Kacey Pole Adapter to Kupo Boom Arm: I have a painters pole with a Kacey Pole Adapter that mounts perfectly to an umbrella bracket for a speedlight. I'm looking at integrating a Kupo...

Haydon

I have a painters pole with a Kacey Pole Adapter that mounts perfectly to an umbrella bracket for a speedlight. I'm looking at integrating a Kupo Baby Boom arm for outdoor work using an Einstein.

Here's the exact boom arm I'm using.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/840834-REG/Kupo_KG601612_Stell_Baby_Boom.html

The part I'm looking for fits between the Kacey Pole adapter and the Kupo Baby boom.

Here's a shot of how I would like the setup. Thanks to Joel Grimes & Westcott

Thanks in advance.

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CO

I'm a machinist and mechanical engineer. I've made all sorts of things I need for photography in a machine shop. I take measurements with calipers and micrometers and then make the parts on lathes and milling machines. I've used mostly aluminum, nylon, and delrin (a high strength plastic). I could probably make something for you and send it to you. I would need some measurements and a drawing. Can you make a drawing of what you need? You can get some inexpensive calipers to take measurements.

Haydon

CO wrote:

I'm a machinist and mechanical engineer. I've made all sorts of things I need for photography in a machine shop. I take measurements with calipers and micrometers and then make the parts on lathes and milling machines. I've used mostly aluminum, nylon, and delrin (a high strength plastic). I could probably make something for you and send it to you. I would need some measurements and a drawing. Can you make a drawing of what you need? You can get some inexpensive calipers to take measurements.

CO that's very generous of you to even consider that. I have the issue now rectified. My eyes had not noticed a small burr on the baby pin that was preventing the joining. I had a friend take the burr off since I didn't have the tools. Thank you once again. Your offer was epic and kind.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Haydon wrote:

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I'M sorry
But this looks like a recipe for disaster in an outdoor setting, especially with a flash the size and weight of an Einstein and a umbrella unless you have someone to help steady the rig.I have used this type of setup in the studio with super HD light stands with 2 5# sandbags on the leg braces to hgelp steady them, just making small adjustments would make everything teeter, adding even a light breeze to the mix would have scared the hell out of me.
I was using Alien Bees which are a bit heavier than the Einsteins and a 44" Halo umbrella, but still.
Be careful, very careful and have fun. Good shooting.
I just noticed you said you have a painters pole, are you going to use it as a boom? if so don't, they are not made to support anything heavier than a paint roller, been tried that, be safe and buy a boom that is made to support the weight. They really are not that expensive I think mine heaviest cost jusr a bit over $50.
Frank