Add a tripod mount to anything!

[@pcofranc]

Very good ideas. One thing that could be added is a 1/4-20 "coupler" cheap to buy at home depot and can be combined with 1/4-20 "threaded rod" and also look up "T-Nut" easy way to add female thread to wood and plastic (although the more metal the more weight) - loved your tip about the ac ground clamp and wood working clamps. Very enjoyable video format and easy watch - also thanks for not adding lots of ad-lib that so many vlogs tend to do - you kept things light and focused.

[@VideoRevealed]

Dude! I have several of those clamps but never thought of putting a ball on it. Thanks!

[@simoncrabb]

Another method I like to use, say in a soft material like plastic, is to drill a larger hole that a 3/8" (male) - 1/4" (female) adaptor can screw into, and epoxy it in. The metal adaptor is more durable than the plastic material you put it into.

[@fjizklosdhwsedfijklr9239]

Thanks for the idea

[@robinburke1469]

Scott, congratulations on the sponsor... and a really good company at that! I use ¼-20 threaded inserts on any project that involves wood but they can also be epoxied into plastics for a permanent metalic thread. And, if anyone is moving outside the US make sure to bring ¼ and ⅜ inch taps with you (dies, too) because you can't find them outside the US.

[@RingZero]

Its never too late to watch this video, great ideas. Thanks - will definitely use 3.

[@tomstestkitchen]

Great ideas, every one of them. That is a great deal for Videoblocks and Audioblocks combined. I already have a subscription to Audioblocks and love it. I didn't realize Videoblocks had After Effects templates.

[@jayryan7473]

The metal pipe clamps are handy but if you have a larger diameter tube, like the fork tubes of my motorcycle, you'll realize some take a larger thread size. I realize this was not an issue because I discovered they make a thread insert to adapt two different thread sizes.

[@afishynado6812]

Thanks, have been looking for an easy way to kludge together some kit that could use a 1/4 inch hole.

[@johnrussell320]

You could attach an Arca Swiss-compatible clamp to the tripod. Then you can clamp a suitably-sized block or similar to the tripod.

[@SamualAnthony]

Using a tap to create a thread can be a great idea in some situations. However in the video they taps are been used incorrectly. You are meant to turn the tap only a small amount, then reverse turn slightly, then repeat.

[@fjizklosdhwsedfijklr9239]

Thank you for the idea

[@ronyerke9250]

An optional treatment to the zinc grounding clamp is to grind or use a hole saw or a sanding drum to make the teeth smooth. I really liked the spring clamp option. 👍

[@lebavu8260]

GoPro mounts and/or tripod adapter good too depending on your use case (Ex. If prefer tilt)

[@PLANETMIND]

Man you are just an innovator on so many levels

[@AB-ye7bw]

Great ideas! Just what I needed.

[@greghodson4084]

Excellent video, stays on point and packed full of ideas.

[@wbdill]

What a great video! Hope to see you back on YT soon. It's been a while.

[@brazenclips]

What’s the height for those dual nuts? I want to buy some lock-nuts from McMaster Carr.

[@linkedhorizons9392]

dude, you are a life saver

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

WOW! Subscribed! So while you were at it, oh u encyclopedia in tah head (I know) - you probably should have mentioned the problem a lot of camcorder people discover with their 3/8" holes - what to do? And the very simple thread-only adapter that fixes this without trying to balance your expensive toy on top of a half-inch spigot.

[@Kate-fl]

I have a tripod with a hollow center column, there is no screw to attach to. What part do I need? The part just needs to sit in the center column and be able to attach to a camera or head (something that has a 1/4-20 female).

[@richardwasserman]

I like the reflection in the laptop screen of the camera and boomed mic.

[@SiminOsa]

Thanks for this video. Now I have the rigth mouth for my gopro 7, to go with the different tripods I do have. Greath man 💪👍

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

Say, Scott, is that some Stachybotrys mold (aka, Black mold) on your wall in the corner back there? Inquiring minds ... and all that stuff... .

