I wanted a way to position overlapping flats without getting tape on the front of any flat.
Also the front flats would not be in direct contact with the backdrop, making anchoring difficult.
What I did:
1. Screw a medium length sheetrock screw into the backdrop leaving it extended by an amount equal to the distance you want the flat from the backdrop.
2. Place a small neodymium (rare earth) magnet on the screwhead.
3. Attach a small steel plate to the back of the flat roughly in line with the magnet. You do not have to be exact in positioning the plate. Just make it big enough to assure contact when the flat is in the proper position. This may be glued, taped, or screwed to the flat depending on the construction of the flat.
4. Place the flat in position and the magnet will do the rest.
More than one screw/magnet/plate may be used for each flat for added stability.
I'll take some photos when I get a chance.
Jim
