Quick DIY Camera Gantry

Since I still can't do much at the lathe I decided to spend a few hours fabricating a quick and simple camera gantry to expand the angles I can get at the lathe. One surprising benefit is that it looks like it might work for some shots from the new PM 2014 lathe as well. If you have questions that I didn't answer, feel free to contact me. Thanks for watching. Please Like, Subscribe and Share.
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[@rickchapman3051]

I feel you brother. Arthritis in my left wrist means I turn 3 days a week and suffer for 4. Not going to stop love it too much. I think your concern about us getting a better view is commendable.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Rick! Billy

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Well that was short and Sweet ! looks good Billy , Get better soon

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, buddy! Billy

[@williamellis8993]

Looks good, Billy. Now we need some videos to showcase the additional angles. Take care. Bill

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, William. That's the plan. Billy

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

That's a great idea Billy! I have one on a pole that I can move around, but I think I want something mounted to the ceiling. The one on the pole seems to always be in the way. Have a blessed day brother! - Ed

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Ed! Go for it! I tested it a bit today and it works well. Billy

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Thanks Billy. I just spent two days trying to figure out how to make an overhead gantry or jib for my flexshaft motors. It's tricky because I need a large range of movement and there are plenty of obstacles and constraints. So I watched a lot of videos and was getting further and further away from a solution. Just found your video and, although it's not what I need, its uniqueness made me realise I was thinking inside the box. 30 minutes later and at least now I have a workable design and the materials to make it.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool, Mike! I'm glad it kick started the thought process!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool with great reach. Sometimes I wish I had something like this but that's as far as it's going to go for me. Enjoy your creation, Billy! Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Phil. I do understand that. Billy

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Great idea!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, Luie! 😊 Billy

[@SteveC38]

Nice deal Billy👍

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Steve! Billy

[@epopddot]

Awesome idea.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you, sir! 😊 Billy

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Billy...that's looking great...it's really nice to be able to do some different angles when filming...take care...All the best....Andy

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Andy, you too! Billy

[@manicmaker52]

cool...

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks! Billy

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Awesome setup. I need to get something similar setup in my garage.....

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thank you! Billy

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

cool rig Billy

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Jim! Should do the trick. Billy

[@OJWoodworkingCrafts]

That's pretty fancy!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Not sure about fancy, OJ, but thanks! Billy

[@OJWoodworkingCrafts]

@@TheMessyStudio it's fancier than what I have! 😜😜😜

[@ThePapa1947]

Very nice Billy. I have been threatening to make a ceiling mounted arm for awhile.Yours seems like it will work great and the counter weight looks like it does the trick. Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Gary! 👍 So far so good. Billy

[@Bramsshed1913]

After watching your video from earlier in the year and Gords recent video, I am at long last in the process of making an articulated camera holder and by turning and fitting in a couple of sphere's, I will be able to get, I hope, finer adjustments....I knew that sphere jig I made would come in handy one day 😀 Cheers and take care mate, Bram

[@TheMessyStudio]

That is awesome, Bram! Sounds cool! Billy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Billy, Looks great. If I built a gantry I'd only need a 12" ruler for the size of my workshop. LOL. Take care Billy. Cheers, Huw

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Huw! Sorry, mate, but I had to laugh at that one. Billy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@TheMessyStudio No problem billy. At least it's better than the 6" Ruler I used in my first workshop. LOL. Cheers, Huw

[@GordonRock1]

Another great idea, Billy! I guess you’re not just a pretty face, eh!! I hope you are able to get back to turning soon, my friend. Take care of yourself!! .....Gord

[@TheMessyStudio]

LOL! Thanks, Gord, I hope so too! Billy

[@MoonpieCreations]

Nice add brother. I will be doing something similar in my new shop. need to wrap my brain around it though. I'm going back and re watching your other video. Where did you get that metal mount for the camera

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks, Ken. I got the mount from Amazon. amzn.to/30YkaBC Billy