Dolly Track

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OldManWinters

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Not sure if there's already a thread on this topic - there probably is...just excuse me for not having the time to read every thread.

I have a homemade dolly & now I'm working on creating a good tracking system. I know I'll be using pvc pipe, but does anyone have any advice?

Thanks.
 
I'll need it to form a circle...the dolly swivels, which is awesome-ess. It's just connecting the pvc together & having it stay in-place when it's on the ground...that's my problem.

60" Dubz? Rollin' like John Deere...
 
I use PVC for straight line only. For curved/circular, I bought some large flexable tubing from Home Depot. I made some spreaders out of wood to maintain the curve and I use some PVC at the ends to link it together. Works well.

I suppose you could have someone bend PVC for you with one of those heat bending tools but the tubing provides more flexability in application.
 
Thanks!
This may "sound" silly...
How do I keep the PVC from sliding around on the ground...I mean won't the weight of the dolly make the tubes roll around?
 
You need something like railroad ties. Just thin strips of wood with notches cut in them for the PVC to rest on will work. Make sure they're all the same width, of course. :)

For short runs, you could probably just anchor each end of the pipes with something. (Sandbags? Spiked into the ground?)
 
I use a PVC dolly without ties or any kind of securing device/method on a daily basis for commercial production. Providing that the flooring surface is smooth I just throw down the PVC track, place my dolly on the piping, place the tripod and camera and away I go. I've never had anykind of slipping or misalignment occur during setup or operation.
 
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