DIY Diffusion Frame (Scrim Jim): 4'x4' Travel Frame - Unboxing

As I take on more and more professional jobs, I find myself needing top quality grip gear to go with my camera and lights. We all know that 4x4 frames can get expensive, with some costing as much as $500!!!
Well, today we are going back to our Build It Like A Pro (BILAP) days and having a 4x4 frame (exactly like the Matthews one) constructed for us. How? Well look no further then EZtube.com!!!
Where to buy: eztube.com/
Parts List:
4X 100-100 Plain Square Extrusion - 48 in. length, Black:
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4X 200-300-QR 2-Way Black Composite Quick-Release Connector:
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4X 200-302-QR 2-Way Black Composite Coupler Quick-Release Connector:
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My message to EZTube:
Cutting Instructions - Instructions:
I'm trying to build a 4x4 frame. Can you please cut the four tubes to 22.5 each - to build a 4x4 square.
I will also need 16 holes cut, one at each end of the cut pieces as well.
I will be using 4 of your straight connectors and 4 of your corner snap connectors to build a perfect square out of your tubes.
I'm building the frame from this video: • DIY Diffusion Frame (S... (Jame Powers' video)
- Thank you!
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[@user-Artist23]

What type of material would you use for diffusion?

[@Ranger7Studios]

I grabbed a Neewer diffusion for about $7 off amazon to start. I now have the Westcott rags that I got on sale. They work great because this is where Westcott has their frames made. I went with the Westcott because their rags have the velcro already built in and it was cheaper than creating my own. And less time consuming.

[@cubul32]

looks like it's a bit shakey, how does it feel?

[@Ranger7Studios]

Actually, it's extremely solid. EZ tube did a really nice job. I've recently added Velcro so I can use off the shelf fabrics. This literally IS the Westcott Scrim Jim. Built with exactly the same materials. So I'm wondering if EZ Tube builds these for Westcott. It's probably where they get the materials from if anything. Keep in mind... You can save a lot of money by just buying the connectors and then getting the tubes and cutting them to size from your local home store. I'm currently working on a DIY 6x6 for my kit.

[@cubul32]

@@Ranger7Studios exactly Ranger, I've done a research a while ago and found the connectors. What is the wall thickness of the tubing? I know the exterior is 1 inch. Btw look at scrim jim they add rivets on the velcro and rivveted threaded inserts (which you can do as well, just drive holes and secure your velcro) ;)
I was thinking of getting full 8 ft or 4 ft piping to make my own as well. I got tool to work the gear.

[@mrshaheedmalik]

Wescott basically took James video and upped the price.