- Construct a tripod for the jib's base or create a mounting mechanism on a preexisting tripod stand. Use steel metal for added stability at the cost of increased weight or try lighter aluminum metal tubing. Adjoin pieces of thin-walled box tubing on all three sides of the tripod connected, through welding, to metal spreaders in the center. Spreaders stabilize the base and minimize the chance of a tipped tripod.
- Secure the jib rig to the tripod by bolting a wooden or metal plate on top of the new or preexisting tripod frame. Adding a lazy Susan bearing between two plywood rounds of similar size and shape allows the rig to swivel at its base. Bolt a vertical piece of box tubing onto the plywood rounds and gusset on all four sides to strengthen and stabilize the connection.
- Fasten a long, horizontal jib arm made from box tubing to the shorter vertical arm coming up from the tripod. Bolt a large bearing between the two used for pivoting the jib arm and camera up and down. Create an arching, flat plate cut with an inner arch using a jigsaw and bolt it from the vertical tubing to the back of the main jib arm. Adjust the main arm up or down and then lock it into place using a washer.
- Use several barbells from weight-lifting equipment to act as counter-weights for the main arm on the opposite, or back, end from the camera. Fit and lock a smaller piece of box tubing inside a larger piece using a thumbscrew that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the main jib arm. Attach the counterweights onto the end of this main arm and secure it with welding.
- Construct a secure frame for the camera by welding together metal support pieces. Secure the camera on a flat plate with a drilled hole for a thumbscrew that fits into the camera's bottom. Weld or bolt the flat plate to the bottom side of the metal support frame. Connect the two side frame pieces to the jib rig arms with cast bearing sets.
