I've tried PVC pipe and i do not like the cuts down the middle. They usually give a bump in the movements whenever I hit that section. What type of metal tracks or pvc pipes would you suggest/do you use for very smooth gliding? I have the board and wheels - just need to buy tracks.
Dolly Tracks? The best material?
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Paul Hudson
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Try the connectors found here. http://www.willyswidgets.com/pr_wheels.html. They make great joints and Willy is a great pro and wonderful to deal with. All his products are engineered to the highest standards.
Chenopup
Well-known member
Well the ideal stuff is the actual Matthews track - but it's pricey and not easy to transport if you don't have a truck.
I'm using 1 1/2 inch PVC for one of my dollies. I leave it at 10' and if I need to hook it together I have pretty flush seams. Offset the pipe seams though on either side and that will make a nice difference. One trick also when using PVC is to offset your wheels on your dolly so they're not even across from each other on the angle iron (if that's what you're using) - then each one takes the seam seperately. Big difference there too.
cheno
I'm using 1 1/2 inch PVC for one of my dollies. I leave it at 10' and if I need to hook it together I have pretty flush seams. Offset the pipe seams though on either side and that will make a nice difference. One trick also when using PVC is to offset your wheels on your dolly so they're not even across from each other on the angle iron (if that's what you're using) - then each one takes the seam seperately. Big difference there too.
cheno
Chris Santucci
Veteran
Here's a way better (than Matthews) option for "real" track:
http://www.cinemagadgets.com/straight-track-p-389.html?osCsid=5c72dad1310677b45c4fbbacfec8e853
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http://www.cinemagadgets.com/straight-track-p-389.html?osCsid=5c72dad1310677b45c4fbbacfec8e853
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