Aye Max-Hinge

Clapper Sticks or Slates are not included in this product

THE AYE MAX-HINGE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH MEDIUM AND SMALL FILMSTICKS ALL-WEATHER CLAPPERSTICKS

The Aye Max-Hinge is a game-changing clapperboard accessory, designed in collaboration with Max Graham and Filmsticks to provide a secure, hands-free solution for Assistant Cameras (ACs) on set. Compatible exclusively with Medium and Small Filmsticks All-Weather Clappersticks, this innovative hinge allows ACs to securely attach their clapperboard to their back via a magnet system, ensuring quick access and enhanced mobility during production.

Inspired by industrial magnet-based tool carrying solutions, the Aye Max-Hinge offers a fast, reliable, and secure method to store the clapperboard while keeping hands free for other tasks. With its precision-engineered aluminum shell and iron inserts, this hinge ensures firm magnetic attachment, preventing the clapperboard from swinging or detaching unexpectedly.

After extensive testing on multiple productions, the Aye Max-Hinge has revolutionized the way ACs handle clapperboards, allowing them to move efficiently without compromising security or workflow.

Key Features & Benefits

• Designed for Hands-Free Clapperboard Storage – Securely attaches to a magnet clip, allowing ACs to carry their clapperboard on their back for quick access.
• Full Flat Base for Maximum Magnetic Hold – Ensures strong, stable contact with the magnet, preventing accidental detachment.
• CNC-Machined Aluminum Exterior – Lightweight yet highly durable, reducing hinge weight while maintaining strength.
• Iron Inserts for Secure Magnetization – Provides maximum surface area for magnetic attachment, ensuring the board stays firmly in place.
• Fast & Reliable On-Set Solution – Tested across multiple productions, this hinge eliminates the need for hooks or loops, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional AC carrying methods.
• Easy to Fit – Compatible with Medium and Small Filmsticks All-Weather Clappersticks, allowing for quick and seamless integration into existing setups.

Safety and Compliance (GPSR Requirements – EU):

This product complies with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), ensuring safety for both professional and personal use.

Potential Hazards

• Pinching Hazard: Fingers may get pinched during the opening or closing of the clapper sticks if hands are placed near the hinge mechanism.
• Sharp Edges: Improper handling or damage to the hinge may result in sharp edges, posing a cut risk.
• Mechanical Failure: Overloading or incorrect installation can lead to hinge failure, potentially causing injury or equipment damage.
• Corrosion: Exposure to moisture without proper maintenance may cause rust, affecting hinge performance and safety.

Usage Guidelines:

• Weight Limits: Do not apply excessive force or weight to the clapper sticks, as this may strain the hinge.
• Environmental Factors: Avoid exposing the hinge to corrosive environments or substances.
• Training: Ensure that all users are trained in the proper operation of the clapperboard and hinge mechanism.

Residual Risk: When used according to the manual, risks are minimal. Click this link for the full safety manual guidelines -> https://tinyurl.com/x5x2dkc8

Adherence to this safety guidance ensures compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) requirements. Declaration of Conformity Document -> https://tinyurl.com/yt66ehkr

Why Choose the Aye Max-Hinge?

• Developed by ACs for ACs – Designed by Max Graham, an experienced 1st AC, to solve real-world workflow challenges.
• Enhanced Mobility & Productivity – Keeps hands free for camera handling, note-taking, and other on-set tasks.
• Secure & Reliable Attachment – Prevents swinging and accidental falls, keeping the clapperboard safe and accessible.
• Lightweight & Durable Construction – CNC-machined aluminum body ensures minimal weight impact while maintaining high strength and longevity.
• Perfect for Fast-Paced Film Sets – Eliminates the need for bags or surface placement, providing quick, hands-free storage in tight or busy environments.

A Smarter, More Efficient Way to Handle Clapperboards

The Aye Max-Hinge is more than just an accessory—it’s a revolutionary tool that transforms the way ACs work on set. Whether you're in a fast-moving production, a confined space, or need hands-free access, this hinge provides a secure, convenient, and highly efficient solution for carrying your clapperboard.

Upgrade your on-set workflow with the Aye Max-Hinge – The professional AC’s choice for hands-free clapperboard storage.

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Designed by Max Graham in collaboration with Filmsticks

On discussions with Max Graham, who created the idea for the Aye Max-Hinge accessory Hinge for Professional Sticks, here is what he had to say:

What circumstances made you come up with the idea of attaching the clapperboard on your back?

The magnet idea actually came from looking online. I have seen in the construction industry that some workers were attaching hammers to their belts without hooks or loops, but magnets. So i thought, would it be possible to do this with a clapperboard. I have seen over the years a few ACs attempt attachment techniques to keep boards on them using door and coat hooks. But that compromises the board and sticks. Magnets to me was the most logical idea on how to attach a board securely.

Does the Filmsticks Solution meet the brief as to what works on production set? What was your experience on using this system on your latest production?

The Aye Max Hinge and Filmsticks solution to attaching a board to an AC securely meets the brief perfectly. Our number one was always security. Is that board going to fall off? No. That was always the most important. Second, ease. Is it easy to put in and take off. Yes. It snaps on and pulls off and is totally secure. The hinge is extremely important as it gives the whole surface area of magnetisation in order for the board to attatch securely to the magnet rather than just a single screw. On a single screw the board swings and has actually fallen off in the past. With the hinge it has never done that. I have been using this hinge for the past three dramas i have loaded. It has always performed perfectly.

Will this replace the way in which ACs handle clapperboards?

I know its our product and i know its coming from us. But in total honesty. It has completely changed the way i work round a set. I only was using the hinge initially as a replacement for putting it down if my bag was far from reach to rest it off. If i had to grab a camera or hold something and my bag was 50ft away, instead of running back putting the board down and running back, bang! it went straight on my back secure. I genuinely couldn't imagine not having this feature as part of my every day kit. If i am in a very tight space where i cannot fit a bag, the board can come with me on my back and i can proceed with my notes or just keep my hands free and ready without having to worry about the board.

This is what this Hinge gives you, a fast secure place to put your board while you carry out your tasks. It is by no means a replacement for resting it in a bag. But it is a very strong and reliable solution for a problem most ACs probably never knew they had.

• Easy to fit onto existing Medium and Small All-Weather Filmsticks.
• Full flat base for secure fitting onto a suitable magnet clip.
• Secure holding whilst managing multiple tasks.   
• Aluminium shell to reduce the Hinge weight loading.  
• Aluminium exterior Hinge Pate, fitted with Iron inserts
• CNC machined to fit the existing Hinge plate specifications