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Tripod Thread Sizes List of various sizes of tripod threads for reference only.

Please note: That there are no parts available for a few of the tripods listed that need work or parts.

. Please note: I have several differently threaded tripod heads. If you need a thread size
. other than what is listed here please let me know. It may be possible to change thread sizes
. on some of these tripods. I will be pleased to check and let you know.
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2444 Tripod, Dietzgen, model 6492 stiff leg tripod, ca 1920's with thread protector cap
  2.938 X 12 threads, excellent condition PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2452 Tripod, A. Lietz Co., 3.969" X 10 thread, Oak Stiff Leg 58½ inches high,
SOLD with thread protector cap. two legs painted red and white.
   In Excellent Condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO  $200.00
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2456 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0035A  58" high oak wide frame stiff leg, 5/8" X 11 thread,
  with thread / head protector cap, Excellent condition.  PHOTO  PHOTO  PHOTO   $200.00
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2458 Tripod, Kern, Swiss 54" high oak stiff leg Plane Table Tripod with Kern Plane Table Leveling Head.
  No table, but with the threaded inserts for a table.  In excellent condition.  PHOTO  PHOTO    $400.00
  This is a extremely difficult tripod to find.
   In Excellent Condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO  $200.00
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2467 Tripod, copy of Wild, identical to Wild, wide frame stiff leg, 66 inches high, 5/8" X 11 threads,
  with thread protector cap, painted red and yellow, Excellent condition  PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2475 Tripod, make unknown, Oak double tapered stiff legs 59½ inches high
  1.805 X 14 thread shifting head, one "T" locking screw replaced with a bolt.
  Extremely heavy head. Excellent condition. PHOTO    PHOTO  sold as is $400.00
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2477 Tripod, make unknown, Oak stiff leg 58 inches high, 3.530 X 12 thread,
  one leg is a replacement that does not match the other two.
  in excellent condition.  PHOTO   PHOTO    $100.00
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2485 Tripod, Buff or Berger, oak stiff leg, 1.025 X 20 internal threaded spring  
. loaded shifting head for theodolite with 3 screw leveling head with 
. 5" between leveling screws. Excellent Condition.  PHOTO  PHOTO  $400.00
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2486 Tripod, Lietz / Sokkisha, model 7512-52 wide frame wood extension leg,
  5/8" X 11 thread, with thread and head protector cap. Excellent condition.
    PHOTO  PHOTO  $175.00
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2494 Tripod, Wild, model GST10, 5/8 inch X 11 thread, wide frame extension legs
  extend from 42½ inches to 70½ inches, with Wild plumb bob and hanger in pouch.
  in excellent working condition, PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2495 Tripod, Wild, model GST20, 5/8 inch X 11 thread, wide frame extension legs
  extend from 42½ inches to 70½ inches, with Wild plumb bob and hanger in pouch.
  in excellent working condition, PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2497 Tripod Thread Adaptor, converts 5/8" X 11 thread tripod to 3 1/2" X 8 
. thread.  New made of Aluminum.  I have several in stock    PHOTO   $35.00
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2498 Tripod, Chicago Steel Tape, model WDW-20, 5/8 inch X 11 thread, wide frame extension
  legs extend from 42½ inches to 70½ inches, (This is a copy of the Wild GST20 tripod.)
  in excellent working condition, one spur broken see photo.  PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2500 Tripod, make unknown, 1.375" X 13 (35mm X 2mm actual) female thread
  Fits some Dietzgen and Berger instruments. Extension leg from 40½" to 62"
  with thread protector cap, broken carry strap and leg strap,
  Excellent condition, PHOTO  PHOTO  $200.00
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2502 Tripod, 2.250" X 12 threads per inch C. L. Berger head on w. & L. E. Gurley legs.
  Extension legs extend from 35½" to 56½", with thread protector cap.
  Very Good condition    PHOTO  PHOTO  $200.00
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2503 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0030, wide frame extension leg 33½" to 57",
SOLD 3½" X 8 threads per inch, Good condition, Dusty Dirty PHOTO  PHOTO  $200.00
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2505 Tripod, Make Unknown,, non-magnetic, for compasses, ¼" X 20 threads per inch
  Twist lock extension legs (with reversible points) extend from 32" to 59"
  Excellent condition   PHOTO   PHOTO   $100.00
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2506 Tripod, C. L. Berger & Sons, Extension legs extend from 35" to 57",
SOLD 2.250" X 12 threads per inch, with thread protector cap, Mahogany,
  Very good condition  PHOTO   PHOTO  PHOTO  PHOTO  PHOTO   $200.00
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2507 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 5255 stiff leg 42¼" High,
  5/16" X 18 threads per inch for use with WWI heliotrope
  Excellent condition,  PHOTO   PHOTO   $100.00
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2509 Tripod, Kern, model 150B, 19mm diameter X 1.5mm threads, Dome head wood
  extension legs extend from 36 inches to 63 inches. For use with GKO, GKO-A, and
  GK1-A levels. Also it can be used with Kern tilting levels GK23 and GK1-C
  In good usable condition.  PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2510 Tripod, Kern, model 150B, 19mm diameter X 1.5mm threads, Dome head wood
  extension legs extend from 36 inches to 63 inches. For use with GKO, GKO-A, and
  GK1-A levels. Also it can be used with Kern tilting levels GK23 and GK1-C
  In excellent condition.  PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2513 Tripod, Wild, model 16a, 5/8" X 11 thread, for T-2 theodolite or other wild instruments, Stiff leg 63"
  Good++ condition  PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2514   Look at this !   Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, Explorer's Transit Tripod, 2.850 X 18 threads per inch, maple
  extension leg extends from 42" to 57", Takes down with legs that screw together for overall length of 23 inches!!
