, flat textiles more
> comfortably/safely during
> treatments. We are looking for a design quite
> flexible regarding length,
> as our space, like most studios, is constantly
> changing depending on
> what objects we have in.
>
>
>
>         Before I decide on anything, I am interested
> to know what other
> studios have set up to deal with this problem. Even
> if its just a plank
> of wood with pillows  lying across two benches, does
> anyone have any
> tips or ingenious design solutions that make it more
> comfortable,
> flexible, pleasant to work from?
>
>
>
>         Any information you can offer regarding
> design and/or suppliers
> will be very much appreciated!
>
>
>
>
>
>         Thank you very much,
>
>
>
>         Nicole.
>
>
>
>         Nicole Rode
>
>         Organics Conservator
>
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