I thought I'd have a try building a turtle lady stand. I have one tripod and I anchor the other side of the ridgepole to my DIY-loft. However, it wouldn't be any fun if everything worked correctly the first time :D (I'll attach more complete pictures when it's finished).
My tripod is made from 6' lengths of 1/2" EMT lashed together with some cheap rope I found in my closet. I have spread limiters that limit the spread at the base to 38". The problem I'm having is that the lashings at the top of the tripod are slipping down the poles and I lowered to the ground at moderate speed.
I've tried arranging the tripod with the center pole on top and with it on the bottom. I've also checked that the ridge pole is hanging centered (or as close as possible) on the tripods.
My next ideas are to
- add more wraps to the lashing
- use a different cord for the lashing (like paracord... thinner but possibly more friction)
- wrap tape around the EMT
- put pins through the EMT.
However, I'm working on this between term projects (as is the life of a grad student) so I turn to you. What should I try first?