Binocular Mount

I recently bought a new pair of 15x70's so needed a bino mount. Got the plans readily on the web.
http://www.astrotom.com/projects/binocular_mount.htm They work pretty good but need some clear skies at night for the acid test

Walt

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Exellent! I built the exact same mount! I really like it. What are the binoculars attached to? The black piece the binos sit on? Looks like some kind of universal joint?

Thanks

That's strange - it worked the other day but doesn't today. Anyway, do a Google search on "Binocular Mount Plans". The first link shown is a www.astro-tom.com site. It goes directly to the page. It prints out about 8 pages with pictures and even a Home Depot price sheet.
As I mentioned, I already had the tripod and a Bogen Ball Head, so the total materials at Lowes for me was less than 25.00. The 2x2 uprights were called chair legs at Lowes, and they were available in several lenghts. All had a screw stud in one end that you will have to remove but thay were priced right and solid oak.
It took less than 2 hours to cut the materials and do a first assembly, but I then sanded and sprayed with satin Urethane, so that took another two days for multiple coats and drying. Also, the teflon washers really made a big difference so you will need to find the thinnest teflon washers you can.

Walt