Menace Arm. Building it, using it, limits?

Ricardo Casco · June 13, 2012

Hello, I'm looking to put together parts for a menace arm or two, but want to know exactly what I should be looking for? Also what would be the limits for it? In weight, length, etc. Is a hi hi overhead wide base stand fit for the job? And what type of pipe should be used

Will this do the job? http://www.filmandvideolighting.com/most11piboki.html

Edited June 13, 2012 by Ricardo Casco

Sanjay Sami · June 20, 2012

Hello, I'm looking to put together parts for a menace arm or two, but want to know exactly what I should be looking for? Also what would be the limits for it? In weight, length, etc. Is a hi hi overhead wide base stand fit for the job? And what type of pipe should be used

Will this do the job? http://www.filmandvideolighting.com/most11piboki.html

You will need to be more specific in your question. What materials you use will determine the length and load carrying capacity.

Do you have experience building or putting them together ? I am guessing you do not. In which case, the correct way to go about this is to work with someone who has experience.

Menace arms can cause a lot of damage and harm if not done right.

Sanjay Sami · June 20, 2012

Hello, I'm looking to put together parts for a menace arm or two, but want to know exactly what I should be looking for? Also what would be the limits for it? In weight, length, etc. Is a hi hi overhead wide base stand fit for the job? And what type of pipe should be used

Will this do the job? http://www.filmandvideolighting.com/most11piboki.html

The Modern fittings will allow you to build a boom. Is that what you are trying to buid ?

A menace arm (as I know it) is this - http://www.msegrip.com/product/booms-arms/matthews-max.html

Jon Rosenbloom · June 20, 2012

You will need to be more specific in your question. What materials you use will determine the length and load carrying capacity.

Do you have experience building or putting them together ? I am guessing you do not. In which case, the correct way to go about this is to work with someone who has experience.

Menace arms can cause a lot of damage and harm if not done right.

They're called "menace arms" for a reason!

Walter Royle · November 26, 2012

I have used every menace arm made, including fabricating my own. The best one for me was the modern menace arm. I always used speedrail. Never over the overall length of 20'. Of course that is depending on what I am putting on it. One thing that might seem obvious but seemed to sometimes be overlooked is making sure you always have one leg of the stand forward, pointing the same way as the arm is extended. The straps help but dont over crank the support straps.