Dear Sir, this is an amazing video that you have produced as well as the great idea you´ve shared with us, thanks, and please keep on doing your videos.
You must be doing well because this truly should be refined cosmetically and sold on Amazon. Absolutely brilliant. I’ll send ya a check. Can I get 20 foot? Lol.
Thank you for this. Was thinking about making one of these since the people that sell them are ripping off people for simple tracks for hundreds of dollars.
Great, Amazing, if it's in my hands, I'll honor you an OSCAR. You're one of few top amazing teachers .. I love the way you speak and explain. Blessings.
this is great, but if you raise or lower the tripod doesn't the distance between the legs change? I think you could just put some sand bangs on the ends and just have the pipes ?
No. The tripod can still be lowered or raised with the legs locked in the dolly. Try it yourself with a tripod on the ground. mark 3 points and adjust your tripod height while keeping the tips on the 3 points.
If only I had the tools...I built a fairly simple light stand with two long PVC pipes (one thicker than the other), and it took me about 15 hours of work during 4 days to finish it. I only had a drill and sand paper -.-
This was an excellent DIY video, thank you. I ordered a set of wheels this evening, now $39 US. I'm thinking of using two different diameters of pipe. One for each side, and I hope that one pipe will fit inside the other pipe for storage. I'm going to try to motorize it by passing a small cable through the inside of the pipe and them around the outside of the pipe powered by a drill. If I get it all working I'll post another message. I live in Canada too. Thanks again Also, I wonder if end caps would work on the ends as stoppers
Very good video. I want to make one, but I want to add a motor to it. I wonder how you would do that, i know its a big project but i like your elegant solutions
Here is a good starting point. This is my video on how I added a motor to a camera slider. It could easily be modified to to work on this dolly slider by using a gear motor instead of a servo. ruclips.net/video/W2uaNKl-rlY/видео.html
Hi there, Greater idea so much so I have followed suit. Just one thing though, could you please let me know what the thread of the shorter bolts are? Thanks very much, Drew.
I am not sure who this question is intended for. I suggest you shop around on amazon or ebay for alternative wheel options that may ship from a local supplier.
I think it would be cost prohibitive. You can calculate the shipping charges on Canada Post web site. For the cross pieces they would have to be in a box 36" x 6" x 6" roughly and weigh a few pounds.
+Dj Biz This depends on how many cross pieces you require and where you are located. You can contact me through my profile. Click on my Channel name, About, Send message. You can reach me thru the twitters @imaginet.
+Dj Biz Please contact me through my profile and provide a return email address. I prefer not to publish price quotes in comments as pricing is dependent upon several variables. Thanks
Can you make me 4 cross pieces? I would gladly pay you for them. I have the exact same dolly, exact. I just lay the track on the floor without cross pieces. I would like to try using the cross piece system. I don't have the ability to make them.
+John Mahoney Please contact me through my channel (Click on my channel name > About >Send Message) and send me your contact details. Depending on where you are located, shipping costs may make this prohibitive.
+imaginetMedia Very impressive, both the DIY kit and the video to explain how to build it. I live on the Sunshine Coast so I could come to the lower mainland (which is where I am assuming you live) to fetch them. This could be a whole cottage industry for you!
Awesome DIY. If your cross pieces are 30 inches, how far in from the ends are the center points of the drill hole? Also, I want to use the 4th gear glide wheel as a kind of mono skater dolly for steel rails. What I would do is get a 1/4 20 1 1/4 inch bolt to mount a camera directly on the wheel. Only problem is I believe the original bolt is 3/8 right? So the washers and ball bearing ring would be loose on a 1/4 20 bolt. I might be able to use a 1/4 to 3/8 stainless steel spacer but the shortest I found was 1/2 inch in length. Could probably take it down to length with a Dremel though. Edit: Sometimes I make my life more complicated than it needs to be. Just found this: CAMVATE 3/8"-16 female to 1/4"-20 male Adapter for tripod and camera and tripod www.amazon.com/dp/B01EI2DHRI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_ZLzuybGVKAGC6
Glad you solved your thread adaptor problem. I was going to suggest a similar item as well. My rails needed to be 25-1/2" apart. Therefore each slot is drilled 2-1/4" from each end. BUT these dimensions are only for my specific dolly. That is why I laid the rails out on a tiled floor (with parallel lines) so I could determine the exact width, with the dolly and wheels centred on the rails. There is some latitude in the width by design of the wheel plates, but getting it as close to dead center is the goal.
imaginetMedia Thanks for your reply. I ordered the same Ravelli tripod dolly so it ought to be the same width. So is the 2 1/4 mark from the end the center point of the drill hole (where the guide bit would go)? Also, forgive me if I missed it, but how do I know how much to offset the half circle hole? Is it a specific measurement from the "center line" of the pipe or just do a slightly offset hole?
