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Title: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: midside on April 18, 2007, 09:10:37 PM: Anyone have a trick for using a superclamp on a table?
The V cutout makes it shift. I was thinking about cutting a piece of wood to wedge in it to fill the void.

p.s. it works fine on a thin table but not with a thick one.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: hzgone on April 18, 2007, 09:40:56 PM: there is a insert for the superclamp if you don't want to cut a piece of wood. Maybe call some places and see if they have an extra laying around.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: midside on April 18, 2007, 09:52:12 PM: Ah ha! You mean these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367409-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_035WDG_4_Wedge_Insert_Sets.html

Only $7 for 4, but I only need 1....anyone got an extra?
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: gratefulphish on April 18, 2007, 10:10:23 PM: I would recommend investing in a Bogen quick release C-clamp. http://www.adorama.com/BG649.html?searchinfo=bogen%20c%20clamp&item_no=1 Used along with a Bogen quick release mount, it is an extremely stable and versatile clamp, with a built in 5" extension arm.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: midside on April 18, 2007, 10:32:01 PM: Looks nice, is the extension arm tucked away in the body of the clamp (telescoping)? But, I already have 2 superclamps and a mini-clamp. Perhaps I should sell one of my superclamps and get one of these.....does it ever end!
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: greenone on April 19, 2007, 11:46:38 AM: That wedge actually came with my superclamp...I always wondered what the hell it was!
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on April 19, 2007, 01:08:04 PM: Quote from: midside on April 18, 2007, 09:52:12 PM
Ah ha! You mean these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367409-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_035WDG_4_Wedge_Insert_Sets.html

Only $7 for 4, but I only need 1....anyone got an extra?

If you want to split that package with me, I'll pay half for 2 of those wedges...

Let me know...

Terry
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: gratefulphish on April 19, 2007, 05:17:49 PM: Quote from: midside on April 18, 2007, 10:32:01 PM
Looks nice, is the extension arm tucked away in the body of the clamp (telescoping)? But, I already have 2 superclamps and a mini-clamp. Perhaps I should sell one of my superclamps and get one of these.....does it ever end!

Yes, the extension arm tucks into the body, and you can use it either extended or not. With the quick release mount, you can then point your mics either vertically or horizontally, depending on what surface direction you are clamped.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: StuStu on April 19, 2007, 07:04:27 PM: Quote from: greenone on April 19, 2007, 11:46:38 AM
That wedge actually came with my superclamp...I always wondered what the hell it was!
Mine too. Mystery solved! Thank you kindly for pointing that out.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: it-goes-to-eleven on April 19, 2007, 07:19:54 PM: Love my superclamps.. All of them have come with the wedge and they are easy to lose.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: Kindguy on April 21, 2007, 02:51:20 AM: Quote from: twatts on April 19, 2007, 01:08:04 PM
Quote from: midside on April 18, 2007, 09:52:12 PM
Ah ha! You mean these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367409-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_035WDG_4_Wedge_Insert_Sets.html

Only $7 for 4, but I only need 1....anyone got an extra?

If you want to split that package with me, I'll pay half for 2 of those wedges...

Let me know...

Terry

I'll take a wedge.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: midside on April 22, 2007, 06:00:34 PM: It looks like there are 4 sets of 2 in the package. I guess that makes a total of 8!
I just need one.
If someone doesn't have 1 to kickdown, I'll go ahead and place the order in a few days....
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: Carrera2 on April 22, 2007, 06:52:43 PM: Quote from: StuStu on April 19, 2007, 07:04:27 PM
Quote from: greenone on April 19, 2007, 11:46:38 AM
That wedge actually came with my superclamp...I always wondered what the hell it was!
Mine too. Mystery solved! Thank you kindly for pointing that out.

Me three. Just looked at mine this morning and wondered at what I was looking.....
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: thegreatgumbino on April 22, 2007, 08:10:45 PM: I'd be in for a couple of those wedges if available. Thanks.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: larrysellers on April 24, 2007, 09:00:29 AM: I could use a wedge. Count me in if the order is being placed.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: bgalizio on April 24, 2007, 09:15:12 AM: Quote from: larrysellers on April 24, 2007, 09:00:29 AM
I could use a wedge. Count me in if the order is being placed.

Same here.
Title: Re: Superclamp on a table?
Post by: midside on April 27, 2007, 01:55:12 PM: I took a closer look at the clamp and noticed that this was included.
It is mounted on the side and can be removed :)