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Mar 06, 2009 04:19 |  #1

Spent a few weeks working on my Gimbal head. First attempt and it needs a powder coating! Works fine with the 10D and the Bigmos! See if I can take some pictures of the stars tonight if the weather is clear.

It is mostly made of 6061T Aluminum.

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Mar 06, 2009 08:29 |  #2

Woaaaa!!!!

Only needs to be motorized and remotely controllable, and you're all set!


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Mar 08, 2009 08:59 |  #3

WOW amazing handywork! if it works half as good as it looks your onto a winner!
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Mar 08, 2009 09:31 as a reply to  @ Claymore's post |  #4

You are certainly a professional with a professional shop to produce such a well made product. congradulations.:D




  
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Mar 08, 2009 12:04 as a reply to  @ yvonchap's post |  #5

Thanks guys! I am getting it powder coated next week. I'll post another pic after that is finished!


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Apr 18, 2009 19:46 as a reply to  @ Rrdstarr's post |  #6

I finally found time to mask it off and get it powder coated!
150-500 with the old 10D.

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Apr 18, 2009 19:49 |  #7

very nice


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Apr 18, 2009 19:55 as a reply to  @ SMP_Homer's post |  #8

That is great craftsmanship. It also saved you a boat load of money.


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Apr 18, 2009 19:56 |  #9

Nice... looks like you need to move your camera foward a bit.




  
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Apr 18, 2009 20:04 |  #10

Awesome :)




  
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Apr 19, 2009 05:47 |  #11

Great work! You should definitely make them to sell!




  
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Apr 19, 2009 05:55 |  #12

WOW! I can't believe this. Where's the duct tape? All my DIY projects always include some duct tape,chewing gum,globs of glue etc.:D


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Apr 19, 2009 06:09 |  #13

I didn't expect that. I was all set to see a real cobbled together mess that I wouldn't trust a disposable camera on. Excellent work!!


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Apr 19, 2009 13:46 as a reply to  @ jsinon's post |  #14

That's sweet!! Shame to cover up that work with powdercoat, anodizing would have made it easier for us peons to drool on. Again, smokin job!!!




  
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Apr 19, 2009 14:28 as a reply to  @ stogiepuffer's post |  #15

nice job :D!

so what's the weight and how many hours were involved?

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