Diy Flag Pole

Use pvc for the pole itself and a bucket filled with cement for the base.

Diy flag pole.

Instead create a small scale flagpole that can be easily disassembled and transported. This is on the 2 pipe. Burn or drill a hole in each corner of the steel plate. Wrap the bottom of the pvc pipe up to the mark with plastic wrap.

By sinking 10 percent of the pole s height into a pvc sleeve. Pro flagpole installer tony clayton recommends planting the pole as allen did. Paint the steel plate with a good primer and at least one coat of galvanizing. Galvanized pipe is well suited to such an application due to its resistance to the formation of rust which could weaken the metal.

Slide bottom pole into top pole. Use a special trick to make the pole easily detachable from the base. Cover the wrap with petroleum jelly. Using post hole diggers bury flag pole about 3 feet in the ground.

And drilled two 1 8 holes. First step for making the actual flag pole is to measure to a point that will be comfortable for you use the cleat for tightening the rope be sure to take into account the 3 that are in the ground. You must cover all the plastic so you can easily pull the pole out from the cement. A 6 inch crushed stone setting bed and an 80 pound bag.

In this video i go over the steps to build a flagpole that you can put in your front yard. Make sure you cover the whole surface area of the plastic wrap. Make certain the pole is centered on the steel plate. Secure the plastic wrap with tape.

I made a small jig to help me drill the cleat mounting holes straight.