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02/13/2005 04:03:52 AM · #1 |
Help Help!
My tripod has been through mud, surf, and sand. Mostly sand =). I have a Bogen/Manfrotto 714b. The legs hatches/clasps/brackets were a little hard to open when I first got them but they worked fine. Now they are half impossible to open, the have to be forced, they squeak, groan, and I'm afraid to break the plastic at the force I have to apply to open or close them. My question is this: what should I do to clean them? I have tried, blower brush, sewing machine oil, WD-40, a super lubricant product, water, and even the vacuum cleaner, but yet, they are still as obstinate as ever. Has anybody had this problem, what do you use to clean your tripod?
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02/13/2005 04:12:11 AM · #2 |
| Just a guess, but if these clasps can be loosened from the tubes, it might be worthwhile to take them off the tripod, dismantle them and clean them up. If you don't feel like doing that, I hear Bogen is very good about service and parts. Perhaps give them an email or call. |
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02/13/2005 06:58:34 AM · #3 |
After a week in Death Valley, I disassembled my manfrotto tripod, and put it in the shower for an hour or so.
after a careful drying and putting it back together, it all works well again. Be sure you know how to put it back together if you start down this path :)
It had been immersed in salt, mud and sand for a week or so and the metal bolts were starting to corrode. |
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02/13/2005 11:26:27 AM · #4 |
Zoomer,
Your penchant for running around beaches taking ribbon-winning photos is causing your tripod a lot of grief. In all likelihood there is corrosion on the parts you cannot see. I have dismantled many tripods, never failed to get one back together again, but DO pay attention to what you're doing.
Robt.
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02/13/2005 11:29:40 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Zoomdak:
Help Help!
My tripod has been through mud, surf, and sand. Mostly sand =). I have a Bogen/Manfrotto 714b. The legs hatches/clasps/brackets were a little hard to open when I first got them but they worked fine. Now they are half impossible to open, the have to be forced, they squeak, groan, and I'm afraid to break the plastic at the force I have to apply to open or close them. My question is this: what should I do to clean them? I have tried, blower brush, sewing machine oil, WD-40, a super lubricant product, water, and even the vacuum cleaner, but yet, they are still as obstinate as ever. Has anybody had this problem, what do you use to clean your tripod? |
do NOT use oil on your tripod, especially WD40. That will gum up terribly over time. |
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02/13/2005 02:53:05 PM · #6 |
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02/13/2005 04:52:05 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Fluid Film. |
Never heard of it. Looks like this would be it though.
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
do NOT use oil on your tripod, especially WD40. That will gum up terribly over time. |
Glad to know that.
"Just say no to WD-40." (just say no to drugs)
I think I may try taking it apart, paying close attention and taking pictures along the way.
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02/13/2005 07:52:21 PM · #8 |
 
Ok, this is the actual leg clasp. Yet it is not a screw on either side. Irony is, this is the piece that needs the most cleaning, and it's the one I can't get off! Any ideas would be appreciated.
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02/13/2005 08:43:41 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by Zoomdak:
Help Help!
My tripod has been through mud, surf, and sand. Mostly sand =). I have a Bogen/Manfrotto 714b. The legs hatches/clasps/brackets were a little hard to open when I first got them but they worked fine. Now they are half impossible to open, the have to be forced, they squeak, groan, and I'm afraid to break the plastic at the force I have to apply to open or close them. My question is this: what should I do to clean them? I have tried, blower brush, sewing machine oil, WD-40, a super lubricant product, water, and even the vacuum cleaner, but yet, they are still as obstinate as ever. Has anybody had this problem, what do you use to clean your tripod? |
do NOT use oil on your tripod, especially WD40. That will gum up terribly over time. |
A teflon based lubricant should work well. This is what is used on bike and motorcyle chains. It doesn't clump and nothing sticks to it. Smells good too!
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02/14/2005 01:38:05 AM · #10 |
| Why spend $100 on a tri-pod? My $25 Platinum pro does the trick |
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02/14/2005 01:49:45 AM · #11 |
Soak it in Coke for an hour. Regular, not diet. :) Best thing for corrosion.
Seriously, I did this with a lock that had been exposed to the elements on a car ski rack all winter and in an hour it opened up like butter --and was good for another whole year. |
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