Advice on vertical setup highly appreciated

nielsgeode · Post by **nielsgeode** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 1:06 pm

I'd like to have a vertical setup with the stackshot next to my current horizantal setup.

I have a *heavy* and very stable microscope stand collecting dust, so I thought it's a good idea to use it:

What is the best way to mount the stackshot onto the pole of this stand? The diameter is 32mm exactly.

elf · Post by **elf** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:39 pm

You may get more suggestions if you tell us what kind of tools you have or if you need to buy everything and bolt it together.

nielsgeode · Post by **nielsgeode** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 2:02 pm

I have "access" to a workplace with advanced machining equipment, although I am not allowed to operate the machines myself and I have to pay (quite some money) if they custom make metal parts for my setup.

So having items custom made is certainly an option, if there is a cheaper solution that is commercially available (e.g. on Ebay) I think I would prefer that as long as it is as stable as a custom adapter.

What other designs for a vertical setup with a stackshot are used among forum members?

elf · Post by **elf** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:50 pm

You could start with a set of clamping u-bolts like these: http://www.mcmaster.com/#3066t33/=wjh3b2

It would require fabricating an adaptor plate between the stackshot and the u-bolt clamp. This could be a piece of plywood or aluminum.

p.s. McMaster-Carr won't ship to individuals in Europe, so you would need to find a local supplier.

elf · Post by **elf** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:46 pm

Something like this:

ChrisR · Post by **ChrisR** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:55 am

If you do a Google search on "32mm Clamp", many options come up which might be nicer than U bolts.
This sort of thig for example.
https://www.cctlighting.com/product/127 ... ished.html

A pair of those wouldn't break the bank.

It seems that 32mm is used in many applications as a standard.

NikonUser · Post by **NikonUser** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:55 am

A Manfrotto Clamp may work

http://www.manfrotto.com/universal-supe ... het-handle

nielsgeode · Post by **nielsgeode** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:51 am

NikonUser wrote:A Manfrotto Clamp may work

http://www.manfrotto.com/universal-supe ... het-handle

That is absolutely brilliant!

I have one of these collecting dust and I ordered a second one. I will make a aluminium baseplate to which I will attach the stackshot. I can then simply screw the whole thing to the two clamps (one on both ends of the alu plate).

Thanx!