Any Rod Support DIYs?

[J Horvath]

those of you working on diy supports might want to look at HDPE and phenolic plastic. HDPE is what many of those white cutting boards are made of. It has the same workability as wood but is more dimensionally stable and will not split easily. Phenolic is basically layers of fabric laminated with resin. It also machines well and is stiffer then HDPE but is a bit more expensive. both of these materials are more easily worked with home shop tools then aluminum. You will still have to find metal rods though.

[sirjoe]

Might be worth buying them in the UK, 15mm seems to be a pretty standard size.

$15 a meter here.

[The Crowing]

sounds like I will be buying mine. I would love to start a DIY version but i dont trust myself to make one as good as one i could buy.

[J Horvath]

Might be worth buying them in the UK, 15mm seems to be a pretty standard size.

The only problem with that may be the shipping. Care to share a link or two on where to get them?

[The Crowing]

If someone who has done one successfully before and wants to do a real step by step tutorial with down to the detail instructions i might consider doing it.

[MalfunctioningHuman]

If someone who has done one successfully before and wants to do a real step by step tutorial with down to the detail instructions i might consider doing it.

OK, here you go:
Step 1: Pick up your credit card.
Step 2: Order the rod support system.
Step 3: Pick up the rod support system.
Step 4: Remove from box.

I still think you will be better off buying them.

[drapeama]

If someone who has done one successfully before and wants to do a real step by step tutorial with down to the detail instructions i might consider doing it.

I'll try to put one just after christmas. Simple and step-by-step.

[J Horvath]

Has anyone done this for cheaper than $200?

Scroll to the bottom of the page here to see the rods I need:
http://web.me.com/jehug/JAG35.com/Accessories.html

Thanks in advance

I actually just clicked your link. You can find this exact rod setup on ebay (NEW) for about $110 shipped. Just search "camera rod support"

[sirjoe]

The only problem with that may be the shipping. Care to share a link or two on where to get them?

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Forwar...34Q2ec0Q2em322

This guy has various sizes. I don't think he lists american shipping prices, but message him and he will probably help you out. He also cuts the rod to custom lengths. So you could order the longer rod and get him to trim it down to equal lengths.

[The Crowing]

I'll try to put one just after christmas. Simple and step-by-step.

I'll wait for that perhaps...i guess I'm still undecided.

[jboy]

15mm rod
http://www.mcmaster.com/#metric-aluminum-rods/=50p1rb

[drapeama]

If someone don't have acces to ABS plastic or simillar material, here's an interesting option.
The idea is genius, low-cost and seems to be very reliable.
Good job Rinol

[The Crowing]

You are referring to the hockey puck?

[drapeama]

You are referring to the hockey puck?

Yeah, it's an alternative option.

[The Crowing]

15mm rods, here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/15mm-Rod-8-5cm-l...item27adf36910

[drapeama]

15mm rods, here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/15mm-Rod-8-5cm-l...item27adf36910

If you're in the US and only 8.5cm long is enough for you, that's sounds good.
8.5cm is like 3.5 inches long...
Other Links for aluminuim rods i've found : [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Type-6061-T6-ASTM-B211-Diameter/dp/B000FN1JYS"]Amazon [/ame]

Kite Studio
CinemaGadget.com
Aubuchon Hardware

Hope it helps

[The Crowing]

from the picture it seems like they link together. so they should be long enough. The more I look at the options. The more I see that making one seems like the best idea. I just need to figure out the camera mount and quick release.

[drapeama]

from the picture it seems like they link together. so they should be long enough. The more I look at the options. The more I see that making one seems like the best idea. I just need to figure out the camera mount and quick release.

This might solve your problem and it's a good investment.
Otherwise, take a look at my album, i'm using a Beachtek first for the XLR-to-3.5 plug & to hold the camcorder.

[The Crowing]

Thats perfect! I really need a solid Tutorial if i am going to do this. It seems simple enough. But i want it to compare to something you can buy. I want the camera base be adjustable height wise and be able to move along the rails.

[drapeama]

I want the camera base be adjustable height wise and be able to move along the rails.

It's already movable along the rails, unscrew & adjust it & tighten it!
Use ABS spacer & longer bolt to adjust the height.

[The Crowing]

That quick release needs to be mounted to something that moves along the rails though. That i guess would be made from the ABS or hockey puck, correct?

[drapeama]

Correct

[The Crowing]

I think I know what i need to buy but if you have a sugjested parts list based on what is in this thread that would be awesome.

[drapeama]

Just tought of that while preparing supper...if you have a chopper board in plastic.
If it's thick&hard enough, you can easily cut the parts you need in it...or one in wood...just a low-cost idea!

[The Crowing]

From what i am seeing. This is going to be a lot cheaper than the $100 Indian made rails.