Aluminum tripod with crank column for exact positioning of the laser to a desired working height, function-oriented lift system allows air-damped descent when the column lock is released, the laser is gently intercepted, variable use, Tripod legs with spikes ensure a firm stand outdoors, rotatable hard rubber caps for scratch-free use indoors, quick-release lock for fast alignment of the tripod even on uneven surfaces, removable tripod head for safe, convenient setup, spreader guard with high-quality chain, 58?-threaded screw