DIY Rod support finished

Ferdi Willemse

Ferdi Willemse

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I finished this rod support about two months ago, but it's only since yesterday since it had a black finish. So now it's worth showing :)

Built for less than 20 Euro with regular plumbing tools found at a local hardware store. I built it to hold my Letus FE and soon I will create a quick-release shoulder mount for it. Oh, and a mattebox/shade. And a DIY dolly - I bought two second hand skates yesterday. So there's a lot to do! :)

Here are some pictures:
 

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That is absolutely beautiful. Very nice work. I will inspect your pics and attempt the same.

Thanks for the inspiration.
:beer:
 
Thanks! :)
It's a Rycote shock mount, which I only use when the hot shoe is occupied by the VidLED. Usually I use a Rode shock mount there because it's placed a bit handier and it absorbs shocks better.
 
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İt looks like a nice work, how about posting some detailed parts photos, if it's not a big problem?

thanks in advance and keep up the good work!
 
Some 15mm rods are on 60mm centers and others are on 100mm centers. Depends on the brand of mattebox, follow focus unit, etc. you are planing on using.
 
Please give lots and lots of details on how to make these.

That'd be great. How long did it take?
 
go for 60. 100mm is usually for big 35mm cameras. More often you will need 60mm.
 
Your rods are amazing !!

(I can't believe I just wrote that ;-0 LOL)

Very pro looking, you did a great job
So how steady are they ??

Enjoy in good health
 
I would love to see a parts list in the very least - from there, putting something together will be less problematic.
 
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