@MrTommoboy Sure - but like when I was a teen - if I really wanted something and needed something I worked my ass off to save the money to buy what I needed. If you can't afford it on your own, do it in partnership with a friend etc
@spankmeyer yeah. good point. i guess us teenagers are pretty lazy nowadays and im not afraid to say it. though if i want something i do loads of stuff such as do the garden, paper round and plenty of other things! =D
@MrTommoboy Not saying all teens are lazy. :0) But yeah I never had anything given to me. Had to earn it all - still do now. Sounds like you have a good work ethic. Just stick with it
@MrTommoboy It's not low budget for an adult with a job, but it's definittely a bargain when you consider the cost of a "professional" dolly that does practically the same thing. I just had to wait a couple of pay checks, but now I've got most of the stuff.
I liked the simple approach to the guide lines. I was about to set up a routing table and buy a special bit to rout a path for the PVC pipe to rest in, but the old hand saw and a chisel seems to work well for you.
sorry for my english im greek..:) i want to know how many cm or mm is the space between the wheels..and why the wheels are not at the same place both sides.. thanks again man!
@jdimol I'll try and get back to you on the spacing - it's currently buried under some gear so will take time to dig it out and measure it. As for the offset - it just made it easier to assemble, and the logic was that the two sides right next to each other wouldn't 'pinch' and would just grip. Don't know if that is flawed logic etc, like i said there were no great plans / 'making of's to go on at the time. We just made it up as we went along and it works fine for us.
can you tell me the exact spaces you used to make the holes? cause i cant understand why there are diferent spaces between wheels from one side to the other at the same track. i mean why there are asymmetric? plz tell me the exact spaces.....thanks!
look into what they call "lazy susan" bearings, and use them as a connection from the wheels to the wood. Check out what this odd fellow did with his: search this in youtube "musichistorynut" and look at his DIY dolly video
love the video but question.... how many pound do u think this can hold because i have a 13 foot camera crane that i wanna put on it. weighs about $30 pounds. what do u think?
@Cedarspringsmedia1 the Platform and wheels will totally hold that weight, it will take the weight of a 10 stone man. But not sure how well it will move over the PVC. They're cheap enough that you could try it and if they stick a bit, you might be able to grease the pipe... and yes I am aware that the latter suggestion sounds rude... ;0)
Also, thanks for the portable sleeper design! I was originally going to bolt the sleepers onto the pipes but that would've made it much more difficult to transport the pipes and sleepers on location, but your simple method of just cradling the pvc means I can dismantle it much easier. :)
- I wouldn't have used chipboard. I thought about it for my own design but then realized the moment any rain touched it, it would be ruined. But maybe you can coat it somehow.
- Where the bolts were sticking through the underside; instead of sawing them off, my design's going to try to utilize those with a strip of wood running along each side for the bolts to screw into that should hopefully hold the tripod legs more securely in place.
Yep, I've seen sexier metal frame ideas and you're right it's not a rainy day setup - although besides improvising with a plastic bag on your camera (as we did for the snow cover), you'd need a proper rain bag for the camera anyway.....
We just went with what we could get from our local DIY store. No reason why you can't coat it with paint, or affix plastic cover to it etc. if the camera is already protected from moisture... Any ideas guys?
Yeah I haven't actually fitted the bungee as yet, but I got one of those cool spider ones that fits to one central point and then can wrap up around each of the legs and the central tripod handle.
Yeah I like the idea of the indymogul "end caps" idea too, to fix the PVC pipes, when you need them not to move in the sleepers, so may do a further modification soon.
Really awesome! That's some great craftsmanship. We've seen and used some of these around these parts but you guys have a real knack for detail. Nice bit of work for sure!
Excellent job guys! Thanks for the video response! Interesting idea with the sleepers. do you find the pipe bends under the weight of the dolly when it's between the sleepers?
I might give some serious thought into making some sleepers for my design because at the moment, laying the track directly onto the ground causes dirt to be compacted by the wheels and thus causes uneven motion.
Thanks Rick. It's not as polished as yours, we kind of made it up as we went along.
The sleepers were only to ensure the same distance and height were maintained across uneven ground. The more you have the greater the load bearing. 5 should do it for 4 metres of track.... Best without human weight on top though - as pipe is fragile under more than 12stone.
