So it is easily fixable to make original again??
[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]Yes, see pics below for a repair idea.
[LIST]pic 1-handle has almost broken off
pic 2-is what your stand looks like now
pic3- is after you remove the little knobby piece(with a vice grip) and replace with a handle.[/LIST]flower[/SIZE][/FONT]
How do you tell the atlas from the hercules?
[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]Hercules were the ones with tubular legs(see pic 1) Popular from 1978-84. This product line was discontinued when Ludwig got on the band wagon and started producing the double braced Modular series.
*note--Be sure to clean and lubricate the stand. These can bite & pinch you if not well maintained.[/SIZE][/FONT]