Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Pro SteadyGrip is no longer available. For those wanting one, what I would suggest is to cut a full 1.25" x 1.25" x (a length you find comfortable) of oak or ash and block out the bottom to clear the altitude bearing. (required clearance pictured in the video) Bolt the bottom to the mirror box and run a 3/8" bolt at the top for a handle to turn the dob with. You could slip a piece of rubber or vinyl hose over the 3/8" bolt to cover the threads. To clean things up, run a little chamfer, or sand, the sharp edges on the lever and paint it flat black. NOTE: The 1.25" hardwood lever would be better than the original 1/2" OD lever for the larger 16" ES Ultra Light, as the 1/2" OD would flex too much under the additional weight. Hope this helps. Dakota
The Pro SteadyGrip is no longer available. For those wanting one, what I would suggest is to cut a full 1.25" x 1.25" x (a length you find comfortable) of oak or ash and block out the bottom to clear the altitude bearing. (required clearance pictured in the video) Bolt the bottom to the mirror box and run a 3/8" bolt at the top for a handle to turn the dob with. You could slip a piece of rubber or vinyl hose over the 3/8" bolt to cover the threads. To clean things up, run a little chamfer, or sand, the sharp edges on the lever and paint it flat black. NOTE: The 1.25" hardwood lever would be better than the original 1/2" OD lever for the larger 16" ES Ultra Light, as the 1/2" OD would flex too much under the additional weight. Hope this helps. Dakota
