Re: Camera construction - tripod socket

I have been using "insert nuts". These are the nuts set in furniture that you have to put
together. I buy them in 20mm and 10mm sizes. the 10mm works well in 1/2 inch lumber. To insert
mine I drill a 11/32" hole and drive the insert in with a 5mm hex key. I do this from the side
that will be inside the camera. I then either tape over the hole or glue in another small strip of
wood. I used to use T nuts but they sometimes pull out.

HypoBob wrote:

> Group,
>
> I have made a couple of pinhole cameras but cannot come up with a method for embedding a 1/4 20
> nut in the base for a tripod socket. Both cameras are made of 1/2 inch plywood. I would like
> for the embedded nut to be flush with the bottom.
>
> Any ideas will be greatly appreciated,
> Bob
>
> p.s. On one camera I have access to the inside, but the other is sealed.
>
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