Lightspeed Tripod

From Howard, as posted on depoman:

I guess I'm too clumsy, but after breaking the LS tripod twice, I decided to retrofit an old and heavy stenograph model, one with the metal clamp. I don't know if the newer models with plastic or phenolic clamps will work. The fittings are obviously completely different from the LS tripod/machine to stenograph tripod/machine, but the shaft size is identical. If anyone else wants on board, all you need to do is loosen the two allen set screws on an old tripod, pull it off along with the shaft, remove the circlip on the end of the shaft and then remove the shaft from the clamp. Then simply break out the LS shaft from the LS tripod -- I think there is a two-pice collar that you have to dig out. Be careful not to dent the shaft. Next, slide on the thick rubber o-ring bumper from the old shaft, and slide it into the metal collar, slide those two into the tripod assy and tighten 'er up. It's a little heavier, but now you have a practically unbreakable tripod. Hope this helps. . . Howard