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

Materials:

• 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.