I plan to modify it - with a central bit for bungee cords to attach to tripod for stability and handles for pushing - next.
low budget? not for a teenager
MrTommoboy 7 months ago
@MrTommoboy Sure - but like when I was a teen - if I really wanted something and needed something I worked my ass off to save the money to buy what I needed. If you can't afford it on your own, do it in partnership with a friend etc
spankmeyer 6 months ago
@spankmeyer yeah. good point. i guess us teenagers are pretty lazy nowadays and im not afraid to say it. though if i want something i do loads of stuff such as do the garden, paper round and plenty of other things! =D
MrTommoboy 6 months ago
@MrTommoboy Not saying all teens are lazy. :0) But yeah I never had anything given to me. Had to earn it all - still do now. Sounds like you have a good work ethic. Just stick with it
spankmeyer 6 months ago
@MrTommoboy It's not low budget for an adult with a job, but it's definittely a bargain when you consider the cost of a "professional" dolly that does practically the same thing. I just had to wait a couple of pay checks, but now I've got most of the stuff.
NelsonStJames 6 months ago
Things I like about your tutorial.
1: a parts list including sizes. I wish more ppl would do this.
2: The use of common tools. Yeah, I wish I had a machine shop at my home, but I don't.
NelsonStJames 7 months ago
@NelsonStJames You're very kind - much appreciated
spankmeyer 6 months ago
what is the bolt diameter for the carriage bolts and nuts??
BurningLiquids87 7 months ago
@BurningLiquids87 Don't know - it doesn't really matter, whichever works for you really
spankmeyer 7 months ago
laying pipe....lmao
Colt2571 11 months ago
I love the dolly and the graphics at the beginning!!!
AORPAD 11 months ago
@AORPAD Seems like i keep running into you guys
GoodtoolsGoodcrops 10 months ago
I liked the simple approach to the guide lines. I was about to set up a routing table and buy a special bit to rout a path for the PVC pipe to rest in, but the old hand saw and a chisel seems to work well for you.
willmartinfilms 1 year ago
nice lol
best2049 1 year ago
Would a V guide groove in the sleepers not help to "lock" the pipe in better?
witblitsfilm 1 year ago
@witblitsfilm Who knows, try it and let us know
spankmeyer 1 year ago
@spankmeyer I shall do so sir and report back forthwith!
witblitsfilm 1 year ago
@witblitsfilm :0)
spankmeyer 1 year ago
sorry for my english im greek..:) i want to know how many cm or mm is the space between the wheels..and why the wheels are not at the same place both sides.. thanks again man!
jdimol 1 year ago
@jdimol I'll try and get back to you on the spacing - it's currently buried under some gear so will take time to dig it out and measure it. As for the offset - it just made it easier to assemble, and the logic was that the two sides right next to each other wouldn't 'pinch' and would just grip. Don't know if that is flawed logic etc, like i said there were no great plans / 'making of's to go on at the time. We just made it up as we went along and it works fine for us.
spankmeyer 1 year ago
@jdimol ok i finaly did it..thank you very much anyway ! its the best homemade dolly video..
jdimol 1 year ago
@jdimol You're too kind. Thanks. Glad you did it. Be interested to see your results - test footage etc
spankmeyer 1 year ago
can you tell me the exact spaces you used to make the holes? cause i cant understand why there are diferent spaces between wheels from one side to the other at the same track. i mean why there are asymmetric? plz tell me the exact spaces.....thanks!
jdimol 1 year ago
@jdimol Sorry don't understand exactly what you want to know
spankmeyer 1 year ago
Nice! Check out my chanel and the video A ramp :p i use my homemade dolly in that one :)
antonostblom180 1 year ago
@antonostblom180 Yeah cool. A little bit of judder in yours perhaps?
spankmeyer 1 year ago
awesome...u are really freaky. go on like this ...diy is great. any news about the circular track dollies? greetings from germany...
daskartell83 1 year ago
@daskartell83 Thanks, I think. ;0)
No, no news about circular dollies. Greetings from the UK.
spankmeyer 1 year ago
@daskartell83
look into what they call "lazy susan" bearings, and use them as a connection from the wheels to the wood. Check out what this odd fellow did with his: search this in youtube "musichistorynut" and look at his DIY dolly video
Greetings from the California, USA
andypoo2u2 1 year ago
love the video but question.... how many pound do u think this can hold because i have a 13 foot camera crane that i wanna put on it. weighs about $30 pounds. what do u think?
