Big shout out to asavage for the awesome helping hands idea. I wanted a tiny bit more control over the last upper joint where the loc-line ends so I decided to use the swivel lock mech. on the existing helping hands device. I'm making another set of these where I do the same, but I will use washers to make my own joint plates and a steel ball bearing on the opposite side of the alligator clamp for balance. I'll also be swapping out these plan black nuts for nylon lock nuts.
To start I messaged over a dozen vendors on Aliexpress to see if I could get the alligator clamps by themselves. After 3 weeks I was able to convince ONE vendor, lol. So, if you don't need the entire setup, here is a link to the clamps by themselves. If you're on the fence, I'd get these soon. I don't expect the vendor to keep these up forever:
Helping hands:
My slight mods and complete parts list are:
5 feet of 1/2" (I might actually go with the 3/4" next time)
www.modularhose.com
Magnet bases:
www.modularhose.com
Adapter end for the alligator clip. Will also work for cameras, lights, magnifying glass etc:
www.divervision.com
The 3/4" version:
www.divervision.com
To start I messaged over a dozen vendors on Aliexpress to see if I could get the alligator clamps by themselves. After 3 weeks I was able to convince ONE vendor, lol. So, if you don't need the entire setup, here is a link to the clamps by themselves. If you're on the fence, I'd get these soon. I don't expect the vendor to keep these up forever:
Helping hands:
My slight mods and complete parts list are:
5 feet of 1/2" (I might actually go with the 3/4" next time)
59859 Loc-Line Segment for 1/2" ID System, 5 Foot Coil
Details59859 Loc-Line Segment for 1/2" ID System, 5 Foot Coil. 70 total elements.
www.modularhose.com
Magnet bases:
51846 Loc-Line Fixed Mount with Magnetic Base for 1/2" ID System, pack of 1
DetailsLoc-Line Fixed Mount with Magnetic Base for 1/2" ID System, pack of 1. 60# holding force. Diameter of base: 2.25"Prop 65 Warning
www.modularhose.com
Adapter end for the alligator clip. Will also work for cameras, lights, magnifying glass etc:
Howshot YS Adapter for Loc-Line 1/2" Flex Arm
Howshot YS Adapter for Loc-Line 1/2" Flex Arm, Sea&Sea, Olympus, Epoque and Fisheye Strobes or Video Light Adapter with LOC-LINE 1/2
www.divervision.com
The 3/4" version:
Howshot YS Adapter for Loc-Line 3/4" Flex Arm
Howshot YS Adapter for Loc-Line 3/4" Flex Arm, Sea&Sea, Olympus, Epoque and Fisheye Strobes or Video Light Adapter with LOC-LINE 3/4
www.divervision.com
