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PKF’s Monopod Conversion for Kayak Camera/Light Mount www.PalmettoKayakFishing.com I’ve built quite a few different camera mounting poles over the years and thought I would share a very simple design that doesn’t cost much to make. It will fit any 1½” commercial or PVC rod holder. An aluminum Targus telescoping monopod is the main component of the build; specifically, the TG-MP6710 model that can be found at Walmart ($15) or Radio Shack ($12.99). Target sells one as well the TG-MP7010 ($13.79) that is silver in color and almost identical except for a narrower foam grip. 1. Targus TG-MP6710 Monopod ($12.99-$15.00) 4. 9/32” Drill Bit 2. Hacksaw (or Dremel Tool) 5. 1” Rubber Chair Tip (Ace Hardware, $0.83) 3. Phillips Head Screwdriver 6. PKF decal available on the website (j/k-optional)

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PKF’s Monopod Conversion for Kayak Camera/Light Mount

www.PalmettoKayakFishing.com

I’ve built quite a few different camera mounting poles over the years and thought I would share a very simple

design that doesn’t cost much to make. It will fit any 1½” commercial or PVC rod holder. An aluminum

Targus telescoping monopod is the main component of the build; specifically, the TG-MP6710 model that can

be found at Walmart ($15) or Radio Shack ($12.99). Target sells one as well – the TG-MP7010 ($13.79) – that

is silver in color and almost identical except for a narrower foam grip.

1. Targus TG-MP6710 Monopod ($12.99-$15.00) 4. 9/32” Drill Bit

2. Hacksaw (or Dremel Tool) 5. 1” Rubber Chair Tip (Ace Hardware, $0.83)

3. Phillips Head Screwdriver 6. PKF decal available on the website (j/k-optional)

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The beauty of this whole build is that you don’t need to purchase a bunch of different parts. Assuming you

have all the basic tools pictured, all that is needed is the monopod and the 1” rubber chair end cap.

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STEP 1: Remove the lanyard and set aside. Slide the foam grip to uncover the 3 screws that hold the camera

mounting base in place. Unscrew each of these 3 screws to remove the camera base from the pole.

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STEP 2: On the opposite end of the pole, unscrew the rubber foot until it will go no further. Using a hacksaw

or Dremel tool, cut the threaded post as pictured leaving approximately 3/8” exposed. If you are using a

Dremel tool, it is easier to cut away the rubber foot and then cut the post. Discard the rubber foot as it is not

needed.

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STEP 3: Flip the camera mounting head over and locate the center hole. Use a 9/32” drill bit, and bore the

existing hole out by hand approximately 1/8” deep. This will allow you to easily thread the mounting base onto

the post you just cut at the opposite end of the monopod.

The material feels like graphite and the camera head will self-thread very securely to the post using this method.

For extra security, add marine epoxy to the threads although this step is not necessarily needed.

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STEP 4: Slide the 1” rubber chair tip cap onto the opposite end of the post.

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Additional notes: I use this setup with a GoPro HD camera that has its own adjustable mount, eliminating the

need for any sort of directional adjustment. If you are using another style of camera and/or need to add more

adjustment capabilities, simply purchase a “mini tripod ball head”. This component is designed screw into the

¼“ bolt on the monopod and will allow you to adjust the angle of any camera. They cost around $10.

***As of July, 2011 PKF is finishing up some final field testing on different light mount options that screw

directly into this pole as well as other camera mounting poles. Be sure to check out

www.PalmettoKayakFishing.com for more details in the future –here is a glimps of what PKF is working

on.***

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