Prime Dome Construction - Revision history

Sasquatch at 23:12, 23 June 2026

2026-06-23T23:12:34Z

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	=~~Length Table~~=		= Dome Size =

	~~A Yellow 3.958 47.496~~
	~~B Blue 4.638 55.656~~
	~~C Red 4.429 53.148~~
	~~D Black 4.938 59.256~~
	~~E Green 4.562 54.744~~
	~~F Orange 4.821 57.852~~
	~~G Silver 5.013 60.156~~
	~~H Pink 5.243 62.916~~
	~~I Brown 5.274 63.288~~

	Side 26.916 29.916		Side 26.916 29.916
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	=Tools=		=Tools=
	2 impact drivers, 4 chargers, 6 batteries(previously 2ah but bigger are mote available now) ~~a ratchet,~~ 3 correct size socket 5/8in with 3/8th impact adapter . 2 channel lock style pliers big enough to grab wing nuts. (grabbers)		[[QM]] Topload load last first off, keep track of tools:
			* Safety glasses
			* ear plugs
			* gloves
			* impact to socket adapters (3/8in mostly) x4 (we break a few each year)
			* angle grinder
			* cut off wheels
			* 150ft of extension cable for angle grinder
			* 2 impact drivers,
			* 4 chargers,
			* 6 batteries(previously 2ah but bigger are mote available now)
			* sockets 3 correct size socket 5/8in with 3/8th impact adapter .
			* 2 channel lock style pliers big enough to grab wing nuts. (grabbers)
			* vice grips
			===Head Bonkers===
	Bonkers: 8ft (and 5ft) 2x4s with cleats made with 2x4s with 45 degree angle to prop up the dome to make it so people don't have to hold it all the time. These can fall and could bonk someone if it is not being held, ensure it does not fall on people. Ensure correct length screws were used, or it will have a screw point poke out and hurt someone Bonkers also can move the whole dome causing it to collapse on the last two levels. Make sure they are near vertical.		Bonkers: 8ft (and 5ft) 2x4s with cleats made with 2x4s with 45 degree angle to prop up the dome to make it so people don't have to hold it all the time. These can fall and could bonk someone if it is not being held, ensure it does not fall on people. Ensure correct length screws were used, or it will have a screw point poke out and hurt someone Bonkers also can move the whole dome causing it to collapse on the last two levels. Make sure they are near vertical.

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	Short bonkers of about 5ft length with cleats on each side staggered to get a range of lengths are great for before and after the work site, as people work there and they hold up the bottom layer.		Short bonkers of about 5ft length with cleats on each side staggered to get a range of lengths are great for before and after the work site, as people work there and they hold up the bottom layer.

	=member construction=		==member construction==
	Drill bit drill cuttoff wheel, measuring tape, press to squish the member ends flat, flap disk or grinder to deburr.		Drill bit drill cuttoff wheel, measuring tape, press to squish the member ends flat, flap disk or grinder to deburr.

	~~bolt specifications~~		EMT metal pipe, check size
	~~head size uses x socket~~		===Length Table===

	5~~/8 head~~. ~~no more than~~ .~~25in shoulder~~		A Yellow 3.958 47.496
			B Blue 4.638 55.656
			C Red 4.429 53.148
			D Black 4.938 59.256
			E Green 4.562 54.744
			F Orange 4.821 57.852
			G Silver 5.013 60.156
			H Pink 5.243 62.916
			I Brown 5.274 63.288

			==bolt specification: ==
			5/8 head (16mm). no more than .25in shoulder
			2.5in seems fine. 3.5in is about as long as we would ever want them 2in is about as short

			==Joints ==
			The impact driver clamps the emt by using the bolt, wingnut and washer.
			Before we had wingnuts we needed deep sockets. With wingnuts vice grips are great.

	=Tarp notes=		==Tarp notes==
			It is not a flat sheet. There is a hole at the top of the dome. the 5 large triangles go up, then the trapezoids go big side up in the back and then the 2 thinner trapezoids go on the side, a triangle goes in the far rear behind the stage.

