Manfrotto 560b-1 monopod disassembly

[@garylockhart7112]

HUGE thanks!! My base kept becoming detached and I knew nothing about the screw. Problem solved!!

[@checkeredflagfilms]

For some years I've had this monopod. Eventually, as most things that get a lot of use, the very last locking clamp (very bottom one) has developed a crack in the casting and as a result, no longer 'locks/secures' the last or smallest extension. So I don't get quite the reach as before. Do you know if this 'extension' can be sourced and replaced? thx for you breakdown.

[@TheGeoffMan]

Same exact thing happened to mine! Would love to know.

[@eszterkallai4361]

they could have made each tube 3 inches shorter so the monopod would fit into a hand luggage. I wouldn't mind being only able to extend it 10 inches lower. Alas I haven't found a way to detach the fluid part from the tube

[@zeeninetynine]

Is it possible to easily remove the fluid base cartridge? That would allow me to put this into my backpack and onboard a plane without checking in the baggage..

[@c2thew]

***** no, it requires several tools to remove the base. It's not worth bringing tools just to tear down the base of the monopod for a airplane trip.

[@zeeninetynine]

c2thew Thanks!

[@IzuwanRahmat]

hi do you know how to remove the fluid base cartridge with the screw stuck?? i mean how can remove the screw if its infinity turning..? one of my monopod feet is broken .. the exact model.. thought of getting a replacement feet

[@c2thew]

+Izuwan Rahmat You mean the feet themselves? You would have to remove the entire bottom assembly to replace the foot. The foot is held in by a pop rivet which is not replaceable unless you have a pop rivet gun. you might just have to send it in to manfrotto. I don't think they sell spare parts but it can't hurt to ask.

[@IzuwanRahmat]

Thanks