Very poorman's rig

[redline]

I'm new here and i was inspired looking at other members rig,
Since yesterday i was planing to make my own version but I'm on a tight budget, Since it's hard to find the specific materials and fabricate them here in the Philippines, I have to improvise for my plans.

Here are the materials that i used for my gimbal:

1. an old manofroto monopad
2. koyo bearing - 3$
3. nsk bearings 3pcs - 4.5$
4. metal nuts & bolts - 0.3cents
5. stainless bars & tube - 3$ (from the junkshop)
6. welders labor fee - 5$
7. Bicycle seat clamp - 2$

total: 17.8$ and i got a gimbal although it's not yet finish c'oz Im out of budget lolz

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

Wow, that's very low cost. I love it when people on here find ways to do things very such a low (no?) cost budget. Make sure you post pictures when you've finished.

 

[Simon Höfer]

Well.... depends on the country...

Over here I could not even get the big bearing for your total price.

Looks sweet! Keep going.

 

[redline]

tomorrow I'll bring my gimbal to the tube bending shop then I'll look for some counter weight and I'll try to fabricate a quick release head...
wish me luck! i have a wedding on the next day I'll be using it if its finish >

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

Personally, I prefer to just buy my equipment. Making it is fun, creative, unique, and awesome. BUT... if it was a choice between making something not even offered in the industry or making something cheaper than what I could buy, well the first is the obvious choice.

Redline: any preliminary sketches or plans?

 

[redline]

none I'm just looking at the pictures posted here on the net even drawings i don't have any ) my only plan is plan A to Z a trial & error plan till i got it working perfectly

 

[Ted Ramasola]

Good luck redline,

Try getting more ideas here;

http://www.homebuiltstabilizers.com/

MABUHAY.

Ted

P.S. If your travelling south, do drop by. Got a lotta DIY stuff you might find useful.

 

[moreg72]

Kabayan!

Good luck on this....Im from muntinlupa city so we are quite near. Its nice to hear from fellow pinoys in these forums...

Mabuhay!

 

[khieven]

Hi Redline can I ask the size of your following materials? I'm planning to build also one for my video camera:
1. koyo bearing (inside diameter)-
2. nsk bearings 3pcs (inside diameter)-
3. metal nuts & bolts (diameter only) -
4. Bicycle seat clamp -

Thanks in advance

 

[x-angel]

where did you get the bearing? Can you pick these up in a hardware store?