Problems with Velbon Head (1 Viewer)

[joshjenkinsshaw]

Hello, In August I bought a 2nd hand Velbon tripod with a Velbon FHD 52Q head. I know it is possible to remove this head and put a different one on, which is my plan, but I can't seem to remove the Velbon FHD 52Q head! I was sondering if there was a certain way to have it off! Any help appreciatedo

 

[4John]

Hi Josh,

My Velbon catalogue says the 52Q head has a (pretty much standard) 1/4 inch thread. You should therefore be able to unscrew it from the top of the tripod column. If you grip the column tight in one hand and turn the head anti-clockwise it should unscrew. Make sure the pan knob is tight first.

Regards

Mark

 

[joshjenkinsshaw]

Hi Mark,
Ive tried that many times, but it seems it just doesn't want to come off/
Thanks for the reply

 

[4John]

Hi Josh,

Mmmmm... I thought you'd say that !

The technique for removing a power drill chuck in a similar situation is to put the chuck key in and give it a sharp tap with a hammer - this breaks the friction and allows it to be unscrewed.

You could try a variation of this GENTLY with perhaps a piece of wood on the end of the pan bar to get some leverage while gripping the column. The sharpness of the tap is more important than heavy hitting !

Alternatively you may need something like an oil filter removal band wrapped around the column to generate some leverage. You need to be careful you don't wreck the pan lock on the head - make sure its tight first.

If that doesn't work perhaps someone else may have some ideas.

Regards

Mark

 

[Stewart J.]

Lock up the pan tilt, hold over sink and slowly pour hot/boiling water over base part of head, then once warm/hot hold column firmly and give pan tilt lever a sharp thump with the heel of your hand (or a piece of wood). Usually as said a sharp knock will loosen lightly seized threads.

Best of luck

Stewart

 

[joshjenkinsshaw]

Thanks guys! I know what ill be doing tonight! hehe
Cheers

 

[joshjenkinsshaw]

Thanks Stewart, I used your idea and it work, much appreciated!
Thanks everyone else for their help..