The Ronford-Baker Heavy Duty Tripod - Tall, Mitchell Base is designed for extreme durability and manufactured from 1" diameter, 16SWG HE30TF aluminum alloy tubing, polished and anodized, with nylon wipers/locking pads and stainless steel spikes (with rubber covers). Locking levers and castings are LM25 anodized, stove enameled with a black texture. All steel parts are hardened where necessary, and are chrome plated.