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Now that all of the main
leg components have been cut to length and the edges rounded over,
it is time to address the height adjustment setup of the tripod.
This has to be done prior to varnishing and assembly of the legs.
The photo above shows the final arrangement of the leg components for one
of the three legs. As you can see, a 45-degree bevel has been cut at
the bottom inside end of one of the outside main leg supports. This
will be done for all three legs. The bevel will accommodate the
pivot joint of a stainless steel strap hinge.
NOTE - The height adjustment setup for the NS II is
comprised of a collection of hardware components that when installed
will create a unique yet easy and stable means of adjusting the
height of the North Star II field tripod. The construction is
simple, and the parts needed are cheap and easily acquired, as you
will see going forward.
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