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fuzzywuzzy
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 Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:13 am Post subject: install a tripod mount on most anything with a hanger bolt |
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fuzzywuzzy wrote:
I've been wanting to make a comfortable pistol grip handle for my heavier/awkward stuff, but couldn't think of an easy, solid way to get a 1/4-20 screw installed.
The other day at the hardware store I found a marvellous little gizmo called a hanger bolt, it was in the fastener aisle, furniture section.
To install,
1) drill pilot hole
2) thread 2 nuts on the bolt part, and tighten them against each other. once they're tight enough,
3) use the topmost nut to screw the hanger bolt into the pilot hole.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr0LkRh3m1I
Here's my handle, it's supposed to be a replacement shovel handle but I took off the D-bracket. Those spaces you see provide good grip and keep it from getting sweaty, I find it very practical.
I have a handful of quick attach Manfrotto plates/bases, but of course you could also thread it right onto your gear.
This might be common knowledge but it was news to me, I thought I'd share.
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
Good idea. I like the handle, please more info what it is/was and a link perhaps to a photo on the net.
I use these screws in stickmaking, I make a hiking stick/monopod. The handle is attached with one of these screws. Perhaps i'll put some photos in DIY.
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
Heh, I like that idea! Although I don't know how practical it would be to hand hold a set of bellows!   But I can see where you could cobble up all sorts of devices and fittings to mount cameras to, using a common old hanger bolt. Good for things like time lapse photography or have the camera set to trip a photo when something enters the frame (some cameras support this feature), etc.
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SonicScot wrote:
Nice bit of problem solving. 
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fuzzywuzzy
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fuzzywuzzy wrote:
| cooltouch wrote: |
| Heh, I like that idea! Although I don't know how practical it would be to hand hold a set of bellows! |
It's do-able... on a sunny day at least 
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Helios 58/2, 3M-5A 500/8, Mir 20M
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