The tripod top (fig5) is a single layer of ¾” oak plywood 8” in diameter. |
The cost of the whole thing was under 25 bucks. Hardwood plywood is not real cheap. If one could not scrounge up the pieces ordinary plywood may be a better choice. If you have a whole day to yourself you could build it. |
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December 24th, 2005 at 1:32
mmm. I think ill pick a real one off of ebay, I dont like the look of that one lol, and a bit bulky if you like to travel around while filming (like me)
September 11th, 2006 at 3:59
hello brother,
Iam baiju from India. Iam a story board artist. now working in Dubai. I appreciate your creative job. Its excellent man
January 15th, 2007 at 18:13
just wanted to say of all the home made tripods ive seen, yours was the best looking, and the strongest looking. im going to try and build one myself as soon as i can find some old crutches. thanks alot for the good tip and for the photos, take care
January 20th, 2010 at 8:30
i am kuttu……..
i am really appreciating your creative skill…….
keep goin……
March 24th, 2010 at 17:09
My grand father was an amazing guy. Cool that you used his ideas to build something.