John Ronnerblad Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hi! My name is John and I work as a sound engineer in Sweden. Often alone but sometimes as sound mixer or boom operator. I have been around on jwsound a couple of years now. And there are so many of you that has inspired me, in different ways. I have probably read and seen all of your bags and carts over and over. Memorized details and collected inspiration. A couple of months ago I decided to build me a bag cart for an upcoming job. Since I'm all for "DIY", I would love to have it made with 8020 aluminum frames etc. But I didn't dare to do it and would probably not afford it... So I decided to go with the Magliner stuff. I have worked with a lot of different carts but I have always felt that they were too big and too wide. So I want my cart to be as narrow as possible, but still rigid and fully functional without compromises. And since I don't like to sit too far from set or next to video village, a smaller cart can get closer to set so I can through in another boom if needed. I've spent a lot of time thinking about this and it starts to get the way I wanted. I thought I could share my ideas with you as a "thanks for the inspiration" and maybe some of you gets inspired as well. I still have some stuff on it's way, so it's not done yet. But soon. Kind regards John Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I will add more photos as the cart gets modified. And when the gear I've ordered gets here. On my to do list are:-Handle underneath the nose plate -LED strips underneath the shelves with dimmers-Move the wheels to have them behind the cart-Bigger wheels -Umbrella holder -45Ah LiFe Peli battery and power distribution from Audioroot-PSC RF six pack in the bag with low profile Kortwich snake.-RF venue diversity antenna Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Duff Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hello John, That is a really nice cart. Great work! I am inspired to modify mine in a similar fashion. Alistair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwil Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Simple (or not as the case may be) and effective. Good job. I have a similar thing in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Really nice bag cart (and thanks for all the views). All of the fittings seem to be very well done and you have achieved your main goal of very small, lightweight and narrow. Interesting approach you took with the kick plate --- looks like you turned it upside down and then mounted caster wheels --- I have not seen that done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Thanks. But the upside down nose wasn't my idea, I've seen it here on jwsound before:) Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Nice one John! I've been working with a very similar set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcvonstuerler Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Yop, Realy nice John, Jason too, it is possible to fold/remove it for travels ? After i have seen yours i'm thinking about built a new one... Mine is about 16 years old... a little bit time marked but still usable yet. The idea is to work with the most flexible, light and small package as possible, save the energy for the real work: sound recording. And enjoy it! Cart: w46xd32xh120cm 6.kg Box: w56xw36xh42cm 4kg. Mounting time 10min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thank you! No. I it won't fold. But when the wheels has changed position the width will be 14,5"/37cm and height 40"/102cm. The depth I don't know yet. So I guess it would fit in almost any car if a seat is folded and the cart rolled in on its back. John Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Today I found the perfect foldable handle, placed under the nose. Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Ray Harris Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 John, what did you use for a nose plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Its a standard 14" wide Magliner E1 nose plate. Mounted upside down. Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrengun Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Jason, what is the rack case you have? How does it attach to the Film Tools upright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 It's just a standard SKB flight case. I actually don't fix it to the nose plate. It stays really secure and is easy to set up and break down quickly. If you wanted to you could easily run a strap under the nose plate from handle to handle. But really, it doesn't move once I have it on there. Jason, what is the rack case you have? How does it attach to the Film Tools upright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Ray Harris Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hey John, I've been using a similar setup and you inspired me to add some casters to my cart. Mine originally came with the short magnesium nose but I replaced it with this in the largest option (for anyone interested). I was limited to what I could find at home depot so I ended up mounting it with 5/16" carriage bolts after drilling the holes. They stick up a bit so it wouldn't work with a rack case but for now its fine with my plastic tool boxes. I'll hunt around for a more flush option. The hooks I use come from container store and fit perfectly on the lips of the shelves, about $3 each and you can move them around if need be. Also another tip, I like to take the rain cover from my bag and stick it to the top shelf, works great for keeping the back at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hi! Nice job. I have my bolts the other way around, with the heads up. And cut of everything below the nuts. It's not flush but as low as possible. Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 An idea for your umbrella mounting: steadi-cam strength 750 spud steel hardware with steel bar to spread the load if to shelf, or steadi-cam nose pin. Both flavors on the cart shown. Umbrellas are stored with heads attached. You don't see the top of the 'brella, but the totally-extended brella pole may be observed at odd angle. Pole's long to get it above folks' heads for the setting sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Oops, found closer shot in action. It's not only small, but has wind vents since it's design includes wind vents. Reflective silver (nyeh) on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks for the idea! I'm not sure where I could mount a spud... My plan was to just put a super clamp (cart side)- magic arm - super clamp to a simple golf umbrella. Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate C Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks for the idea! I'm not sure where I could mount a spud... My plan was to just put a super clamp (cart side)- magic arm - super clamp to a simple golf umbrella. Skickas från min iPhone via Tapatalk That's what I use. It can be awkward to get into the right position when the sun is low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 magic arm works too pick your flavor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Ray Harris Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I use a cardelini with a clamp and arm to hold my umbrella, also for sit downs I mount the boom holder and arm right on the cart, no stand needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I have now made the cart even more narrow by putting the wheels behind it. Width: 36,5cm (14,3") Depth: 55cm (21,6") Height: 102cm (40,1") And I changed the 8"x 2" wheels to 10"x 2,75" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 First time on set. Its not 100% yet but works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattinSTL Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Man... this thing is so beautiful. I absolutely love the sense of minimalist purpose you have going here... and it appears to be as light as can be (yet incredibly sturdy). I want this :-) Who would have thought... "cart porn". By the way... is that an optical illusion of the furry closer to the lens... or is that a SUPER-long-haired furry? If so... where did you get it? It looks like one of the Rycote "animal" jammers... but the fur is SO long (apparently)? Edited October 3, 2015 by MattinSTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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