Candlestick Maker for 1-1/2"

The Candlestick Maker is a heavy-duty steel adapter fitting designed to convert the end of 1-1/2" Schedule 40 aluminum Speed-Rail® into a 1-1/8" female Junior receiver. A staple of professional motion picture, television, and studio rigging, this adapter provides a reliable solution for building vertical rigging structures directly from Speed-Rail® systems.

By creating a vertical junior receiver, the Candlestick Maker allows lighting and grip equipment to be mounted securely at a wide range of heights and locations, making it an essential component for custom on-set builds.

Key Features:

• Converts 1-1/2" Schedule 40 Speed-Rail® to a 1-1/8" female Junior receiver

• Heavy-duty steel construction for professional production use

• Enables vertical rigging setups using Speed-Rail®

• Provides a secure mounting point for junior pin–equipped fixtures

• Industry-standard solution for film, TV, and studio environments

Common Uses:

• Mounting lighting fixtures with a junior pin at custom heights

• Building vertical lighting or grip towers from Speed-Rail®

• Supporting non-electrical grip equipment such as flags, nets, silks, and diffusion frames

• Creating custom, stable vertical support systems on set

The Candlestick Maker is a core rigging component for grips and electricians who need a fast, modular way to integrate junior receivers into Speed-Rail® builds while maintaining strength, stability, and flexibility.

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