Introduction: Plastic Bottle Pole
a lightweight pole built entirely from plastic bottles
this pole is usefull for many outdoor needs - like attaching flashlights to it or hanging stuff above the ground
it is not too strong though
the construction can be used as duct for rain water
Step 1: Materials
lots of identical plastic bottles
knife
Step 2: Cut
cut the bases off the bottles
Step 3: Stack
stack 'em together!
Step 4: Max Height
the pole can hold some weight up to 1 M
is stable by itself up to 2 M
stands somehow up to 4 M
Step 5: Duct
to use as duct for rain water take off all caps and flip the pole

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6 Comments
14 years ago on Introduction
Wow. I can barely see these photos, so I'm not sure what this really is. Is it just a pole? Please replace the photos with clearer shots.
14 years ago on Introduction
Would you please replace the picture with a better one, I would like to see this.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
I agree. I think I see Bigfoot in the background.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
those images are sufficient to show how to build it i dont have the time to fix them. if you can understand what appears in them then atleast for now i'll consider that they do their task well enough to leave as is sorry
14 years ago on Introduction
You did a good job, this is very "green." You deserve a better camera.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
thanks ! the bad shots are result of condensation on the cam from inside i took apart and dried it and now its ok