james_korolas Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Anyone know how to remove the head from an old tiltall tripod (mine is the blackversion, so it's not that old!). I removed the screw, but it won't pull off, neither will it twist-off and Idon't want to force it in case I am missing something. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 No, but I can tell you I never got mine back together again after taking it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camera_conjurer Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 It's a tight press fit. You need to tap it off with a rawhide mallet.<p>Sometimes, there's a little epoxy, usually from a previous repair, so some gentle heat from a heat gun or hair dryer can help.<p>You'll need a press of some kind to reassemble it, or file a bevel around the end of the tube and tap it in from the base with the threaded ring in place. Don't try to line up the old hole. After the parts are together, drill a new hole through the tube so the screw can have a good bite.<p>Michael, that goes for you, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_line Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Mine is black and 25+ years old, so that may not tell you anything about age. Noah's directions will work. Why do you need to take the head off? I replaced mine with a Gitzo center post and an Acratech ballhead and the setup is nicer all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_korolas Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Noah, thanks for your quick response. I love this tripod, just hate the big head. I want to replace it entirely with a pistol grip ball head I have, and right now it looks ridiculous with those two unnecessary knobs. If I may, can you view the picture to make sure I'm following your advice correctly: I remove that screw where the red arrow is pointing and then use a rubber mallet to knock-off the old head? Thanks again for your time!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 How do you plan to hold the new head in place? There's no platform nor 3/8-16 stud - just the tubular end of the column. If you can find another column that fits, go that route. Measure everything first and remember, thousandths of an inch matter. The Tiltall is what it is - functional, utilitarian and inexpensive. It was my first "real" tripod, and I still have it. I wouldn't try to make it into something it isn't. See if you can find a good, used Gitzo series 2 (or larger) on the web at a price you can afford. I bought a Gitzo G-1227 CF for $200, and it's way better than the Tiltall in every respect. Swapping heads is easy when you have the right tripod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camera_conjurer Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 With all due respect, the original question posted by Mr. Korolas was how to disassemble the head of his Tiltall tripod. Not to question his judgement in doing so.<p>To answer your question, Mr. Korolas, yes, you remove that screw, and hit the tripod head with a LEATHER hammer, or a wooden drift and a regular hammer so as not to mar the finish of the tripod. A rubber hammer won't work. It will bounce off and not transmit the force necessary to do the job. A rubber hammer is used to tap lids onto drums or put hub caps on cars.<p>If you like, I can make you a new cap for your post if you describe what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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