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Mission Viejo, CA

Getting ready to build a tripod and need some recommendations. Seems like steel pipe might be a good way to go, but what diameter? Does anyone have some specifics that they can share about how to attach the pipe at the top? I've found some good diagrams for a wood tripod but nothing specific for pipe.

Thanks in advance!

9/6/2017 2:04:26 PM

Fullerton, California

Have you seen the one in Gads diary?

9/6/2017 6:49:37 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

Hey John
No I hadn't but just checked it out. Love it. I emailed him for specs. Thanks!

9/6/2017 6:59:25 PM

you need to talk to steve handy from Washington I have 1 its like gadberrys also

9/6/2017 9:04:44 PM

Deer Park WA

The legs are 14' long 1-1/4 inch schedule 40 galvanized pipe with caps on the ground engauging end. The head was custom made by Mr Steve Handy, it has 1 inch threaded couplings connected to the base by grade 8 bolts.

9/6/2017 10:34:25 PM

Deer Park WA

Steve also made the lifting ring for us many years ago. We built 2 x 10 x 3' log platforms framed x 2x2s to hold the legs and keep them from sinking. I will try and post some photos in the next few days in my diary.

~Best,

9/6/2017 10:37:46 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

Thanks Gads

9/7/2017 12:09:16 AM

Mission Viejo, CA

Good Pics; thanks again Gads

9/8/2017 3:36:33 PM