Hi,
I am trying to mount this articulating arm to a variety of locations and surfaces. I need to be able to move it from place to place.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Pho...06XWSFX6D/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I've seen this video on youtube which shows a DIY wall panel someone has made that with modification, allows the articulating arm to be slotted in and out. On the face of it it looks decent, but I'm wondering if anyone here can suggest any modifications that make construction easier; more usable; or a different approach entirely. I'm not adverse to buying additional hardware or having a go at DIY (albeit my skills/tools are basic).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDYXUa6X0gg
I have two locations I need to fit the arm to:
- 16mm thick hardboard, but I can't penetrate the full depth of the board... so can only screw in say 13mm. If I was using the above approach, I would make the base panel and probably screw it in say 12 places - so 12 shallow (13mm) screws - but not sure this is strong enough to support the bracket and A7 camera rig at full extension.
- Joisted dry wall. Using the above approach, I'd screw the plate into the joist on one side in 2-3 places. Then use cavity wall fittings on the other side, although these will be pretty useless. Another alternative would be to make a really wide base plate that stretched across two joists. But this would be quite unsightly on the wall - which is not a permanent studio set-up.
Grateful for any advice.
Thanks
I am trying to mount this articulating arm to a variety of locations and surfaces. I need to be able to move it from place to place.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Pho...06XWSFX6D/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I've seen this video on youtube which shows a DIY wall panel someone has made that with modification, allows the articulating arm to be slotted in and out. On the face of it it looks decent, but I'm wondering if anyone here can suggest any modifications that make construction easier; more usable; or a different approach entirely. I'm not adverse to buying additional hardware or having a go at DIY (albeit my skills/tools are basic).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDYXUa6X0gg
I have two locations I need to fit the arm to:
- 16mm thick hardboard, but I can't penetrate the full depth of the board... so can only screw in say 13mm. If I was using the above approach, I would make the base panel and probably screw it in say 12 places - so 12 shallow (13mm) screws - but not sure this is strong enough to support the bracket and A7 camera rig at full extension.
- Joisted dry wall. Using the above approach, I'd screw the plate into the joist on one side in 2-3 places. Then use cavity wall fittings on the other side, although these will be pretty useless. Another alternative would be to make a really wide base plate that stretched across two joists. But this would be quite unsightly on the wall - which is not a permanent studio set-up.
Grateful for any advice.
Thanks