How to DIY Comfort arm and vest for Steadicam, Flycam or Merlin Part 2

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

All the Steadicam Arms use 6 springs going back to the 1970's. there is 3 springs in each arm section. The top and bottom spring are reverse direction based with 2 allen screws to tension them, the middle spring is there to actually support the weight. The top and Bottom spring is why you can run and the Steadicam gimbal will not move that much. Check out the steadicam forums they sell the older EFP stedicam arms there used and you can see them without the covers and see how the springs are installed. Maybe you could look at the Stedicam EFP and do a clone of it.

[@xiengprod]

i try not buy metal/aluminum from hardware stores bc it over priced, find a metal supplier or a scrap yard near you and look around the drop material section. they usually sell by the pound at discount price bc it has either been dropped or left over cuts that cant be sold at full price. i pretty much scavenge around and found what worked for me. the thickness is about 1/8 inch thick. use aluminum bc its lighter and just as rigid at steel. thanks for watching.

[@Tmansgokarts]

WOW, that thing is cool. I might build something like that. It would come in use full.

[@philiplopez7361]

Still building arm and vest for Steadicams? You are the Master ! I tried making one , but do not have all the awesome machinery to do so. I would love for you to build me one!!!!!

[@claudiogustavosantillan1719]

Dude..you are a great builder!!

[@davidbelaga9359]

awesome man! would you share the blueprints of the project? I'd love to try and build one

[@svetoslavurlachki7018]

What type of springs do you use, because whatever I type on the internet, nothing comes up like what you used

[@catvhs1527]

Do you have instructions on making the arm and do you have it for the vest and or a video of the making of?

[@jeanpatosa7717]

Dude where did you find this 2 inch channel from the arm, Is it formed, or you got like this already? And the 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch square tube I don't seem to find it anywhere!! Do you have the thickness of this pieces? thanks great DIY

[@nykienykie2010]

Hello Zieng, you're the man. Its amazing how you put this together and I want to ask if I can get one to buy from you. Please how much will it cost? You are doing a great job.

[@xiengprod]

i get springs frm the home depot. can find them around the door hinge or the hardware area. make sure you get the right springs to match the weight of your camera/ sled

[@AndreMcHenry]

could you modify the design by adding a cable with a pulley and treaded bolt, so that the spring tension is adjustable?

[@Juampi1975]

Hi I just want to know what kind of material is? All parts are aluminium?

[@samdsouuza5094]

Hey bro, Loved your video. Could you please share the exact measurements and blueprint or it's step by step instructions for the same in description box please. Will help us a lot as I can see that you too want to people by making such video

[@beanp0p]

How much did it cost you to build the arm and how much did it cost to make the vest. Im looking into building my own and wanted to know how much it will set me back

[@EnJFilmz]

What scroll saw did you use on the smaller pieces? Also what blade did you use? I ask because I"m hearing that a scroll saw is not good with metals. I guess it depends on the blade huh? Thanks in advance!

[@codyvollmers]

I have tried to email you twice. Not sure if its just not working or what. I'm trying to get a price for the vest and arm. $? Thanks. Well done

[@moritzforster4858]

Great job. Please tell me what kind of feather you used. I build the whole thing like you did, but now i have no clue, what feather to use.

[@Gubbymanden]

do you mean spring?

[@moritzforster4858]

Asger Skjerk Yes, i do. :D

[@americandowninbrazil]

Dude! That's so cool! Like how much would you charge for all three: vest, arm and steadicam? (Ok I just assumed that you made the steadicam too).

[@xiengprod]

you can change springs to match the weight of camera/sled then adjust them til it works. this set up works well with my heavier camera. not so well for my dslr. i need to improve design for dslr

[@junaidparacha7789]

Hi bro can you please suggest me where can i buy these springs

[@videotrend1]

NICE! keep up the talent that you have.

