Tripod Hunting Stands

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Guys, I need some help..........What is the degree of angle  to use when building tripod stands to ensure equal distance between the four support legs?Kraftymate
Reply:I'm not sure what the "typical" angle is for hunting tripods.  If what you are asking is how to find leg length, angles or equal divisions of a circle, here it is.  Disregard if you already know this stuff.Any angle you chose will work, as long as they're all the same length as far as the splay goes (tripod footing).As for finding any amount of legs to be equal distance, radially or circular, remember that a circle is 360*.  Divide 360* by the amount of legs you want to use.Example: 360* / 4 legs = 90* between legs                    / 6       = 60*                    / 8       = 45*And so on.....Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:I have built a few tripod feeders and stands.  I find the easiest way to design them is to draw out the angles on the garage floor.  This will allow you to see the impact of the height and the angle on the foot print.  I have used both 15 and 20 degrees depending on the height.  I enjoyed building them but really only saved money on the feeders.  The stands  would have been cheaper if I had bought them from the local sporting goods store.  Considering the liability issues with the stands I wouldn't build any more unless it was for personal use.  Even then I wouldn't do it unless I couldn't find a commercial one that would work in the application.For some reason tripod feeders of the variety where you can raise and lower the barrel with a winch are very expensive locally.  I can build them for about half there retail price.Good luck with your project