[@davidmcclelland8090]

Your vids are so awesome! I've been eyeing those cellphone mounts and might build your DIY stabilizer to help with my first film (short film, with smartphone). Talk about frugal filmmaking. But it's my first so who cares! Thanks for all your help!

[@jayllineholland5238]

You seem to be able to find a means to adapt things. I have a problem, the macro rail I bought arrived and is fine apart from the fact that there was no mounting hole on the back of the slider block so cannot mount on a tripod. This is not the rail I ordered but as returning would cost a lot, it would need either an arca swiss type of mount or manfrotto. Nowhere here where I could get anyone to drill and tap a tripod hole, it would need something that could fix to the bottom plate. It is Kiwifotos FC-1II rail, they will not admit wrong rail sent and keep saying it is FC-1 when it is cleaerly marked FC-1II. Hope you can help if your are still reading these comments.

[@RichardStrong86]

There are existing clamps with 1/4 and 3/8 holes for this exact purpose.

[@SVELFARO]

good little mount.

[@duaneyoutbe]

HELP PLEASE.. I’m looking for a Industry Standard 1/4-20 screw thread (basic camera shoe mount) mounted at the top, or tip, of a monopole. While that monopole is attached to possibly a dual desk clamp. I have looked quite a bit and I cannot find a camera shoe mount that is attached at the end of a pole anywhere. The pole will stand vertically and at the top of the pole is a standard industry camera shoe mount to mount a 35 mm camera at the top of that pole. .

[@randycollins7699]

thanks. you saved me a few $$ with parts I already had.

[@mattstockman157]

trying to mount a Sony HDR cx440 to a 10inch pole behind home plate on our High school baseball field. I watched this video and it helps for a lot of things...but still need help. any ideas....I'm thinking some type of metal strapping and then well thats where my creativity stops.

[@frugalfilmmaker]

Have you seen the Frugal Clamp videos?

[@raymondrak961]

I would be cautious about using 3M tape for attaching a tripod mount to anything heavy. BTW this video includes a female tripod mount and a "male" tripod mount which isn't really a mount.

[@danielrinckey5935]

can you use a selfie stick underwater? finally got an underwater camera (ion air pro), but I need some sort of selfie stickto get the shots I want.

[@cpcommunications5474]

Great ideas!

[@autumngreenleaf3390]

Hey Scott, my question is off subject but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. I thought you might be able to help. I'm using a portable DVD player as a camera monitor. I know it works because I connected another camera and was successful at displaying a live camera view. After searching lots I haven't been able find a mini usb to 3.5 video jack to have only one cable, or even two at the most. The closest I can come to it is to use my existing 2.0 usb to mini usb from my Canon DSLR, 2.0 usb adapter to another cable that is a 2.0 usb to rca, then from rca to video jack. That would be three cables and one adapter. I could do this but I don't want to buy a third cable if it won't work well. Have any suggestions? Thanks.

[@autumngreenleaf3390]

+Linda Houck So Scott, I think I found what I'm looking for, so no need to put any effort into this question. Thanks.

[@lovetolearn2749]

😍 YOU OPENED the doors to a new world for me!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THIS IS EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! :))

[@danjones3009]

BRILLIANT!!💪

[@videoguyla]

Another great video

[@eduardotrinidad5742]

How can I attach a VESA laptop mount stand to a boom arm?

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

Hey, all right, Utah is MY state too, cool!

[@punkizm]

What would you suggest to mount my led projector onto my camera tripod?

[@frugalfilmmaker]

+PUNKIZM How large is the projector?

[@nintendolunchbox]

Why the a team sound alike song intro? Mcguyver seems more fitting. I dunno. Love your work.

