Equipment Cart / Dolly

[kerrigan]

Over the years my equipment has changed dramatically, but I’m still using the same Magliner Gemini Jr. Hand Truck, which I bought in the 80s.


By sitting on an apple box with a CineSaddle on my knees, the cart has also doubled as a dolly on small shoots.


This year, I’ve been working on an idea for a new cart.
It’s collapsable, with 2 shelves, soft rubber tires, wheel locks, fits in my minivan and large enough to carry all my gear.


But before starting the build, I was wondering what others are using?
What features would you like to have in a cart?


Thanks,
Bill


Bill Kerrigan - DP
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Phone: +1 514 486 8456
Mobile: +1 514 238 9775
Skype: billkerrigan
Email: bill@kerrigan.ca
Web: http://www.kerrigan.ca

 

[David W. Jones]

This is what I'm using.... http://www.filmtools.com/gemjunmagcar.html

 

[Bruce Watson]

I'm using a a RockNRoller Multicart R8 myself. Very happy with it.

 

[Paul Hudson]

This is what I'm using.... http://www.filmtools.com/gemjunmagcar.html

I have three of these and they are heads and shoulders above the RocknRoller. And yes, I have had a few of the multi carts and find them to flimsy for our use.

 

[kerrigan]

I’m going to try to interest an equipment company in my design.
If it's rejected, I'll post the idea… it could become an ‘open 'source’ DYI project.



Bill Kerrigan
Kerrigan Productions Inc.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
bill@kerrigan.ca
http://www.kerrigan.ca

 

[Spartacus]

I wanted one of these babys when they were announced: http://www.inovativcarts.com/
Then I saw the price.

 

[Bern Caughey]

This is what I'm using.... http://www.filmtools.com/gemjunmagcar.html

Ditto

 

[Perplex]

for something smaller, for like my sliders/tripods/lighting stands I use this
http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools...F8&qid=1385575328&sr=8-7&keywords=roller+cart

 

[Josh Bass]

Second the multicart/rocknroller. Almost everyone in town uses them. Yes, the unpronounceable thing is clearly better made, but also costs about 5x more than the most expensive rocknroller and wont fit as easily in smaller vehicles. Also, rocknrollers extend out longer.

Some caveats: in addition to being flimsy, the rocknrollers have quality control issues, do make sure you really vet yours and approve it within the return policy grace period. I didnt and now i have a cart with one wheel that only touches the ground when it feels like it. Apparently the older rocknrollers were better built (company changed hands at some point). Maybe look for one on ebay, though those old ones might not be compatible with the "new" no flat tires, which i would take over pneumatic.