How to Build a $4 Trail Cam Stand or Game Cam Tripod
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2017
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Trail cam stand or game cam tripod for $4? Yes, these trail camera stands are easy to build and I will show you exactly how to build them. Game camera mounts come in many shapes and sizes but the popularity of mobile game camera stands are increasing as hunters want versatility in where they place their trail cameras for the best pictures. The Handy Hunter will lay out exactly what you need to build this trail camera tripod and show you exactly how to build it with ease. This game camera tripod will change how you capture wildlife pictures because you will no longer be at the mercy of tree location for mounting. The versatility of this game camera stand makes it easy to strategically place your trail camera in the perfect spot on a trail, creek, or in an open field.
What you will need:
1. #1 - 10ft stick of 1/2in EMT piping (found in electrical dept at
Home Depot, Lowes, or electrical supply company). Cost is
~$2.50 per 10ft stick.
2. #1 - 1/4in. threaded bolt that measures 1-1/2in. long.
3. #1 - 1/4in nut (regular) and #1 - 1/4in. wingnut
If you have questions please leave a comment and we can connect through email.
Steve
HHSteve@protonmail.com
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Hell yeah I’m going to go get those pictures for, scouting
That's awesome!
These are awesome tips!! Thanks for taking the time to share all this! Will be using this next season
Jared Amuso Hi Jared, you are very welcome! Glad you find it helpful and let me know how it works out. Thanks for stopping by. Happy hunting!
I made a couple of these before season and actually just wrapped up my season....I have to say best idea ever! They were cheap, easy to make and most of all hurricane (Micheal) proof lol very stable! Thanks again for clear instructions!
That’s awesome! Glad they worked out! Mine survived hurricanes too but just can’t survive the hogs playing with them! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing another great idea 👍🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
Love it man just what I need cheap and sturdy just set a fence post in chop over my feed never thought of this keep up the good work
Thank you brother! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Brilliant !! I use electrical conduit for all types of things, but that idea never crossed my mind. You rock !! God Bless....and good hunting !!.
Thanks so much Dave! The stuff you can make with this cheap pipe seems to be endless. Good luck hunting and I hope you get that big one!
Great concept and thanks for sharing. I made a couple of these with some modifications from ideas on your other videos. I welded an additional upright post to put the half bucket hood on. Used U-bolts to make it removable and slightly height adjustable. I also used an adjusting eye bolt setup to hook the cameral to and it allows me to hang the ammo can battery box from the bottom to give weight, stability, and keep it off the ground. I wish I could post pics to this comment.
I love the mods! Great ideas! Send pics to hhsteve@protonmail.com and I will post on our community page. Thanks!!
Thanks for the GREAT idea... I sure will be make a few of them. And maybe a few for me friends. I'm retired and got plenty of time my friends work all the time so if I can help them out a wee bit I'm gong to bless them... Thanks again for sharing your awesome idea... Be blessed... BBE..
Bobby Baldeagle You are so welcome my friend! Glad this info was helpful and I'm sure your friends will appreciate your kindness in building them some! Thanks for stopping by! God bless!!
Dude this is great. I am currently in process of doing the solar panel for my camera. I already have one on my feeder. Thanks alot for the info bro.
You are welcome! Good luck with your project!
Great info
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!
Great video and instructions on how to make it. I was going to buy a stand for my cameras but hell that is super cheap and easy to make. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for watching!
Found the video yesterday and made two of them today.
Nicholas Blanton yjyuu
Good job helpfull thanks
You are welcome my friend. Thanks for watching!
Awesome
Thank you!
awesome
Thank you brother!
I've picked up tripods dirt cheap at tag sales. But this looks like a good solid design. I'd like to see a 'foot' on the bottoms that allows one to stake it in place. Also, if you don't weld, flatten and bend the ends, drill and screw together.
I have added spikes to the bottom of some of mine and it’s a great addition and makes them very stable! Most of the time I don’t need them but with hogs around you never know! Thanks for commenting and good luck!
Bend feet at the bottom similar to the top, drill holes in the bent feet and drive a spike into the soil.
Great idea!! Thank you for sharing!
I hit up garage sales, Goodwill, and Salvation Army for cheap camera tri-pods. Make sure to camo paint them.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Plan to make a few of these! Does the wind blow them down or how do you keep them from tipping over?
They will never tip over unless you put them near hogs. You can press the legs in the ground a bit for stability. I’ve also welded spikes on the legs to push in the ground. They are very sturdy!
WELL, the tri pods I use are $12 off amazon. I need the adj legs.
I have 1 in my woods back in the brush pointing to a game trail
and the ground in uneven, so, the adj legs levels the cam.
I have another on the edge of a stream pointing straight down a
game trail. 1 leg is on the level while the other 2 are on the downslope
heading down to the stream. Again, the adj legs keep the can level.
!
Adjustable legs are nice at times for sure! Thanks for sharing!
Curious how I could add spikes to the legs to prevent this from getting tipped over by raccoons.Awesome video, I look forward to trying to make a handful of them this off season
It’s easy and I’ve done it. Cut a 4” piece of pipe and weld to the bottom of each leg to make a “T”. This T will give you a foot peg to push on after you weld a spike to the bottom. Go to Home Depot/Lowes and buy an 8” spike nail (or 10” if you want) and weld the head to the bottom of your footpeg. Works like a charm. Hope that helps!
