On Jan 1, 4:09*pm, GeoLane at PTD dot NET GeoLane at PTD dot NET
wrote:
On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:42:15 -0800 (PST), Jim Wilkins
http://picasaweb.google.com/KB1DAL/F...88505171720306
jsw

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

What's the load capacity of the tripod?

RWL

The pipe is 8' x 2-3/8" chain link fence posts, for lightness. A 100
Lb, 2" water pipe tripod was too difficult to carry and set up on
rough ground, though fine around the yard.

Here is the top connection:
http://picasaweb.google.com/KB1DAL/F...53233283600002

I wrote a paragraph explaining the engineering, then reconsidered and
deleted it. Good luck, you're on your own if you get hurt.