Tutorial - DIY Jibs (page 2)
STEP 10: Attach Trapeze Bracket
Attach the bracket "trapeze" to the threaded pole on the painter's pole.
STEP 11: Attach Camera to Trapeze Bracket
Camera mounts to the trapeze, using 1/4" threaded nut and 2 fender washers.
Camera mounted on jib POV
You'll be able to get dramatic ground-level low shots like this one... or soar to the top of trees for really awesome aerial shots, using our gizmos that you build yourself.
Tools
You don't need a full-blown machine shop to make a jib or a crane - simple hand tools and a little elbow grease are all that's required.
TOOLS NEEDED:
- Work bench
- Hacksaw
- Vice-grip pliers
- Drill
- 9/32" drill bit
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
- Utility knife or razor blade
- Ruler
- Marker or crayon
- 35mm plastic film canister
- 7/16" wrench
- 1/2"- 9/16" wrench
Materials
The materials are common hardware items you'll find at the local hardware store or home improvement center, and they won't cost you a lot of cash, either.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 1 - 3' length, 14-gauge flat perforated steel, 13/8" wide
- 1 - 1' length, 5/16" -18 threaded rod
- 2 - 4" [or 6"] galvanized steel corner braces
- 2 - 1 to 11/4" diameter galvanized pipe hangers
- 2- 3/8" -16 x 3/4" hex-head cap screws
- 3 - 3/8" -16 hex nuts
- 4 - 3/8" flat washers
- 2 - 3/8" lock washers
- 3 - 1/4" -20 x 1/2" hex-head cap screws
- 2 - 1/4" flat washers
- 6 - 3/8" x 11/4" diameter fender washers
- 4 - 5/16" -18 nylon locknuts
OTHER Materials:
- Painter's extension tool
- Tripod with removable head
Any sturdy tripod will work, as long as it has a removable head that allows you to mount your jib assembly.
A painter's extension tool expands from 6 to 12 feet. Get one that locks, for added support.
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