@@TheHandyHunter Thanks! I couldn't think of what I should use as the spike but that's a great suggestion!
Great Videos!!! How do you build the camera shrouds that you use?
It’s a simple little plastic paint pale from the paint dept at home depot. Just cut it in half with scissors and paint. Nice and cheap way to protect your cams. Hope that helps!
@@TheHandyHunter Who would have thunk it!! Great idea and thanks!!
If placing over a salt rock or what have you, how far away do you place the tripod? I have trouble with height and distance of trail camera sometimes. Didn’t know if there was a general rule of thumb.
Aaron Fox Hi Aaron, most people usually put them about 3 feet off the ground. I’ve put them as high as 5 feet and then angle them down a little. 3 feet is usually perfect. If I’m putting the camera over a specific spot like a salt block then I would put it about 15 feet away. Anywhere from 12-20ft should be fine but it also depends on your camera and the reach of night shots. Hope that helps...good luck with your setup! Thanks for watching.
The Handy Hunter thanks. I just found your channel. Sooo good. I subscribed. Watching more of your videos right now. I see you using that metal pipe and welding a lot. What welding equipment do you have or recommend? I might have to invest.
Aaron Fox Hi Aaron, I use a Hobart Handler 140 but you don’t need that much welder starting out and for welding with emt piping. You could get a cheaper one from Harbor Freight (100-$125) and get to work. Let me know if you have any questions. Welcome to our channel!
It's not a face plate, it's an electrical junction box cover, but a real good idea.
Yes, you are correct! I have trouble remembering the names of stuff sometimes...guess it comes with age! These little junction box covers are cheap and work perfectly for this project. Thanks for chiming in...take care!
I have CuddyBack cameras that don't have the bottom screw mount. Any ideas for this
Does it have loops for a strap on the back? You could run a couple of tall screws up from the bottom of the face plate to loop a strap around your straps loops?
What about for areas that are windy?
Not much wind resistance with these but you could add spikes to the bottom of the legs if you have a welder. Hope that helps.
Man my chinese 6" vise can't handle the crimping part of this (even with a leverage bar), will have to get creative, maybe apply some heat? What do you think?
Nick B. Hi Nick...I feel your pain! I've broken 4 good vises over the years and the one I have now stinks! I've always used a leverage pipe but that puts a lot of stress on the vise. The answer is to use an air over hydraulic Jack press. I've been meaning to switch over and I finally bought one last week ($90 at Harbor Freight). I don't have it setup yet as I only bought the Jack and not the press (gotta figure that part out). I may do a video on it once I get it done. It should make this process a breeze and can't believe I haven't done it sooner. I hope that helps...go with a much bigger vise or upgrade to hydraulic. Thanks for watching!
Ah yes, that would work, I got one to finally crimp but I bought enough EMT conduit to build a few so yeah, I need a better way haha. Thanks for getting back to me quick and good luck this coming season!
Nick B. Thank you! You sound like you have some projects ahead of you. Now is the time to get them done. You'll find a million things to build with that EMT piping! The crimping part is always a pain!
How far from the end of pipe do you bend?..and how far do you drill the hole from the end
I bend them at 3" from the end and then drill the hole at 1" from the end...and you'll be good to go. Put a good 1/4 inch bolt through it with washers to pinch it tight and it will sturdy up nicely for your camera. Thanks for stopping by....let me know if you need anything else! Happy Hunting!
The Handy Hunter ..thank you for relying back
actually the one you pieced together is better than the welded version (IMHO) I use 12V dry cells to power mine (lots of video see Backyard CritterZ) those would give me access to the external power plug on the botton of my Stealth Cams.
Agree...it is more simple and easier to access most ext plugs. I use ext batteries on most all my cams now so I need to access that port. Thanks for commenting brother!
Nice jeep!!!
Thanks for visiting! I am WAY behind on this channel!
Talez From the DashCam Glad you are enjoying our craziness!
Theif easy
What's the length of the bend? Looks about 4 inches.
Yep 4!
Awesome if the trail cam has a screw in the bottom. Mine doesn't. Any ideas?
Really tough if you dont have a screw. I tend to strap that kind around trees and use the ones with screws for the tripods, etc.
You could make a stand just like this one but screw a wooden post about six inches long to the top of it then just strap the trail cam to the wooden post
That’s an awesome idea…easy fix! Thanks for sharing!
How long are the pipes
I use a 10ft piece of 1/2in EMT pipe and cut it into 3 equal sections of 40 inches. The height works out perfect for a trail camera and you can always cut it if you want it shorter or add couples with extensions if you want it longer. Good luck with your build and let me know if you need any help!
somebody will steal your camera , better lock it up.
Hi Thomas, so far we haven't had any problems since we are on private property but public land would be a different story. Even on private land you still run the risk of trespassers but we have good neighbors so we are blessed. Thanks for commenting...good luck hunting!
My cams are protected by Strum-Ruger... :)