Recent content by JT74

Yeah, there are no specs listed, but I bet it's about 1.5" in diameter and 1.5mm wall. Larger diameter and wall thickness means less flex, but also more weight, so you need to find a balance.

That'll flex like a fishing rod, I have some here but didn't even bother using it. Check out http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ and find something stronger. Now I'm using 5mtrs 1.5/8" x 10Swg (3.25mm Wall) 6082T6 tube, and although it does flex, not too much.

Anyone using Woods cups? I'm looking for arms/pins to replace the cheap 7" articulated jobs I have on now, that just aren't up to the job and this seems to be the best option. http://www.thomann.de/gb/manfrotto_f810_baby_plate_w_16mm_swivel.htm Removing the plate, and bolting the swivel spigot...

Woods from GGR glass - http://www.ggrglass.co.uk/suction-mounts/

Is this the kind of flex to be expected? :eek:

Is that not an off-the-shelf window cleaning pole?

That's excellent. It looks like a great solution and saves a lot of faffing. How did the flex test go?

Try http://www.jpegmini.com/ Although it really depends on the image. High contrast edges will bump the file size considerably.

Problem here -

Try GGR Glass for Woods cups, they're on here and can advise which one to go for - http://www.ggrglass.co.uk/suction-mounts/

...it was flexing far too much. I think this is the one I will go for, if I ever get around to it... (41.25mm x 3.25mm)...

That'll flex too much, I bought aluminium in the same size but couldn't use it. Try here - http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/Aluminium-Round_Tube/c120_131/index.html

Beam (tube) deflection calculator here - http://www.calculatoredge.com/civil engg calculator/beam.htm (interesting to see what effect the diameter and thickness combinations have on the bend) Ali tube supplier - http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/

The fixed pins are here - http://www.ggrglass.co.uk/suction-mount-pin/ Not sure if you can buy the Manfrotto jobs separately, I think you'll have to be resourceful or improvise here.

Wow. I guessed Virtual Rig too!