Choose an acrylic pipe with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the wooden stand bar. For example, if the wooden stand has a diameter of one inch (2.5 cm), find an acrylic pipe with a diameter of 1.5 inches (3.8cm). Cut a section of acrylic pipe. Measure a section about two inches (five centimeters) long. Cut off that section with a saw. Sand off the acrylic pipe. Sand off the edges using a fine file. Sanding the edge will make it easier to slide this component. Select a bolt large enough that it can go completely through the acrylic pipe. You'll need a large bolt to hold the camera stand assembly in place. In our example, a bolt three inches (7.5 cm) long will work well. Mark a circle at the center of the pipe. Drill a hole the diameter of the bolt. Drill a wooden rod at set intervals. These holes will allow you to alter the height of your cam stand. Start with a wooden rod, ideally about 30 inches (76cm) tall. Fit the acrylic pipe over the wooden rod, and adjust until it is flush with one end. Mark the wooden rod where it is exposed by the hole in the pipe. Make additional marks on the rod at 1 inch (2.5cm) intervals from this mark, along the entire length. Drill

holes at these marks, using the same diameter as the bolt. Measure the diameter of the camera screw. Drill a hole this size in the plastic pipe. The hole should be at right angles to the bolt hole position. The camera screw should be able to attach to your camera tripod head. Glue in the screw. This is the most important component, and must be mounted firmly for the camera to stay attached. Position the base of the camera tightly in the hole you just drilled, with the screw pointing outward. Fix it in place with a generous amount of gorilla glue or other strong glue that will bond to the acrylic pipe. For best results, let the glue dry overnight. Attach the extension bar (optional). If your wooden rod is shorter than 30 inches (76 cm) long, slot it into another length of pipe to raise it to the full recommended height. Attach the base. The base provides support for the entire assembly. This is a square wooden plank, with dimensions 5 in x 5 in x 1 in (12.7 x 12.7 x 2.5cm). Drill a hole the diameter of the wooden rod (one inch/2.5cm). Pack the rod in tightly. Hammer it down. Screw in the camera tripod head. Screw the tripod head into the camera screw. Test out your new camera copy

stand. To use the copy stand, just move the acrylic pipe to the desired height and screw in the bolt. Attach the camera, and you're ready to shoot.