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Gear Talk => What the Nerds Do => Topic started by: Bear Dale on August 21, 2019, 08:40:08

Title: Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Telephoto Lens Support Modifications (Gimbal Head)
Post by: Bear Dale on August 21, 2019, 08:40:08

I finished making the rest of the brass knobs for the Manfrotto gimbal head, must say I love using this gimbal head, absolutely brilliant bit of gear!
Its rock solid, yet movement is fluid and smooth as silk. I don't carry it far from the car though, combined with the Manfrotto 055XPROB its certainly not a light setup.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48548495272_13e4d3cb47_b.jpg)


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48548354126_20d2c5bdf1_b.jpg)


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48548354646_5a76316f12_b.jpg)


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48548353511_e325261d76_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Telephoto Lens Support Modifications (Gimbal Head)
Post by: Erik Lund on August 21, 2019, 08:41:42

Looks very good ;) Very good craftsmanship!

Title: Re: Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Telephoto Lens Support Modifications (Gimbal Head)
Post by: Bear Dale on August 21, 2019, 08:57:52

Appreciated Erik :)

Title: Re: Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Telephoto Lens Support Modifications (Gimbal Head)
Post by: PeterN on August 25, 2019, 11:06:09

Not light but definitely colorful! Looks impressive!

Title: Re: Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Telephoto Lens Support Modifications (Gimbal Head)
Post by: Hugh_3170 on August 26, 2019, 04:30:57

Mate, some good old fashioned Aussie shed work here.  ;D

What is your lathe setup?

Title: Re: Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Telephoto Lens Support Modifications (Gimbal Head)
Post by: Bear Dale on August 26, 2019, 09:52:46

Quote from: PeterN on August 25, 2019, 11:06:09

Not light but definitely colorful! Looks impressive!

Definitely not light Peter!

Title: Re: Manfrotto 393 Heavy Duty Telephoto Lens Support Modifications (Gimbal Head)
Post by: Bear Dale on August 26, 2019, 09:53:34

Quote from: Hugh_3170 on August 26, 2019, 04:30:57

Mate, some good old fashioned Aussie shed work here.  ;D

What is your lathe setup?

Thanks Hugh. I have a 10x22 Sieg C6 lathe and a Sieg Mini Mill.