It'll bend before it breaks...

...unless it fails in shear. O_o

Can you fire up some measurement on how wide and how high the threaded bar is on the frame
many thanks pete

Your NC30 looks unhappy

that seems to do the job you built it for ok anyway its not a direct abba copy it just works on a similar principal wouldnt imagine abba have exclusive rights to to this type of stand now ? could be a money spinner if you get it perfected. good luck job hunting.