The 30" length is irrelevant. I only chose 30" as that would give me 4 pieces from a 10' length of pipe with no waste. As such, the 2-1/4" measurement is also irrelevant. The ONLY distance that matters is the distance between your rails when the dolly wheels are all centered on them. In my case it is 25-1/2". To accurately determine this width, lay your rails down and place the dolly on them. Slide the dolly from one end to the other making sure the wheels are centered on the brackets. Now at one end of the rails, measure from the outside of one rail to the corresponding outside of the other rail. It is easier to measure outside to outside than center to center. What ever that distance is, plus the outside diameter of one pipe, is the minimum length of rail. Be aware that the length of the legs on the dolly I used are not all the same. The center one is different so the base is an Isosceles triangle and not an equilateral triangle. Obvious point, but one I nearly missed when first setting things up to take measurements.
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Dear Sir, this is an amazing video that you have produced as well as the great idea you´ve shared with us, thanks, and please keep on doing your videos.
You must be doing well because this truly should be refined cosmetically and sold on Amazon. Absolutely brilliant. I’ll send ya a check. Can I get 20 foot? Lol.
Was thinking the same thing. Something people would pay for since we all have this issue.
Great tutorial!!!!
Dear Sir: You made my Day. This is awesome, so brilliant. I don’t have enough words to tell you THANK YOU
Glad you found it helpful.
This is awesome. I love how it just snaps into place without the use of tools.
Came here from your website to say thank you. Great video and tutorial!
Excellent. I almost sell my dolly before i watch your video.
Thank you for this. Was thinking about making one of these since the people that sell them are ripping off people for simple tracks for hundreds of dollars.
You sir, just converted my dust-collector tripod dolly in real usefull piece! Thanks
Glad to help. That was my exact motivation to make this as well.
Great, Amazing, if it's in my hands, I'll honor you an OSCAR.
You're one of few top amazing teachers .. I love the way you speak and explain.
Blessings.
this is great, but if you raise or lower the tripod doesn't the distance between the legs change? I think you could just put some sand bangs on the ends and just have the pipes ?
No. The tripod can still be lowered or raised with the legs locked in the dolly. Try it yourself with a tripod on the ground. mark 3 points and adjust your tripod height while keeping the tips on the 3 points.
Hi Mr. Imaginet:
Brilliant idea, execution, and explanation.
Thank you for this inspiring DIY.
Dr. Demian
Sweet Corn Productions
That Sir, is sheer genius, love it!
very smart . easiest dolly track thus far on RUclips . thank you!
If only I had the tools...I built a fairly simple light stand with two long PVC pipes (one thicker than the other), and it took me about 15 hours of work during 4 days to finish it. I only had a drill and sand paper -.-
Great, Im thinking about doing it with a monopod. Little less stable but needs much more less stuff and functions in small room with not much space...
this was soooo awesomeee
Thank you. I am glad you found it useful.
wow ..you are a professional ..theirs lots possibilites
Smooth picture. Absolutely brilliant
Thnx a lot for making a video like this..
You have done a great, great job. Thank you for this.
This is so brilliant! Very impressed.
Great project, thanks for sharing
Thank you so much! From Brazil.
Fantastic project mate!
just what i was looking for
Very well done and informative video. Bravo!
very interesting video!
Thank you
Fenomenal. gracias!
This was an excellent DIY video, thank you. I ordered a set of wheels this evening, now $39 US. I'm thinking of using two different diameters of pipe. One for each side, and I hope that one pipe will fit inside the other pipe for storage. I'm going to try to motorize it by passing a small cable through the inside of the pipe and them around the outside of the pipe powered by a drill. If I get it all working I'll post another message. I live in Canada too. Thanks again Also, I wonder if end caps would work on the ends as stoppers
This was great. definitely very helpful
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
CLEVER MAN👍🏾🌹
Freakin awesome.
excellent, thanks for posting
Great video! Thanks
Very good video. I want to make one, but I want to add a motor to it. I wonder how you would do that, i know its a big project but i like your elegant solutions
Here is a good starting point. This is my video on how I added a motor to a camera slider. It could easily be modified to to work on this dolly slider by using a gear motor instead of a servo. ruclips.net/video/W2uaNKl-rlY/видео.html
Great job. Thank you.
NICE! THANKYOU!
