Comments on: CheesyCam Exclusive – DIY DSLR Cage / Stabilizer / Fig Rig

By: Jasen

Jasen — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 12:18:17 +0000

This is a really cool DIY! Looks amazing! The Galvanised pipe is called Unistrut- Used for hanging pipes with clips ect... For the side of the frame you could also use thick 20mm pressure pipe i guess for a light travel option but the galv gives that strength! Definitely giving this one a go

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:30:50 +0000

how long did you cut the metal brackets?

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:33:40 +0000

I saw this design the other day, and thought that it was awesome. I've just finished putting it together, but was wondering if there was any way to add some sort of extension to either go over your shoulder or a pad to press against your shoulder, kind of like the shoulder support for the Opteka CXS-100. Any ideas?

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:33:07 +0000

Congrats on a very practical, thoughtful and inexpensive design!

Some suggestions that I put on my Figrig clone that I built in 2007.

1) Try using two separated levels made off clear acrylic plastic, 1/2" thick or so. On the upper one you put the quick-release camera base. On the lower one you put a small mixer (e.g.: Sound Devices) and a digital recorder (e.g.: Zoom).

2) Add a short piece on the lower bar, in X with it, so you can place or rest the whole rig when you are not using it. Even when shooting you may want to lean or rest on some surface and that will be handy.

I'm not so sure I support your selection of steel parts for the bars and handles, as they are rather heavy. Painted pvc can look quite good too.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:14:42 +0000

This is an awesome project and just what I was looking for. I see a lot of people asking if you would build them.... I am building 4 per Strut channel rail by doing 2 16inch Rigs and 2 14inch rigs. There is a good chance I will sell these if enough people are interested ....

By: Raymond

Raymond — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:49:00 +0000

Thanks for the parts list plus SKU numbers, that was really helpful, JJ.

I was just wondering what you put on the bottom rail to hold your camera? Would you just get the macro rail you linked and screw that on, or is there another piece I should get? I'm almost done with my rig, just wondering what the heck I'm supposed to attach the camera with, and where I can buy one that is economically sound.

Thank you for the amazing work you put on this blog!

By: JJ

JJ — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:06 +0000

Just built this in about 3 min. Super simple and extremely sturdy. For anyone looking for a complete parts list minus the conduit, here's a transcribe of my Home Depot receipt: 030699191369 - 3/8" rod coupling nut (2 pack) 019442150969 - 1/2"x12" black nipple pipe (side pipes) 019442150938 - 1/2"x10" black nipple pipe (handle) hex bolt BMB - 2 3/8"x6" carriage bolt BOA - 2 3/8"x6" 2 FENDER washers - 3/8" (for the bottom) 2 FENDER washers - 1/2" (to fit around the square of the carriage bolts) To anyone having issues with the coupler nuts fitting in the pipe, they will do it, you have to hammer them in. They will fit very snug once you do and be a lot more stable then the 1/4".

By: Emm

Emm — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:50:47 +0000

In reply to Vincent. @Vincent - I think if you build one you'll figure out what works best for you.