  See photos, Extremely nice condition and it is a Extremely RARE tripod.
   PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO     PHOTO       $600.00
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2515 Tripod, Kern, model 150A, 19mm diameter X 1.5mm threads, Dome head wood stiff legs
  with thread protector cap, one side of one leg needs gluing and building up at top, but it is ok to use as is.
  good condition PHOTO    PHOTO   $150.00
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2516 Trivet, may be made by Ainsworth, Denver. 2.880 X 12 threads, bronze.
   PHOTO  $50.00
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2517 Tripod, Dietzgen, model 6426, 5/8" X 11 thread, brass head wide frame,
  wood extension legs extend from 42 inches to 65½ inches,
  in excellent working condition   PHOTO    PHOTO   $175.00
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2518 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, compass tripod, mahogany stiff legs 30½ high
  .980" X 32 threads per inch. Probably made for mining, legs have not been cut down
  excellent condition    PHOTO    PHOTO  $300.00
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2519 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, maple stiff leg compass tripod 51¾" high
  1.174 X 20 threads per inch, converted from sketching table tripod
  In excellent condition  PHOTO    PHOTO  $250.00
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2520 Tripod, Dietzgen, stiff leg, 63½ inches high, 5/8" X 11 thread, with wrench.
  In excellent condition      PHOTO    PHOTO   $125.00
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2521 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, Sketching Table tripod, maple stiff leg compass tripod 51¾" high
  no table connection, it will make a great compass tripod, Excellent ++ condition
   PHOTO    PHOTO  $250.00
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2522 Tripod, Dietzgen, maple  stiff leg, Sketching Table tripod 51¾" high
  Key hole type connection to table, it will make a great compass tripod, Excellent ++ condition
  PHOTO    PHOTO  $250.00
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2523 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0075, 5/8" X 11 threads, wide frame
SOLD  wood extension legs, extends from 46 inches to 71½ inches, one dowel
  has slight warp but works fine. In good condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO   $150.00
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2524 Tripod, Kern, model 150A, 19mm diameter X 1.5mm threads, Dome head wood stiff legs
  with broken thread protector cap, one side of one leg needs gluing at top, two of the legs were cut down,
  but it is ok to use as is, good condition otherwise, Handy man special. PHOTO   PHOTO  PHOTO $100.00
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2526 Tripod, Dietzgen, oak stiff leg 3½" X 8 threads per inch, 58" high
SOLD Excellent++ condition  PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2528 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, Mahogany double taper stiff leg 57½  inches high. 1 9/16 inch X 12 female thread.
  Outside diameter of the head is 4.100. for use with large Wye Levels, Excellent condition.      PHOTO   PHOTO   $300.00
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2529 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, stiff leg, 57½  inches high. 4.125 X 18 threads per inch, for use
  with larger transits, thread protector cap, Excellent+ condition.   PHOTO   PHOTO   PHOTO   $300.00
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2530 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, Mahogany stiff leg 57½  inches high. 1½ inch X 12 female thread.
SOLD Outside diameter of the head is 3.096. Slight warp to two of the legs, Excellent condition.    PHOTO   $300.00
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2531 Tripod, make unknown, Oak stiff leg 56¼ inches high. 2.955 X 10 thread and 1.125 X 16 female thread
  with thread protector cap,  PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2534 Tripod, may be W. & L. E. Gurley, for  compasses Mahogany stiff leg 56 inches high.
  .640 diameter X 20 thread. In excellent condition. PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2536 Tripod, English Pattern,  Mahogany stiff leg 60 inches high, 1.675 X 14 thread.
   In excellent condition.    PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2538 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley,  maple stiff leg compass tripod 56" high, .725" X 40 threads per inch
    In excellent condition.    PHOTO    PHOTO   $350.00
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2539 Tripod thread adapter 5/8" X 11 female thread X 1.375" X 13 (35mm X 2mm actual) male thread
. Fits some Dietzgen and Berger instruments.  PHOTO   $30.00
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2540 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0032, 3½" X 8 threads per inch Shifting head heavy wide frame
  oak extension legs extend from 44" to 72" with thread protector, one side of one spur broken off.
