I actually purchased this to use for photography. I use a very large, antique camera. It uses film that is 8"x10" so that means a big camera. It's not all tight and compact, it's a monorail style with a front and a back portion on a rail, perched on top of a cast iron clamp of sorts. Not exactly light. It took a bit of work to mount my camera as it requires a 1/4" bold for mounting instead of the 5/8" that this comes with, but it was no problem.
If this can hold my huge camera, it can hold whatever stuff you want to put on it.
In the photo, the tripod starts below the light colored metal with the knob. The top part of the tripod is metal if I'm not mistaken; the black part above the blue section.
I'm also happy that it's not the incredible gaudy neon yellow or orange...but being called a contractor's tripod, I'm guessing the user might not be surveying around roadways where the extra visibility is important.
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Aug 25, 2022
Great tripod for 18v LED light
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my 18v LED light to use at night setting up in the dark camping or working on outdoor house stuff.
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Customer review from boschtools.com
Dec 12, 2020
Bosch 40 in. to 63 in. Aluminum Quick Clamp Rotary...
Bosch 40 in. to 63 in. Aluminum Quick Clamp Rotary Laser Level Tripod does what it’s supposed to do.
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Nov 26, 2020
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Aug 16, 2020
Solid for the money but a little more thought would...
Solid for the money but a little more thought would have made this a super product.
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Jul 22, 2020
It did not work with the level that I have....
It did not work with the level that I have. I returned it. Thanks for your help
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Jul 15, 2020
Works just like it should.
Works just like it should.
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Jul 8, 2020
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Jul 1, 2020
Got this tripod for my husband for fathers day.. He absolutely loved it. Great quality!!
Got this tripod for my husband for fathers day.. He absolutely loved it. Great quality!!
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Jun 15, 2020
The tri-pod is of Bosche's usual high quality. Ht adjusts easily and once "toed" into the groun...
The tri-pod is of Bosche's usual high quality. Ht adjusts easily and once "toed" into the ground, provides a stable base for my optical builder's level. It's light weight and with the included shoulder strap, easy to carry. An extra star for the great cust. support as I provided the wrong address, on the delivery day, she got ahold of the delivery company's driver and fixed it. Any other online seller and I would have been screwed for weeks. Bravo!
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May 20, 2020
Great tripod for the price.
It seems solidly built FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE. I have even used it for mounting an old 20-sec survey transit with no shake when feet are solidly pushed into turf. (on paving, not so much; aluminum tripods transmit vibration more than wood). These sell for much less than a heavy wood survey tripod which, in my opinion, makes this model perfect for the topographic surveys I use it for. It's even got a shoulder strap!
For all of those looking for thread-size adapters...just google "5/8-11 to 1/4-20 adapter" and several should pop up. With one of those AND a 1/4-20 to 3/8-16 adapter bushing (available from camera suppliers for a couple bucks) you can mount most 3-Way Heads from a camera tripod. That makes for super-steady shots with long lenses.
I plan on buying a second one of these in the near future.
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Customer review from boschtools.com
Mar 11, 2020
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Dec 24, 2019
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Excellent product for the price.
Make sure you know what kind of level you have...and pay attention to the size of the securing screw on This item.
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Customer review from homedepot.ca
Dec 10, 2019
It seems well built and I like the fact that...
It seems well built and I like the fact that you can move the instrument around a bit on top of the tripod to get the plum bob right over the mark. Good and high also.Dave
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Aug 28, 2019
Doesn't fit the Lazer you sold me ...
Doesn't fit the Lazer you sold me
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Response from BoschToolsNov 6, 2019
Thank you for the review and we apologize about any inconvenience. The BT 160 Tripod has 5/8 - 11 mounting thread. What's the model of your laser tool? Please write us at boschtools@custhelp.com or contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST. Thank you for your time.
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Jun 12, 2019
Super value...
Super value
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Apr 9, 2019
The tripod is lightweight but sturdy. The attached strap...
The tripod is lightweight but sturdy. The attached strap makes it easy to carry.Exactly what I needed.
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Feb 26, 2019
Very nice tripod, easy to adjust and stable. Smaller...
Very nice tripod, easy to adjust and stable. Smaller levels will require an adapter to connect, which I think should come with the tripod, especially considering the price. Over all, it's very nice
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Feb 21, 2019
5 Star Review
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Feb 15, 2019
Got this on sale so it was a great decision...
Got this on sale so it was a great decision to buy. High quality design with aluminum construction so it's pretty light weight.
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Feb 6, 2019
This tripod fit my topcon rotary laser perfectly....
This tripod fit my topcon rotary laser perfectly.
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Dec 26, 2018
This works well as a telescope mount as well as...
This works well as a telescope mount as well as a platform for surveying.
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Dec 18, 2018
Fit grade level perfectly.
Fit grade level perfectly.
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Oct 2, 2018
I had a good tripod until our UPS driver backed over it. I waited as long as I could before purch...
I had a good tripod until our UPS driver backed over it. I waited as long as I could before purchasing a new one. I am starting a new addition on our house and it was time to get a new tripod. I have not actually used it yet, but I have inspected it closely. I am very pleased with the construction of the tripod. It has all the features of my previous high dollar tripod plus a few extra plus it has some added features that my previous tripod did not have. The shoulder strap looks like it will be very handy for moving from one position to another. The adjustable legs seem to work really well. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. I would buy it again if UPS runs over this one.
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Oct 2, 2018
Worked great...
Worked great
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Apr 17, 2018
Good quality for a cheap set. ...
Good quality for a cheap set.
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Jan 24, 2018
5 Star Review
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Jan 16, 2018
lightweight and portable. a little too light for heavy wind but otherwise an excellent choice!
lightweight and portable.
a little too light for heavy wind but otherwise an excellent choice!