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Originally Posted by sil
But for me I also have sloping ground and to get back to using my scopeasaurus I would need something like this with a hand control to guide it outside without it running away and operational brakes from the hand too to ensure it stays put. the foot things are a bit of problem. I did find a guy in america who made an electric tripd dolly rig for large scope tripods with a hand control, but still way beyond my price range. Anyone have ideas for wheels with hand controlable/lockable breaks?  |
Hi Sil,
Independent Living Centres can be a good source of ideas as they supply all manner of devices like wheeled walkers with hand operated brakes which could be burgled for bits or "remade" if you could get something second hand. I have a friend who is very talented at that kind of recycling and rebuilding but he lives in Perth, so not much use to you unfortunately.
http://ilcaustralia.org.au/search_category_paths/13
There are also commercially available trolleys with hand operated brakes, but I imagine they're not cheap. There are even powered options, but I suspect the price of those would make our eyes water...
This is an unpowered example with a "dead man's brake" - i.e. it only rolls when you squeeze the bar - if you let go it stops.
http://www.tentecastorsandwheels.com...-NFWB301).aspx
Commercial materials handling stuff tends to be a bit pricey, but they may have a suitable trade-in, or know where you might be able to get something second hand and more affordable.
Sorry I can't suggest anything more accurately targeted. Best of luck with the hunt.