"Building The Sled" Checklist

[MNiece]

On page 8 of the stabilizer plan book, you say you need eight 1/4-20 x 3/4" allen socket screws.  Then on the very next line you say you need one 1/4-20 x 3/4" allen socket screw.  Have I been re-reading this book so long that my eyes are tricking me? Why not just use nine?  I read on to page 29 where the plans call for the allen socket screws and found it says to use four 1/4-20 x 3/4" allen socket screws, and then also use four 1/4" x 3/4" allen socket screws.  Even with the difference in measurements, where does number 9 get used?

I haven't even started construction on this part yet (I'm starting with the arm) but I noticed this just today while compiling a list of things to buy from the hardware store.

Thanks for any clarification, even if you say "You're reading it wrong."

-Michael

[redprotege5]

A reply from the new guy...  



After reading thru the manual like you did, I found the nine (9) 1/4-20 x 3/4" allen socket screws that are needed.



The picture on page 29 shows an end view, not a side view.  Four (4) screws go through the x-axis plate into the tapped holes in the z-axis plate & four (4) screws attach the camera plate angles the the z-axis angles.



The last remaining screw is shown on page 25, this holds the bushing in the handle as well as locking the handle to the arm.



Hope this helps,



Jason

 

Edited by: redprotege5 at: 1/19/04 4:18 am

[Cody Deegan]

I don't know why I didn't just say (9).  I went through so many revisions and modifications, I must not have updated correctly.  By the way, I have a friend who uses thumb screws instead of socket screws on the stage and I like his idea much better.  No tools needed.  Just a suggestion.



On a side note, I don't lock my gimbal handle to the arm anymore.  I used to use that last socket screw to lock it down, but now I prefer to just let the handle swivel freely.  Personal preference.

[MNiece]

Thanks for the reply.  I flipped through the pages pretty quick since I wasn't building this section yet.  I see, now, how they are all used.



Once I get some progress on the arm assembly I'll put some pictures up for you to see.  I'll always be inspired as long as great people like you continue to be supportive when my questions are stupid.



-Michael

I would never expect anyone to understand my vision... just my goal.

[Cody Deegan]

I used to think there was no such thing as stupid questions, but then my girlfriend and I were watching some old footage I had shot of my son using my stabilizer.



The footage was pretty basic: slowly circling my son while he plays in the living room.  In the background, a loud hammering sound can be heard.



As we're watching this, my girlfriend turns to me and asks, "What were you beating on out in the garage?"



I say, "Uh, hun....I was filming."



Stupid is a pretty negative word, so I'll just call it "entertaining."  I had a good laugh over it.



I really don't mind fielding questions about building a stabilizer from my plans.  There is much involved and I'm glad to help.