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Supply List: How to Make an Overhead Tabletop Camera Stand with PVC, Easy Mount Install

For measuring and cutting PVC pipe, and connectors for assembly

One length of one-inch PVC pipe

—-PVC comes in 10 foot lengths

Safety Glasses

Measuring Tape

Marker

Pipe Cutter

—-Use one sized for cutting up to 1 1/4 inch pipe

You also need PVC connectors for installing a mount and assembling the stand:

4 end caps,

3 Ts,

2 90 degree angle fittings, usually referred to as elbows

For installing the camera mount onto PVC ‘T’ fitting

Camera mount

—-We used a Ball Joint, a Universal ¼ inch mini ball head screw tripod mount

PVC T part

drill and 1/4 inch bit

1/4 – 20 UNC thread size nut

bolt… ¾ inch in length

2 washers – 1/4 inch, one slightly larger

Sandpaper

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A socket & open end wrench, or equivalent for stabilizing and then tightening the bolt

Assembly, Accessories, and Storage

Camera

—- Your choice

Monitor

—- Required cables, consult your camera’s instructions for details

Storage box

—- Ours 16 3/4 inch in length, 12 inches in width, and 7 inches in depth