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Bryan Gilchrist · July 29th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Anyone know if there are any DIY plans online for building a dolly similar to this one?
Round-d-Round Doorway Dolly by Matthews CAT 395300

Thanks!

Ray Jones · November 24th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Here is on similar that is pretty cool

4 WHEEL STEERING Diamond 360* Film Video Doorway Dolly - eBay (item 280428238916 end time Nov-26-09 11:36:22 PST)

Ray Jones · November 24th, 2009, 10:54 AM

I was thinking of going with the round d- round, but this one is half the price.
Anyone used a Diamond Dolly before?

Sarah Marrciollo · February 11th, 2010, 09:35 AM

What ever you do, DO NOT go with the Diamond Doorway Dolly... Do not believe their high ratings and positive reviews on Ebay, they are all lies. There are several complains out there about people being scammed by them and never receiving their items or getting their dolly with missing/broken parts and having to wait several months to receive anything.

Brian Drysdale · February 11th, 2010, 01:26 PM

Matthews dollies are pretty heavy duty and well constructed. If you're of an engineering bent the traditional doorway should be manageable, although you may need to check out a suitable modified steering system from say a go kart. There's a fair amount of welding and some machining in these dollies.

I suspect the steering system on the new doorway is a bit more complex. Although looking at the diamond you can see how it works, however, you may need to have a jig to ensure an accurate alignment of the wheels.

July 29th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#1
Bryan Gilchrist Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 224	DIY Dolly? Anyone know if there are any DIY plans online for building a dolly similar to this one? Round-d-Round Doorway Dolly by Matthews CAT 395300 Thanks!

November 24th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#2
Ray Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thomasville Georgia Posts: 25	Here is on similar that is pretty cool 4 WHEEL STEERING Diamond 360* Film Video Doorway Dolly - eBay (item 280428238916 end time Nov-26-09 11:36:22 PST)

November 24th, 2009, 10:54 AM	#3
Ray Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thomasville Georgia Posts: 25	I was thinking of going with the round d- round, but this one is half the price. Anyone used a Diamond Dolly before?

February 11th, 2010, 09:35 AM	#4
Sarah Marrciollo Tourist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Struthers, OH Posts: 4	What ever you do, DO NOT go with the Diamond Doorway Dolly... Do not believe their high ratings and positive reviews on Ebay, they are all lies. There are several complains out there about people being scammed by them and never receiving their items or getting their dolly with missing/broken parts and having to wait several months to receive anything.

February 11th, 2010, 01:26 PM	#5
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Matthews dollies are pretty heavy duty and well constructed. If you're of an engineering bent the traditional doorway should be manageable, although you may need to check out a suitable modified steering system from say a go kart. There's a fair amount of welding and some machining in these dollies. I suspect the steering system on the new doorway is a bit more complex. Although looking at the diamond you can see how it works, however, you may need to have a jig to ensure an accurate alignment of the wheels.