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<blockquote data-quote="480sparky" data-source="post: 548298" data-attributes="member: 15805"><p>Was looking for a way to utilize a pair of trek poles for use as a tripod while out in the boonies. Came up with this contraption for about half an hours' work. I call it the TrekPod.</p><p></p><p>Parts needed: A small piece of 1/2-thick wood, a 1/4x20 machine bolt and nut, a short piece of paracord, a 1/2" unibit and a small ballhead.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%201%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I drilled two holes into the wood with the unibit <em>at an angle in two directions</em>. This will allow the trek poles to spread out just like tripod legs.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%202%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I then drilled a 1/4" though the board for the machine bolt, taking a 1/2" bit to back-drill the 'top' of the TrekPod so the nut will recess flush with the board.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%203%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%204%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Then a little sanding, and install the ballhead.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%205%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>The principle of this design is to use the two adjustable trek poles I have as two legs of a tripod. The third 'leg' is a piece of scrap paracord, securely anchored to something.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%206%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>With this method, I can use the paracord,</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%207%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>and tie off to anything solid or steady.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%208%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Makes for a very stable platform for my P7100, which is my camera of choice when weight is an issue.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%209%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>If there's something solid enough handy, and the camera can lean against it instead, there's no need for the paracord.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%2010%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>If need be, the entire setup can be 'freestanding', using a log, rock or similar weight.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%2011%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>And as a bonus, the TrekPod alone can be useful even without the trek poles and paracord!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%2012%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="480sparky, post: 548298, member: 15805"] Was looking for a way to utilize a pair of trek poles for use as a tripod while out in the boonies. Came up with this contraption for about half an hours' work. I call it the TrekPod. Parts needed: A small piece of 1/2-thick wood, a 1/4x20 machine bolt and nut, a short piece of paracord, a 1/2" unibit and a small ballhead. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%201%20Post.jpg[/img] I drilled two holes into the wood with the unibit [i]at an angle in two directions[/i]. This will allow the trek poles to spread out just like tripod legs. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%202%20Post.jpg[/img] I then drilled a 1/4" though the board for the machine bolt, taking a 1/2" bit to back-drill the 'top' of the TrekPod so the nut will recess flush with the board. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%203%20Post.jpg[/img] [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%204%20Post.jpg[/img] Then a little sanding, and install the ballhead. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%205%20Post.jpg[/img] The principle of this design is to use the two adjustable trek poles I have as two legs of a tripod. The third 'leg' is a piece of scrap paracord, securely anchored to something. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%206%20Post.jpg[/img] With this method, I can use the paracord, [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%207%20Post.jpg [/img] and tie off to anything solid or steady. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%208%20Post.jpg [/img] Makes for a very stable platform for my P7100, which is my camera of choice when weight is an issue. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%209%20Post.jpg [/img] If there's something solid enough handy, and the camera can lean against it instead, there's no need for the paracord. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%2010%20Post.jpg [/img] If need be, the entire setup can be 'freestanding', using a log, rock or similar weight. [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%2011%20Post.jpg [/img] And as a bonus, the TrekPod alone can be useful even without the trek poles and paracord! [img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202016/TrekPod/TrekPod%2012%20Post.jpg [/img] [/QUOTE]
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