How to Add a Tripod Socket
A tripod socket is an addition that is placed on the bottom of any camera. Tripod sockets allow cameras to stay secured on a tripod. The socket looks like a typical bolt but it has the ability to keep a camera on any tripod. If you want sharp images, a camera must be mounted on a tripod. Some cameras have tripod sockets already added. If your camera is not among the lucky ones, you can add a tripod socket on your camera quickly and easily.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 1- to 2-inch ¼-20 bolt
- 2 flat-sided ¼-20 nuts
- Wrench
- Toothpick
- Disposable cardboard
- General purpose epoxy
Instructions
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Thread the two flat-sided nuts onto the bolt. Make sure they are tight against each other. The nuts should be tight enough that they rotate as a unit on the bolt. You can use a wrench to make sure the nuts are tight enough.
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Mix a small amount of epoxy on the disposable cardboard with the toothpick. Rub the mixture along the seam between the two nuts. Make sure you completely cover the seam with the epoxy mixture and don't glue the nuts to the bolt. The bolt is used only to align the nuts and keep them together. Allow a few minutes for the epoxy mixture to dry.
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Remove the nuts from the bolt.
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Apply a dime-size amount of epoxy to the top of either side of the nuts and apply it to the base of the camera. It may be best to apply pressure to the item so it doesn't fall off. You can choose any flat area on the base of the camera. Allow a few minutes for the epoxy to dry.
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