Walker570 Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 A few days ago someone asked about trail cam fixing. I mentioned the spike with the threaded end, this is another fixing I use if a handy post/tree is available. I use one of those heavy duty wood screws which has a hex head, I grind a slot in the head with a thin cutting disc so that the flat piece of metal slots in the and then weld the two together. I drill a hole to suit the bolt / thread as per camera ..... and fix this with a nut tightened down. I then put a second nut on the bolt and then when the camera is in position that nut can be wound back up and lock it in place. This allows you to position the camera at any angle around the fixing, not just straight ahead. Simple and works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 WWell done, a simple and easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 really on the sly you are seriously handy.......... my mate is courting a delisous looking bird at the moment.........he stole her off someone else..........who had a lot of money ..good well paid job good looking..........simple reason............................. cause he went round and fixed her lawnmower .....did a service on her car..and wired her new cooker in.......................SHE WAS SMITTEN young folk are seriously missing out not being handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 You dirty old man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Walker570 said: use one of those heavy duty wood screws which has a hex head, I grind a slot in the head with a thin cutting disc so that the flat piece of metal slots in the and then weld the two together. Just a thought, for those without access to a welder, you could use a Vine Eye and put the bolt through the 'eye' part with a couple of 'penny washers' as spreaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Diver One said: Just a thought, for those without access to a welder, you could use a Vine Eye and put the bolt through the 'eye' part with a couple of 'penny washers' as spreaders Yep, that would work, OR JB Weld as long as you made the piece of metal wide enough to be able to screw it in without putting tention on the 'weld' Bound to get a response to that for sure..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 5 hours ago, ditchman said: really on the sly you are seriously handy.......... my mate is courting a delisous looking bird at the moment.........he stole her off someone else..........who had a lot of money ..good well paid job good looking..........simple reason............................. cause he went round and fixed her lawnmower .....did a service on her car..and wired her new cooker in.......................SHE WAS SMITTEN young folk are seriously missing out not being handy Haven’t got a clue what happened with mine then 🤣 5 hours ago, Walker570 said: A few days ago someone asked about trail cam fixing. I mentioned the spike with the threaded end, this is another fixing I use if a handy post/tree is available. I use one of those heavy duty wood screws which has a hex head, I grind a slot in the head with a thin cutting disc so that the flat piece of metal slots in the and then weld the two together. I drill a hole to suit the bolt / thread as per camera ..... and fix this with a nut tightened down. I then put a second nut on the bolt and then when the camera is in position that nut can be wound back up and lock it in place. This allows you to position the camera at any angle around the fixing, not just straight ahead. Simple and works a treat. How many cameras have you set out nev ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 At the moment I have three .... did have five but the two old ones have died, had them a long time. CamPark are the ones I have at the moment and seem to do the job at a very reasonable price. I think those screws I use are for putting roofing or cladding on, driven in with an electric drill and socket. They bite harder and faster than any other screw I have ever used and are not prone to bending like normal wood screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Walker570 said: At the moment I have three .... did have five but the two old ones have died, had them a long time. CamPark are the ones I have at the moment and seem to do the job at a very reasonable price. I think those screws I use are for putting roofing or cladding on, driven in with an electric drill and socket. They bite harder and faster than any other screw I have ever used and are not prone to bending like normal wood screws. Ive always screws if you get stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 I have a box of 95...was a 100 of those type thanks. Few less in the next few weeks as I have a roof extension to put on my log store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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