Slider dolly track spacing?

[Phil Rhodes]

Hello!

Is there anything like a standard for the spacing on miniature slider dolly track? I'm thinking things like this:

I'm sort of work-in-progress here. I have parts that would permit 9", a hair less than 230mm, which... looks reasonable, I guess? The tube will be 35mm on the basis that's what the clamps handle.

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[Albion Hockney]

I think it is standard across systems. Dana dolly is the original. Most people use speed rail to run them 

[Phil Rhodes]

Thanks - though I don't know what the standard is...

[Jeff Bernstein]

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 7, 2024 by Jeff Bernstein

[Stuart Brereton]

On 4/7/2024 at 2:36 AM, Phil Rhodes said:

Thanks - though I don't know what the standard is...

Dana Dolly track has 12"/300mm centers. I wouldn't call it a miniature slider though

[Phil Rhodes]

I'm after something on that order, something that can replace a rideable dolly in at least some circumstances. I guess it doesn't make that much difference, really. Ten or twelve inches was my inclination.

Saw a rather nice one at NAB with the motor drive system.

 

[Albion Hockney]

I've use the emotimo system before which works directly with Dana Dolly products. Worked well, though it is a bit "prosumer" feeling and can just barley handle a striped down alexa mini. I know Kessler has a similar product too now.

[Stuart Brereton]

On 4/18/2024 at 1:34 PM, Phil Rhodes said:

I'm after something on that order, something that can replace a rideable dolly in at least some circumstances. I guess it doesn't make that much difference, really. Ten or twelve inches was my inclination.

Saw a rather nice one at NAB with the motor drive system.

 

I bought a Dana Dolly about 12 years ago. It was about $1000 dollars for the full kit. It paid for itself in rentals in less than 6 months. Built like a tank, and very smooth. There's a reason you'll find one on just about every grip truck

[Phil Rhodes]

What is this"grip truck" of which you speak...

But seriously, I wandered into Filmtools here in LA this week where they had one on display, and the number appears to be twelve inches.

[JB Earl]

"I'm after something on that order, something that can replace a rideable dolly in at least some circumstances."

 

Phill have you looked at the Dutti Dolly?

 

I've made pipe dollies with ladder truss brackets.