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Dale Guthormsen · August 12th, 2008, 04:54 PM

I was wondering if Ron Armstrong is still in business and making his rail. I am ready to purchase one; however, I can't raise his website. I was wondering if it is my machine or his website.

Gilles Debord · August 13th, 2008, 12:44 AM

Hi

I think that is the website. The late answer from Ronsrail was two month ago and he was out off stock with the Rail.
The best way seems to do your own rail in aluminium, i'm terminating the construction of one, the rail's dove tail adapts directly on the fluid head, i'have added a (2) quick lock system from Novoflex one for the cam the other for the lense.

Regards

Gilles

Steve Siegel · August 18th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Why go to the trouble and expense of making a rail out of aluminum? Half-inch plywood is just as good, just as light, and can be fashioned using woodworking tools, not a machine shop. Just screw in a mounting plate and you're ready to go. New parts or features can be added as the need arises. I have used one for years.

Gilles Debord · August 22nd, 2008, 01:09 AM

Hi Steve

You'r right, but my neighbor is milling machine operator not cabinetmaker, that's the only reason.

August 12th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#1
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Ronsrail I was wondering if Ron Armstrong is still in business and making his rail. I am ready to purchase one; however, I can't raise his website. I was wondering if it is my machine or his website. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

August 13th, 2008, 12:44 AM	#2
Gilles Debord Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: France Posts: 152	Hi I think that is the website. The late answer from Ronsrail was two month ago and he was out off stock with the Rail. The best way seems to do your own rail in aluminium, i'm terminating the construction of one, the rail's dove tail adapts directly on the fluid head, i'have added a (2) quick lock system from Novoflex one for the cam the other for the lense. Regards Gilles __________________ Gilles Debord http://www.wwvideo.tv

August 22nd, 2008, 01:09 AM	#4
Gilles Debord Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: France Posts: 152	Hi Steve You'r right, but my neighbor is milling machine operator not cabinetmaker, that's the only reason. __________________ Gilles Debord http://www.wwvideo.tv

August 18th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#3
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 840	Why go to the trouble and expense of making a rail out of aluminum? Half-inch plywood is just as good, just as light, and can be fashioned using woodworking tools, not a machine shop. Just screw in a mounting plate and you're ready to go. New parts or features can be added as the need arises. I have used one for years.