on a slightly different tack, i was looking to put the tripod in a case from bunnings but it might be the impossible squeeze? the leg part will fit no problems but the central pier part wont in the current position. thought about lowering completely but then it might not work. yeah yeah measure once and cut twice

oh well the case wont go to waste
also shows the head of the eq8 case with the bunnings one
also thought to put velcro top and bottom on the pier to stop it from going to the extremes when loosened instead of drilling into the pier, also would make somewhere to attach things?