October 2015
Beginner
160 pages
4h 39m
English
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World’s Cheapest Monopod
By Gus Dassios ■ Illustrations by Damien Scogin
You will need
Broom handle or 1"-diameter wood dowel
Electric drill and drill bits: 3⁄16" and another bit narrower than your spiral nail
Hex nut, ¼"-20 thread
Hanger bolt, ¼"-20 thread
Wrench
Spiral nail, 8"
Hammer
Hacksaw
Sandpaper (optional)
Most people are familiar with tripods. They have three legs and are great for setting up at a location and taking photos from that one spot. Monopods, on the other hand, have only one leg, so they can be quickly moved from place to place.
But with only one leg, monopods aren’t very stable. This one has a spike at one end that ...