If you want to capture stunning footage of your archery adventures, there is no need to break the bank and buy a ready-made action camera mount. With some imagination and a few tools, you can DIY your own action camera mount for a compound bow with relatively no cost. The only limitation is your own creativity and design. With a few tips from an experienced builder, you can have a perfect action camera mount that will rival any store bought mount.
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Materials
Before starting on this project, there are a few materials you need to have on-hand. Your local hardware store should have all the items needed. For this project, you will need:
- Flexible PVC pipe – Make sure it is both flexible and stiff enough to hold its shape. You will need a piece at least 6 feet long.
- Plastic zip ties – You will need about 20 plastic zip ties of various sizes.
- Screws & washers – You will need enough to attach the mount to your bow.
- Action camera mount – This is the beacon of the mount that will hold the action camera.
Building the Mount
To build your DIY action camera mount for compound bows, you will need to first, find the center point of the PVC pipe. Start by slowly bending the PVC pipe in the middle until you find the place that is perfectly balanced. Mark this point with a pencil or marker.
Next, you need to create a Y-shape support with two wings. At the center, use two plastic zip ties to secure it in a solid Y-shape, while supporting the weight of the mounted camera. Now, you need to firmly secure the action camera mount to the center of the Y-shape you have made. This is necessary to keep the fulfilled balance of the mount.
At this point, you have the basic shape of the mount. It is time to sand or wrap the outer edges of the PVC pipe to make it look a bit more neat. You can use sandpaper or fabric tape for this purpose.
Lastly, the mount needs to be attached to the bow. You will need to measure and drill holes into the PVC pipe to accommodate screw holes. Also, you would need to protect any exposed areas of the bow by gluing or nailing some pieces of wood. Then, you are ready to secure the mount to the bow with the screws and washers.
Test Shots
Now that the mount is ready, you can take some test shots to make sure of its stability and balance. Make sure the camera is mounted correctly and securely on the mount. Then, head outdoors and start taking some test shots of your bow at different angles and positions. This will help you identify any areas of the mount that needs some adjustments or modifications. After you have made any adjustments necessary, it is time to take the mount out and start capturing some thrilling footage of your archery adventures.
With some imagination and a few tools, you can create a DIY action camera mount for your compound bow with minimal effort and cost. With a few modifications or adjustments, you can make a advanced mount worthy of capturing all your wild and adventurous endeavors. So, don’t let cost be an impediment to your goals. Start building your one-of-a-kind mount and seize all the angles.
D.I.Y. ACTION CAMERA MOUNT FOR A COMPOUND BOW….. WITH TEST SHOTS
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Last update 2021-01-05. Price and product availability may change.