DIY Track Dolly

by mtairymd in Circuits > Cameras

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DIY Track Dolly

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DIY Track Dolly

See YouTube Video for Test Shots and Dolly Track Build

Tools:
  • Drill
  • Table Saw
  • Hole Saw
  • Drill and 1/2" Bit
Materials:
  • 1 1/4” diameter 10 ft PVC pipe (2X)
  • 1 1/4” diameter PVC elbows (4X)
  • Plywood - close to size of tripod
  • 2 X 4 (30" long)
  • 1 1/4” wood screws (6X)
  • Paracord or rope (20 ft)
  • Glue (optional)
  • Furniture sliders (optional)

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Cut each 10 ft PVC pipe into 2 pieces: 8 ft and 2 ft


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PVC can now be assembled

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Cut holes in 2x4 with hole saw along center line to match spacing of PVC tracks

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Cut 2x4 along center line to make two rails

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Cut plywood to match tripod size

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Mount the plywood onto 2x4's using the wood screws

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Drill a hole in the center of one of the sides for the rope

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Tie rope to the hole

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Drill another hole through the center of one of the 2 ft sides. Feed the rope through the hole.

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(Optional) attach furniture sliders to potentially smooth the camera motion

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Enjoy your new dolly. See video for test shots.