This is a good idea that you have here Tex! I think if you could find some softer rubber type of wheel to use might be a bit smoother for this setup. Something like on a potable generator. The ones that look like an ATV tire that is about maybe 6" or so in height. Then deflate the tire pressure a little to give a smoother ride. Just a thought Texy! Keep up the good work young man! *grin*
Pretty neat Tex! It's not cheap. Cheap people won't spend the money for 1/4" plate. I must say 10 bux ain't too bad for a 1/4" plate from Lowe's. The casters should last for a long time as they are designed for a 100 to 200lb. kid. Just a word about the wingscrews. Try to stay away from the "Foreiegn" hardware. Cheap wingnuts will break in your hand and it may get bloody from there on out.lol. Oh yeah....., where is the Tex-o-decor? It needs flames!
Dang good idea brother. And it's compact enough to fit in the smallest of truck cabs too! I may have to build one soon.... cuz I don't see me having the cash to buy a $3000 dolly lol
As a film maker and editor, I have to contribute my opinion, the only things I would worry about is chatter because pavement isn't smooth, that is, if you are doing it on pavement, it might bounce around a bit, and smooth pulling, but very nice, have fun with it. I want to make something similar, but it will be on rails.
@WesternStar4900SA You are 100% correct. The wheels and bearings are as cheap as you can get along with the tripod head and camera. The slightest rough spot gets amplified with this setup. I will in a few weeks build a 4-6 foot rail system for this or a similar dolly. Thx for the input!
This is a good idea that you have here Tex! I think if you could find some softer rubber type of wheel to use might be a bit smoother for this setup. Something like on a potable generator. The ones that look like an ATV tire that is about maybe 6" or so in height. Then deflate the tire pressure a little to give a smoother ride. Just a thought Texy! Keep up the good work young man! *grin*
IntoWisOutdoors 1 month ago
Pretty nifty there Tex
bullyfrog08 1 month ago
You are such an inspiration dude! Thanx for sharing this with all of us. Too cool bro.
DoonerLivingstone 1 month ago
Very inventive idea!!!
ZoeToots 1 month ago
Pretty neat Tex! It's not cheap. Cheap people won't spend the money for 1/4" plate. I must say 10 bux ain't too bad for a 1/4" plate from Lowe's. The casters should last for a long time as they are designed for a 100 to 200lb. kid. Just a word about the wingscrews. Try to stay away from the "Foreiegn" hardware. Cheap wingnuts will break in your hand and it may get bloody from there on out.lol. Oh yeah....., where is the Tex-o-decor? It needs flames!
Awesome setup!
John
jstrunck 1 month ago
I like it!
NHranchOrelaxO 1 month ago
That is cool... I'd like to get some shots of my truck rolling down the highway from another vehicle.
RobWilsonII 1 month ago
@RobWilsonII your from NC arent you? I'm in charlotte i'm sure we could figure out a way to make that happen......lol
AmericanTrucker4Life 1 month ago
Dang good idea brother. And it's compact enough to fit in the smallest of truck cabs too! I may have to build one soon.... cuz I don't see me having the cash to buy a $3000 dolly lol
seansuth 1 month ago
Cool stuff Tex. Might try pulling it with a string to get an even speed?
As always the best music! You should've been a DJ
gdiesels 1 month ago 2
@gdiesels I used the string on the last shot. Thx for the music kudos!
593Films 1 month ago
Very cool contraption. BTW, is Shiner Bock any good?
caudle93 1 month ago
@caudle93 Shiner Bock is a very good beer although a bit pricey compared to Bud, Coors etc. Thx for the comments!
593Films 1 month ago
yes i agree it will be bumpy on pavement but very smooth on carpet , ive tried something similar on my traxxas RC truck
juvmol 1 month ago
@juvmol Cool. I'll check out that Traxxas vid in a little bit!
593Films 1 month ago
Darn good idea brother how's that truck doin by the way Tex?
wazclan1964 1 month ago
@wazclan1964 Thx dude. The truck is doing good and running strong. Just waiting to build up more cash to sink into it for upgrades!
593Films 1 month ago
that looks cool. if i build some thing like that i mite mess up lol. but u did good job build that tex. take care.
hudsonman1989 1 month ago
@hudsonman1989 Thx Hudson. All you gotta do is follow the links I gave and you can come up with one you can build relatively cheep!
593Films 1 month ago
As a film maker and editor, I have to contribute my opinion, the only things I would worry about is chatter because pavement isn't smooth, that is, if you are doing it on pavement, it might bounce around a bit, and smooth pulling, but very nice, have fun with it. I want to make something similar, but it will be on rails.
WesternStar4900SA 1 month ago
@WesternStar4900SA You are 100% correct. The wheels and bearings are as cheap as you can get along with the tripod head and camera. The slightest rough spot gets amplified with this setup. I will in a few weeks build a 4-6 foot rail system for this or a similar dolly. Thx for the input!
593Films 1 month ago
@593Films I would like to see that project. Sounds neat!
jstrunck 1 month ago