Primarily used during "sweat" soldering and other heating operations when you need to heat a piece from below. Can also be placed over a Bunsen burner or alcohol lamp so that a pot can be heated. Lightweight 6" x 6" mesh screen is included .Legs are 9" long. Optional Heavy Duty Mesh Screen can be used with the tripod or placed above a soldering block to allow better heat transfer to the underside of the article being worked. 9 Inches tall.