  Excellent mechanical condition   PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2541 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, 3.640" X 12 threads per inch, stiff leg, 58" high, for larger Transits and 18" Wye Levels
SOLD excellent condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2542 Tripod, make unknown, stiff leg, 56" high, 3.015" X 16 threads per inch, one leg shoe was replaced
  and one wing nut is broken, good condition usable as is.  PHOTO    PHOTO   $100.00
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2551 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0025A, with 3½" X 8 threads per inch
  wide frame crutch style stiff legs 59 inches high Good condition+
   PHOTO    PHOTO  $150.00
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2557 Tripod Thread Adapter, 3½" X 8 thread tripod to 5/8" X 11 thread, for most
  theodolites, auto levels, and lasers.
  PHOTO    PHOTO  $35.00
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2559 Tripod, Seiler, with 3½" X 8 thread, oak extension legs extend from 36 inches to 57 inches.
SOLD painted olive drab, with thread protector cap, New unused showing some very light scratches
  from years of storage. One of the lower leg clamps is missing, but the tripod is still usable as is.
  I have not been able to locate a clamp. See photo.  PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO   $150.00
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2566 Tripod, Make Unknown, 1.525" X 16 threads per inch, 58 inches high, mahogany stiff legs
  Excellent condition   PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2570 Tripod, Make Unknown, 1.875 X 12 threads per inch, pre 1876 style mahogany stiff leg 56" high
  Maybe a John Roach tripod, legs thinned above shoes see photos Good condition    PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2571 Tripod, Make Unknown, 3.375 X 10 threads per inch, stiff legs,  high
  one leg has been shortened about 2 inches
  good condition     PHOTO    PHOTO   $125.00
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2583 Bracket, Mining, C. L. Berger & Sons, Bronze, 2.250" X 12 threads per inch, with thread
  protector. Screws in to hole drilled in mine shoring to support mining transit in place of a tripod.
  16 inches over all length. Good condition, Very Rare Accessory, PHOTO $400.00
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2597 Tripod, make unknown, brass extension legs, steel top with ¼ inch X 20 male thread
  extends from 16¾ inches to 43¾ inches, Good condition. PHOTO    $20.00
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2599 Tripod, unknown make, 3 1/8" X 16 male threads and 1½" X 16 female threads.
with thread protector cap, painted red and white.   PHOTO  $160.00
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2759 Tripod, Aluminum extension leg, with lever lock, 5/8" x 11 TPI. Looks
identical to Chicago Steel Tape.  NEW!!    PHOTO        $125.00
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2760 Tripod, Berger, Aluminum extension leg, with lever lock, ½" x 20 TPI. 
for small builders instruments.  NEW!!     PHOTO      $125.00
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2762 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0000, Oak Wood stiff leg, 3½" X 8 threads, 59 inches high
SOLD with thread protector cap. New, but with a few very light scratches from storage.
   PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2763 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0000, Oak Wood stiff leg, 3½" X 8 threads, 59 inches high
  with thread protector cap. New, but with a few very light scratches from storage.
   PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2764 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0000, Oak Wood stiff leg, 3½" X 8 threads, 59 inches high
SOLD with thread protector cap. New, but with a few very slight scratches from storage.
   PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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3956 Trivet, David White, low, 3½ X 8 Threads, new, black hard plastic  PHOTO  $30.00
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3958 Trivet, unknown make, Bronze, 3.150 X 14 threads per inch.  PHOTO  $30.00
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3959 Trivet, unknown make, Bronze, 3.150 X 14 threads per inch.  PHOTO  $30.00
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3960 Trivet, unknown make, Bronze, 1.485 X 14 threads per inch.  PHOTO  $30.00
  may fit instruments by L. Beckmann Co. of Toledo, Ohio
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3966 Trivet, unknown make, Bronze, low, 3½ X 8 Threads, new old stock,  PHOTO  $30.00
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3967 Trivet, unknown make, Bronze, 3.125 X 14 threads per inch.  PHOTO  $30.00
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4130 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, 3 inch diameter flat top with 5/16" X 18 threaded
. spring loaded thumb screw. Excellent +++ Condition  PHOTO  PHOTO  $200.00
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4133 Tripod, Berger & Sons, spring loaded 1.058 x 20 internal thread, shifting 
SOLD head for older 3 screw leveling head theodolites with 5" point to point, oak, stiff legs,
 EXC. CONDITION     PHOTO     PHOTO    $425.00
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4141 Tripod, Kegelman, 5/8" x 11 thread. Oak stiff legs with head protector 
cap. NEW!!     PHOTO  $250.00
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4156 Tripod, Sieler extension leg, US Army, olive drab paint, 5/8" x 11 TPI,  flat
head. Extends from 47" to 76".  New.  Has Accessories and Plumb Bob 
in pouch.  PHOTO   PHOTO  $200.00

 

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