NEW PRODUCTS From CabineTree
We will have photos and details of new products on this page. We have several on the drawing board and some being tested.
The Wind Proof Scope Stands
>>>>Small stand in stock, large is NOT in stock right now>>>>>
The scope stand has been added to the product line. Cost is $190.00, freight $20.00 by UPS. $210.00 delivered cost
This stand was tested at the Quigley shoot in Montana 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, it was rained out, but I did use it while I was there. There were some very strong winds and the tripod was very stabile. It did vibrate some in the hard gusts, but settled back to a solid image very quickly. A center spike has been added that can be lowered into the ground for added vibration dampening (small model only).
NOTE: There were VERY high winds (wind meter showed in excess of 55mph) at the Quigley shoot last year on and the stands worked very well. I did not hear of any WP stands going over. I had several comments on how well they were liked.
Feed back from users has been very positive.
Production models are approx 32" in the down position and 54" in the raised position. I say approx because there is some variation due to the leg position. Footprint (diameter circle the tripod will fit in) is 48".
These stands are very light but solid due to the oversized thin wall tubing used.
The stands are anodized aluminum with heavy plastic clamps. they weighs about 10 lbs. Legs and main tube are 1&5/8" aluminum thin wall and has rubber leg tips. The scope mount has the usual tilt swivel motion with locking lever. This is also an excellent camera/video tripod but a bit bulkier than the usual types, also much more stabile.
I don't think any spotting scope stand can do everything well and decided to make one for sitting/standing use. Most stands on the market work well for low position self spotting, but do not have enough stability for a sitting or standing spotter. Most of the camera type tripods on the market have built in shake due to the many telescoping parts and small tubing sizes. There will always be a slight movement in the joints.
This shows both new tripods. In the photo is a camp chair and rifle for
size comparison. The stand on the left is much larger, BUT has the same lower
height and more upper height in the raised position. The left tripod is
much more stable for 2 reasons. Much wider leg stance and no telescoping
parts. It has a 6 foot footprint. The stand on the right is much
more compact, still very stabile. It has a 4 foot footprint. They are
shown in the down position at 32" to the mount.
This shows both units in the high position. The tape shown is extended 66
inches. This also shows the wider stance of the large unit vs the smaller
one.
Folded, the large unit is just over 49 inches while the smaller one is just over
30 inches.
This shows the comparison of the footprint, center to the end of the leg.
The units use different mounts. The small unit has a top mount on the extension
pole while the large unit uses an offset sliding mount.
Putting things in perspective. The tripod on the right is a low cost home
owner model, second from the right is a professional model (not low cost),
Third and fourth are windproof models. Note the construction and
footprint. Also note the sliding tube in a tube leg construction of almost all
homeowner and professional models. These are points of movement.
When used in a standing position, most camera tripods have a rack and pinion
center pole crank system, also a point of movement.
It comes down to this. If you have room to carry and set up the larger unit, it is the most stabile. For a nice compact unit that has a smaller footprint but still has big features, the small unit will work for you. Both have a low height of 32" and upper height of at least 54". Both weigh around 6-7 lbs, easy to carry and set up.
Tool Holder. These new tool holders are for your chamfering tools. My fingers got sore from holding one the other night as I prepped 200 new cases. I decided there had to be a better way. These are a little heavy, but are very nice to use. When ordering, state your tool size. $20.00 + $5.00 frt, $25.00 total
Shown are 5/8" (RCBS, regular) and 3/4" (Lyman large).
The handles
may be slightly different from these. I have some new metal coming
and will be making these out of aluminum soon.
Due to moving my shop/home, my time has been really tied up. My prototype projects have been on hold. I hope to get back to them late this year.