In ground Flag Pole?

[rman]

If you have a trailer, you should be able to find steel pipe or drill stem for around $1.50 - $2.00 per foot.

Keep in mind that a 20' pole stuck 3' in the ground is a 17' flag pole, but that should give you an idea on price for the pipe. Then you just need the hardware or eyebolts, plus light if needed.

that's insanely cheap for what it is. Probably get the whole thing done for under $150 with hardware, light, cement, etc... A typical. steel pole is $500ish.

I would even be OK with 15'... but 17'-21' is just fine.

I'm replacing a young oak tree... I should be able to get 2' into the ground before hitting a massive rock. We had boulders 4" deep in our flowerbed

I'm running two 15 foot telescopic aluminum poles and they have handled our strong winds here on the coast for 6 years. Lifetime warranty and rated for 125 mph wind iirc.....I bring them in every night to avoid thieves and vandals...

About $225.00 each. When I go to the shop tomorrow I'll get the manufacturer.....

They have 20 ft and 25 ft also...

not a bad option. We see 40-60mph here in the spring... anything above that and a flagpole is probably the least of my worries.

I would like to keep the flag up overnight though, which multiplies the force exponentially. or something.

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[easy rider]

an ugly good bead may be strong, an ugly bad bead? It doesn't matter how much weld you put on it.

 

[rman]

an ugly good bead may be strong, an ugly bad bead? It doesn't matter how much weld you put on it.

that's what I [failing] to say. I'm not concerned with the integrity of my welds. I'm just not a MIG master where I can stack dimes like a TIG... one of these days...

then again, if I just get a single 20' pipe, this is all moot.

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[V-Tach]

http://flagpolecountry.com/products.htm.....

You can leave them up year round but take them down if the need arises (hurricanes ect).....

 

[Dad_Roman]

Ive bought many flagpoles from https://www.kronbergsflagsandflagpoles.com/ in Houston. Family owned and Ive always been very happy with them. Might be a touch outta your price range.

I have one of their 20 footers,tapered aluminum, in my front yard

 

[F350-6]

Sorry, I've been a tad busy lately. Here's the photos (finally).

Top of pole with homemade cap, eyebolt and pulley.

Tied the rope into a loop and put a ship cleat at a comfortable height

El cheapo solar powered light

And just for comparison, here's the professional version at the local post office

 

[rman]

me likey... nice quality rope too.

Are there any concerns with moisture entering the top or bottom? I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to weld both ends shut.

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[F350-6]

If you put some concrete in the hole first, that will take care of the bottom for the most part. On the top side, sure you can get some water in there, that after a few decades could cause some rust issues on a steel pole. Welding or otherwise securing a cap would help, but isn't required.

Go out to the country and look at how many H-posts are put up with no caps on top that have been around for a couple of decades.

You could also drill a hole near the bottom to act as a drain if the cap is too much trouble.

 

[rman]

If you have a trailer, you should be able to find steel pipe or drill stem for around $1.50 - $2.00 per foot.

Keep in mind that a 20' pole stuck 3' in the ground is a 17' flag pole, but that should give you an idea on price for the pipe. Then you just need the hardware or eyebolts, plus light if needed.

what wall thickness did you use, if you can remember?

my local steel shop charges roughly $6/ft for 11 gauge (0.125)

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[F350-6]

what wall thickness did you use, if you can remember?

my local steel shop charges roughly $6/ft for 11 gauge (0.125)

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If it's 2 7/8" pipe or larger that could work. If smaller, then go with 1/4" wall. Drill stem is going to be 1/4" wall. My pole is aluminum so that's a whole different ballgame.

Look on craigslist. A quick search shows
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/grd/d/fence-pipe-drill-stem/6524629031.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mad/d/pipe-for-sale/6550629772.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/grd/d/2-7-8-drill-stem/6496446574.html

 

[rman]

If it's 2 7/8" pipe or larger that could work. If smaller, then go with 1/4" wall. Drill stem is going to be 1/4" wall. My pole is aluminum so that's a whole different ballgame.

Look on craigslist. A quick search shows
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/grd/d/fence-pipe-drill-stem/6524629031.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mad/d/pipe-for-sale/6550629772.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/grd/d/2-7-8-drill-stem/6496446574.html

I have been spending so much time on OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace i completely forgot about CL.

thanks!

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[jjkukla]

Several years ago I fabricated my own 30' pole by using 3 pcs of 10' long black pipe and reducers; 3" at the base, 2.5" in the middle and 2" at the top. All topped off with a 2" cap. I then took another 10ft long pc of 3" pipe, cut it in half and concreted the 5ft long pcs into the ground, separated by 3" to fit the flagpole in between. Using 2 pcs of 5/8" all thread I fastened it all together by running through all 3 pcs of 3" pipe. I know it sounds confusing, but it's quite simple, cheap and sturdy. I used to fly my 5'x8' flag with no problem.
ETA: I'd be happy to email a sketch (sorry, I don't have any photos), just PM me your email address. Cheers!

 

[rman]

Several years ago I fabricated my own 30' pole by using 3 pcs of 10' long black pipe and reducers; 3" at the base, 2.5" in the middle and 2" at the top. All topped off with a 2" cap. I then took another 10ft long pc of 3" pipe, cut it in half and concreted the 5ft long pcs into the ground, separated by 3" to fit the flagpole in between. Using 2 pcs of 5/8" all thread I fastened it all together by running through all 3 pcs of 3" pipe. I know it sounds confusing, but it's quite simple, cheap and sturdy. I used to fly my 5'x8' flag with no problem.
ETA: I'd be happy to email a sketch (sorry, I don't have any photos), just PM me your email address. Cheers!

just saw this, very intrigued. Will PM you now

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[Landrover]

Get on craigslist and find a commercial light pole . Something with 4 bolts for the concrete and tapers going to the top. Should be cheap.

 

[jjkukla]

just saw this, very intrigued. Will PM you now

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Email and pics sent!

 

[rman]

Get on craigslist and find a commercial light pole . Something with 4 bolts for the concrete and tapers going to the top. Should be cheap.

gonna need a trailer for that. My bed is only 6.75'

hmmmmm

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[Landrover]

If u had a axle and knew someone who could weld. Have him weld a saddle on axle, some bracing, strap the light pole down to it, put a hitch on other end and tow it home. Thats what I do with windmill towers.

 

[rman]

If u had a axle and knew someone who could weld. Have him weld a saddle on axle, some bracing, strap the light pole down to it, put a hitch on other end and tow it home. Thats what I do with windmill towers.

local CL light poles are $250+...

3 sections of 11 gauge steel is going to run me about $100...

or drill stem off CL about $40-50

Due to the sizes I need, and my ability to transport, steel from my local distributor is probably my best option at the moment.

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[F350-6]

Ever get anywhere on this? Gentle breeze and pretty afternoon had me wondering when I looked at my flag.

 

[sidebite252]

I’ve just been inspired. We should all have a flag pole. This is on my list now.