DIY Binocular mount

[Ransu]

Observing sky with binoculars is very joyful thing to do. Only problem is that your hands soon start to shake because weight of binos. I have used photography tripod, but it is allways too low or very difficult to watch higher in the sky.

Because of solid set up of my CGEM mount in observatory, i had one extra tripod without use. I checked models, and done this one for binocular use.

Material is "tempered" aspen, spesial treatment where wood is heated in 180C with steam, giving it beautiful brown colour and better resistance against water.

Material cost for aspen was 20€ from local shop.

Bolts, nuts etc. 10€. Also use some recycled parts from old towel drying stand, counterveight and chromed handlebar.

I add one layer of osmocolor clear wood oil to bring material more living.

My son testing tripod:

Lay down position:

Stand up position

Closer look to bino head:

PTFE bearing

[DaveGarland]

I want one! Lol! Awesome!

[ponytale]

EXCELLENT DIY, ANY CHANCE YOU CAN POST PLANS ON THE FORUM ?

PROOF NECCESITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION

[Steep]

Beautifully made! can't help thinking the lad looks like Wyle E Coyote with his eyes bugging out in the stand up shot though

[Gina]

That's nice Lovely job

[Rusty Strings]

Lovely piece of kit, very nicely made.

[Merlin]

That's a neat set-up. I made a binocular mirror-mount. For sheer comfort, it's the best arrangement, if we don't mind image reversal.

[sulaco]

That's brilliant, A really nice mount and looks comfortable to use

[mikinio]

quality mate