What the thread found

• The Moses Pole connection point between the two pole sections has significant play because the Delrin sleeves that receive the bolts are held in place by only a single compression pin on each end, creating loose tolerance at the joint even when the screw bushings are tightened.
• Multiple users reported the wobble at the joint makes the stand unsafe for supporting fully loaded camera rigs.
• Wrapping the joint with multiple layers of gaff tape can reduce wobbling.
• Supergluing the sleeves into the post can improve the connection stability.
• A Matthews stand with a docking bracket provides a more stable alternative that allows post removal from legs and height adjustment.
• The stand is designed as a lightweight two-piece portable option for quick rig support when conventional docking solutions are unavailable or impractical due to space constraints.

Depends on

• The design uses thin tubing that cannot be welded without compromising the lightweight travel purpose.
• The wobble issue may vary depending on specific production year and model.
• One user reported that an older docking bracket did not work with newer Steadicam models.
• The suggested modification solutions (gaff tape, superglue) are temporary or irreversible workarounds rather than factory fixes.
• This discussion occurred in 2011 and may not reflect current manufacturing standards.

Parts

Moses Pole, Docking Bracket

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