15mm LWS Tilta to cheap Arca Swiss extension adapter base plate

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After purchasing a $200+ Tilta Cage for my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K (same cage as the 4K), I thought it was excessive to spend another $119 on an LWS baseplate adapter that Tilta built into the base of the camera cage. The adapter looks like Arca Swiss standard but is slightly larger, just large enough not to work with Arca Swiss mounts. This extension allows you to take a $9-$15 adjustable Arca Swiss quick release baseplate and convert it into an LWS baseplate, saving you $110 in the process. Printed on a $170 ender 3, this is a good ROI. Setup is straightforward (use exploded view for reference). - Remove the large hex screw from the outside of the black thumb screw using an allen key. - Inside the thumbscrew is a smaller hex screw; insert an allen key and apply more force (it has a thread lock on it). - Once removed, separate all pieces and remove springs. Insert two new extensions, press firmly into place, and screw everything back together.