Cedarspringsmedia1 1 year ago
@Cedarspringsmedia1 the Platform and wheels will totally hold that weight, it will take the weight of a 10 stone man. But not sure how well it will move over the PVC. They're cheap enough that you could try it and if they stick a bit, you might be able to grease the pipe... and yes I am aware that the latter suggestion sounds rude... ;0)
spankmeyer 1 year ago
have you ever tried using PVC for a circular dolly track?
moviemandango 1 year ago
@moviemandango No - not had the need for a circular dolly. Let me know how that works out.
spankmeyer 1 year ago
you dude are awesome
moviemandango 1 year ago
@moviemandango You're too kind. Thnx for commenting though
spankmeyer 1 year ago
love the video but question... would this hold 40 pounds. i have a camera crane i wanna put on it. would it work? and if not how could i make it?
Cedarspringsmedia1 1 year ago
@Cedarspringsmedia1 It took my mate's weight, but its the PVC pipes - you might need to get thicker pipes
spankmeyer 1 year ago
Congratulations on the creepiest DIY Dolly project video on the entire internet.
thehighams 2 years ago
Do we get an award?
spankmeyer 2 years ago
heh, your awesome Dolly project is reward enough young man
thehighams 2 years ago
Also, thanks for the portable sleeper design! I was originally going to bolt the sleepers onto the pipes but that would've made it much more difficult to transport the pipes and sleepers on location, but your simple method of just cradling the pvc means I can dismantle it much easier. :)
EssentialParadox 2 years ago
Thanks for commenting.
Be good if you could film it and upload a version when you make yours - to demo your idea. Keen to see it.
spankmeyer 2 years ago
Pretty nice guys I have a couple of comments:
- I wouldn't have used chipboard. I thought about it for my own design but then realized the moment any rain touched it, it would be ruined. But maybe you can coat it somehow.
- Where the bolts were sticking through the underside; instead of sawing them off, my design's going to try to utilize those with a strip of wood running along each side for the bolts to screw into that should hopefully hold the tripod legs more securely in place.
EssentialParadox 2 years ago
Yep, I've seen sexier metal frame ideas and you're right it's not a rainy day setup - although besides improvising with a plastic bag on your camera (as we did for the snow cover), you'd need a proper rain bag for the camera anyway.....
We just went with what we could get from our local DIY store. No reason why you can't coat it with paint, or affix plastic cover to it etc. if the camera is already protected from moisture... Any ideas guys?
spankmeyer 2 years ago
this looks like a similar build as rickvanman built. I want to build one soon. How much is it approx?
sonne5 2 years ago
I think it worked out at around £69, because I had some wood lying around.
spankmeyer 2 years ago
it is the diameter of the PVC pipe I believe. Doesn't have to be that diameter, but it is what works best for this design.
spankmeyer 2 years ago
hi, i just have a doubt when it comes to the pvc pipes, whats the ¨32mm¨standing for?
lulonatico 2 years ago
just a question: why not rather use simply a tripod on wheels? they sell wheeled dolly adapter at BHPhotoVideo for $39...
Enter this in their search engine: Davis & Sanford W3 Universal Folding Dolly with 3" Ball Rubber Wheels
just my 2cents
chrisbanach 3 years ago
Because I've used them before and pro versions on shoots and they are impossible to control for precision shots - and naff for use on uneven ground.
spankmeyer 3 years ago
Yeah I haven't actually fitted the bungee as yet, but I got one of those cool spider ones that fits to one central point and then can wrap up around each of the legs and the central tripod handle.
Yeah I like the idea of the indymogul "end caps" idea too, to fix the PVC pipes, when you need them not to move in the sleepers, so may do a further modification soon.
spankmeyer 3 years ago
Really awesome! That's some great craftsmanship. We've seen and used some of these around these parts but you guys have a real knack for detail. Nice bit of work for sure!
wrpix 3 years ago
Thanks! - Not used to such compliments lol
spankmeyer 3 years ago
Excellent job guys! Thanks for the video response! Interesting idea with the sleepers. do you find the pipe bends under the weight of the dolly when it's between the sleepers?
I might give some serious thought into making some sleepers for my design because at the moment, laying the track directly onto the ground causes dirt to be compacted by the wheels and thus causes uneven motion.
cheers.
Rick.
rickvanman 3 years ago
Thanks Rick. It's not as polished as yours, we kind of made it up as we went along.
The sleepers were only to ensure the same distance and height were maintained across uneven ground. The more you have the greater the load bearing. 5 should do it for 4 metres of track.... Best without human weight on top though - as pipe is fragile under more than 12stone.
I plan to modify it - with a central bit for bungee cords to attach to tripod for stability and handles for pushing - next.
spankmeyer 3 years ago