I really would love a easy folding tripod stand for my MD. Do they even make them? Something that is attached to my MD and will keep it up while I dig.
Try an adjustable rifle bipod stand. Or get a clamp that squeezes and slip two metal tubes over the ends. I saw this idea here but it didnt work on my etrac and its not setup to fold. Another idea was grabbing a string trimmer handle and attaching it. Or get a backsaver rake handle that rachets up and down. Saw these on eBay and amazon i think.