[at-l] Re[2]: [at-l] 2 poles or one?

[icw39@ncfreedom.net (Clark Wright)]

Hmm - how about a new pole design - extra fat Lekis, with thin,
liquid-holding bladders inside each [fatter] pole in which to store
one's favorite beverage?  Then one could not count that weight in one's
pack, run a drinking tube up one arm . . . oohhh, the possibilities seem
endless!  I claim the first patent rights! :)

thru-thinker

Steve Landis wrote:
> 
> Bob,
> You might remember that the second of my wooden sticks that we weighed at the PA
> Ruck incorporated a rounded cork top with a built-in adjustable strap.  It also has
> a small compass inset into the top of the cork.  It  is made by Komperdell -
> (Komperdell Round Guide Cork Handle with Compass - KOM 393)   $10 at REI.
> The top of the stick has a threaded stud -  half wood screw / half  machine screw
> (1/4 inch) available at any hardware store.  The wood screw section is screwed into
> the top of the stick and the cork top is screwed onto the machine screw.  The
> machine screw thread also accepts a camera body.
> The cost (value?) of your free wooden stick just increased to about $10.35, but you
> now have a mono-pod too.
> If you wanted to pass on the cork  top you could simply buy a cap nut and solve your
> problem for under a buck.  Pass a strap over the machine screw and fasten with the
> cap nut.
> 
> Steve
> 
> "Bob C." wrote:
> 
> >  For several years I've thought about gluing a tripod screw into the top of a
> >  wooden hiking stick to provide a little extra stability for my camera when
> >  shooting at low shutter speeds -- something that is a constant with most point
> >  and shoots. What I haven't quite figured out is how to cover the screw when the
> >  camera is not in use, but still make the cover both sturdy and easily
> >  removable.
> >
> >  Hmmm. It's just occurred to me that the combination of a screw and cap, perhaps
> >  would also be useful for attaching a wrist strap to a thin wooden hiking staff,
> >  enabling me to hold the staff with just my thumb and forefinger. Just like OB.
> >
> >  Thanks for reminding me about that project. I'll have to get on to it. Just
> >  yesterday I eyed an alder sapling that would make an excellent hiking stick.
> >  Now if I can just find my saw....
> >
> >   Weary
> 
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