Some of the handiest tools to have on the set or in the studio. Use them for propping, leveling, standing or sitting. Nail wall plates to them to hold low angle lighting fixtures. Precisely made, supported in the center, and dimensionally correct.

Includes Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Apple Boxes

Smooth natural finish

Rounded cut-outs for easy placement

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is there a comparable box w/o logo?

A: Matthews, Alan Gordon, Kupo they are all branded with their logos.

Q: 2. Can these be used for the Dana Dolly? At what height would be recommended?

A: Hi Matt. Normaly doing things under the camera is another department, another profession. But when you'll use it, you should use bar clamps if you want to add / stack the boxes. It can be a slippery business sometimes. Make sure that nothing can move sidewards by accident. Dirt, dampness can act like lubrication. The weight will never be a problem, the boxes can hold easily a magnum dolly carrying to person. Safety first, you should think and always have wooden wedges with you. Have educated and experienced crew members around you, if possible. You would need a lot of the big boxes to support your Dana dolly on both sides, wouldn't you? I personally would go to a meter hight with no problems, like I said, using clamps to make it solid. Instead think about using a ladder on both sides, or a kind of foldable platforms. I hope I could answer your question to your satisfaction. Good luck for all your shooting situations.

Q: 3. Is it branded on both sides with the Matthews name?

A: Yes. Identical logo on each side.

Q: 4. Can you tell me how the wood is finished? eg. natural (bare wood), polyurethane, varnish, etc. tks.

A: The Apple Boxes come unfinished. They are sanded smooth so you can leave as is, paint or in my case i used Linseed Oil.

Q: 5. Could this box be painted or stained?

A: Yes it can. Use chalk paint it works best

Q: 6. Is the box open on the bottom? Wondering if it can also be used as a crate

A: This is a six-sided Apple Box. No openings other than the handle ports on both ends.

Q: 7. What kind of wood are they made of?

A: typically they are made of baltic birch

Q: 8. Can it be used on its side, so that it is 12 high and 8 wide? In that orientation, it is the perfect size for a heavy-ish darkroom slot processor I need to keep off the floor with 12 of room to empty chems back into bottles.

A: It's pretty sturdy. I'm not sure it's a great choice though as on end it may not have a large enough base to defend against someone running into it. It's solid and can hold some weight though.

Q: 9. What is the weight limit?

A: The following unit will support 300lbs.

Q: 10. What will be the basic set to go for? A full, a 1/2 and a Mini full?

A: Honestly, there is no basic set but it does help to buy in multiples of full boxes (whether it is regular size or Mini.) For example: 1 full plus 2 halves, 1 full plus 4 quarters, etc.