Simple DIY Handheld Stabilizer

Hose Handles: Serial # 077855825355 - $6.93 USD each at Home Depot
Aluminum Bar: Custom, found at local parts place. Home Depot offers some, but they are not "L" shaped as mine is. Not sure if it makes much of a difference - just make sure the bar is wide enough on top to accomodate the 1/2 holes drilled for each handle. Depends on the handles you use, and the way they attach to the bar.
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I found the hose nozzles. The same one. And I actually same an L shaped alluminum bar just like that one at Home Depot. .... forgot to ask for the price. :(

Anyway... did you use a Wood Boaring bit to drill through the metal??

They told me that at home depot they don't cut metal... which killed my next question: do they drill holes thru as well. It sucks.

:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Let me know about the bit!!!
 
EdMista said:
I found the hose nozzles. The same one. And I actually same an L shaped alluminum bar just like that one at Home Depot. .... forgot to ask for the price. :(

Anyway... did you use a Wood Boaring bit to drill through the metal??

They told me that at home depot they don't cut metal... which killed my next question: do they drill holes thru as well. It sucks.

:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Let me know about the bit!!!
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No, I used a bit for drilling steel, but a wood bit might work - just give it some time - don't force it. Clamp that sucker down, or it'll bite you when it grabs the bit.

The drilling area will also be extremely hot, so be careful.


Great that you found the hose nozzles. They have a great feel, don't they?

Next I want to try some PVC extenders screwed into the ends of the nozzles, so that I can do some low angle shots without breaking my back. Might even smooth out the shots further.
 
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Try Ridgid and Dewalt cobalt bits for metal, steel, etc.., they're very sharp and work great.


"but a wood bit might work"

It should work, but the hole might be a little sloppy.


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Jeesh! I went back to Hoe Depot and the L shaped alluminum piece was selling for $33 dollarssssssss! I started crying profusely and then they kicked me out cuz I was rusting the merchandise.

Thanks for the links.. I will totally look for the aluminum and those bits too.
 
Oh yes. Those handles/nozzles are really good. They have a good grip. They are Goodyear by the way.
 
egproductions said:
I first tried online metals and the prices are comprable to discountsteel however, the shipping costs are simply ridiculous.
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Are you saying that discount steel shipping is much cheaper?

J
 
Photoshop?

Photoshop?

wjm said:
Here's the original photo.
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I just knocked it out using Photoshop and added back the shadows.
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The pictures look great. What did u use within photoshop to replace the background?
 
a black and white gradient no?
anyway I recieved my aluminum and am gonna go home this weekend and try to drill trhough that monster. I shouldnt have gotten it so thick (1/4") From what i have heard I can drill through it if i am patient and constantly apply motor oil to the surface so that things dont burn out.
 
Beautiful footage. Perfect subtle handheld look. I love it. I was on my way out the door to buy parts to rebuild a dolly and i found this thread. I think i might just build one of these too.
 
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