	=Labor=		=Labor=

Sasquatch: entrances

2026-06-23T22:37:37Z

entrances

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	It is important to have the stage at the top or bottom of the slope. it makes it easier to make the stage.		It is important to have the stage at the top or bottom of the slope. it makes it easier to make the stage.
			==Openings==

			2012 1 entrance
			2014 1 entrance
			2016 1 entrance 2 emergancy
			2018
			2024 2 entrance 2 emergency
			2026 1 entrance 4 emergency
			[[Image:Fire marshall plan prime dome 2026 .png]] 4 triangles one hex. 5 total.


	4 entrance/exits -- it appeared to work.		4 entrance/exits -- it appeared to work.

Sasquatch: /* Song */

2026-06-23T15:38:20Z

Song

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	Christmas in Ukraine		Christmas in Ukraine

	Brown ~~sphincter~~ surrounded by pink, with silver flower star. with brown extending to orange. surrounded by a black hexagon.		Brown asterisk surrounded by pink sphincter, with silver flower star. with orange leaves. with brown extending to orange. surrounded by a black hexagon.

	Black forms the super structure, large 2 member pentagon around the red flower, and a large hex, each side 2 members long. The pattern always has two blacks in line.		Black forms the super structure, large 2 member pentagon around the red flower, and a large hex, each side 2 members long. The pattern always has two blacks in line.
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	at the black intersections Two orange three black one green.		at the black intersections Two orange three black one green.

			Halloween meets christmas
	Halloween

	=Tarps=		=Tarps=

Sasquatch: /* Techniques, */

2026-06-23T15:35:14Z

Techniques,

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	==Techniques,==		==Techniques, Flow ==
	We start at the top and do a layer at a time.		We start at the top and do a layer at a time.
	We leave the layer finger tight that is being attached to, and impact before it gets too high.		We leave the layer finger tight that is being attached to, and impact before it gets too high.


			Starting uphill vs downhill, the dome moves downhill naturally, and possibly in the direction that the bonkers are leaning it to.
			The dome also rotates a bit as we lift, so to get the sage at the lowest spot one may have to adjust the dome at the end.

	Try not to layout the pattern more than one level ahead.(in a way that confuses the lifters)		Try not to layout the pattern more than one level ahead.(in a way that confuses the lifters)
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	As they dome gets heavier, we have to prop up a side of the dome to be able to attach the next layer.		As they dome gets heavier, we have to prop up a side of the dome to be able to attach the next layer.

	complete Triangles on the base can be used as a support. do not leave a single stick dangling down.		complete Triangles on the base can be used as a support. do not leave a single stick dangling down. (they dig into the ground, and jerking them out of the ground is unpleasant)

	Starting a layer means tipping the dome., prop up desired side about a foot, then extend both sides a foot, then the middle another foot, then the sides another foot then the starting point will be about 3ft up and verify everything is supported.		Starting a layer means tipping the dome., prop up desired side about a foot, then extend both sides a foot, then the middle another foot, then the sides another foot then the starting point will be about 3ft up and verify everything is supported.
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	If the holes do not line up, the dome is warped (or wrong members) do not yank on members when nut is removed.		If the holes do not line up, the dome is warped (or wrong members) do not yank on members when nut is removed.

	It is difficult to run the impact driver on the ground. connect one link ahead. two ahead may be ok if there are extra workers, but it gets hard to move. Connecting one ahead allows the nut holder to drag both poles and verify ~~gemotery~~.		It is difficult to run the impact driver on the ground. connect one link ahead. two ahead may be ok if there are extra workers, but it gets hard to move. Connecting one ahead allows the nut holder to drag both poles and verify geometry.

	bundling: The order that we place the layers on the bolt matters, The higher members go towards the bolt head, and the ones that go lower go towards the wingnut. We may stack all of the members at a joint going to the right or left, and it may appear out of order.		bundling: The pole prepper sets up a bolt vertex to give to the nut jigglers. They connect it to the horizontal member that is ahead of work. The order that we place the layers on the bolt matters, The higher members go towards the bolt head, and the ones that go lower go towards the wingnut. We may stack all of the members at a joint going to the right or left, and it may appear out of order.

