How To Build A DIY Camera Dolly

Dolly Gear List:
(2) Pieces of ¾ Inch MDF cut to 30"X30" or 32”x32”
Wood glue
(2) 28" long, 2 Inch aluminum angle stock or 30” (depending on size (2 Inches short)
(2) 10-foot sections of 1 ¼ inch schedule 40 PVC
Drill
Electric Drill
Metal Drill Bits
5/16 inch drill bit (for wheel bolt holes in aluminum angle)
5/16 inch drill bit (for carriage bolt holes in MDF)
3/8 inch drill bit (for carriage bolt holes on aluminum angle)
For The Wheels
(8) Longboard Wheels -- High/Med Hardness (Standard Bearing Size - FIts 5/16 Bolt)
(8) 5/16 inch hex bolts 2 ½ inches long
(40) 5/16 inch flat washers
(8) 5/16 inch stop nuts (also known as locking nuts)
(8) Nylon or metal spacers ⅜ in. ID x 1 in. OD x ⅜ in L
For the MDF and Metal Stock
(4) 5/16 inch carriage bolts 3 - 3½ inches long (trim to size after install) (Hack Saw)
(4) 5/16 inch lock washers
(4) 5/16 inch hex nuts
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[@DannyGevirtz]

loved the shots at the end brother. getting better everyday

[@carlostigs]

Love you

[@frankyvee1]

Nice footage. When drilling in metal I recommend using a drop of oil on the hole this will extend the life of your drill bits.

[@daeilkim7183]

Awesome- so happy to be using this DIY equipment with you, bro. Enjoyed seeing how you made this ;)

[@carlostigs]

:) thanks Daeil!

[@aceentertainmnt9249]

Wow that footage looked absolutely professional. All that time put in was worth it.

[@osasidaeproductions3759]

Hey man .. just seeing you grow day after day makes me so happy man .. you inspire me a lot man so much ... thanks for doing this .. love the shot at the end 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@carlostigs]

Thank you so much man means a lot

[@VintageMedia215]

Test footage….lies. That was the most intriguing garage DIY movie I ever saw. Lol. Fire brother. Appreciate the blueprints and walk through. Wear gloves. Wear masks. Wear goggles. Drink water. Peace.

[@tomasgesu]

Yesssss dude well done!

[@carlostigs]

:)))

[@SamuelObafemi]

You should make this into a business!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@carlostigs]

Hahahaha were thinking of it!

[@kmshairstay]

Amazing, I am going to make my own soon!

[@carlostigs]

Good luck!

[@KDTS1]

Dude this is sick 🔥

[@carlostigs]

Thank you brother

[@fremifilms3809]

Hi Carlos I'm here by Danny, happy to watch and learn stuff here in your channel. Cheers from Venezuela. 🤓👍🏻

[@carlostigs]

Welcome!

[@xvAlien]

hey! love this video. probably gonna be trying this for our short. do you have a roundabout number of how much this dolly came out to be? (only taking into account the needed items,--not the times you replaced things) edit: it's possible i missed the full $ amount somewhere in the vid lmao

[@John1960Video]

Next time, I suggest you try three-quarter inch plywood instead of the MDF. MDF holds its dimensions very well, but it doesn’t hold fastenings very well, and it’s not going to be as strong as plywood would be.

[@QuarzenZechenSoehne]

7:39 :D:D someone was sleeping during editing. nice video, thanks for the guide.

[@carmine_rosato]

Dope video... Im going to try and make one of these for myself! :)

[@carlostigs]

Thanks carmine!

[@meirchaimo6960]

Jeeeeez! How did you plan this? Great footage as well!

[@carlostigs]

Hahahah Idk we just kind did it one day

[@danmackenzieesquibel6416]

who else is waiting for this after seeing that ig story? ✋✋✋

[@carlostigs]

Hahaha thank you :)

[@Sam-uw7pw]

Amazing brother. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Much love bro

[@carlostigs]

Thanks brotha

[@lasolasolaso]

why did u guys put the wheels like that instead of inline? thanks

[@daviddavidson7660]

you said nothing about the rails you used?….

[@callmejordanrose]

Making this in 2023. Total coming up just short of $200 (when you have all the tools)

[@elieh.studio]

I made one and for some reason it's a little bit shaky when filming on it, did you add stabilization in post or is yours really that smooth?

[@carlostigs]

For me it was smooth

[@carlostigs]

Add sandbags to it to add weight

[@elieh.studio]

@@carlostigs Thanks, I'll try that, but do you think having ball bearings in the wheels could help? I think the longboard wheels do have that right?

[@John1960Video]

If you used MDF for the base, I think it’s less rigid than plywood would be. For that dimension, probably three-quarter inch plywood.