Wonderful! Thank you Sir
Hi there,
Greater idea so much so I have followed suit.
Just one thing though, could you please let me know what the thread of the shorter bolts are?
Thanks very much,
Drew.
very cool! ty for sharing!
How come these dolly wheel things cost 120 bugs in Germany
I am not sure who this question is intended for. I suggest you shop around on amazon or ebay for alternative wheel options that may ship from a local supplier.
great job man
excellent
Nice work. Really engenious. But, glidecam. Or a bicycle.
hi there, love this video, how much would you charge me for a rig like this to be shipped to the uk
I think it would be cost prohibitive. You can calculate the shipping charges on Canada Post web site. For the cross pieces they would have to be in a box 36" x 6" x 6" roughly and weigh a few pounds.
Good job! Thanks
Nice Video How much to would you charge
+Dj Biz This depends on how many cross pieces you require and where you are located. You can contact me through my profile. Click on my Channel name, About, Send message. You can reach me thru the twitters @imaginet.
4 cross pieces and and i live in Fort Lauderdale Florida
+Dj Biz Please contact me through my profile and provide a return email address. I prefer not to publish price quotes in comments as pricing is dependent upon several variables. Thanks
Sure no problem i just message you with my personal email
my email is guel90@gmail.com
Sweet
Just wow.
Can you make me 4 cross pieces? I would gladly pay you for them. I have the exact same dolly, exact. I just lay the track on the floor without cross pieces. I would like to try using the cross piece system. I don't have the ability to make them.
+John Mahoney Please contact me through my channel (Click on my channel name > About >Send Message) and send me your contact details. Depending on where you are located, shipping costs may make this prohibitive.
+imaginetMedia Very impressive, both the DIY kit and the video to explain how to build it. I live on the Sunshine Coast so I could come to the lower mainland (which is where I am assuming you live) to fetch them. This could be a whole cottage industry for you!
+Peter Harvey You can contact me through my profile if you me to make a set for you
Thanks for this video!!
Can you make me 2 ?
How much to would you charge ?
Ali
Maher Al.Ali9 😂
Gostei
Get wheels from your nearby skating rink.
Awesome DIY.
If your cross pieces are 30 inches, how far in from the ends are the center points of the drill hole?
Also, I want to use the 4th gear glide wheel as a kind of mono skater dolly for steel rails. What I would do is get a 1/4 20 1 1/4 inch bolt to mount a camera directly on the wheel. Only problem is I believe the original bolt is 3/8 right? So the washers and ball bearing ring would be loose on a 1/4 20 bolt. I might be able to use a 1/4 to 3/8 stainless steel spacer but the shortest I found was 1/2 inch in length. Could probably take it down to length with a Dremel though.
Edit: Sometimes I make my life more complicated than it needs to be. Just found this: CAMVATE 3/8"-16 female to 1/4"-20 male Adapter for tripod and camera and tripod www.amazon.com/dp/B01EI2DHRI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_ZLzuybGVKAGC6
Glad you solved your thread adaptor problem. I was going to suggest a similar item as well.
My rails needed to be 25-1/2" apart. Therefore each slot is drilled 2-1/4" from each end. BUT these dimensions are only for my specific dolly. That is why I laid the rails out on a tiled floor (with parallel lines) so I could determine the exact width, with the dolly and wheels centred on the rails. There is some latitude in the width by design of the wheel plates, but getting it as close to dead center is the goal.
imaginetMedia
Thanks for your reply. I ordered the same Ravelli tripod dolly so it ought to be the same width.
So is the 2 1/4 mark from the end the center point of the drill hole (where the guide bit would go)?
Also, forgive me if I missed it, but how do I know how much to offset the half circle hole? Is it a specific measurement from the "center line" of the pipe or just do a slightly offset hole?
The 30" length is irrelevant. I only chose 30" as that would give me 4 pieces from a 10' length of pipe with no waste. As such, the 2-1/4" measurement is also irrelevant. The ONLY distance that matters is the distance between your rails when the dolly wheels are all centered on them. In my case it is 25-1/2".
To accurately determine this width, lay your rails down and place the dolly on them. Slide the dolly from one end to the other making sure the wheels are centered on the brackets. Now at one end of the rails, measure from the outside of one rail to the corresponding outside of the other rail. It is easier to measure outside to outside than center to center.
What ever that distance is, plus the outside diameter of one pipe, is the minimum length of rail.
Be aware that the length of the legs on the dolly I used are not all the same. The center one is different so the base is an Isosceles triangle and not an equilateral triangle. Obvious point, but one I nearly missed when first setting things up to take measurements.
You should sell it mate!