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Tin Can
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I replaced my chains adding turnbuckles
The chains are not load bearing, the cables are, with dubious threaded screws into heavy lead weights
If that connection, cable to lead weight fails you will regret it
Most likely you will need to disassemble the stand into large heavy parts, to get it into a basement. Then check all for safety
I wrote up how to disassemble and reassemble in several threads, I don't have them to hand
If you find the pipes are too tall. they can be cut down, then shorten the cables and chains to match
Mine were 13 ft tall, now 90" tall and I can touch the 11 ft ceiling, which is needed to shoot looking down
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