BFX Build Plan Dolly

Does your production need the smooth graceful movement of a dolly, but lack the $1,800 dollars it would cost to buy one? Welcome the D.I.Y. Dolly! Watch this episode as Erik and Jared show you how to build your very own dolly.

Watch the video!!!!

Here's a cool Google Sketchup video from DaiMoGui

Materials
1. 6" fixed pneunatic casters x2.
(If you can't find something like this at your local hardware store you can get them online.)

2. 6" swivel pneunatic caster.
(If you can't find something like this at your local hardware store you can get them online.)

3. A piece of 3/4" scrap plywood at least 28" x 38".

4. A piece of 2" x 4" x 8' lumber or a minimum of about 6'.

5. 1/2" dry wall screws x22.

6. 1/4" thread eye bolt with 2 washers and 1 nut.

7. 3/8" x 2" carriage bolts x 12.

8. Flat Washers and lock nuts x12.

Tools
Drill with screwdriver bit, 1/8" drill bit, 1/4 drill bit, and 3/8" drill bit. - Circular saw - Tape measure - Maker or pen - 9/16 socket and ratchet or wrench/pliers.

Step 1 Scrap Wood

First cut your scrap to a width of 28" and length of 38"

Comments

[jackaroo400]

The only problem is you can only use this on extremely smooth surfaces, not even on tiles cause it bumps over the cracks.

[mainremission]

Thanks Indy. Big help

[hojop25]

the photos help, because a long time ago i couldn't make this, i saw your youtube video and...well yeah.

[GorillazMiko]

Neat! The photos are awesome from that angle too.