	The person at the joint is the one that can push and pull and call for other people to move things. get positive consent from that person before moving things, and be sure you understand what they mean before you jerk.		The person at the joint is the one that can push and pull and call for other people to move things. get positive consent from that person before moving things, and be sure you understand what they mean before you jerk.

Sasquatch: /* Roles */

2026-06-23T15:28:35Z

Roles

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	==Roles==		==Roles==

	* Impactor on the outside, holds and lifts a bit then has the impact wrench		* Impactor on the inside or outside, holds and lifts a bit then has the impact wrench
	* pole stroker /prepper this person is on the outside and hands poles to the nut holder this person also ~~helps~~ lift		* pole stroker /prepper this person is on the outside and hands poles to the nut holder this person may also help lift.
	* Nut jiggler /holder -- this person holds the wing nut with a pair of gloves or channel lock pliars, also keeps things together when a bolt is unlock.		* Nut jiggler /holder -- this person holds the wing nut with a pair of gloves or channel lock pliars, also keeps things together when a bolt is unlock.

	*Pattern Layer, when just 3 people everybody does this laying out a color.		*Pattern Layer, when just 3 people everybody does this laying out a color. we found that laying out one layer at a time is better

	* Head Bonker/ coordinates movement of Lifter, 1 or 2, holds the dome up with bonkers.		* Head Bonker/ coordinates movement of Lifter, 1 or 2, holds the dome up with bonkers.
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	Test that the poles swing to the correct location before unscrewing the bolt on the existing layer. this is to avoid moving/adjusting/stretching the dome while it is unbolted.		Test that the poles swing to the correct location before unscrewing the bolt on the existing layer. this is to avoid moving/adjusting/stretching the dome while it is unbolted.

	members can have a lot of tension or compression and may move unexpectedly when the bolt is undone. --So avoid yanking and extra pulling while a section is unbolted.		members can have a lot of tension or compression and may move unexpectedly when the bolt is undone. --So avoid yanking and extra pulling while a section is unbolted. (especially when layer is under 3/4 done)

	We order the members so that when we disconnect things the lower ones can come off first.		We order the members so that when we disconnect things the lower ones can come off first.

Sasquatch: /* Tools */

2026-06-23T15:21:20Z

Tools

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	2 impact drivers, 4 chargers, 6 batteries(previously 2ah but bigger are mote available now) a ratchet, 3 correct size socket 5/8in with 3/8th impact adapter . 2 channel lock style pliers big enough to grab wing nuts. (grabbers)		2 impact drivers, 4 chargers, 6 batteries(previously 2ah but bigger are mote available now) a ratchet, 3 correct size socket 5/8in with 3/8th impact adapter . 2 channel lock style pliers big enough to grab wing nuts. (grabbers)

	Bonkers: 8ft 2x4s with ~~little parts of~~ 2x4s with 45 degree angle to prop up the dome to make it so people don't have to hold it all the time. These can fall and could bonk someone if it is not being held, ensure it does not fall on people. Ensure correct length screws were used, or it will have a screw point poke out and hurt someone Bonkers also can move the whole dome causing it to collapse on the last two levels. Make sure they are near vertical		Bonkers: 8ft (and 5ft) 2x4s with cleats made with 2x4s with 45 degree angle to prop up the dome to make it so people don't have to hold it all the time. These can fall and could bonk someone if it is not being held, ensure it does not fall on people. Ensure correct length screws were used, or it will have a screw point poke out and hurt someone Bonkers also can move the whole dome causing it to collapse on the last two levels. Make sure they are near vertical.

			Bonkers should be inspected for cracking, longer cleats may help keep host from cracking.

			Short bonkers of about 5ft length with cleats on each side staggered to get a range of lengths are great for before and after the work site, as people work there and they hold up the bottom layer.

