Home » pipe-vice » How do you use a tripod stand? How do you use a tripod stand? Chris 10th March 2020 How do you use a tripod stand? Shop for Tripod Stands Step 1 – Unfold legs Turn the tripod stand upside down, unfasten the leg chain and unfold the legs. Step 2 – Turn stand right way up Turn the stand the right way up. Step 3 – Push tool tray into position Using your foot, push the tool tray down into position. Step 4 – Position pipe vice on work platform If your tristand has an integral pipe vice, your vice is ready to use. If not, carefully place your chain or hinged pipe vice onto the work platform and secure it to the stand using nuts and bolts. You are now ready to use your pipe vice.