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<blockquote data-quote="yobuck" data-source="post: 1376101" data-attributes="member: 12443"><p>You could use pretty much any tripod, but would need to create a connection for the rangefinder to attach to it.</p><p>Don't over think the design, as the rangefinder itself has the ability to pan up or down.</p><p>Id be removing the entire head assembly from the tripod and then get a section of round aluminum stock about 6 long.</p><p>It will take some machine work but essentially round the top off slightly, and then create about a 1 1/2" high flat spot on one side with a hole tapped for a 1/4x20 bolt with a knob on it you can get at any good hardware store. There is a U shaped notch on the attachment part of the rangefinder which will slip onto the 1/4" bolt.</p><p>Add a flat washer to the bolt to snug up against the notch area but don't tighten the bolt down hard. just enough to hold it but still allow for some movement.</p><p>The top part of it will be bigger in diameter than the part that fits into the tripod hole, thus creating a stop so it rides on the top of the tripod when you traverse the unit. You can also create a groove in the piece so that it lines up with the tripod knob that stops the original head from rotating. That will hold the whole thing in the tripod and allow for locking it up on an object your ranging.</p><p>The method described is very similar to the design found on the original issue tripod.</p><p>I would strongly advise using a very good quality tripod as opposed to some cheap one. Also one having the ability to spread out the legs, especially if your going to be standing while using it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="yobuck, post: 1376101, member: 12443"] You could use pretty much any tripod, but would need to create a connection for the rangefinder to attach to it. Don't over think the design, as the rangefinder itself has the ability to pan up or down. Id be removing the entire head assembly from the tripod and then get a section of round aluminum stock about 6 long. It will take some machine work but essentially round the top off slightly, and then create about a 1 1/2" high flat spot on one side with a hole tapped for a 1/4x20 bolt with a knob on it you can get at any good hardware store. There is a U shaped notch on the attachment part of the rangefinder which will slip onto the 1/4" bolt. Add a flat washer to the bolt to snug up against the notch area but don't tighten the bolt down hard. just enough to hold it but still allow for some movement. The top part of it will be bigger in diameter than the part that fits into the tripod hole, thus creating a stop so it rides on the top of the tripod when you traverse the unit. You can also create a groove in the piece so that it lines up with the tripod knob that stops the original head from rotating. That will hold the whole thing in the tripod and allow for locking it up on an object your ranging. The method described is very similar to the design found on the original issue tripod. I would strongly advise using a very good quality tripod as opposed to some cheap one. Also one having the ability to spread out the legs, especially if your going to be standing while using it. [/QUOTE]
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