Advice re filling / modifying Tripod Legs

I recently purchased an LXD 55 AR 6 - awaiting delivery. I am planning several (hopefully not too many) modifications. Several posts indicate the tripod can use some help. I may eventually opt for new wooden legs, and I have seen several links posted for good sources.

I would like to try improving the original eqipment first. Has anyone had luck filling the tripos legs, and if so with what? I have read about sand and lead shot. I deally I wouls like somwthing that wont rattle leak or spill. Has anyone ever tried a fine dement - like portland cement- or perhaps a ceramic or an epoxy? - something that can be poured in and set.

I have also thought about melting parrafin wax and pouring that into the legs? This would add weight, but probably not much rigidity. Comments and opnions appreciated.

I think cement would be too heavy. Sand, because of the movement of the individual grains would damp vibration better, but still weigh a lot. Before going with wood (probably the best choice) what about trying some of that medium expansion spray-in foam contractors use to seal houses?

Doug Tanaka

I filled the legs of my Celestron wedgepod with sand and the mount is much more stable now, with very little vibration. It does add a bunch of weight, but I've got the scope on wheelie bars anyway, I just roll it out of the garage.