Tom Gleason

Yes, GPI carries the dovetail but is currently backordered. It's $50. It's not featured on their website but you can ask them for it. The holes in the dovetail match the "PRO" bracket that Jim Bartell provides with his receivers.

Sorry for the ultra-late notice....(it's been hectic.) But, tomorrow there will be a screening of a short film called "The Glitch" for which I was the DP and featuring the work of our friend Kenji Luster, SOC. Silent Movie Theater 611 N Fairfax Avenue. (one block south of Melrose) Los Angeles, CA 90036 From 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM We will be showing it several times within that window so come when you can! Note: Parking is limited to street parking. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations go out to our friend Kenji Luster and his wife Karen on the birth of their son Leo Thomas on Monday the 14th. Mother and baby are doing fine...Kenji is in shock, I think.

Docking Stand Stabilizing Bracket. Bowing to popular demand I'm pleased to announce the production of my Docking Stand Stabilizing Bracket for the Hill Docking Bracket?. As the name implies, this bracket stabilizes the docking bracket on your stand, keeping it from rocking. It also prevents the docking bracket from being rotated on the stand's top riser by those over enthusiastic AC's. (See Kelsey Smith's post, July 14,2006 under "Cases/Carts/Stands") This is a modified version of the bracket I made for Erwin Landau (see his post under "Cases/Carts/Stands" July 14, 2006) This version clamps onto the spud of your stand and doesn't require drilling or pinning. Made from Stainless Steel. US$ 75.00 Feel free to email me at: tom@cinewidgets.com Or Call 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time at: 818-769-9370

Thank you to everyone for the great response. I'm covered for this weekend. Wish me luck!

Anyone know of anybody who has a doorway/ Western dolly I could borrow or rent cheap for a shoot this weekend? 25th & 26th I'm DP on a short and have had a lot of promised equipment fall through....We've all been there. email me at: tom@cinewidgets.com or call me at 818-769-9370 Thanks!

Thinking about doing a practice hke this weekend. Aiming for Mt. Baden-Powell, up near Wrightwood. It's 9400 ft and about a 9 mile hike. Last year it took Ron and I about 5 hours to do it. Not a bad little hike. If anyone is interested call me at: 818-769-9370 or email me at: tom@cinewidgets.com

We've finally decided to attempt Whitney during our second window...June 27 through June 30. Work schedules and lack of fitness have dictated that we take to extra four weeks and attempt to train. I'll keep anyone interested posted on any practice hikes in the local mountains between now and then!

I'm very please to announce another run of my 15mm Utility Rods. They are black "hard" anodized aluminum rods that come in 4", 6", 8" 10" and a very limited number of 12" lengths. US$12.50. each. I know a few of you have been waiting for these and I appreciate your patience. Come and get "em while they're hot! Call me at: 818-769-9370 9 am to 9 pm PST or email me at: tom@cinewidgets.com Tom G. www.cinewidgets.com

This should add a bit of incentive to those usnsure about doing Whitney...This was a proposed remodel of the "Smithsonian Hut" on the summit.

Jeez! Listen to you guys whine. Just to remind you that at 46+ I'm older than most of you guys...And I still made it. ;)

Just an update. Ron and I have received our trail permit reservations. The first window is May 31 thru June 2. The second is June 28 thru June 30th. The idea for both these times is to head up the afternoon before either camp out at Whitney portal or Get rooms in Lone Pine. Ideally we'd like to be on the trail before sun up.....The idea is to get up to Trail Camp before the snow gets too soft. We found out the hard way last year! Any really interested should drop me or Ron a note so we can put you on the maybe list. We have six spots total. BTW The attached picture was from last year. Just remember that's a fifty pound pack Ron's carrying! Tom G.

In deference to Brant Fagan and Jerry Holway I am no longer refering to my rig stabilization device as "antlers" Brant and Jerry have been using the term since 1997 and must be afforded the respect and rights that go along with a trademarked term. The slight was purely unintentional. Again, my apologies.

