Articulated Arm for Strobe?

I need to mount a couple of Flashpoint 300 strobes to opposite sides of a table.

Is there some sort of articulated arm sturdy enough for that purpose.

If not, is there a reasonable alternative.

I'm trying to avoid light stands as I have limited working space.

If you're willing to mar the surface then nailing a "pigeon" or two into the table will give you secure mounting for heavy strobes and no floor space needed (I don't think any clamping solution will be strong enough). Otherwise, consider a junior stand and two grip arms for positioning the strobes.

Manfrotto has a number of bases/clamps, a number of articulated arms, and you can adapt the ends to have a flash shoe or screw directly into a threaded base.

This is what I use (with super clamp):

https://www.amazon.com …28:pla-316724729174&psc=1

If you have a small space, don't "mount" anything to anything remotely close to permanently. Having options is key. Matthews c stand 40" arm and an extra knuckle will put two lights above your table.

Thanks for the suggestions.

The table is a DIY macro table made from 3/4" structural pipe with a 2"x4"x3/4" plywood top. On top of this sits 12"x18"x5/8" steel plate on which are bolted 80/20 aluminum beams holding the Wemacro rail and camera.

Since the plate is oriented along the long axis of the table, there isn't a lot of room along the length of the table to mount things.

I have a wooden bar mounted horizontally to the pipe frame along either side using pipe hangers. I use these to mount studio lights mounted on microphone boom arms. I'd like to be able to use those bars if I can get enough distance from the subject and diffuser. I don't need a big range of movement, just enough to align horizontally with the subject and have enough separation from it.

The Super Clamp System with long studs or Magic Articulating Arms is well suited for this. Autopoles between floor and ceiling are another option with minimal footprint. It’s a worthwhile investment if you’re going to use them regularly, but you can also figure out DYI alternatives. I also have an old Manfrotto system with short 8” and 12” poles designed to hang studio lights from rafters, but I don’t think it’s sold anymore. Those pop up on eBay every now and then. Super Clamps however are key. Sounds like you might just need super clamps with the 823 or long studs.

NDAPhoto is correct, a Matthews Super Clamp and arm will work in just about any situation. I have about six of those clamps in my grip bag, so I'd use one with the post from the background stand to secure a light.

Matthellini clamps are also a great option, though they're not articulated. They open much wider than the super clamps, so you can add non-marking blocks between the clamp and table.

https://products.msegr​ip.com …clamps?variant=​6559947587

Magic Arms are great for versatility - but if you reach their limit for payload, you can go a little higher, payload wise, using 2 or more Gags:

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …ews_429614_Matt​h_Gag.html

- along with 5/8th in Arms & Pins.
In this role, avoid smooth bore Gags - you want circular jaws with both V profile and ridged cut-outs for max grip.
Kupo also make Gags of this pattern but I think not for sale in the US.

I ended up using c-clamps to hold my Smith-Victor tabletop light stands to the bars that run along the length of the table. Rather than legs, they have flat plates which I clamped to the bars.

My immediate solution: