Tube for Gripping. (UK)

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morgan_moore

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Mods feel free to move if appropriate. (This is about kit for 'cinematography')

So im starting to consider my Ronin and use with vehicles. It fast becomes apparent that I will need to invest in some quite heavy grip equipment. Thus far I have used 1/2 and 5/16 bars systems. These will not be strong enough for some rig set ups.

I need to upgrade to scaffold size section material but I am not sure what size to buy into.

I want to be able to pop in on other sets as a day player and interface with the kit that is on set. For example mules/golf carts that have been upgraded for cinematography.. owned by third parties.

Here is my understanding.

1.1/4 tube is a small scaffolding UK standard (handrails?)
1 1/2 is Speedrail, which is an american product
2in is UK large scaffolding.

It would seem that I should get kit that works around the (small and light) 1 1/4 standard and get some fixings that go to the other standards.

Im also interested in comments/products..
Tow bar ball attachment.
Cheap sources of general clamps
Clamps to 'baby (5/16) spuds


Any comments.

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Not sure what to suggest for the UK, but I use schedule 80 Aluminum Speed Rail.

Schedule 40 would probably be fine for smaller lengths.
 
I'd go more by the types of clamps you have readily available, than by a particular diameter of scaff. Call around to local key grips and ask them what they use - you'll then at least be working with a standard that you can easily source additional grip gear for when needed.
 
Oddly I got this info from a high profile key grip but it doesn't seem to quite align with product readily for sale so I thought I would widen the research pool :)

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