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Right, since i have finished school just the other day, i now have shitloads of free time in summer. Apart from getting a job, i have decided to build a jib arm crane for my camera. I will post up pictures and info over the next few weeks or so. So far, i have made a tiny model out of plasterboard, just so i know what i am doing. Wish me luck!

Oh, and also, has anybody done this before and have any tips or anything? Cheers
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I'm not sure. but can this be done?
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unless you're an okay welder it can turn out well.
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I've seen this done plenty of times using Joren Clark's tutorial. Check it out at his site, http://www.jorenclark.com.
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Nba185 wrote:I'm not sure. but can this be done?
It is a lot simpler than you think. Can this be done? of Course it can! Many people have done it before. I should be starting it tomorrow or if not, some time this week.

And yeh, i have seen that guys site before. The best site is
http://www.homebuiltstabilizers.com/
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Oh wow. I'm gonna try to build it then :)
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I bought all the materials yesterday and have started it today. It should be finished by tonight :)
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Sweet, post pics when your done.
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nice, id like to see pics and some footage taken with it.
And any helpful hints or tips you picked up whilst building :p
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Right its finished!!! Cost me bout £20-£25 to build and i am pretty pleased with the outcome. Despite my shitty craftsmanship and my DIY skills, it didn't turn out half bad. I will post pictures and some footy soon.
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http://www.matthawkins.co.uk/forum/view ... 123#125123

Here is a video i posted up in the films section
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what plans did you use? I really like it and I want one of my own, haha.
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