Gotta lock it down
Dec 16, 2016 20:43:52 #
I've got to secure a Fotsy(Arca Swiss type) quick release clamp to the top of my tripod. At one point, a long time ago, the tripod had some kind of non-slip material on top. With that gone I'm left with a clean polished aluminum surface. The end result is that no matter how I tighten the mounting screw, the weight of a camera is enough to cause the QR clamp to move. As I don't think I'll want to remove or move the clamp anytime in the foreseeable future I'm thinking about epoxy or maybe a loctite type product. Any/all suggestions are as always very greatly appreciated.
Dec 16, 2016 20:49:43 #
How about visiting a store that has hobby supplies and finding some thin foam to replace it with. A little spray adhesive on one side and you're good to go. Sometimes you can even get foam that already has a peel and stick back but that won't last as long.
Your proposal sounds sort of permanent and hard to undo should you choose to do so. With some luck, a better solution will be along shortly.
Your proposal sounds sort of permanent and hard to undo should you choose to do so. With some luck, a better solution will be along shortly.
Dec 16, 2016 21:08:32 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Mark1948 wrote:
I've got to secure a Fotsy(Arca Swiss type) quick ... (show quote)
1/16" sheet cork glued with rubber cement will do as well as anything I can think of.
Dec 16, 2016 21:41:50 #
3M makes thin non-skid step pads that have very sticky adhesive on one side. Simply cut to fit. Home Depot, Lowe's, ACE
Dec 16, 2016 21:51:23 #
Dec 17, 2016 07:27:16 #
Mark1948 wrote:
I've got to secure a Fotsy(Arca Swiss type) quick ... (show quote)
There's lots of non-slip material you can buy, and there are even sprays.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=non-slip%20material
https://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&biw=1920&bih=950&q=non-slip+spray&oq=non-slip+spray&gs_l=hp.3..0l3j0i22i30k1.43049.43897.0.44644.5.5.0.0.0.0.511.1411.2-4j5-1.5.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..1.4.878.O2jrsREvGqE&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.142059868,d.cGw&ion=1&ech=1&psi=wy5VWLC-H6iB0wLH0LrQCA.1481977541816.5&ei=xy5VWLmDIsSY0wKcq5u4CA&emsg=NCSR&noj=1
Dec 17, 2016 10:14:38 #
ramblinmen
Loc: Manassas, VA
Get a sheet of felt, cut to shape with an X-acto knife and apply with double sided sticky tape. Cheap, easy to remove.
Dec 17, 2016 15:57:07 #
Dec 17, 2016 16:22:47 #
Dec 17, 2016 18:35:09 #
So, for the time being, here's the fix. I started with a single layer of black gorilla tape to cover the polished aluminum plate/top of the tripod, opening a whole for the screw. I next applied a piece of "Scotch Extremely Strong (double-sided) Mounting Tape" to the base of the QR clamp. So far so good. For the last two hours I've had a camera with a fairly long/heavy lens hanging from the vertical plate w/o movement... and the good news is it'll all clean up with nail polish remover if I change my mind.
Thanks again
Thanks again
Dec 17, 2016 19:20:51 #
Look for thin cork, say 1/16. Cut it too fit with a really sharp razor, cutting cork can be tedious. Then using some some spray glue attach the cork to to the tripod. I've done this twice and it works really well.
Dec 18, 2016 08:50:42 #
Stage Light
Loc: Northeast
Mark1948 wrote:
I've got to secure a Fotsy(Arca Swiss type) quick ... (show quote)
I have had good luck with a piece of Automobile inner tube. Don't use two layers; they will slip on each other.
Dec 18, 2016 13:15:50 #
Mark1948 wrote:
I've got to secure a Fotsy(Arca Swiss type) quick ... (show quote)
If I had that problem with a camera mount, I would quickly get rid of it and find a reliable mount. It is not worth loosing a camera by trying to save poorly functioning mount. There are many good reliable mounts available for most all tripods. My quick release happens to be made by Arca Swiss. I have never had a problem with it. I have been using it for over two years, almost daily, under many extreme conditions. It has never come close to failure.
Dec 21, 2016 14:07:26 #
Just thought I'd share the end result. I started with a single layer of black gorilla tape to cover the polished aluminum plate/top of the tripod, opening a whole for the screw. I next applied a piece of "Scotch Extremely Strong (double-sided) Mounting Tape" to the base of the Arca Swiss QR clamp. So far so good.
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