Lighting Focus Tool
Also known as
Focus Tool, Pan-Tilt Tool, Gobo Tool, Fixture Focus Wrench
Used for
Adjusting pan, tilt, and gobo lock screws on theatrical lighting fixtures during a focus session. The T-handle or offset wrench is sized specifically for the set screws on common fixtures, preventing improvised solutions that strip or round fastener heads.
Trade note
Different fixture manufacturers use different set-screw sizes — ETC Source Fours, Altman fixtures, and moving lights all have their own standards. A full focus tool kit covers the most common sizes. "Focus tool" is the universal industry term regardless of the specific tool used.
Direct answer
Lighting Focus Tool is used for adjusting pan, tilt, and gobo lock screws on theatrical lighting fixtures during a focus session. The T-handle or offset wrench is sized specifically for the set screws on common fixtures, preventing improvised solutions that strip or round fastener heads. It is also known as Focus Tool, Pan-Tilt Tool, Gobo Tool, Fixture Focus Wrench. Trade note: Different fixture manufacturers use different set-screw sizes — ETC Source Fours, Altman fixtures, and moving lights all have their own standards. A full focus tool kit covers the most common sizes. "Focus tool" is the universal industry term regardless of the specific tool used.
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