[@SamualAnthony]

I want a tripod mount for my 15inch MacBook pro, any suggestions? want something portable that is easy to transport

[@juliuscaesar3346]

Excellent channel, some great ideas. 💚💚👍👍

[@kenbest7660]

Great job, as always.

[@studio23producer]

Good info, thank you!

[@smokythehut]

Now where would I buy/find a female 1/4" mount...?

[@ronyerke9250]

Hardwares. Regular nuts, hex joiners for suspended conduit are longer, T-nuts are good to use in wood if you want to get really tight, the first clamp on thing he used is for grounding home electrical to water pipes or grounding rods and to ground both sides of water meters.

[@hwy9nightkid]

I want to add the male 1/4" 20 thread to a metal surface.. having trouble locating any pre-fabbed pieces

[@totesmcpreesh7617]

I might be 2 years too late but I found these on amazon CAMVATE 1/4"-20 Female Thumb Wheel Lock Nut Adapter（2 Pieces) www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XYDT8TY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_3UJUDb1G55Y0F

[@sarahcarlin2609]

Love this! So I need a ring light and pretty much every review I've read it says the stand is awful. I have a mic stand, music stand and speakef stands which are all very sturdy and want to buy I ring light but then ditch the stand it comes with and attach it to one of my decent stands. Do you think that's possible? X

[@frugalfilmmaker]

Of course!

[@eduardotrinidad5742]

@@frugalfilmmaker help! Is there a way for I can attach a VESA laptop mount stand to a boom arm with a 1/4 mount?

[@8MCDonalds8]

I guess I'll come back in 2024 when what I need now is available for a single breath...

[@bamboozledguy]

Great suggestions I have a mic amplifier that I want to attach to my rig but it has no 1/4 mount.

[@deasttn]

Will one of those selfie stick clamp thingies work for you? A velcro strap might also work?

[@noobforlife91]

haha im glad i found this channel im also frugal

[@CheapGeek]

Very Nice! Learned some new tricks ;)

[@DickWolff]

What is the "small monitor" at 1:49 in the video?

[@frugalfilmmaker]

+Dick Wolff It's a little composite monitor made for car backup cameras (I think). There's a link in the description for more info.

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

Question: How can I mount my phone to the tripod screw slot on the bottom of a DSLR?

[@deasttn]

I'm a novice, but what is a tripod screw slot? Why is it on the bottom of a DSLR? As for mounting a camera to a tripod screw, you can use one of those selfie sticks and simply unscrew the clamp from the stick.

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

deasttn ok thank you

[@Kenoji8]

Very helpful video! Thank you very much! :)

[@AWPPrivate]

Scott are you obsessed with 1/4-20 mounts--lol

[@frugalfilmmaker]

+TheDigitalShooter I know!

[@deasttn]

Yeah...like most men, he discovered a tap and die kit many years ago and has been trying to tap things ever since :-)

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

Okay, well, you're talking about holes. How about the bolt version of this then?

[@chevyvantravel9735]

Hello fellow Ute! ...i am looking for a video on how to install a L bracket onto my tripod so that i can take vertical pictures. So far they are trying to charge me between $140-300 at the camera shop for them to do it... i REFUSE to pay that since i know i can do better. do you have a video on that by any chance. Go utes.:>)

[@anthonyroberts9232]

Good tips

[@Samtagri]

not very frugal, but a manfrotto superclamp is a good way to have a tripod thread attach to anything temporarily. I rather use the superclamp if I am mounting my $600 flash at a party. don't want some drunk dude knocking it down.

[@jdirt1982]

Tap that hole, Pole to pole or hole to pole ???????

[@DustinBKerensky97]

Go Utes!

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

Yes I'm going to risk my camera with tape!!!

[@IGoProEVERYTHING]

NICE

[@sjs2657g]

In my 20's I would tap that hole almost every night!

[@jdirt1982]

sjs me fuck goat in Provo

[@urjnlegend]

gr8 m8

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[@RollinFilms]

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