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Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: Daniel on Apr 06, 2008, 21:56:06

Title: Problem with tripod legs!
Post by: Daniel on Apr 06, 2008, 21:56:06
Hi All, just wondering if anyone else has had the same problem as me, and even better if they managed to fix it, The legs of my tripod seem to be stuck fast and im unable to level it, which is a shame since tonight's looking pretty good.

Right now, i've left it out in the cold hoping that the temperature will contract the metal a bit, but so far it wont budge

Any Idea's?

Daniel
:O)
Title: Re: Problem with tripod legs!
Post by: Mike on Apr 06, 2008, 22:17:32
I did that once with my EQ6 legs by tightening them too tight. I had no choice but to buy some new legs as once the tubes are bent thats it, they are stuck. Yours hopefully isn't as drastic as that.
Title: Re: Problem with tripod legs!
Post by: Tony G on Apr 06, 2008, 22:43:59
Daniel,

Try some WD40 and a pair of mold grips and try and work it loose, this worked on mine.

Tony G
Title: Re: Problem with tripod legs!
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 10, 2008, 07:48:21
Tony,

Mold grips, are nasty tools to use because they make the tripod smell and go all green

Chris