Build your own Flagpole

Show support for your country and troops by building this easy flagpole.

Step 1: Buy Hardware

All items can be bought at a major Home Improvement Store.

You will need the following items:

2  -  3/8"x10'6" 18 Guage Top Rails for Chain Link Fencing.    
         (You can find these in the garden center)
1 - 1/4" Braided Nylon Rope. (50ft)                                                
2 - #16 Pipe Clamps
2 - 5/8" Fast Eye Snaps
1 - 41/2" Rope Cleat
1 - 1/2 " Swivel Pulley
1 - Mini Solar Crackle Sphere

Comments

[silveravnt]

I just learned that you can go to your congressman's website and get a flag that has flown over the US capitol. There are several sizes available all very affordable.

[JamesMD]

you can! I got one about 10 yers back.. you can specify the date, the size and the material... i think mine was only about 13 dollars, and it came with a certificate.

[SIRJAMES09]

when you put the 2 poles together, I would put the clamp there to strengthen the joint....maybe even run a doll rod inside to make it stronger yet & less flexible. It just looks like a strong wind would bring it down... :-(

Good Idea tho...very nice.

TY for sharing

[billd6]

Your photo looks like the pole really flexes in a wind.

[Fyerfytr]

Thanks for the plans! Does it flex quite a bit in stronger wind?