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Aug 27, 2020 13:26:56   #
cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
kewl idea, but I would put some weight in the bottom tray just in case!!! if one your wheels got scotched somehow as you get up your rig could tip forward .


Thanks for comment. Not a real prob with current camera setup. Plus I always keep one hand in the camera until completely up.
Ron

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Aug 27, 2020 13:28:34   #
cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado
 
quixdraw wrote:
Just don't get pumped and roll off the edge - gravity rules. I'd have at least a grab rope.
Not as tough as in younger days, but a skosh smarter and more careful.


Me no tuff enuf to fall anymore either. I definitely keep one eye on porch edge.

Ron

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Aug 27, 2020 14:50:21   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
how is the ball head attached to pole?
great idea

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Aug 27, 2020 17:20:06   #
BigMo
 
Very clever šŸ‘

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Aug 27, 2020 19:11:18   #
Photogirl17 Loc: Glenwood, Ark.
 
cucharared wrote:
I thoroughly enjoy sitting on our back porch and taking pics of all the little 4-legged critters and birds that avail themselves of the sunflower seeds I toss out. Invariably something is just out of twist-around capability for my hefty waist. So, Iā€™ve been wanting to try something like this.
Twenty dollar mechanics stool from Harbor Freight (on sale), piece of Fiberglas from a tool handle I broke a few years ago, piece of sanded down PVC to slide into handle, leftover piece of oak for lower clamp (screwed to base of stool top), tool knob from somewhere, homemade clamp & knob, and ball head I bought several years ago at garage sale.
Works even better than Iā€™d hoped. I can just spin around to whatever direction I want/need, or I can just pull it up to whatever chair Iā€™m sitting in.
Ron
I thoroughly enjoy sitting on our back porch and t... (show quote)


Great MIY Project Ron..

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Aug 27, 2020 19:37:52   #
mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT
 
Great idea!
You need to go on ā€œShark Tankā€ and get financing for commercial manufacture. Donā€™t forget design patents!

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Aug 27, 2020 19:57:06   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
does this stool have 4 or 5 caster wheels?
as a retired dentist all our chairs had 5 for stability

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Aug 27, 2020 22:52:43   #
Blu1Dog Loc: Florida
 
Super idea. Just what I need. Thank you.

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Aug 28, 2020 00:02:33   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
Excellent idea Ron, well done...
Ron.

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Aug 28, 2020 02:20:36   #
foggypreacher Loc: Dickinson, Texas
 
cucharared wrote:
I thoroughly enjoy sitting on our back porch and taking pics of all the little 4-legged critters and birds that avail themselves of the sunflower seeds I toss out. Invariably something is just out of twist-around capability for my hefty waist. So, Iā€™ve been wanting to try something like this.
Twenty dollar mechanics stool from Harbor Freight (on sale), piece of Fiberglas from a tool handle I broke a few years ago, piece of sanded down PVC to slide into handle, leftover piece of oak for lower clamp (screwed to base of stool top), tool knob from somewhere, homemade clamp & knob, and ball head I bought several years ago at garage sale.
Works even better than Iā€™d hoped. I can just spin around to whatever direction I want/need, or I can just pull it up to whatever chair Iā€™m sitting in.
Ron
I thoroughly enjoy sitting on our back porch and t... (show quote)


Ron, very innovative and a good use of material at hand. I like when someone is able to DIY something to remedy an issue to good use. Very nice, sir.

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Aug 28, 2020 14:25:43   #
cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado
 
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
how is the ball head attached to pole?
great idea


Wood dowel glued in with 1/4X20 bolt glued in center of dowel.

R

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Aug 28, 2020 14:26:11   #
cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado
 
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
does this stool have 4 or 5 caster wheels?
as a retired dentist all our chairs had 5 for stability


5

R

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Aug 28, 2020 14:30:11   #
cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado
 
Photo girl, mr Spock, blu1, sx2002, foggypreacher, bigmo...
Thanks, guys. It works, and that was my goal.

Ron

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Aug 28, 2020 14:51:58   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
looks great

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Aug 31, 2020 12:10:03   #
bittermelon
 
Better trade mark that quick.

I see some sports photographers have similar ideas.

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