[@xiengprod]

sorry if i havnt gotten back to everyone. i've been really busy working on a couple short films. im not selling arm and vest at the moment. i have been working on a better, cheaper design. and easier to build

[@Alentejano72]

Hey man, it was not the application I was needing but the video is awesomly simple to understand! Great job!! :)

[@savageshutter7211]

damn 2012 ...need this now

[@carlosmonge3292]

I like this guy.

[@psygorila]

hello friend, I really like your videos. Colombian'm fond of short films and your tutorials are my favorite thing is that I understand very little your language and hinder me certain things. I wonder if the videos have also plans to build your teams. where I can download them? Thanks and await your response.

[@LionTree]

So...if the whole steadi-rig weighs around 10#'s; one should buy____2x5# springs___?

[@PVCLime]

Does anyone know what type and name of springs used? Hard to find if you don't know the name of them. :) Thanks for a nice video!

[@waterstreetpc]

You got skills lil homie!!!

[@ctrmediaproductions9982]

Which one are u making now that I can get to buy from you.thanks

[@newcoisas3446]

How do I get the drawings of the parts to manufacture them?

[@filippogerbaudo102]

How much did you spent to make this arm and the vest ?

[@kn0ckamus]

Ur a freakin genius dude!! I wish I could buy one from u!!

[@CyberTonMusic]

I want one. How much are u selling them for?

[@karthikkumar7267]

What's total weight How many kilo it can withstand

[@dapoirierinc]

Awesome video...thanks so much for the DIY instructions.

[@Fevil3]

that looks awesome ! nice job

[@trashrecording]

So what's the cost of you building this rig for people?

[@venturarealestate9918]

Tight Bro! I like your skills!

[@Gaston2071]

eres un experto. saludos desde México

[@christopherguiot4124]

haces que parezca fácil jejeje genial y muy cool. gracias

[@xiengprod]

i'm not sure how much it cost me in materials for one unit.. i'm guessing about $100 give or take. I've been buying in bulk and enough to build several at a time. you'd have to do some shopping around. hardware, bolts and springs would cost the most. i bought drop aluminum frm the scrap yard. fabric, foam and plastic buckle frm the wholesale. tool on the other hand can get expensive. I used industrial machine but you can do the job with tool around the garage.

[@jeanpatosa7717]

Hey dude thanks for the reply, actually I went for real metal supplier, and in all of the web sites that I visited and companies I called neither of those has this 2 inch channel. I think this was kind of formed, like custom made! And from the other parts the only one I found was the 2 x 1 square tube, this was the only one I found. What do you think? Thank you dude awesome turorial!

[@bensilv]

How much would you charge for a DIY arm and vest?

[@SAStudio15]

price for this...???

[@pepemlumbreras]

i would like to share with you the arm and vest that i was making the last months… i quit! haha it didn't work.. but i have to say it seems to be a pro… even better than the pros :D

[@Darielcummins]

What's the max weight it can handle?

[@Alexander-pm4yd]

Do you have a link to the templates?

[@CharlesHenrySanson]

Great build

[@LanceHeruelaFilm]

Do you still make/sell these?

[@rentevanian5959]

Thats good work. But no adjustment for the weight of your slide huh but regardless of that good work keep it up you'll be making your own big Time stuff soon. P.S. you might want to put some bearings that alarm

[@Sasq23]

Do you still make these?

[@TheCraziestVampire]

How can you adjust the spring tension on this Diy Arm ? Because if it cannot be adjusted , this means it can be used only with some types of cameras that have the same weight.

[@mazikiblade]

Good point...

[@xiengprod]

there are different springs sizes you can get from the hardware store.. just make sure you get the ones works best for your setup.

[@marshalakinkunmi5567]

+TheCraziestVampire All you have to do is change the spring to a stronger one

[@jesusbautista7962]

Marshal Akinkunmi will putting a stronger spring stop it from dropping to the ground when you add like 12 lbs to it??

[@tsunamizc]

Looking good buddy

[@CalmoDS99]

Nice!!! I have seen your other videos to and I'm asking myself if you want to sell it to me! So yes, how much do you want for it?

