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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

How To Make A Flagpole

By Meggy Swans


People have been proudly displaying flags for thousands of years. Persians displayed their flag proudly all the way back in 550 B.C. A flagpole is a typical way that most people display their flags . Flagpoles can be costly. With some flagpole sets costing several hundred dollars, knowing how to make your own flagpole can save you quite a bit of money.

Lay the galvanized pipe on the ground. Measure 1 foot from one end of the pipe (the top) and mark where the hole is to be drilled to secure the top bolt-on pulley assembly. In like manner, measure 5 feet from the other end and mark where the hole is to be drilled to secure the bottom bolt-on pulley assembly. Make sure the bolt-hole markings on the top and the bottom are lined up as perfectly as possible.

Selecting the right material for your flag pole largely depends on the wind speeds typical in your area and the purpose of the pole. Aluminum flagpoles are usually used for commercial displays while fiberglass poles are best for boats, homes and side-wall mounts. To fly flags on top of skyscrapers and other tall buildings, flagpoles are made of steel.

Hold the pipe steady while someone pours more concrete into the bucket (or vice-versa). Do not fill the bucket all the way up, as it will be extremely heavy. The concrete should dry quickly if you made sure to get quick drying concrete. Make sure to hold the PVC pipe in place until the concrete is hard enough to hold the PVC pipe. If you have something you could prop the pipe up against that will ensure it stays in place, go for it.

Flag poles with external raising assemblies work by using a system of halyards, ropes, and pulleys. The halyard, made of nylon or polyester, is rigged onto the pulleys, also known as the halyard truck assembly. The halyard also has two hooks affixed to it, one for each of the flag's grommets. The pole also has fixtures known as cleats to store excess rope on. For internal assemblies, the trucks are housed inside the pole. Instead of a halyard, the pole uses a cable assembly with counterweights and retainer rings on it.

Dig a square hole where the mast is to be set, 4 feet deep and 2 feet wide. Set 4 feet of the 5-foot end into the hole and have a partner assist by holding the pipe in place, as straight as possible. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag and flagpole designs offered a special edition of flagpoles to memorize the history of flagpole making for the future.




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