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How to build a sunbed binocular mount

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With this mount to hold a pair of binoculars to your sunbed, you’ll be able to relax your arms while looking at the sky and keep your target steady in the field of view. The design allows you to angle the binoculars up and down and side to side, and because it’s mounted on the lounger it doesn’t take up space on the ground. You can sit side by side with someone else too.

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