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World’s Cheapest Monopod

By Gus Dassios Illustrations by Damien Scogin

You will need

Broom handle or 1"-diameter wood dowel

Electric drill and drill bits: 316" and another bit narrower than your spiral nail

Hex nut, ¼"-20 thread

Hanger bolt, ¼"-20 thread

Wrench

Spiral nail, 8"

Hammer

Hacksaw

Sandpaper (optional)

Most people are familiar with tripods. They have three legs and are great for setting up at a location and taking photos from that one spot. Monopods, on the other hand, have only one leg, so they can be quickly moved from place to place.

But with only one leg, monopods aren’t very stable. This one has a spike at one end that ...

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