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Step 4Painting tripods
To use the tripods for painting, you need something to hold the painting that will slide up and down the length of the pipes. PVC pipe solves the problem nicely.
A cut on one side allows the PVC unit to slide up and down. A tab bent out holds the painting. The painting rests on tabs at the bottom and is locked in place by tabs that slide down from the top.
Hose clamps make sure the units do not slide down the pipe under the weight of the painting.
I use a propane torch to bend the tabs, and to weaken the grip of the sleeves if they are too tight on the pipes. As with any heat forming of PVC, be careful not to burn the plastic, which produces toxic fumes.
A cut on one side allows the PVC unit to slide up and down. A tab bent out holds the painting. The painting rests on tabs at the bottom and is locked in place by tabs that slide down from the top.
Hose clamps make sure the units do not slide down the pipe under the weight of the painting.
I use a propane torch to bend the tabs, and to weaken the grip of the sleeves if they are too tight on the pipes. As with any heat forming of PVC, be careful not to burn the plastic, which produces toxic fumes.
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I would use regular spring clamps for the display of a painting, etc.
I do use them all the time with an alumium step ladder, and they look great.
debeart