DISCLAIMER:

I take no responsibility if you damage/lose/anything happens to your camera. It is at your discretion to use this mount. I take no responsibility if you do something awesome and get it on film. Just don't be stupid.

In this Instructable, I will be showing you how to make an industrial grade GoPro (or equivalent action camera) rollbar/pipe mount.

Cost of materials: $15 or less

Short Version:

Basically, what you're doing is putting a bolt on the bar that goes onto the U Clamp. That's it. You are welcome to read the rest, but that's all we're doing. Very simple, easy, and cheap mount, that will last until the end of time.

Keep in mind this mount is much stronger than the plastic mounts you screw onto the camera. You will need either a wrench or pliers to remove it from the rollbar/pipe/whatever, so keep that in mind. It's a bit of a pain in the butt to attach the mount to a rollbar/pipe, but it won't move once it's tight.

Uses:

Any kind of pipe/circular object smaller than the size of your C-Clamp. Works great on a handrail, rung of a ladder, broomstick, tripod leg, lightsaber, etc. I have put it on pipes smaller than the clamp, and it holds very very well.

This Instructable is licensed under an Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike license. You are more than welcome to use, modify and share my design, just do not claim it as your own.

Step 1: Gather Materials

Assuming you have a drill and GoPro (or equivalent) Tripod Mount, the cost of materials is at most $10

What you're going to need:

-1 x U-Clamp such as the one in the picture (available at most auto stores as an "exhaust clamp") $3-8

-1 x 1/4" bolt $0.10

-2 x 1/4" nuts $0.10

-GoPro (or equivalent) Tripod Mount with 1/4" receiver

-At least 2 pairs of pliers/Channel-locks to tighten the bolt

-A drill with a 1/4" drill bit

-Sharpie/permanent marker to mark the hole to drill

-Paint (optional)

-Washers (optional)

Step 2: Mark the Hole

In this step, you have the option to mark the plate of the U Clamp. You don't have to do it, but it can help if you don't have great estimation skills.

Step 3: Drill the Hole

Title is self explanatory.

Also, you probably don't want to drill into your table.

My hole wasn't direct center, but as long as it's in the middle of the plate, you'll be fine.

Step 4: Put the Bolt in the Hole

This is where we use the nuts that you should have gathered.

Take your bolt, put it through the hole, and screw 1 nut on the other side. You don't have to use both nuts. You'll see what to do with the other one in a minute.

You should take 2 wrenches, and tighten the bolt and nut very securely. This is what you screw the camera on.