How much would one need to spend to get a pro dolly?

Andrew Dean · May 18th, 2009, 07:03 AM

not to be pedantic, but this is a pretty clever approach to the wheel bumps causing problems. no need to rock the bumps out!

Porta-Glide Dolly Sleds

Stuart Graham · May 18th, 2009, 11:13 AM

I built a skateboard wheel tripod dolly that runs on PVC pipe and I have to say it's a bit pants. I think the PVC is prone to warping and moves as the dolly rolls over it and getting skateboard wheels that will run smooth ebough isn't easy. I found after doing ten takes I get one useable shot, due to jitters on the other shots. And the useable shot isn't great either.

I might try running it on metal pipes, Reinforcing the chassis and getting some higher grade wheels - I used wheels off really cheap skateboards that were about £9.99 for the whole skateboard.

May 18th, 2009, 11:13 AM	#17
Stuart Graham Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Selby UK Posts: 274	I built a skateboard wheel tripod dolly that runs on PVC pipe and I have to say it's a bit pants. I think the PVC is prone to warping and moves as the dolly rolls over it and getting skateboard wheels that will run smooth ebough isn't easy. I found after doing ten takes I get one useable shot, due to jitters on the other shots. And the useable shot isn't great either. I might try running it on metal pipes, Reinforcing the chassis and getting some higher grade wheels - I used wheels off really cheap skateboards that were about £9.99 for the whole skateboard. __________________ Stuart Graham www.magentapictures.com

May 18th, 2009, 07:03 AM	#16
Andrew Dean Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Motukarara, New Zealand Posts: 475	not to be pedantic, but this is a pretty clever approach to the wheel bumps causing problems. no need to rock the bumps out! Porta-Glide Dolly Sleds