>
> > Just got back from looking at one of these, plus a few more items.
> > That column does not extend far enough horizontally to suit me, plus it
> > will not go beyond horizontal.
> >
> > Earlier today I was looking at some seldom used items in my storage
> > room and came across a pair of monopods. One is a Velbon UP-4DX, which
> > has a quick release tilt head and a retractable ground spike. I also
> > have a Promaster 1100 that can serve just as well if I add the 234RC
> > head to it. I thought about it for a while, then dashed down to the
> > metals supplier and bought some aluminum bar stock. I'm going to make
> > a 2-piece saddle that will clamp to the middle leg section of one of
> > these and which will attach to a Manfrotto QR shoe. That will give me
> > a cheap telescoping boom that can be used as a monpod, and with the 1100
> > also used as a hiking staff.
> >
>
>Pictures after the machine shop, please. :-)
>
For sure. Solving these issues plus restoring old bicycles has pushed my
machining abilities to the point where I'm having to learn more, get a little
more tooling, and be more thoughtful in the design process. All of which are
healthy retirement activities.
Chris
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