	=member construction=		=member construction=

Sasquatch: /* Roles */

2026-06-23T02:26:52Z

Roles

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	* Impactor on the outside, holds and lifts a bit then has the impact wrench		* Impactor on the outside, holds and lifts a bit then has the impact wrench
	* pole prepper this person is on the outside and hands poles to the nut holder this person also helps lift		* pole stroker /prepper this person is on the outside and hands poles to the nut holder this person also helps lift
	* Nut holder -- this person holds the wing nut with a pair of gloves or channel lock pliars, also keeps things together when a bolt is unlock.		* Nut jiggler /holder -- this person holds the wing nut with a pair of gloves or channel lock pliars, also keeps things together when a bolt is unlock.

	*Pattern Layer, when just 3 people everybody does this laying out a color.		*Pattern Layer, when just 3 people everybody does this laying out a color.

	* Lifter, 1 or 2, holds the dome up with bonkers.		* Head Bonker/ coordinates movement of Lifter, 1 or 2, holds the dome up with bonkers.

Sasquatch: /* Safety */

2026-06-22T06:52:29Z

Safety

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	* The members are sharp and sometimes shear like scisors.		* The members are sharp and sometimes shear like scisors.
	* rough housing is not allowed.		* rough housing is not allowed.
			* The bonkers are called bonkers because when the dome moves they fall and could bonk someone on the head. Arrange them so that the cleat is facing down so the 2x4 rests on the member.
	* hearing protection is required when impacting. Impact drivers are very loud. It is important to have earplugs on strings because they get removed and put back a lot. Communication is easier without		* hearing protection is required when impacting. Impact drivers are very loud. It is important to have earplugs on strings because they get removed and put back a lot. Communication is easier without

Sasquatch: /* Safety */

2026-06-22T06:50:39Z

Safety

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	=Safety=		=Safety=
	This may not be a complete list.		This may not be a complete list.
	*Ask questions, see something say something.		* Ask questions, see something say something.

	* We have deburred conduit, but there may still be sharp things.		* We have deburred conduit, but there may still be sharp things.
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	* Team lift, communication and coordination of the team is important.		* Team lift, communication and coordination of the team is important.
	* Closed toe shoes recommended		* Closed toe shoes recommended
	* safety glasses are required.		* safety glasses are required. There are a lot of metal shavings that fly from using the impact driver
			* The members are sharp and sometimes shear like scisors.
	* rough housing is not allowed.		* rough housing is not allowed.

	* hearing protection is required when impacting. Impact drivers are very loud. It is important to have earplugs on strings because they get removed and put back a lot. Communication is easier without		* hearing protection is required when impacting. Impact drivers are very loud. It is important to have earplugs on strings because they get removed and put back a lot. Communication is easier without

	* Do not put yourself under a part of the dome that is propped up.		* Do not put yourself under a part of the dome that is propped up. [[image:Dome_Proped_up_side_do_not_walk_under.jpg\|200px\|alt="no walk"]]
	*Take frequent breaks.		*Take frequent breaks.
	* You may want to wear gloves.		* You may want to wear gloves.

Sasquatch: /* Techniques, */

2026-06-22T06:39:30Z

Techniques,

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	It is difficult to run the impact driver on the ground. connect one link ahead. two ahead may be ok if there are extra workers, but it gets hard to move. Connecting one ahead allows the nut holder to drag both poles and verify gemotery.		It is difficult to run the impact driver on the ground. connect one link ahead. two ahead may be ok if there are extra workers, but it gets hard to move. Connecting one ahead allows the nut holder to drag both poles and verify gemotery.

			bundling: The order that we place the layers on the bolt matters, The higher members go towards the bolt head, and the ones that go lower go towards the wingnut. We may stack all of the members at a joint going to the right or left, and it may appear out of order.

			The person at the joint is the one that can push and pull and call for other people to move things. get positive consent from that person before moving things, and be sure you understand what they mean before you jerk.

	==Management techniques==		==Management techniques==