Sturdy PVC Lightstand Tutorial

This design seems very very sturdy and versatile, and looks perfect for backdrop and light stand use.



http://www.diyphotography.net/pvc-backdrop-light-stand

This is going on my list for considerations. It looks very stable, and relatively easy, I just don't want to use PVC glue. Dangerous stuff that is...

The stand itself looks complex to build, but the easy and detailed instructions on the site make it much easier. The tutorial is fully illustrated, and easy to read and understand.

Nothing I can see going wrong, other than the possibility of tipping with the sqaure base. Using sand bags, or making the base large enough so you can feel comfortable should do the trick though.

I'd recommend trying this if you need something stable, strong and sturdy.