View Full Version : Track for DIY dolly


Terry Lee
August 10th, 2009, 04:44 PM
I have completely fabricated a dolly using the skateboard wheel and PVC pipe method but i'm wondering if anyone knows a good idea for the track. I origionally thought to get a bunch of 2x4s and cutting tracks with notches to fit the PVC pipe but that isn't very portable and can take up alot of space in a truck or van. I was wondering if anyone has built something that folds or scisors together all in one piece.

Thanks
Terry.

Paul Cascio
August 11th, 2009, 09:47 AM
I'm wondering if anyone has every tried using 1-inch diameter garden hose?

Terry Lee
August 11th, 2009, 12:24 PM
Apparently the guys in the rubber track dolly thread have.

Terry Lee
August 13th, 2009, 11:14 AM
Here is what I have thus far but I am wanting to raise it up off the ground.

William Wilson
October 6th, 2009, 12:54 AM
This looks like a really great set up and reasonable on cost.

I am going to put some together soon

Cartala Productions - Dolly Track (http://www.cartala.com/track.php)

Thanks!

Bill

Sean Mitchell
May 10th, 2010, 06:39 PM
DIY slider track dolly check it out

'Mitchell Slider' $60 DIY SLIDER on Vimeo

Dan Jones
May 10th, 2010, 10:26 PM
Sweet idea!

Is it dead silent for recording dialog in the same room etc?

Paul Cascio
May 11th, 2010, 10:47 AM
Sean, you've inspired me to pull out my olld trumbone from high school. :)