Rounded arca grip

[bpro2001]

I have an xlr element chassis now and I would like to make it nicer for off hand shooting. The way I see accomplishing this is a rounded rail section that attaches to the arca. I am picturing either a 3d printed segment or machined. If this already exists please let me know. Or if this is something someone can help me design I would appreciate any help.

 

[flyfisher117]

There are some on Amazon. They are the only readily available ones I have been able to find.

 

[bpro2001]

There are some on Amazon. They are the only readily available ones I have been able to find.

Link? I can find bolt on arca rails for rounded stocks but not the other way

 

[flyfisher117]

Link? I can find bolt on arca rails for rounded stocks but not the other way

I don't have a link at the moment but if you search "Arca rail cover" they pop up near the top. Its a rubber rail cover that pops over the dove tail.

 

[bpro2001]

I don't have a link at the moment but if you search "Arca rail cover" they pop up near the top. Its a rubber rail cover that pops over the dove tail.

Well that's getting there. I contacted S2delta to see if they have what I am looking for or if they can point me in the right direction.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I have an xlr element chassis now and I would like to make it nicer for off hand shooting. The way I see accomplishing this is a rounded rail section that attaches to the arca. I am picturing either a 3d printed segment or machined. If this already exists please let me know. Or if this is something someone can help me design I would appreciate any help.

It would be fairly easily to print up something like this is you know the dimensions of what you are after.

 

[bpro2001]

It would be fairly easily to print up something like this is you know the dimensions of what you are after.

Ok, I can draw up on paper what I am looking for easy as can be because I did drafting way back. The building on the computer is a whole different thing entirely. DM me if that is something you would be willing to help out with designing or if you know of someone I can pay to help design this.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Ok, I can draw up on paper what I am looking for easy as can be because I did drafting way back. The building on the computer is a whole different thing entirely. DM me if that is something you would be willing to help out with designing or if you know of someone I can pay to help design this.

Yeah I can help. Draw a cross section of what you want, I'll just draw it quick in fushion360 and extrude it the length you're interested in. Fusion can easily add chamfer/radius to the edges as desired to to round/soften things.

 

[HuntHarder]

I started a thread a week or so ago and got very little recommendations. I am interested in what @pods8 (Rugged Stitching) can make. Years ago he made me a few items for my pack and they were all top notch.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I started a thread a week or so ago and got very little recommendations. I am interested in what @pods8 (Rugged Stitching) can make. Years ago he made me a few items for my pack and they were all top notch.

I'm not branching off into something else, haha. I'm not sewing currently as my kids are in activities and I have other project irons in the fire.

But I have a 3d printer that I use for tinkering and various personal projects. What the OP needed sounds pretty straight forward in fusion360 (modeling software) and to print out so I'm willing to help.

What was it you were trying to accomplish in your thread?

 

[HuntHarder]

I'm not branching off into something else, haha. I'm not sewing currently as my kids are in activities and I have other project irons in the fire.

But I have a 3d printer that I use for tinkering and various personal projects. What the OP needed sounds pretty straight forward in fusion360 (modeling software) and to print out so I'm willing to help.

What was it you were trying to accomplish in your thread?

Essentially the same thing. When still hunting with my XLR chassis, the cold, squared off arca rail is really uncomfortable on your front hand. I was thinking about wrapping it in a spot that I normally carry or support in some sort of padding. Sounds like OP is essentially trying to make something to accomplish the same thing, but attach to the arca rail.

 

[bpro2001]

Essentially the same thing. When still hunting with my XLR chassis, the cold, squared off arca rail is really uncomfortable on your front hand. I was thinking about wrapping it in a spot that I normally carry or support in some sort of padding. Sounds like OP is essentially trying to make something to accomplish the same thing, but attach to the arca rail.

Exactly, when I get the drawing I will be sure you get it as well so we can both try it.

 

[lukebrowning]

This is one of the cons I’ve found with the XLR chassis. It normally rides in the pack but it’s a pain in the ass to carry when still hunting or stalking. Maybe something m-lock compatible.

 

[bpro2001]

This is one of the cons I’ve found with the XLR chassis. It normally rides in the pack but it’s a pain in the ass to carry when still hunting or stalking. Maybe something m-lock compatible.

I think it's a chassis wide problem no matter the maker. If they have arca it's gonna be flat and wide.

 

[lukebrowning]

I think it's a chassis wide problem no matter the maker. If they have arca it's gonna be flat and wide.

Maybe so, I’ve never handled the MDT HNT26 chassis. It appears the angles aren’t as sharp at the balancing point on the MDT.