Here's the parts:
#1 - bracing or strapping, from bunnings/hardware store, comes in 1m lengths & costs <$5
#2 - bolt, 1/4" x whatever length you need, for oversized bars 2" works well, you'll need it threaded the FULL length of the bolt
- a nut (or small length of tube), of any diameter that fits over the bolt easily, it doesnt have to be the correct thread
#3 - some wingnuts (1/4" of course) and a few washers
Method:
- wrap the strapping around the bar to find the correct length & how much you need
- take it off the bar & cut to length, or you can just bend it back & forward a few times & it breaks easily (can be done by hands, its thin stuff)
- drill holes slightly larger than 1/4" for the bolt, on oversized bars it matches up with the existing holes
- cut some inner tube & slide it over the strapping
- assemble as below!
The nut is there to allow it to be tightened a lot more evenly, instead of just the outer most side & the washers are there for the same reason.
Its incredibly strong, easy to remove the camera (<5secs), and could take a decent load.
Assembled:
. What camera do you run?
