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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: NePaSmoKer on April 22, 2013, 09:24:27 AM

Title: My Flagpole Project
Post by: NePaSmoKer on April 22, 2013, 09:24:27 AM

The building phase.

PVC cut to 4'
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp.jpg.html)


T on the end cemented.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp1.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp1.jpg.html)


Cement the cut off 1' to the other end of the T.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp2.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp2.jpg.html)

Cut the other piece of pvc to 4' and cement the 45* to it.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp3.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp3.jpg.html)


Cement caps on each end of the pvc.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp5.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp5.jpg.html)

No cement on the lower part of the T. Drill 1/4" hole and use the bail pin.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp4.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp4.jpg.html)


Drill for the 2 eye bolts with clevice.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp6.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp6.jpg.html)


Hammer the 24" spike in the ground bout 12"
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fpspik.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fpspik.jpg.html)


RED WHITE AND BLUE
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp7.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp7.jpg.html)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flag%20pole/fp8.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/nepas1/media/flag%20pole/fp8.jpg.html)

Going to spray paint the pole white to cover the markings on the pvc. Got another to make for my POW/MIA Flag
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: iceman on April 22, 2013, 10:08:08 AM
COOL :)
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: GusRobin on April 22, 2013, 10:47:49 AM
looks good. One question - why the extra piece on the lower end of the T-joint (opposite the end where the flag is hung.)?
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: NePaSmoKer on April 22, 2013, 10:59:54 AM
Quote from: GusRobin on April 22, 2013, 10:47:49 AM
looks good. One question - why the extra piece on the lower end of the T-joint (opposite the end where the flag is hung.)?

Counter balance. If you just used an elbow the front of the pole would just sag.
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: KyNola on April 22, 2013, 01:12:58 PM
Very nicely done Rick!
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: iceman on April 22, 2013, 01:30:37 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on April 22, 2013, 10:59:54 AM
Quote from: GusRobin on April 22, 2013, 10:47:49 AM
looks good. One question - why the extra piece on the lower end of the T-joint (opposite the end where the flag is hung.)?

Counter balance. If you just used an elbow the front of the pole would just sag.

I knew that  ::) That's my story and I'm sticking to it  ;D
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: beefmann on April 22, 2013, 04:02:06 PM
kool pole
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: Keymaster on April 22, 2013, 05:55:01 PM
Nice job Rick, Always Glad to see your devotion to Patriotism!   
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: Quarlow on April 22, 2013, 06:25:56 PM
Very cool Rick. Try some nail polish remover or acetone to take the print off the pipe. Should wipe off with that.
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: hal4uk on April 22, 2013, 07:06:10 PM
Me likes it  ;D
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: NePaSmoKer on April 23, 2013, 05:56:21 AM
Quote from: Quarlow on April 22, 2013, 06:25:56 PM
Very cool Rick. Try some nail polish remover or acetone to take the print off the pipe. Should wipe off with that.

Thanks Q, Didnt think of that.
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: wetzel1977 on April 23, 2013, 06:54:22 AM
Nice Flag mount Rick Proud to be a American !! For the  NASCAR's fans they  can also fly there favorite driver flags from it as well
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: NePaSmoKer on April 23, 2013, 08:04:19 AM
Any standard 3x5 flag will work. These plans can be found online for free.
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: lumpy on April 23, 2013, 08:40:06 AM
Beauty Eh!

You can change your flag every week. Drive everyone nuts.
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: NePaSmoKer on April 23, 2013, 09:13:34 AM
Quote from: lumpy on April 23, 2013, 08:40:06 AM
Beauty Eh!

You can change your flag every week. Drive everyone nuts.


;D

I need a flag thats has EH on it.
Title: My Flagpole Project
Post by: Mark in Ottawa on April 23, 2013, 09:55:10 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on April 23, 2013, 09:13:34 AM
Quote from: lumpy on April 23, 2013, 08:40:06 AM
Beauty Eh!

You can change your flag every week. Drive everyone nuts.


;D

I need a flag thats has EH on it.

Here you go!  ;D ;D ;D :o

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/24/gavamyta.jpg)

Mark (in Ottawa, Canada)
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: NePaSmoKer on April 23, 2013, 10:32:28 AM
Here are a couple better shots. You can see how the pole changed with the wind.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flog%20pole/pvcpole1.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/flog%20pole/pvcpole.jpg)
Title: Re: My Flagpole Project
Post by: SouthernSmoked on April 24, 2013, 04:43:53 AM
Pack-n-Go RV Flag pole....Nice job Rick!
Title: My Flagpole Project
Post by: mikecorn.1 on April 24, 2013, 05:31:12 AM
I like it. Looks good.


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