Hey Gang! I just got in a new run of my Docking Stand Utility Brackets. You may have seen one on Erwin Landau's stand and lusted...Now you can have your own. Black delrin with stainless steel screws. Replaces the tool block on the Hill Docking Stand. Three hole style holds three arm posts and three "T" handles. Four hole style holds four arm posts and two "T" handles. US$ 60. Check out pictures of these and my other products at: www.cinewidgets.com Tom G.

Happy to report that the last fork sold. Thanks for looking! Check out my other products at: www.cinewidgets.com Tom G.

Hey Gang! There is ONE fork left! I still have 1.68" and 1.58" rings for Tiffen rigs, (Ultra and Cipper) and 2" rings for XCS rigs and and any other rigs that have 2" posts. US$ 400.00 with two rings. Get it while you can. Once it's gone that's it! Tom G. tom@cinewidgets.com 818-769-9370

Howdy! Does anyone offhand know the post diameters for a Clipper 2 rig? I'm doind some custom work for a guy in Denmarkl and he says that he has a 3-stage post. I thought the Clipper came with a 2-stage. Anybody have any 411? Thanks Tom G. Cinewidgets.com PS: I already tried Tiffen. They refused to divulge the information. PPPS: Apparently it is in fact a 2-stage post.

Thrown my hat in....I'm planning to spend the next couple months tenderizing....er...I mean training. I realize that an AC is lower on the totem pole...But, if you eat me, who'll carry your rig? Tom "I'll be Jim Bartell's Sherpa" Gleason

Now that a 2" "Gorelock?" is available from Hill Products, I no longer need to make them. So, I'm having an inventory reduction sale to get rid of the last two of my docking forks. Anyone who already has one of mine and would like a backup, here's your chance! 2" docking fork with 2 rings now only US$400! 2" Docking rings. Other diameters available in limited quanities. Check for availabilty. Sorry, no 1 1/2" Rings! Brand New! Never used! 2 available! Once they're gone, that's it! Contact me at 818-769-9370 or tom@cinewidgets.com

Announcing a new run of my popular Angled "D" Brackets! Makes flying low-mode easier! Angle at the gimbal moves the rig slightly away from the arm, reducing the chance of the rig or camera hitting the arm. US$150. Black anodized aluminum with stainless steel screws. Fits "Pro" style 5/8" arm posts. Check these and other items out at: www.cinewidgets.com Contact me at: tom@cinewdigets.com or 818-769-9370

Now that a 2" "Gorelock?" is available from Hill Products, I no longer need to make them. So, I'm having an inventory reduction sale to get rid of the last two of my docking forks. Anyone who already has one of mine and would like a backup, here's your chance! 2" docking forks with 2 rings now only US$450! 2" Docking rings. Other diameters available in limited quanities. Check for availabilty. 2 available! Once they're gone, that's it! Contact me at 818-769-9370 or tom@cinewidgets.com

I'm pleased to announce that with the blessings of the fine folks at GPI, I am now making replacement levers for the Pro Donkey Box 2. Too much wear and tear on your original? Those pesky AC's too hard on the gear? The lever bent or snapped off? I've got the spares! They are black "hard" anodized aluminum taken directly from GPI's blueprint. US$ 150.00 Questions? Email me at: tom@cinewidgets.com or call 818-769-9370 BTW: A Big Thank You to George and Ashley at GPI for their assistance in getting these parts made! Check out my other products at: www.cinewidgets.com

Now available! (After bowing to peer pressure!) 15mm Plain utility rods. 4'', 6'', 8'', 10'' lengths. Black "Hard"anodized. US$12.50 Each. Check out pictures of these and my other products at: www.cinewidgets.com Tom G. 818-769-9370 tom@cinewidgets.com

Bowing to peer pressure I'm pleased to announce that I have plain 15mm rods for sale. 4", 6", 8" and 10" Lengths available. Black "hard" anodized. aluminum. US$ 12.50 Each. Check out these and other exciting Steadicam accessories at http://www.cinewidgets.com For ordering and other info contact me at tom@cinewidgets.com or by phone at (818) 769-9370 Tom Gleason Cinewdigets.com

Hey Gang! Due to popular uproar, I've finally updated my website. There are finally pictures of the Preston Monitor brackets and a couple new items. Check it out at http:/www.cinewidgets.com Also I can be contacted now at: tom@cinewidgets.com Cheers! Tom Gleacon