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**blumoon722** · 11-01-2021, 01:37 PM

I got a few old camera bags full of stuff at an estate sale last Saturday.
This was in there.
Anyone know what it is? Is it even some type of photo gear?

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**seventhdr** · 11-01-2021, 01:41 PM - **1 Like**

Low level tripod for close to ground use.

Regards

Chris

35mmfilmfan · 11-01-2021, 02:27 PM

I think the spikes will actually push into the ground for added stability or levelling. Do the various parts unscrew for ease of transport ?

**c.a.m** · 11-01-2021, 02:34 PM - **2 Likes**

A barbecue spit?

vonBaloney · 11-01-2021, 03:59 PM

Can't tell the scale -- looks like a flagpole type support, but could be for photo stuff -- reflectors and such.

**blumoon722** · 11-01-2021, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Do the various parts unscrew for ease of transport ?

Yes all the spikes and the piece on top unscrew.
Thanks for all your replies.

JohnMc · 11-01-2021, 05:50 PM

Looks similar to a precursor to the ice cream churn.

**jlstrawman** · 11-01-2021, 06:40 PM

Back scratcher.

CarlosU · 11-01-2021, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Back scratcher.

From the Marquis de Sade belongings?

bobD · 11-01-2021, 08:40 PM

Is it a custom made / DIY 'Micro-levelling' device....possibly for macro use.

Ball or other head mounts on the thread at the top of the pillar.
Place on solid surface...(glass plate ?) and adjust the legs by rotating to achieve desired horizon.

Paul the Sunman · 11-01-2021, 10:22 PM - **1 Like**

Obviously for Halloween. Useful defence against vampires.

Benz3ne · 11-02-2021, 01:17 AM

A fork for massive corn.

Ontarian50 · 11-02-2021, 10:43 AM - **1 Like**

I came across three very similar devices, also in an estate sale of camera equipment.

It took me awhile to come to the same conclusion: the spikes are for pressing into the ground to put a camera at ground level, once you thread a tripod head onto it.

The fellow who owned them had three of them, all slightly different. One even had extensions to make the spikes taller.

However, it didn't look like any of them were ever put to use - no signs of wear. Probably something that seemed like a cool idea in a camera store somewhere, but never ended up being very practical.

One of them had the three spikes quite closely set, and I decided it was the perfect way to hold three marshmallows over a campfire.

35mmfilmfan · 11-02-2021, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by dlhawes

I've seen something similar, called, "tip-toes", designed to reduce transmitted vibration from hard surfaces. The theory is that the sharp points are the only things touching the table, which don't provide sufficient surface area to allow much vibration to pass through. I don't buy the theory, myself.

This works on my Pro-Ject turntable, which also rests on a sheet of plate glass on an acoustically de-coupled shelf.

CarbonR · 11-02-2021, 11:34 PM

Looks like a trepanning tool

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11-01-2021, 01:41 PM - 1 Like	#2
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,453	Low level tripod for close to ground use. Regards Chris

11-01-2021, 02:27 PM	#3
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	I think the spikes will actually push into the ground for added stability or levelling. Do the various parts unscrew for ease of transport ?

11-01-2021, 02:34 PM - 2 Likes	#4
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	A barbecue spit?

11-01-2021, 03:59 PM	#5
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Can't tell the scale -- looks like a flagpole type support, but could be for photo stuff -- reflectors and such.

11-01-2021, 05:25 PM	#6
blumoon722 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 424 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Do the various parts unscrew for ease of transport ? Yes all the spikes and the piece on top unscrew. Thanks for all your replies.

11-01-2021, 05:50 PM	#7
JohnMc Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 659	Looks similar to a precursor to the ice cream churn.

11-01-2021, 06:40 PM	#8
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Back scratcher.

11-01-2021, 06:53 PM	#9
CarlosU Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Caracas Photos: Albums Posts: 107	Originally posted by jlstrawman Back scratcher. From the Marquis de Sade belongings?

11-01-2021, 08:40 PM	#10
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Is it a custom made / DIY 'Micro-levelling' device....possibly for macro use. Ball or other head mounts on the thread at the top of the pillar. Place on solid surface...(glass plate ?) and adjust the legs by rotating to achieve desired horizon.

11-01-2021, 10:22 PM - 1 Like	#11
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Obviously for Halloween. Useful defence against vampires.

11-02-2021, 01:17 AM	#12
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	A fork for massive corn.

11-02-2021, 10:43 AM - 1 Like	#13
Ontarian50 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 530	I came across three very similar devices, also in an estate sale of camera equipment. It took me awhile to come to the same conclusion: the spikes are for pressing into the ground to put a camera at ground level, once you thread a tripod head onto it. The fellow who owned them had three of them, all slightly different. One even had extensions to make the spikes taller. However, it didn't look like any of them were ever put to use - no signs of wear. Probably something that seemed like a cool idea in a camera store somewhere, but never ended up being very practical. One of them had the three spikes quite closely set, and I decided it was the perfect way to hold three marshmallows over a campfire.

11-02-2021, 12:07 PM	#14
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Originally posted by dlhawes I've seen something similar, called, "tip-toes", designed to reduce transmitted vibration from hard surfaces. The theory is that the sharp points are the only things touching the table, which don't provide sufficient surface area to allow much vibration to pass through. I don't buy the theory, myself. This works on my Pro-Ject turntable, which also rests on a sheet of plate glass on an acoustically de-coupled shelf.

11-02-2021, 11:34 PM	#15
CarbonR Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France Posts: 363	Looks like a trepanning tool

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