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Make a cheap tripod adapter to hold a smartphone

You can make this easy, fast and cheap tripod adapter to hold your smartphone! It is small and light for backpacking.

Step 1: Obtain a 3" bulldog paperclip. You can get these anywhere that sell office supplies. You might have one at your office or at home right now!

Bulldog clip

 

Step 2: You need a nut that fits your tripod screw. It is a common size, but you might want to take your tripod so you can match up the nut. Look in your junk drawer, I bet you have one that fits it!

Nut

 

Step 3: Bend the finger tab so it will be 90 degrees and fit the tripod screw. A pair of pliers will make it easy, or you can just use your fingers if you are tough!

Bent clip and nut

 

Step 4: Take some duct tape, cut two pieces and tape it down and around the clipping edges for extra protection. You don't want metal on glass or plastic!

Duct tape on clip ends

 

Step 5:  Attach to the tripod, screw nut on with your fingers and you are finished!

Bulldog clip attached to tripod to hold smartphone

 

Here is a video of it.

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  1. Jhom8:08 PM

    Nice post. I learn something totally new and challenging on blogs I stumble upon every day. I love this blog because it is user friendly with appreciative information.

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  2. linkdelight3:24 AM

    These items are very best for gifting on any occasion like Christmas, Camera and Lens are the special for everyone which can be use. You can also buy top quality of camcorder tripod and related product at affordable price.

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