Super simple, strong, fairly cheap, very quick bipod style stand.

**spameranne** · 03-31-2017, 16:39

Good point - too wobbly to be safe. Thanks for your help!!

**bearbuttuser** · 04-03-2017, 17:55

Anyone have rusting issues on their Tube connectors?
I left my tubes outside during the So.Cal rain storms a couple months ago and there is rust on the inside of the L tubes. Is this an issue?

**Scott_Adkins** · 04-05-2017, 20:12

Originally Posted by bearbuttuser

Anyone have rusting issues on their Tube connectors?
I left my tubes outside during the So.Cal rain storms a couple months ago and there is rust on the inside of the L tubes. Is this an issue?

I had some after leaving them out for a bit after a storm. Haven't figured out what I want to do about it. I think I might clean them out and spray the inside with something. Let me know if you come up with something.

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**bearbuttuser** · 04-06-2017, 18:22

I was thinking of letting them soak in Vinegar for a while and then using a bristle brush to get most of it off.

**publicalias** · 06-15-2017, 15:52

My fittings were delivered today and now I need to go buy some top rail.

I don't believe I saw anywhere in the thread where someone has used vinyl coated top rail. Is there a specific reason why it should be avoided or just a preference/cost?

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**JackM** · 06-15-2017, 18:52

Probably cost!

**publicalias** · 06-15-2017, 19:32

Originally Posted by JackM

Probably cost!

Thanks! I was wondering if that was the case.

I just wanted to make sure since I noticed people had been looking into painting (requiring more prep work and time than I desire) or even powder coating (I think that idea got dropped after the price estimate). $30 extra for one stand seems fair to those alternatives if there are no gotchas with the vinyl.

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**JasonACraft** · 06-19-2017, 11:11

I've read through 20pages, gonna pull the trigger here, but why the 'L brackets' instead of one of these:

http://tarps.com/images/HP3.jpg

http://tarps.com/images/HP4.jpg

Also, hanging off the eye-bolt makes me nervous, does anyone just slide a continuous loop around the top rain, over, under and grab that?

Thanks

**tangara** · 06-19-2017, 11:52

Originally Posted by JasonACraft

I've read through 20pages, gonna pull the trigger here, but why the 'L brackets' instead of one of these:
http://tarps.com/images/HP3.jpg
http://tarps.com/images/HP4.jpg

Also, hanging off the eye-bolt makes me nervous, does anyone just slide a continuous loop around the top rail, over, under and grab that?

The angle is wrong on those fittings. Look for the low angle corner fittings. They have about a 30 degree angle on them and that works. It's a little steep, but works unless you are going to have kids playing around on it. It makes it a little side-tippy. They also have an extra "leg", but it doesn't really get in the way. Two of them is cheaper than four "L" brackets.

Don't hang off the eye-bolt. It will bend and eventually break. Figure a way to loop around the top rail.

**JackM** · 06-19-2017, 15:27

Originally Posted by publicalias

Thanks! I was wondering if that was the case.

I just wanted to make sure since I noticed people had been looking into painting (requiring more prep work and time than I desire) or even powder coating (I think that idea got dropped after the price estimate). $30 extra for one stand seems fair to those alternatives if there are no gotchas with the vinyl.

I actually checked and the difference in cost is only $6 per 10.5' rail or $24 for my stand (6' 6" legs and 14' top rail from 4 10.5' pieces, maximum piece length 42"), however, galvanized rails were in stock while vinyl were special order, two weeks for delivery.

Edit: Also, there are no ratings on the vinyl so I have no idea how well it holds up.