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Re: [OM] The Do It Yourself Field Kit

Subject: Re: [OM] The Do It Yourself Field Kit
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:23:00 -0500
Like normal light stand studs super clamp studs are also available with 
1/4-20 threads 
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546377-REG/Manfrotto_036_14_036_14_Standard_Stud_for.html>

But you done good.  :-)

Chuck Norcutt



On 12/14/2012 8:02 PM, Chris Trask wrote:
> Well, the Bogen Super Clamp is certainly a big step in the right
> direction, and now I don't have to invert the tripod column for
> flowers and other items that are close to the ground.  But, the
> adapter that attaches to the tripod head is a bit of a disappointment
> as it is limited to attaching heads with a 3/8" thread to the clamp.
> Pretty sad for something that weighs in at 4 ounces.
>
> So, out comes the sketch pad and then a few hours in the machine shop
> produces this:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/64004640@N03/8273896578/in/photostream/
>
> The item in the centre is the rod from my ground spike, the platform
> for which is in the lower left-hand corner.  Next to that is a
> Manfrotto barrel, which has a 1/2-20 thread on one end and a 3/8-16
> thread on the other.  In the upper right-hand corner is a Chines
> knock-off of the Manfrotto 323 quick release adapter, which has been
> modified by drilling out the mounting hole and tapping it to a 3/8-16
> thread.  Below that is a pair of 1/4" to 3/8" adapters, one long and
> the other short.  Then there is a pair of threaded studs, each 3/6"
> long, one made from 1/4-20 rod and the other from 3/8-16 rod.  Both
> have a 1/16" slot on one end.
>
> In this photo the barrel, platform, and 3/8" stud are assembled to
> make a mount adapter for a tripod head having a 3/8" thread:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/64004640@N03/8272827095/in/photostream/
>
> A similar arrangement using the 1/4" stud and the short 1/4" to 3/8"
> adapter yields a mount adapter for a camera or tripod head with a
> 1/4" thread:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/64004640@N03/8272826423/in/photostream/
>
> The longer 1/4" to 3/8" adapter threads into the platform to make an
> adapter with a nice gripping surface, much like the Manfrotto 088.
> And the longer adapter is also used with the modified 323 knock-off
> so it can be easily attached to a tripod head having a 1/4" stud.
>
> And of course the platform can be used with the long rod to assume
> it's earlier duty as a ground spike.  Adding the knurl to the edge of
> the platform was the finishing touch.
>
> All this weighs about the same as the Manfrotto 3/8" mount adapter,
> and it is certainly much more versatile.
>
> Chris
>
> Chris
>
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