Introduction: DIY Track Dolly
DIY Track Dolly
Step 1: See YouTube Video for Test Shots and Dolly Track Build
Step 2:
Tools:
- Drill
- Table Saw
- Hole Saw
- Drill and 1/2" Bit
- 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)
Step 3:
Cut each 10 ft PVC pipe into 2 pieces: 8 ft and 2 ft
Step 4:
PVC can now be assembled
Step 5:
Cut holes in 2x4 with hole saw along center line to match spacing of PVC tracks
Step 6:
Cut 2x4 along center line to make two rails
Step 7:
Cut plywood to match tripod size
Step 8:
Mount the plywood onto 2x4's using the wood screws
Step 9:
Drill a hole in the center of one of the sides for the rope
Step 10:
Tie rope to the hole
Step 11:
Drill another hole through the center of one of the 2 ft sides. Feed the rope through the hole.
Step 12:
(Optional) attach furniture sliders to potentially smooth the camera motion
Step 13:
Enjoy your new dolly. See video for test shots.