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This is just genius. I'm temped to go out to the garage and make this right now.
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It doesn't get much simpler than that. Thanks for the link. I'll do pretty well without it, but LOML could use it for sure.
EdDo you know about kickback? Ray has a good writeup here... https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...mare-explained
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at least that is one project that you can start and finish by entering the shop once!
it is a very neat idea. smart guy!_________________________
omarComment
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Way to go
What a great solution 
Trust me - the older you get the more important this aid will be
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Pretty Slick solution. Will have to try it.Joe
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That is a great idea! It is along the lines of using the camera strap wrapped around your arm to brace it, but i think this would be more effective. I think i'll make one for when i'm hiking and i don't want to carry a couple extra pounds of tripod.EricComment
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I've made those using a 1/4-20 eyebolt. Learned the trick from a photographer I used to work for. Sometimes you need a tripod, but for the rest, that's a lot esier to roll that up and stick it in your pocket.Bob
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As Bob suggests, this is an old field photographer's trick, though no less a good one. In other variations, when you're shooting from an awkward stance you can tie the cord to a tree limb or sign post or whatever.LarryComment
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It's a little too complicated for me. I usually prefer solutions that involve duct tape. (Didn't Red Green do something like this on his show once?)Jeff
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Jeff,
Just replace the string with duct tape then.David
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Great. Now make it work on my boat.regards,
Charlie
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