Dovetail CAD file

[Andy Jarosz]

I'm looking for a CAD file of a standard Arri dovetail. Ideally, I'd like to find an accurate one somewhere to avoid making the measurements myself. You'd think it would be somewhat easy....not so much.

 

[Ace]

Isn't this sort of thing tantamount to IP theft?

 

[christopher witzke]

here's some that might be close... just a line drawing....

http://www.socalastro.com/images/Dovetails/index.htm

I have a TAIG mill that I've converted to 4 axis cnc and dying to make a few things for my RED.... but I can never find the time.

 

[Andy Jarosz]

Isn't this sort of thing tantamount to IP theft?

Not really. It's not even reverse engineering, just some measurements.

Thanks for those line drawings, those will be a good starting point.

 

[Jack Mosor]

Hi check out filmuloid.com or dvshop.ca they have nice light weight dovetails.

Cheers,

 

[David Battistella]

yeah,

we could sell you a CAD for $525. LOL