GRIPS Equipment

Service, Repairs and Maintenance.

Hello, I am Steve Thorn, a qualified Grip Engineer, with 20+ years experience working for Take 2 Films and later Procam.

I was trained directly by Leonard Chapman, J.L. Fisher Inc. and OConnor in LA. I also have qualifications from Vitec and Panther.

I am now providing servicing, repairs and maintenance for all Grips equipment used in the film and TV industry, so get in touch if I can help.

Manufacturers covered:

(If the manufacturer is not listed below get in touch as I still may be able to help.)

Products covered:

Heads | Dollies | Cranes | Jib Arms | Geared Heads | Technocranes | Bazookas | Rigs | Legs | Sliders | Track | Magliners |

Heads | Dollies | Cranes | Jib Arms | Geared Heads | Technocranes | Bazookas | Rigs | Legs | Sliders | Track | Magliners |

Services:

  • Full strip down service

  • Fluid changes

  • Repairs

  • Refurbishments

  • Adjustments and re-alignments

  • On-site fault finding and correction (where location and kit allows)

    (This is not an exhaustive list, give me a ring if you need something else not covered above)

Recommendations:

“Steve is an excellent Grips engineer. Thorough, precise and diligent in his work. He is respected in our industry as a trusted source of advice, skill and knowledge.”

Mike Watson | Ex Director Take 2 Films

“Steve has maintained and serviced my equipment for more than 20 years. I do not trust anyone else.”

Dave Holliday | Freelance Grip and City & Guilds Assessor

 

“I’ve known Steve for many years - 20 years plus - in that time all the kit from Steve has been to the highest standard and the back up service exceptional. If at any time I’ve needed inspiration for equipment from rigging ideas Steve has always helped with his practical suggestions.”

Nick Ray | NVQ Advanced Level 3 Grip

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On set or remote?

When equipment is off-line it’s not earning and its affecting your work as a Grip.

Where my time, suspected fault and your location allows I am happy to come to set and repair or adjust as needed to enable you to carry on working.

For bigger problems or servicing, I can collect (subject to availability and location), or items can be dropped off to be worked on.

Testimonials

  • “Steve is an excellent Grips Engineer. He is thorough, precise and diligent in his work in maintaining and repairing equipment. He is respected within our industry as a trusted source of advice, skill and knowledge."

    Mike Watson

    Ex Director, Take 2 Films.

  • “Steve has maintained and serviced my equipment for more than 20 years. He has high work standards."

    Dave Holliday

    Freelance Key Grip and City & Guilds Assessor.

  • "I’ve known Steve for 20 years plus, in that time all the kit I have had from him has been to the highest standard and the back up service exceptional. If at any time I’ve needed inspiration for equipment from rigging ideas Steve has always helped with his practical suggestions."

    Nick Ray

    NVQ Advanced Level 3 Grip

  • Good as new!

    Dave Armstrong, Grip

  • Steve has serviced my OConnor and Fluid 7 Head and sliders for many years. With is training and experience I consider him a very handy contact for Grips who need their equipment maintained.

    Simon Ward , Grip

Contact Me

Fill in this form and I will get back to you soon, or give me a call on 07711 740011.