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Metric bolt source
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:05 pm
by Frog
Hey guys:
I have a quick question.
I am trying to mount a camera remote switch on the left hand control of my slash five. This is to trigger a helmet camera...new toy.
I will post some of my trial photos if you guys are interested.
My goal is to put the switch in an ideal spot, so that I can take snapshots when I am riding in a manner that requires both hands. All of my previous in motion photography was with one hand on the camera and gets a little dicey in some situations.
My challenge is to find an M10X1.5 LEFT hand thread bolt. I searched my normal online sources, but no luck. I don't have a stock mirror in sad enough shape to butcher and I do not want to mess up the threads on the control. Another thought is to use a smaller bolt inserted from the inside, if there is room.
Any ideas?
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:13 pm
by Deleted User 62
Household Goop; will glue anything anywhere with a strong, flexible, removable bond.
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:53 pm
by Duane Ausherman
Frog, I fully expect you to build a few test models and then make one that not only works, but looks perfect. I will be inspecting.
I have a lot of work coming up in your area soon.
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:32 pm
by Frog
Duane Ausherman wrote:Frog, I fully expect you to build a few test models and then make one that not only works, but looks perfect. I will be inspecting.
I have a lot of work coming up in your area soon.
Haha....too many other projects in line. Left hand thread...bah.
Check out one of my first photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ps ... directlink
Looking forward to seeing you.
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:45 pm
by Garnet
Some Japanese (Yamaha I think) bikes from the 70s used 10mm stud mirrors in Lh and RH thread. Try your local bike boneyard.
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:09 am
by Deleted User 61
Frog wrote:Check out one of my first photos:
Oh my! All of your pictures will have your finger on the trigger! That's nearly as bad as getting your shadow in the picture!
Just kidding. It looks great.
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:18 am
by ME 109
Great photo Frog! The photo is 'alive'
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:31 pm
by Chuey
Frog, the photo imparts a feeling of motion.
Garnet's idea is pretty cool. Take a mirror stalk and braze onto it whatever you need. If you don't braze, I'll be happy to do it for you.
Chuey
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:20 pm
by Deleted User 62
Frog wrote:Duane Ausherman wrote:Frog, I fully expect you to build a few test models and then make one that not only works, but looks perfect. I will be inspecting.
I have a lot of work coming up in your area soon.
Haha....too many other projects in line. Left hand thread...bah.
Check out one of my first photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ps ... directlink
Looking forward to seeing you.
Cool shot! What camera gear are you using? Just another thought, would it be possible to mount the red switch
under the stock switch, so you could activate it with your thumb?
Re: Metric bolt source
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:08 pm
by Frog
Drift HD170....helmet camera.
The remote switch is about the size of a calculator watch (remember those?). In that shot, I have it strapped to the handlebar, but I have to move my hand over to reach it. With the bracket that I am making, I will be able to reach it by moving only my pointing finger. I thought about a thumb location, but I like to keep my thumb wrapped around the bar.