Gem of a site for DIY parts

IjabaFilms

IjabaFilms

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Hey,

I was looking for parts to make stuff I don't really need but want to make anyway because I'm bored and/or think I will need them in the future but in reality probably wont ....and I came across this awesome site with cheap parts that are prefect for many of the DIY film gear projects on this site.

For instance, there is a post on here on how to make a follow focus using a right angle driver. It's about $9 on harbor freight (still a good price) and .75 on American Science and Surplus. Not sure if they are the same size.

anyway, the site is American Science & Surplus.

They also have this cool dolly for cheap. Easy Movin Dolly
 
Chelsea8882 said:
This may be my new favorite website.... All sorts of interesting stuff, and actually an interesting read. Two thumbs up!
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Yeah me too. I hadn't even scratched the surface when I made this post and continued to browse the site. They have so many fantastic things. The optical section is fantastic!!
 
American Science and Surplus is awesome. I found some really inexpensive pieces of ground glass on there awhile back. I actually tried them out in my first DIY 35mm adapter, but after a few test shots I decided the glass was too grainy. But there are definitely some inexpensive components on that site worth checkin' out.
 
hey, I was just at the American Science and Surplus store and saw the Right Angle Driver, thought it might be a possible solution for DIY follow focus, did a Google search and found that y'all aready were in the know.
 
IjabaFilms said:
anyway, the site is American Science & Surplus.

They also have this cool dolly for cheap. Easy Movin Dolly
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I've been in love with this site, when they had a magazine, it was my playboy, (read it for the articles..... heh heh)

I've spent many a paycheck on random stuff there...

Plus, i bought those dolly things from home depot specifically to build a dolly, they suck, they are plastic, creak and don't handle bumps at alll

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