[@FindYourJP]

Can you adjust the spring rate against the weights of each different cameras+stabilizers? If it's available this would be the best DIY arm for STEADY, FLYCAM, and MERLIN!!! Greetings from Japan(^^)

[@36SOAD817HMC]

How much can you build it for??

[@Darielcummins]

Could you send me the specs on how you built this?

[@pifcitylosbeatz3729]

screen print ya name sounds like good idea need ot buy this asap..!

[@pincap1234]

How much would you sell one of these for?

[@TheAmmarKeylani]

That was good. Thanks

[@andreasweis]

Can you do a tutorial on the diy flycam thingy you build

[@pepe59650]

nice work thanks MR

[@ozcinemarob]

Gday, Great vets design, I need one! You mentioned you sell these, How much for a vest and arm? and Postage to Australia, Cheers,

[@PengKhosana]

I love it

[@김영철-h4q]

WOW!! GOOD LUCK!!

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

AWESOME !!!

[@rhype8681]

What is this adjustment thing at the springs i just cant find it on google

[@SeanXieng]

They're called turn buckles. Get em at the hardware store. Very cheap.. usually right next to the springs at home depot

[@rhype8681]

thanks i just found it on the pdf file of your 40$ merlin pvc arm. I am living in germany so i dont really know if i can get 'em there but i will try to build this too but how did you get the frame to look black? did you paint it ? and if you didn't do you think it would work ?

[@newcoisas3446]

NEED for a project.. payload 25kg

[@pixel2d3d]

GREAT GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!

[@jay2style]

thank you for the explanation you are the best m8!!!!!

[@stevenclinton8762]

Awesome

[@oscardiaz5964]

super superior. haber si me sale como a ti. gracias

[@veesociety684]

hey Good Job ! how much youres selling ?

[@ZenBruddha]

do you still sell this?

[@anamarin6475]

why are you not selling these, my daughter needs one so badly but we cant afford it uou you make somevserious money

[@666lucky13]

What does an arm and a vest cost for an average man

[@jackiemontes9071]

are you still selling them?

[@juanjobattista872]

Buenísimo!

[@mirkotalijan2509]

nice you did this like it

[@ТимурУразов-ь9х]

It's very good!

[@jonilayer7933]

genial video,soy de mexico! podrias decirme las medidas de la pieza que aparece en el 1:25 gracias por tu aporte !

[@aarthapan]

I want this

[@thomaswindfeld728]

You got skills! :-)

[@M4A1411]

so cooool!!

[@CalmoDS99]

Oow!! I didn't see the rest of the video yet, my 1st reaction was when i was on 2 minutes!!

[@Darielcummins]

or the blueprint, thanks

[@mkoaz123]

Hi. Very good job:)

[@xiengprod]

im working on a sled.. bout to put a vid on it soon

[@mr.puzzle9087]

Super , 😍

[@danielalinrad449]

dem you look good.............

[@arielparilla]

woow nice..

[@digimusic]

¡¡¡¡¡¡One million likes men!!!!! plis blueprints plis.......

[@GUILMOFERATU]

What's up, buddy. Good night, that would be no way to tell me the measurements of each piece that you occupy. I refer to the planes. Not if possible, I hope to answer yours, greetings. Que tal, amigo. Buenas noches, habría forma de que me dijeras las medidas de cada una de las piezas que ocupas. Me refiero a los planos. No se si sea posible, espero respuesta tuya, saludos.

[@ventylador]

woooowww!!!! thanks!!!!

[@jas_bataille]

For those asking for instructions... www.microfilmmaker.com/downloads/DIY_Pro_SteadyVest.pdf

[@rafaelmeneses6504]

Disponibilidade para download

[@BadKarma714]

Not you lol good video bro

[@EDanProdcr]

hey im interested in purchasing on of these there BA!

[@kahriqsalil]

just sent you an email. this is a great build