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Ash Tripod

Specifications

Top plate: 6" diameter with captive 3/8"-16 mounting knob. All aluminum is Hard

Coat anodized, and machined to close tolerance from sold blocks!

Height:

•Standard Tripod: from ground to base 43" to center of Alt axis 47.5" (optional

DM-6 8" Extender adds 8" to height of tripod)

Legs: 3" wide, 1 1/4 thick, solid Ash, non-adjustable.

Leg spread circle: approximately 37" to 39" adjustable.

Weight (aprox):

•Standard Tripod: 16.2 lbs.

Maximum load weight including mount head: 50 lbs. (with spreader braces

installed).

Installing the Tripod Brace Straps

The tripod brace straps should be used at all times; they stop the legs from

sliding out and add to the rigidity of the tripod. Install each brace loosely at first,

and then adjust the legs. Now go back and tighten each knob. When not in use

the legs can be stored on the tripod legs using the hole in the center of each

brace.

Ash Wood Tripod Care

Ash is a very hard and durable wood but some care is needed to keep the finish

looking new. Before putting your tripod away wipe the moister off with a clean

soft cloth. If you have one of the older standard tripods with the Water Clear

lacquer finish then occasionally wipe it down with a good grade of non-pigmented

furniture wax. For the hand rubbed oil finish tripods, use a 30% boiled linseed oil

and 70% turpentine mixture (available at most hardware and building product

stores such as Home Depot). Please follow the warnings on each can, and apply

the oil in a well-ventilated area. Wipe on with a soft rag, let dry for about 20

minutes, and wipe off with a clean lent free rag (such as an old tee shirt). About

every 6 months is all that is needed, but you can add coats of oil at any time, if

you get it on the aluminum wipe it off with a rag. The bottom of the legs will get