Handmade adapter (prototype!) (1 Viewer)

Here are some pix of my first attempt at a digiscoping adapter...

Made from ABS plastic plumbing fittings and a 28mm to 37mm step up ring all cemented together with JB Weld (seen as gray in the pictures).

picture 2 shows a "scope-end" view of the adapter and the white length shown is a part that fits (perfectly) the eyepiece of my Leica 20-60X with the rubber cup removed. It practically snaps into place. It is sometimes too snug and I struggle with it. On the scope end of the eyepiece, I put a rubber o-ring that snugs it on that end as well, keeping it hands free.

Good for you Papsula. Can you tell us what camera you are using and how the adaptor works in practice?
Cheers
David

yes papsula, how is it working? does it stay centered o.k. and are the camera and scope lens close enough to each other? also i don't recognise those plumbing fittings could you explaine what they are. you have obviously cut a slot for adjusting the zoom but did you do something to the inside of the fitting?
more cheers,
richard

Sorry for the late response...thanks Richard for kicking me in the behind!

The fittings are ABS plastic plumbing fixtures. The body of the adapter is a 2" coupling (~$.69 at Home Depot). The 28mm-37mm stepup ring was included with my Nikon CoolPix 990 via eBay. This stepup is plastic which works well for this application. The other fitting is a cap (with a hole in it) of some sorts that was given to me. When I mention "glue" in the remainder of this post, I refer to JB Weld brand (~&4.95) adhesive. I also purchased a 2" rubber fitting (~$3.95) found in the same area of Home Depot that has hose clamps on either side of it. This is used to snug the scope end of the adapter and keep the camera on target. I also bought a Dremel kit for $29.99 but wouldn't include this in the final total because I am assuming that you already have tools.

As I write this I realize that I should take some photos of each step for clarity sake. Stay tuned....