Diy bino tripod adapter quick disconnect

[joshdidthis]

So I used binos on a tripod last year and just used a standard bino adapter but I got tired of screwing it in and out. So I decided to make my own because I didn't wanna spend the money for the outdoorsman and I could make it cheaper myself. So I got a shaft collar (5/16)with a set screw and made a wing nut screw to tighten it.

Then I used a shoulder bolt(1/4-20 threads with 5/16 shoulder)

and ground the head even so the shaft collar slipped over it but you can still tighten it to the binos with an Allen wrench

I still have to figure out the base but it seem very sturdy at the moment.

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[Beendare]

I don't like those post adaptors...I've seen issues.

I used a small aluminum plate with a little bend at the edge, threaded nut under and a strap with velcro. Rock solid and doesn't weigh much- works great

 

[sneaky]

I don't like those post adaptors...I've seen issues.

I used a small aluminum plate with a little bend at the edge, threaded nut under and a strap with velcro. Rock solid and doesn't weigh much- works great


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What issues have you seen with post adapters? I've heard far more complaints about the bino shelfs like yours than I have the others. I'm not sure I've heard anything bad about the Outdoorsmans setup. Before I went through all the trouble the OP has, I would have just bought a Field Optics adapter and been done. I'm not engineering anything for my SLCs.

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[joshdidthis]

Finished the mount today. I'm very impressed with how solid it is. There is practically no slop up down and left to right. Ended up with only about $5 in parts so I'm happy with that. Probly end up painting it dark green or black but I wanted to see what the tan look like

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[Jimbob]

good job

 

[RussGS]

I'm interested in this. Saving money is great, but I am really after more stability. I spent $80 on a KDC adaptor, and I can't seem to eliminate excess motion or play. To be fair, I should know that there are always tradeoffs with light weight, and it is lighter than any other.

 

[Carr5vols]

Finished the mount today. I'm very impressed with how solid it is. There is practically no slop up down and left to right. Ended up with only about $5 in parts so I'm happy with that. Probly end up painting it dark green or black but I wanted to see what the tan look like

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Looks awesome and I like diy better. What did you use for post for tripod to adapter.

 

[Wyatt.Carter]

I like this .. anyone else have a homemade adapter they are using? If so let's see em!

 

[joshdidthis]

Looks awesome and I like diy better. What did you use for post for tripod to adapter.

Just 1/4 rod welded on a 1/4-20 nut