I've had a similar idea, though I didn't know what to look for. I work for a land survey company and thought those heavy duty tripods they use for holding instruments might be suitable.
I've had a similar idea, though I didn't know what to look for. I work for a land survey company and thought those heavy duty tripods they use for holding instruments might be suitable.
Mostly esthetics but there is a little fiddle factor getting the ends aligned above the hinge. Primarily this is with the 2 side legs which pivot separately on the 1 side of the hinge. The end leg goes to the rope stop with no problem. I don't foresee any problems with the hinge supporting my weight of 225 lbs. If I was expecting any failure it would be in the legs but I picked clear grade c fir with no knots. So far it is working beautiful and will be great for travel.Originally Posted by Pretbek
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Shumway, a set of legs was my first thought too. If you could find a couple of sets of legs that would extend up high enough you could drop a piece of amsteel through the center off of a toggle to hold up your ridge pole. I looked for legs, but I couldn't find a set that was getting tossed that would set up high enough. The heads were under 5'. If you find some that will work let me know the brand and model please.
@shumway, I saw those land survey things as well, but I decided they were too heavy and expensive. I looked at many tripods before I found the fish weighing things and honestly know nothing about fishing or it's material. Those just looked like they could work. I sent some mails to fishing equipment stores, asking how many kilo's those things can handle and explaining to them what I'm going to do with them (should be good for a laugh for them). Thing is that they look a lot like old-dogs setup with the attachment points all the way on top. And .. Well ... I'll stop myself repeating my previous post.
When I get a response, I'll let you know. I'll also let you guys know if I persuade myself to buy a set and how it works out. Shumway, if you happen to find something better, let me know!
Kreecher, the height isn't bad but how strong is the adjustable legs. If the legs aren't fixed then you have a potential weak point. Which would suck at say 2 in the am when your sound asleep and the leg slips. Like using treking poles with a bridge hammock. I am using wood dowels. I had originally got them from the hardware store as closet rods but I had extra. just my 2, hope this helps.
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While trolling the bid box hardware stores getting material for my stand I ran across poles similar to these and thought they would make good collaspsible poles. Even thought about someway to screw them into a top fitting. Little pricy for 6 but not so much more than my set up.http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
There were other options like fiberglass and different lengths. This link is just an example.
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Jazilla, I think I wont go for telescopic ones, but rather the tripods that you "screw" to put together and take apart. Looks something like what Olddog just posted below your post, but then in a ready made tripod. And you're right of course, telescopic legs will have the weak point of the legs potentially "sliding into eachother" whilst sleeping.There's no doubt about it, that would suck big time.
So two-parters with screw pieces it will be. I just got a mail back from one guy, saying one of his tripods handles between 50kg and 60kg (110-130lbs). Theoretically speaking, this should be enough to hold me and all my gear. There are those rated for higher weight, but they cost more.
If I do decide on getting them, it wont take me long before I do something to them to make them more aesthetically pleasing though. I like the way my pvc/broomstick one looks.
Olddog, the collapsibility is the reason I'm looking for this kind of stuff.
The collapsible feature is great for transportability.
Do you know how much load these kinds of poles can take?
No idea, but I have seen painters taking a break and leaning on them.
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Would conduit work for the ridgepole? My local HD doesn't carry fencing stuff, havent gotten a chance to check Lowes.
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