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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #75 on: January 04, 2019, 03:17:14 PM »
Been known to do that on flat surfaces as well, RS. Not so sure how much confidence I'd have on a round surface. I'd have to do some experimenting 1st...
Yes, the roundness of the 6" pole is my concern re this wood clamp. However, I did not see any replies to beegar so I figured to at least chime in with a photo/link to see if that heads them in the right direction.  :laugh:
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #76 on: January 04, 2019, 03:19:45 PM »
I may  be clamping to a ~6" round structural pole in the near-ish future.  Anyone have a recommendation? I have a super clamp and 196 arm and run actives on a shapeways bar, so weight is not really a concern.

A matthelini is probably perfect for that.
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Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #77 on: January 04, 2019, 03:40:06 PM »
Or just a nylon cinch strap or two.
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #78 on: January 04, 2019, 04:28:52 PM »
I'd echo vanark's suggestion. I have a small wooden block ~3"x8" to which I've added a 1/4" bolt. The block can be strapped or gaffer taped to a pole, and then a tripod head or 5/8" stud (or whatever) can be attached attached via the bolt. Last time I used it was for a 4+ hour time lapse documentation of a bicycle race; no space to safely use a tripod so I mounted the camera to a light pole.
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #79 on: January 04, 2019, 10:28:26 PM »
Been known to do that on flat surfaces as well, RS. Not so sure how much confidence I'd have on a round surface. I'd have to do some experimenting 1st...
Yes, the roundness of the 6" pole is my concern re this wood clamp. However, I did not see any replies to beegar so I figured to at least chime in with a photo/link to see if that heads them in the right direction.  :laugh:

Hey, RS. Just wanted to tip you to this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546500-REG/Manfrotto_119_119_Short_16mm_Adapter.html

1/4"-20 bolt and 1/4"-20 nut to attach to the opposite side of the bar of the clamp to act as a shim and the proper rapid adapter.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aRwk5qxUhuR8R8rG9

Seems like less points of failure and a bit more stream-lined. YMMV...


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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #80 on: January 04, 2019, 10:30:43 PM »
Or just a nylon cinch strap or two.

Please explain. To strap a stand to the pole (legs closed)?

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #81 on: January 04, 2019, 10:46:16 PM »
I'd echo vanark's suggestion. I have a small wooden block ~3"x8" to which I've added a 1/4" bolt. The block can be strapped or gaffer taped to a pole, and then a tripod head or 5/8" stud (or whatever) can be attached attached via the bolt. Last time I used it was for a 4+ hour time lapse documentation of a bicycle race; no space to safely use a tripod so I mounted the camera to a light pole.

Totally missed that part. Makes perfect sense. I suppose one of those thick, closed cell kneeling pads for home or garden to help conform to the contour of a round pole couldn't hurt either...

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #82 on: January 05, 2019, 02:12:24 PM »
Been known to do that on flat surfaces as well, RS. Not so sure how much confidence I'd have on a round surface. I'd have to do some experimenting 1st...
Yes, the roundness of the 6" pole is my concern re this wood clamp. However, I did not see any replies to beegar so I figured to at least chime in with a photo/link to see if that heads them in the right direction.  :laugh:

Hey, RS. Just wanted to tip you to this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546500-REG/Manfrotto_119_119_Short_16mm_Adapter.html

1/4"-20 bolt and 1/4"-20 nut to attach to the opposite side of the bar of the clamp to act as a shim and the proper rapid adapter.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aRwk5qxUhuR8R8rG9

Seems like less points of failure and a bit more stream-lined. YMMV...
Funny we got the rapid adapter in your right hand photo after we bought a Matthews extension arm to use with the SUperclamp/articulated arm.
I may pick up one of those adapter spigots in the first link.    Thanks!   
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #83 on: January 05, 2019, 06:47:55 PM »
I'm here to help and also learn more about this craft buddy.

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #84 on: January 05, 2019, 07:46:46 PM »
I'm here to help and also learn more about this craft buddy.
+T. And it is a great tribute to this site that so many folks are willing to share their information and hints/tips so freely.
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« Reply #85 on: January 05, 2019, 08:42:06 PM »
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« Reply #86 on: January 20, 2019, 06:52:18 PM »
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #87 on: February 08, 2019, 04:43:59 PM »
How do you guys attach extension poles to the windtech clamp? Do I need a stud converter? It looks like it may be a 3/8" stud.

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #88 on: February 08, 2019, 04:59:08 PM »
I use a Manfrotto (119) female spigot, with a flat edge, to attach an extension pole to a clamp. You may need an additional adapter to go from the clamp’s 5/8” thread to the spigot.
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread II
« Reply #89 on: February 08, 2019, 08:43:37 PM »
How do you guys attach extension poles to the windtech clamp? Do I need a stud converter? It looks like it may be a 3/8" stud.

Trying to attach a Manfrotto 99b

I'm not sure I would even try that. An 099B is going to be a fair bit of force on that small clamp. What are you clamping  to? Vertical or horizontal? What other clamps do you have in your arsenal?
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