no prob. ive only got a little sec here so ill try to answer quick and follow up later, but yes you can fit 8 wheels on a one foot truck section. if you order the one foot kit in any wheel amount you get four .. one foot long trucks/rails.. each one foot long with whatever amount of wheels per corner on each truck/rail. that way you can make your dolly shorter than 4 feet, or longer than four feet. when ordering the 4' rails you get two 4' trucks with the amount of wheels per corner you order on each end of the 4' rails.. like shown in the very top and very bottom picture of the order page. they are better for doorway dollies because a standard "doorway dolly" would be four feet long by apx 28" wide. that way the rails run the full length ofthe dolly and offer extra support underneath in the middle , and make for a nice looking and overall stronger dolly. hope this helps.
RoweCine Dolly kits now for sale!
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Glenn_Gipson
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Is there another way to pay, besides Pay Pal?
..should be there in a few days jan.
oh yeah, ...as a side note,
ALL of the holiday special units (and sets purchased after the special) going out are sporting the brand new fully silver anodized rails.
...why did we upgrade to silver anodized rails?
...cause we can.. so we did. enjoy!
oh yeah, ...as a side note,
ALL of the holiday special units (and sets purchased after the special) going out are sporting the brand new fully silver anodized rails.
...why did we upgrade to silver anodized rails?
...cause we can.. so we did. enjoy!
Sean Michael
Well-known member
Neil, my order hath been placed. Please keep me updated with regards to shipping.
If there are any tips you can offer an advance of the kit's arrival, I'd love to hear them. I'd like to go ahead and start getting the deck ready (and painted all cool & trendy :grin: ).
I was set to buy a dolly, but I think building one will be a fun project. And everyone's rave reviews of your kits didn't hurt, either!
If there are any tips you can offer an advance of the kit's arrival, I'd love to hear them. I'd like to go ahead and start getting the deck ready (and painted all cool & trendy :grin: ).
I was set to buy a dolly, but I think building one will be a fun project. And everyone's rave reviews of your kits didn't hurt, either!
ill try to catch up asap though with the tips. thanks for the order though, and happy shooting!
Sean Michael
Well-known member
Neil, thanks for the update.
FWIW, it might be useful for you to post a PDF of your dolly kit instructions (just as many companies post product instruction manuals, etc.). This would allow prospective buyers to better understand the task at hand.
In the meantime I'll do my homework! I've been reading many a dolly thread. . .
FWIW, it might be useful for you to post a PDF of your dolly kit instructions (just as many companies post product instruction manuals, etc.). This would allow prospective buyers to better understand the task at hand.
In the meantime I'll do my homework! I've been reading many a dolly thread. . .
SplitVision
Well-known member
hey neil,
recieved my wheels a couple days ago, thanks so much!
haven't gotten around to building it yet, so any building tips you might be sending to sean, please send to me too. thanks!
oh, and please keep me updated of the t-bar system, i'd be glad to be your first customer.
cheers!~
recieved my wheels a couple days ago, thanks so much!
haven't gotten around to building it yet, so any building tips you might be sending to sean, please send to me too. thanks!
oh, and please keep me updated of the t-bar system, i'd be glad to be your first customer.
cheers!~
..looks like the production version of handle system will run apx 75.00.
im trying to see if thats a pricepoint people would take for something thats pro quality. anything less and its not worth my time or putting my name on.
so if you have any input.. heres the time, cause im trying to finalize asap. just working out shipping and such for materials if were going to go through with it.
im trying to see if thats a pricepoint people would take for something thats pro quality. anything less and its not worth my time or putting my name on.
so if you have any input.. heres the time, cause im trying to finalize asap. just working out shipping and such for materials if were going to go through with it.
Sean Michael
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Neil, wheels arrived yesterday. I appreciate the speedy turnaround. :thumbsup:
Everything looks great (although the plastic baggie containing the metal hardware came open, causing a few rattles inside the box). Suffice to say that I'm impressed with the kit!
I'll be assembling my dolly this afternoon. I'm planning to cover the top of the platform with a thin, rugged carpet. The bottom of the platform has been painted black.
I'll post pics later if anyone's interested, maybe a video demo later this week.
Everything looks great (although the plastic baggie containing the metal hardware came open, causing a few rattles inside the box). Suffice to say that I'm impressed with the kit!
I'll be assembling my dolly this afternoon. I'm planning to cover the top of the platform with a thin, rugged carpet. The bottom of the platform has been painted black.
I'll post pics later if anyone's interested, maybe a video demo later this week.
