Quick "DIY" Chrono station

[Impactfour]

I got a good deal on a handheld Chrono, but ran into issues trying to tech my collection of mostly pump markers when the chronograph required me to hold the button while using it.

I had plans in the back of my mind to make some sort of rig to hold the chronograph and push down the button but put it on the back burner. That was until my wife asked me if I had any use for a cross stitching stand she was going to junk.

It took maybe 10 minutes to deconstruct a few parts and move the handles to more convenient spots, but it was easy to make the spot that used to hold the cross stitching project hold the chronograph. After that a few parts I scrapped from the original design and a random screw I had laying around were easily mounted in an already available spot.

I'm pretty happy with it, it can be folded down to be used on a table or for storage, functions as needed but could use about 12-18 inches more height to be a convenient shooting height it I was using it without a table.

[Cal440]

Nice job 👍

[Impactfour]

Thanks! I barely had to change anything, the 'scrap' pieces used to push the button we're just used to hold the cross stitch piece at an angle in the vice that now holds the chrono. After that the angles and lengths of scrap just worked out perfectly with a random screw

[iamthelazerviking]

I've had the same problem with the same chronograph and always thought about what I could do to make it hands free. Very cool

[flyweightnate]

Nice!
I've considered a cell phone mount, but never had the "button" part solved.

[markdem]

Lol this is exactly the sort of shit i would build. We are gonna be good friends

[Impactfour]

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, I figured you'd all like it, hopefully I'll get to put it to good use soon!