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SOLID OAK CONSTRUCTION: All
leg sets are completely made by me, one leg set at a time. After legs are
shaped, machined and sanded, they are sprayed with multiple coats of high
quality lacquer and allowed to fully cure. Prior to shipping, each leg set
is hand rubbed for that silky smooth fine furniture touch and preassembled
to insure proper fit. Completed tripods are packed in two boxes to insure
against damage in transit, wood parts in one box and metal/hardware in the
other.
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The tripod pictured above is shown with optional
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RUBBER TIPPED LEGS: Each leg
is tipped with a rubber foot, which can easily be removed if desired.
Tripod stands 33 inches tall opened but fully retracted, and 60” opened
and fully extended. The full extension of this tripod is more than 15”
taller than the stock aluminum tripod it replaces. The extra height
allows the viewer to be seated comfortably even when using the large 6”
refractor and even when viewing objects at the zenith.
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CLAMPS/GUIDES: The leg
clamps are the metal fixtures (3 shown in picture) which serve to keep
the leg segments in proper alignment and lock the legs in any position
within the extension range of 31 inches. Clamps are constructed of 1/8”
steel with welded joints. Entire assembly is ground, then primed and
sprayed with a durable black enamel paint to guard against the elements.
Finally, inside of each clamp is lined with felt to protect the finish
of the leg segment which rides within it.
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FOLDING SPREADER:
Constructed of steel with 3 aluminum folding arms and attached directly
to leg clamps. Spreader allows outstanding set up convenience and a
solid stance. Center spreader hinge plate includes a welded in place
stud and wing nut, which allows utilization of metal accessory tray that
comes with some telescope tripod kits.
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NO SLIP JOINT: Center
telescoping leg sections are built with tenons which ride in continuous
mortises (grooves) that are machined into inside of outer leg segments.
This system serves as a very strong and positive, slip proof guide over
the complete travel of the telescoping leg. Mortise and tenon
construction eliminates the necessity for upper leg clamps, thereby
saving weight (approx. 6 lbs.) and keeping cost at a reasonable low
level.
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My shop is no longer open for business
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