On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:42:15 -0800 (PST), Jim Wilkins
wrote:

I turn the chain grab hook sideways and hook the lever hoist into the
D ring, to protect the hoist chain.
http://picasaweb.google.com/KB1DAL/F...88505171720306
That shows the tripod and hoist, not the tongs which I bought later.
The points aren't sharp so concrete shouldn't damage them much. I have
to pound them into a log with an axe.

jsw

What thickness pipe is that and how do you secure the top end?

What's the load capacity of the tripod?

RWL