Truss stand

[Lurk6r]

I know ebay can be a bit iffy when it come to gear, BUT.

These both seem identical, except one is 2x the $$$

Exhibit A:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Light-Truss- ... 230wt_1022

Exhibit B:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LIGHT-TRUSS- ... 281wt_1022

I don't REALLY need the truss, but it most stands are around the $40-50 mark anyway so i thought this would be a better deal. Has anybody has any experience in this area?

[andyman]

The cheaper one has sold a shitload more and the seller still has good rep.

I'd go with the $99 option

[SourceRaver]

Yep...I bought this truss for work recently.

Its made from thin aluminum tubing and I wouldnt load it up with anything heavy. The bolts that come with truss for hanging fixtures are half the thickness you would expect and the wingnuts look hand made and not very strong. Expect to replace all the bolts and drill some bigger holes your self. You get what you pay for with this baby. It will do the job but isnt built to last.

If you want something more rugged, look for steel tubing that has been welded. It may cost more but will be better for you in the long run.

[Lurk6r]

So would I be better off getting a better quality t stand?

I need hang 3 mushroom lights.

[Lurk6r]

Change of plan I'm gonna get this instead.

http://www.djcity.com.au/products/ls016 ... r_936.html

[FabDJ]

Looks like the one I bought on ebay.

Horizotal arm bends with just 2 Par56 cans on the ends.

Is shakey with a 20k Double Derby centre mounted at 2m high also.

Had to do a bit of welding to stiffen up the derby mount and still nervous when I sit in front of it at gigs.

[FabDJ]

Should also say I pissed off the horizontl tube and made up a 50mm aluminium angle, much stronger

and easy to drill out holes where you want them.

[Lurk6r]

ey fab are you reffering to the ebay or dj city stand?

I ended up getting the dj city one. Its fairly heavy compared to my speaker stands but the rivets on the legs seem a bit loose.

I need to have the lights on top of the bar instead of hanging because the stand isn't that high.

The stand came with, 1 x bolt, 1 x nut, 1 butterfly nut, 2 x washers.

Am i meant to use both the regular and butterfly nut to secure the light?