I just bought an old Quick-Set tripod dolly for my heavier setups, but there is a problem.
The hub is open on the bottom, allowing the three arms to fold for compactness. The trouble is that there is no locking mechanism to prevent this from happening when rolling the tripod sideways, nor is there any way of easily locking the legs at any particular angle- I can already see in my mind's eye OTA's coming crashing down.
I've though perhaps of punching a hole in the dolly hub center to attach a heavy weight to keep it unfolded, or maybe through the hub and arms sideways for insertion of heavy pins to lock the arms in place. The first option means more to lug around, the second means fumbling in the dark to insert the pins.
Anybody have better solutions (other than purchasing a different type of unit)? Thanks.
Jess Tauber
The hub is open on the bottom, allowing the three arms to fold for compactness. The trouble is that there is no locking mechanism to prevent this from happening when rolling the tripod sideways, nor is there any way of easily locking the legs at any particular angle- I can already see in my mind's eye OTA's coming crashing down.
I've though perhaps of punching a hole in the dolly hub center to attach a heavy weight to keep it unfolded, or maybe through the hub and arms sideways for insertion of heavy pins to lock the arms in place. The first option means more to lug around, the second means fumbling in the dark to insert the pins.
Anybody have better solutions (other than purchasing a different type of unit)? Thanks.
Jess Tauber
