Primarily used during "sweat" soldering and other heating operations when you need to heat a piece from below.
Can also be placed over a Bunsen burner or alcohol lamp so that a pot can be heated.
Lightweight 6" x 6" mesh screen is included with this set, but can also be purchased separately. (#830-1293)
Legs are 9" long.
Optional Heavy Duty Mesh Screen (#830-1290) can be used with the tripod or placed above a soldering block to allow better heat transfer to the underside of the article being worked.
Measures 6" x 6".