pemongillo Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>I put a Silk Model 800 ball head on the aboved mentioned tripod about 4 years ago. I wish to remove it and can't for the life of me remember how to get it off. Suggestions.<br> Thanks</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sunley Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>That ball head has a 3/8x16 threaded hole in it, so it just unscrews.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemongillo Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>I figured that, but I can't seem to get it to go in either direction. I assume it unscrews counter clock wise. I might need to get something like and oil filter remover to get the leverage I need. Didn't really want to try that unless I know which way losens it.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sunley Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>Yes you might need a strap wrench, and check to make sure any locking screws around the underside edge of the tripod top are loose. It unscrews counterclockwise, it is a standard right hand thread, same as the 1/4x20 one on the puck on the ballhead.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemongillo Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>Thanks Bob.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>Slik</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n1664876959 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 <p>Get yourself the <a href="http://www.sears.com/craftsman-strap-wrench-small/p-00945533000P">small strap wrench from Sears.</a> I've been using one for years and it's perfect for ballheads.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemongillo Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 <p>Thanks Peter. I did get the ball head off. I just assumed it was heavier the my other. Turns out it was several oz lighter so I put it back on.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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