Wooden tripods have high damping properties and behave almost neutrally in sunlight. This makes wooden tripods suitable for stationing surveying instruments (theodolites, total stations, motorised robotic stations) and for measurements with high and highest accuracy requirements. A special oil treatment prevents the penetration of water, so the resulting swelling of the wood is significantly reduced. This tripod is equipped with a triangular-shaped head plate. The self-locking mechanism secures the tripod legs during carrying and transport and prevents accidental unfolding, thus efficiently preventing transport damage and injuries.