tripod stabilize

Wood cut outs

For less than $20 ...Stop up at the local hardware store Pick up a shackle and three lengths of about 18" long, light chain. Attach one end of each chain to the shackle, place the shackle over the set up point and spread the chains out. place each leg point in one of the links on the other end of the chain.

https://www.loink.com/product/106/32

The McGyver way would be to use three lath lashed together with flagging.

We have one of these triangles...

http://www.allenprecision.com/survey/manual-total-stations/accessories/prism-poles/seco-tripod-stabilizer/?ref=1

I needed to set up on a nice hardwood floor so I put redwood scrap blocks under the corners. This has the added benefit of keeping the triangle from rocking on an uneven floor.

I have the Lo-Ink type system, home made, with rubber on the bottom of the wood sockets, it works great. I use it on vinyl tile floors with great success. The orange disks may work better on pavement with sand, etc. around.

T.W.

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I have one of those in my old box of goodies up stairs.

Somewhat related / possibly helpful:

http://beerleg.com/index.php?mode=thread&id=243054#p243246

I had one like this:
Nedo Tripod Floor Mount Stabilizer 665111

I also made a similar one out of plywood and lumber. Made a plywood donut (hole over the point), bolted 3/4"x1-1/2"x24+/-" wood strips at 120° around the donut, drilled holes in the ends for the feet and put rubber strips for feet under the ends to keep them from moving and protect the floor. Works great.

I didn't like the chain stabilizers. There's nothing to keep the legs from moving sideways, and the foot attachments, rings, didn't seem really secure to me. If working on a mar-able surface, you definitely want something to protect the floor.

Thanks guys for the ideas.

A small rug, about 4'x5' particularly one with a rubber bottom like you see by the door of a lot of businesses, will work. Just cut a small hole in the center to see the occupy point.

3 small pieces of duct tape on the floor works perfectly.

I went to Walmart and purchased some of the rubber disks that are made for furniture legs on hardwood floors. I then went to the Crafts section and found self adhesive felt rounds that fit the disks perfectly. Less than $15 and I had like 8 of them.

I have 3 of the CST version of what Tyler uses. I had great luck with them, but I was on a concrete floor that I was not worried about scratching

Depends on the tile, I've had this fail miserably before and also had it work great. Your mileage may very, just be careful.