Flag pole

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Anyone ever built one? What size tubing and how big did you go?

 

[Gramps]

21 ft stick of 2 1/2" pipe works good

 

[Ziggy]

I used chain link top rail. Been standing 24/7 since the week after 9-11.

 

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21 ft stick of 2 1/2" pipe works good
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Thickness?

 

[PDQH2O]

Tried a nationally known sectional flag pole here in North TX and it failed miserably. Decided to build my own using old 2 7/8” diameter (thickness is ~ 1/4”) oil stem pipe painted silver, approx 25 feet tall using a single coupling. Sunk the pole 5’ in concrete and bought the truck and ball for the top on Amazon for $35. All total, I have about $45 into it. It easily flies two flags with ZERO movement.

any ideas on where to get high wind flags?

 

[dread Pirate]

I've got a 30' redwood pole I cut out of my forest. The top pulley is seized and I can't change my flag now though,,,,,

 

[Gramps]

Thickness?

I think is was sch. 40.....80 might be a bit heavy to lift by myself

 

[lbhsbz]

I've got a piece of about 1 3/4" tubing 15' or so high in the front yard...fits into a receiver that's set in concrete. Works fine I guess, except the pulley hook or something up top broke a while back and I've not had a chance to fix it yet. Might do that today, now that this thread has reminded me.

 

[River Dirt 2]

I have had very good luck with these flagpoles and flags. Have several of the retractable poles at different locations with no issues.
‘I do lower them some when the wind is excessive.

Uncommon USA

www.uncommonflagpoles.com

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Can you hear the flags inside the house when the wind is whipping?

 

[BoatCop]

I got this 21' one from Lowes several years ago. I read some reviews about it bending/kinking in high winds, so I put 20' 1 3/4" PVC pipe in it to prevent it from failing. I've had it up for about 4 years now. No issues, even with the monsoon storms, winds, and micro-bursts.

I replaced the flimsy plastic hooks for the flag with marine scissor snap hooks,

https://www.lowes.com/pd/EZPOLE-Classic-21-ft-Sectional-Flagpole-Kit-with-Rope/5001733843

 

[scottchbrite]

I just finished installing a 28’ Telepole brand flagpole. I am happy with it. I was going to use a 21’ piece of 2.5“ pipe, then Build a receiver but I’m over spending the time and money to “build” shit that overall, costs less to buy. I just finished the turf area at the base since this pic was taken, and I’ll do some landscaping once warmer weather happens.

28'',2.75" Diameter Aluminum Sectional Flagpoles, Free Ship

 

[hallett21]

If you have an industrial metal supply nearby you can go buy whatever you want.

 

[mjc]

Tried a nationally known sectional flag pole here in North TX and it failed miserably. Decided to build my own using old 2 7/8” diameter (thickness is ~ 1/4”) oil stem pipe painted silver, approx 25 feet tall using a single coupling. Sunk the pole 5’ in concrete and bought the truck and ball for the top on Amazon for $35. All total, I have about $45 into it. It easily flies two flags with ZERO movement.

any ideas on where to get high wind flags?

I use a "typhoon" flag currently and it has been the best in the wind so far. I also fly a 4x6 because I can and it can really flex my pole. So I may get a smaller flag for higher wind next time.

 

[HPBoats83]

I’ve been looking at the ones from:

Colonial Flag | Home

Looking for high quality U.S made flagpoles and custom flags? Find American and international flagpole products, custom banners, and more at Colonial.

www.colonialflag.com

I had a 25’ sectional at my last house, at this house I’m going with either a 25’ or 30’ with a 4x6’ flag or 5x8’

 

[GETBOATS]

My son put this one in last summer.

53 feet tall, 7 yards of concrete foundation, 1 inch thick flange, buuilt from a steel utility pole he found buried under brush on his property.

 

[PDQH2O]

My son put this one in last summer. View attachment 1203127 View attachment 1203128 View attachment 1203135 53 feet tall, 7 yards of concrete foundation, 1 inch thick flange, buuilt from a steel utility pole he found buried under brush on his property.

And flying only one flag? It’s big and tall enough to fly at least a half dozen!

 

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My son put this one in last summer. View attachment 1203127 View attachment 1203128 View attachment 1203135 53 feet tall, 7 yards of concrete foundation, 1 inch thick flange, buuilt from a steel utility pole he found buried under brush on his property.

Bad ass!

 

[GETBOATS]

Bad ass!

Bad ass!

The top (truck) where halyard attaches

 

[srttruck]

My son put this one in last summer. View attachment 1203127 View attachment 1203128 View attachment 1203135 53 feet tall, 7 yards of concrete foundation, 1 inch thick flange, buuilt from a steel utility pole he found buried under brush on his property.

And I thought my 50' was cool, thats awesome! What size flag is he flying? I'm flying a 12x18 on mine.

 

[GETBOATS]

And I thought my 50' was cool, thats awesome! What size flag is he flying? I'm flying a 12x18 on mine.

10 x 15, I'll tell him he just got passed on the outside!

 

[DLC]

My son put this one in last summer. View attachment 1203127 View attachment 1203128 View attachment 1203135 53 feet tall, 7 yards of concrete foundation, 1 inch thick flange, buuilt from a steel utility pole he found buried under brush on his property.

F ya!

Mercia !!!

Love it Great job !

 

[srttruck]

10 x 15, I'll tell him he just got passed on the outside!

Haha, tell him there's time to get ready for this.