..sorry about the bag sean. i think we'll start taping them shut. 
good to hear you ron your way to a sweet dolly kit though! sounds like youve got a nice platform there. pics would be cool.
slimothy, theres pics of the kit on the order page if you click my sig. the platform is up to you though
good to hear you ron your way to a sweet dolly kit though! sounds like youve got a nice platform there. pics would be cool.slimothy, theres pics of the kit on the order page if you click my sig. the platform is up to you though
Sean Michael
Well-known member
Here are several photos with a few comments. Neil, if you want me to move this to another thread, I'll be happy to do so.
I was helped by my gal's father, who can fix/repair/assemble anything on the planet. (Actually, I sort of helped him!) So, that was a major advantage.
Actual assembly process took about an hour (not including waiting for paint to dry, going to Home Depot, etc.).
Instructions recommend 4' long wood...I think 4'2" would be better (Neil, please correct me if I am wrong, though). 4' works, but the bolts are very close to the end. The washers actually encroach over the edge of the wood on one end. Not a big deal, just something to consider.
As you can see, I painted, added carpet, and aluminum side trim. I'm glad I did, as it significantly increased the Coolness Factor. I'll be adding aluminum trim to the ends also. And maybe some fuzzy dice.
Overall I'm very pleased with the end result. I guess the key question is whether I'm happy I went this route. I can answer with an unequivocal yes. It was a fun learning experience and I feel I've got a fine dolly to show for it. It's smooth....I've taken a few shots but nothing yet worth posting. I'll try to assemble some fun stuff this week.
Now some pics...
Oak plywood....hard stuff. Lowe's. Note that you'll have to go to a lumber yard for 1" thick (or compromise with 3/4"???)
Bottom now painted black!
Roll of carpet (HomeDepot, $17--enough for two dollies!)
Slathering on carpet glue.
Holes are now drilled, carpet is glued on, and now it's stapled to the bottom. Stapling oak (like pimpin') ain't easy.
Apologize repeatedly to neglected dog, who insists on dropping tennis ball onto your feet throughout the process.
Afix the rails with ratchet.
Dolly now looking good, is flipped over. Note aluminum trim being attached to sides.
Now both sides have aluminum.
Dolly back inside...my still camera tripod is on it.
Dolly on 10' of PVC track. I'll be adding more sections of track.
Note the bolts are a little close to the edges. IMHO you probably need a 4' 2" platform. The extra wood would enhance strength here.
Money shot!
I was helped by my gal's father, who can fix/repair/assemble anything on the planet. (Actually, I sort of helped him!) So, that was a major advantage.
Actual assembly process took about an hour (not including waiting for paint to dry, going to Home Depot, etc.).
Instructions recommend 4' long wood...I think 4'2" would be better (Neil, please correct me if I am wrong, though). 4' works, but the bolts are very close to the end. The washers actually encroach over the edge of the wood on one end. Not a big deal, just something to consider.
As you can see, I painted, added carpet, and aluminum side trim. I'm glad I did, as it significantly increased the Coolness Factor. I'll be adding aluminum trim to the ends also. And maybe some fuzzy dice.
Overall I'm very pleased with the end result. I guess the key question is whether I'm happy I went this route. I can answer with an unequivocal yes. It was a fun learning experience and I feel I've got a fine dolly to show for it. It's smooth....I've taken a few shots but nothing yet worth posting. I'll try to assemble some fun stuff this week.
Now some pics...
Oak plywood....hard stuff. Lowe's. Note that you'll have to go to a lumber yard for 1" thick (or compromise with 3/4"???)
Bottom now painted black!
Roll of carpet (HomeDepot, $17--enough for two dollies!)
Slathering on carpet glue.
Holes are now drilled, carpet is glued on, and now it's stapled to the bottom. Stapling oak (like pimpin') ain't easy.
Apologize repeatedly to neglected dog, who insists on dropping tennis ball onto your feet throughout the process.
Afix the rails with ratchet.
Dolly now looking good, is flipped over. Note aluminum trim being attached to sides.
Now both sides have aluminum.
Dolly back inside...my still camera tripod is on it.
Dolly on 10' of PVC track. I'll be adding more sections of track.
Note the bolts are a little close to the edges. IMHO you probably need a 4' 2" platform. The extra wood would enhance strength here.
Money shot!
SplitVision
Well-known member
thanks!~ awesome pics!!
i think i'll do my dolly just like yours! (if you dont mind...)
i think i'll do my dolly just like yours! (if you dont mind...)