
Jay Boy's No Budget Tutorials 03: DIY Filming Dolly With 10' Track
2 years ago
I've seen tons of plans for these things. Here's mine! This project can be done for under $100 (if you don't screw it up like I did). The audio is horrid, I know. Don't care though! Below is a list of parts you will need, you can figure out what tools to use. I include some footage at the end, using this dolly. If you have a slow computer, or you don't have the most recent copy of flash installed, panning and side motions (hell, any motion) will look like crap! Viewed this video on a computer other than mine & I couldn't watch it. Too damn jerky! And YES, this is "No Budget" compared to what you would pay for a pro setup.
PARTS:
(1) 32" square x 3/4" thick piece of plywood
(8) Soft inline skate wheels
(2) 32" pieces of 1 1/2" angle aluminum (1/8" wall thickness)
(8) 1/4" / 20x2" hex bolts
(8) 1/4" flat washers
(28) 1/4" nuts
(16) 1 1/4" fender washers
(4) 1/4"x2 1/2" carriage bolts
(2) 10' pieces of 1" sch. 40 PVC pipe
(1) 5/16" drill bit
(1) Medium size drill bit (smaller then your 5/16" bit)
(1) Small drill bit (I used a 9/32" bit for my starter holes)
More no budget tutorials here: vimeo.com/album/11663
PARTS:
(1) 32" square x 3/4" thick piece of plywood
(8) Soft inline skate wheels
(2) 32" pieces of 1 1/2" angle aluminum (1/8" wall thickness)
(8) 1/4" / 20x2" hex bolts
(8) 1/4" flat washers
(28) 1/4" nuts
(16) 1 1/4" fender washers
(4) 1/4"x2 1/2" carriage bolts
(2) 10' pieces of 1" sch. 40 PVC pipe
(1) 5/16" drill bit
(1) Medium size drill bit (smaller then your 5/16" bit)
(1) Small drill bit (I used a 9/32" bit for my starter holes)
More no budget tutorials here: vimeo.com/album/11663
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Very welll explained.
My PC couldn't play the example at the end without stuttering though unfortunately, ill take your word that it works ;-)
i have always been worried about the length (!)
and whether they would sit on uneven ground, i'll have to make one and find out!
hahaha
that is mad useful!
Thank you!
Hardware guy knows - more nuts is better than none. Those suckers always drop, roll and disappear on me.
There are a lot of different sized inline skate wheels. Is there any particular size you recommend? I'm thinking 80mm or does it make much of a difference at all?
A tip that might help you and every one making one of these. Buy two 10' extra angle aluminum and use as track for the dolly I found on the PVC is more likely to derail vs angle aluminum.
Thanks again!
My Dad has all that in his garage
So I won't have to spend a dime!
:D
I am building my own dolly at the moment and have opted for a steel tube track, more expensive I know but, that along with pieces of wood like railway sleepers for it to sit on allows it to go on rougher ground. I'll post some video soon of it.
Thanks for your tips in the video.
can this support ur weight also...if u had a thicker plywood piece? i'm thinking of making a bigger one to to stand on..but am worried about the stress on the wheels/nut/washer part.
Overstocked: overstock.com/Sports-Toys/72-80mm-78a-Blue-Inline-Wheels-HiLo-Set/3361215/product.html
Walmart: walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&search_query=ROLLER+SKATE+WHEELS&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find.
Hey jay thanks for answering in advance. Peace.
*Edit* Got it built and it works great. Thanks for the tips. Only cost about $60
Attached our JVC HDGY200 to the base of it. Pretty impressive.
vimeo.com/5413473