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How to make a beautiful DIY camera grip from a block of wood

Apr 1, 2016 by GB Leave a Comment

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The weekend is here, which means you’ll likely have some free time on your hands. If you’re wondering how to spend that free time, look no further than this clever little DIY project.

Shared by Richard Sibley, this video shows how you can make a DIY camera handle to help keep your footage both smooth and steady.

For this DIY project, you’ll need a block of wood, a facemask, goggles, a 3/8″ to 1/4″ Tripod thread adapter from a tripod head, 1/4inch to 1/4inch threaded screw coupler, a drill and drill bit, a belt or random orbit sander and wood stain.

Once you have the gear, it’s as simple as sanding down the block of wood to fit your liking, adding the hardware to attach it to your camera and finishing it with stain to keep it looking nice.

If you need a little extra instruction, you can head on over to The Video Mode website for a full tutorial.

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