You rock....you helped me so much...thank you....I am in Hollywood with nothing and trying to start a business supporting underground film makers...I will be making mine from steel and adding bearings but the design is got me going in a direction. Thanks for taking the time to post this....
@sixtiksix@sixtiksix- good on you! I would recommend using 'O' rings and grease instead of bearings. Many years ago on a tourism shoot we got blasted with sand and had to dismantle our professional tripod head and clean it. I was supprised that it was 'O' rings and grease.
@sixtiksix But,,, an improvement to the DIY one is make a plate with grooves for the rings to sit in so they stay aligned and separated.The rings and grease give enough friction to move smoothly. I am working on a way of making that cheaply.. haven't done the tutorial yet though.Blessings to you.
great tutorial! Good ideas to. Finally a DYI someone can do without access to 'home improvement stores' or special adapters ordered online. I live in guatemala and don't have access to any sort of stuff like that. On that note, I noticed you said above that "you live in the 3rd world," where exactly? Thanks for this great video.
@willemstockton , I am in Colombia, so I too have no 'home improvement stores' or specialist adapters, and added to that, no budget even if I did have those things. It's got to come from recycle material or the closest 'ferreteria' if I make it. :)
you, my friend are a diy god...i learned more about "make it work with what you have" in 3 videos than watching hours of "get it at the store" guy's vids...thanks a ton!!
Hey thanks again for making this tut! I tried it out yesterday, it really is smooth. Almost too smooth, in fact. I don't know if I added too much grease or if I got the wrong kind of screws but I'm still getting a bit of shake from my hands (none from the fluid head though). Got any advice for tightening it up? PS: I tagged my test footage as a video response.
Do I need anything special to cut the tin? Would regular scissors or a saw work? Or do I need special metal sheers? Also, what kind of sheet metal should I get? I don't have an extra computer to take apart, lol.
Thanks for the great tutorial, btw. I can't believe I can make this! These are normally so expensive!!
sure! Recommended actually.( I just happen to be a get in touch with the earth beneath your feet type, who grew up mostly without shoes as a child, but have been extremely thankful for steel capped boots on many an occation... and live in a third world country where those sorts of regulations have not caught up yet. Notice I still have all ten toes ) be sensible, be safe!.
The (neopreme usually) 'O' rings with the grease is what gives you the smooth movement. There is flex in the rings that allows for better tension adjustment , loose or tight, yet smooth whatever tension. Metal or plastic washers are harder to get a tension you like, and tends to jerk . The 'O' rings also keep a lot of grease between them so it glides better. The more grease in the joint the better. ... but try normal washers . You can always put some rings in later
I really loved this tutorial! I just have one question though. My parents would definitely not allow me to use grease, so I was wondering if I could use Petroleum Jelly as a replacement.
DUDE!!!!!
You rock....you helped me so much...thank you....I am in Hollywood with nothing and trying to start a business supporting underground film makers...I will be making mine from steel and adding bearings but the design is got me going in a direction. Thanks for taking the time to post this....
sixtiksix 2 weeks ago
@sixtiksix @sixtiksix- good on you! I would recommend using 'O' rings and grease instead of bearings. Many years ago on a tourism shoot we got blasted with sand and had to dismantle our professional tripod head and clean it. I was supprised that it was 'O' rings and grease.
PhilipStephens007 2 weeks ago
@sixtiksix But,,, an improvement to the DIY one is make a plate with grooves for the rings to sit in so they stay aligned and separated.The rings and grease give enough friction to move smoothly. I am working on a way of making that cheaply.. haven't done the tutorial yet though.Blessings to you.
PhilipStephens007 2 weeks ago
Amazing....
And simple....
KajiHimeSama 2 months ago
Now that is brilliantly done, Absolutely awesome to see someone using scrap most wouldn't consider, for such a build.
RMTWGR 3 months ago
goood build!!
NitsanPictures 4 months ago
Thank u for tut
Wombosvideo 6 months ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS!!
524megan 8 months ago
great tutorial! Good ideas to. Finally a DYI someone can do without access to 'home improvement stores' or special adapters ordered online. I live in guatemala and don't have access to any sort of stuff like that. On that note, I noticed you said above that "you live in the 3rd world," where exactly? Thanks for this great video.
willemstockton 10 months ago
@willemstockton , I am in Colombia, so I too have no 'home improvement stores' or specialist adapters, and added to that, no budget even if I did have those things. It's got to come from recycle material or the closest 'ferreteria' if I make it. :)
PhilipStephens007 10 months ago
Now THIS is REAL DIY. Love it.
ACherimoya 1 year ago
iv been looking how to put tilt on my diy light stand ..thanks for the vid..
cannockone 1 year ago
you, my friend are a diy god...i learned more about "make it work with what you have" in 3 videos than watching hours of "get it at the store" guy's vids...thanks a ton!!
gorillasapien 1 year ago
you and my grandfather would get on very well, he loves makin things from old bits and bobs to. Get tripod very creative
ganly69 1 year ago
Very smart and creative. Thanks for sharing.
AmishElvis1 1 year ago
Excellent!
natebonebusta 1 year ago
Hey thanks again for making this tut! I tried it out yesterday, it really is smooth. Almost too smooth, in fact. I don't know if I added too much grease or if I got the wrong kind of screws but I'm still getting a bit of shake from my hands (none from the fluid head though). Got any advice for tightening it up? PS: I tagged my test footage as a video response.
sammislawa 1 year ago
Do I need anything special to cut the tin? Would regular scissors or a saw work? Or do I need special metal sheers? Also, what kind of sheet metal should I get? I don't have an extra computer to take apart, lol.
Thanks for the great tutorial, btw. I can't believe I can make this! These are normally so expensive!!
sammislawa 1 year ago
Philip, you are a smart man.
lifewasters 1 year ago
Are you Ewan McGregor?
dima9944 1 year ago
Is it okay to wear shoes while I'm using my power tools?
Mykuhcyde 2 years ago
sure! Recommended actually.( I just happen to be a get in touch with the earth beneath your feet type, who grew up mostly without shoes as a child, but have been extremely thankful for steel capped boots on many an occation... and live in a third world country where those sorts of regulations have not caught up yet. Notice I still have all ten toes ) be sensible, be safe!.
PhilipStephens007 2 years ago
Another question, do you really need the rubber O Rings? could I use regular washers instead? thanks in advance
SportsCurry 2 years ago
The (neopreme usually) 'O' rings with the grease is what gives you the smooth movement. There is flex in the rings that allows for better tension adjustment , loose or tight, yet smooth whatever tension. Metal or plastic washers are harder to get a tension you like, and tends to jerk . The 'O' rings also keep a lot of grease between them so it glides better. The more grease in the joint the better. ... but try normal washers . You can always put some rings in later
PhilipStephens007 2 years ago
wow. i love your videos. so cool DIY stuff. thanx so much.
grryeditor 2 years ago
coool!!! thank you very much man... i was lookin for this for the camera stand i made in my car...now u just solved my problem.. : )
blackprince81 2 years ago
very cool, I wish I was "handy" like that :)
MultiMediaMafia 2 years ago
Absolutely. Petroleum jelly IS grease...just another name for it , marketed for human use, has perfume and costs more. That's all.... go for it.
PhilipStephens007 2 years ago
thank you very much. I am going to go ahead and build that this Saturday. I really appreciate your help
SportsCurry 2 years ago
I really loved this tutorial! I just have one question though. My parents would definitely not allow me to use grease, so I was wondering if I could use Petroleum Jelly as a replacement.
Thanks again! it really helped!
SportsCurry 2 years ago