DIY Precision Rotating Mount

Getting your photos to turn out perfectly is not easy when your shaky hands are holding the camera, especially when the objects are extremely close to the lens. A precision rotating mount is appropriate to solve this problem. Additionally, creating a rotating mount yourself is very inexpensive.

Things You'll Need

• Metal saw
• 5-by-4-inch oak plywood
• Industrial drill
• Flat head screws
• Phillips screw driver
• 1/4-20 socket
• 1/4-20 thumb screw

Instructions

1. Cut two pieces of very flat, thick (about 1/2 inch) oak plywood to dimensions of 5-by-4 inches. Form an L with the two pieces so that one side is placed on top of the base.

2. Drill two holes up through the bottom of the base of the plywood 3 inches from the base and 1 inch from the two sides. Place screws inside and connect the two pieces of wood together.

3. Drill a hole in the exact center of the base wood piece. Install a “1/4-20” socket that will allow you to rotate your mount. Twist it in until it is secure.

4. Drill another hole, this time1 inch from the top of the arm of the mount.. It will be used for the pivot. Insert a 1/4-20 thumb screw into the hole.

5. Drill the thumb screw through to the base of the mount. Place your object on the arm and pivot as necessary.