Build your own ten foot long camera dolly track B+ 10:08

For under $100, you can make your own dolly track! All you need to do is get the parts listed and sit back and learn. Then, you're ready to make your own.

PARTS:
(1) 32" square x 3/4" thick piece of plywood
(8) Soft inline skate wheels
(2) 32" pieces of 1 1/2" angle aluminum (1/8" wall thickness)
(8) 1/4" / 20x2" hex bolts
(8) 1/4" flat washers
(28) 1/4" nuts
(16) 1 1/4" fender washers
(4) 1/4"x2 1/2" carriage bolts
(2) 10' pieces of 1" sch. 40 PVC pipe
(1) 5/16" drill bit
(1) Medium size drill bit (smaller then your 5/16" bit)
(1) Small drill bit (I used a 9/32" bit for my starter holes)

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couz_taylor 2/28/09 10:45 AM
wow dude that was really impressive, good work. Why did you take an interest into making a dolly?
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This reminds me of something they'd do on Burn Notice! How cool!

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