tripod thread issues

**armentor1@mac.com** · 13-Aug-2021, 06:45

good morning all,

My Kodak D2 is having issues with the 1/4" tripod thread being pushed up so far the male threads from the tripod will not reach it.

My plan is to patch this up and drill a new hole using a 3/8" thread which has a wider base. Seems pretty straight forward, however as this is a major connection point I figured it best to run it by you all before I start drilling into the camera.

thanks all -
Dave

**Ron (Netherlands)** · 13-Aug-2021, 07:40

Originally Posted by armentor1@mac.com

being pushed up

Why is it pushed up; is it sitting loose in the camera - can't it be fastened with (new/bigger) screws?

**Tin Can** · 13-Aug-2021, 08:00

Some cameras have female threads that are recessed and need a long male

KMV camera are like this

fix depends on user mechanical skill

a machinist would make a fix

I may install a t-nut from the top, I would use 2

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Thr...01LFEQ3G4?th=1

**domaz** · 13-Aug-2021, 08:10

Is there enough material to simply drill out to 3/8 and then tap, then put in a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter? I did this on a 5x7 Speed Graphic where the tripod threads had been stripped out and it worked fine.

**Jim Noel** · 13-Aug-2021, 08:15

I had that problem years ago with a Gitzo tripod whose mounting screw was shorter than most tripods. When I found that it was also too short for other cameras, I replaced the tripod and haven't had the problem since.

**armentor1@mac.com** · 13-Aug-2021, 08:16

excellent thanks all -
I'll likely go the t-nut route.
Dave

**mpirie** · 16-Aug-2021, 00:17

I went for a T-nut on my Kodak Specialist when the tripod bush started to slip out after fitting a QR plate.

Now, the QR plate screws directly into the T-nut, so the tighter i make it, the more bite the T-nut has.

Mike

**Jim Jones** · 16-Aug-2021, 08:00

Use a piece of plywood about the size of either the tripod top or camera bottom. A 1/4 inch hole countersunk on the bottom of the plywood lets you attach the plywood to the camera bottom. A T-nut or threaded insert provides threads for the tripod.