Screw together Fibreglass poles

[Bird]

Team
Heading to Portland Buggy club soon, and need to sort out a Sand Flag + Pole.
Their requirements are the flag needs to be a minimum of 4mtrs off the ground.

In the past I've used a wog pole, but it broke at Robe last time out

Now you can buy them for 3 testicles, 1 kidney, 2 lungs, 2.3 children, and a *************** lot of money...
EG: $165 + shipping Surely not...


I'm only going to use it once... so no need to spend up big, but want something that wont shyte itself.

Anyone know where you can get a decent pole from? I've googled, and called places, but I haven't had luck yet.

Thoughts?

[Bird]

I mean these flagpole setups from 4wd stores, is this another example of "4wd" tax

I can get this for ~$20, just mounting it maybe an issue, but a touch cheeper..

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181370196213/

[edz]

Know a fisherman or check out the local buy swap sell /  loanshark  cash converters ... Two piece 13' surf fishing  rod, cut the runners off or not ... for a once off outing ... 

[FNQBunyip]

borrow a set of plumbers rods .. My mate local plumber uses white fiberglass screw together rods that are 3m each , they have a brass screw on one end and a brass socket on the other ..

cheers

[Bird]

Thanks for the ideas.. I thought there'd be more options

touch closer to reality, but I was expecting about $50.. maybe im on the wrong planet again...
http://www.prestigeoffroad.com.au/sand-flags/minewhips-3-metre-3-piece-sand-flag

[Barry G]

I have a couple of 'bike flags', attach one to the top of the other and clamp to the roof rack. 

[Kangaron]

as above,  surf rod

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Jarvis-Walker-Aurora-Fraser-Island-Surf-Rod-13-.aspx?pid=112570&menuFrom=30105#Cross

[Pete_R]

What about something like this:
http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Camp-and-Hike/Tents-and-Shelter/Tent-Accessories/tent-pole-kit-95mm

I've just made something similar out of 3 of these poles & then cut up a cheap safety vest & attached it via cable ties to the top. Using an old UHF radio spring base for mounting the flag.
Yet to see if it last the distance. Otherwise have a look at this thread I found:
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?20243-My-Black-VX/page2&s=cc8db7e4fe5ac50f5f139bde60b212dc

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Yep recommend the Tent pole option.  The thicker Poles of course.

Duct tape will anchor it.  And or Hose Clamps.  And you can pack it away folded up.
You just need to tension the shock cord to hold them together when in use, and get a plumber's/builders red load extension flag.  (REECE or BUNNINGS etc.)
Pick one up from the store, or the side of the road, or your favourite tradie.

Only has to be 4M tall on your vehicle.  measured from the flat level surface your vehicle is standing on.  The bigger the truck the shorter the pole has to be.

[Barry G]

BTW Lost,
What is a 'wog pole', and why do I know I will regret asking??   

[Bird]

BTW Lost,
What is a 'wog pole', and why do I know I will regret asking??   

fishin rod.

[Bird]

http://www.bunnings.com.au/pole-paint-roller-extension-1-8-3-6m-fibreglass-ex-1318_p1664893

this with a pair of frilly undies hanging from the top!!!!! WINNER

[Black Diamond]

fishin rod.

Thanks for the ideas.. I thought there'd be more options

touch closer to reality, but I was expecting about $50.. maybe im on the wrong planet again...
http://www.prestigeoffroad.com.au/sand-flags/minewhips-3-metre-3-piece-sand-flag

That's about as cheap as you gunna find I reckon. Can't believe how expensive they are for what your buying  Had a bit of a shock a while ago too when I went shopping.

[Bird]

:cup:That's about as cheap as you gunna find I reckon. Can't believe how expensive they are for what your buying  Had a bit of a shock a while ago too when I went shopping.

look at the post above yours!

[Black Diamond]

look at the post above yours!

You got me by 30secs
A bit thick? I suppose it would wanna be to hold up your undies, a bit of weight there 

[Topender]

Length of conduit? PVC pipe is pretty cheap.

Dave

[Kangaron]

$2.00 = http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/flagpole-timber-7-5m-/301138165567?pt=AU_Flags&hash=item461d3bbf3f&_uhb=1
seeing a $30 fishing rod is too expensive 

[Bird]

Length of conduit? PVC pipe is pretty cheap.

Dave

I've tried conduit, it bends too much..

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

You would want sumfin inside the conduit to stop it bending  and snapping.

[Malcolm Tugless]

Go to a hock-shop like cash converters and buy an old beach fishing rod. As stared before strip the runners off and hey presto instant flag pole. You'll may need to go snow dropping for the frilly undies though.

[wilson79]

Just got back from Mount Isa today and a young bloke had a piece of PVC pipe filled with expander foam for a site flag pole

[Black Diamond]

http://www.minewhips.com.au/?gclid=COTU9enTxr0CFQMGvAodGXsAkw

[Bird]

http://www.minewhips.com.au/?gclid=COTU9enTxr0CFQMGvAodGXsAkw

•Non-LED Flag Pole
•Orange X Flag (Simpson Desert)
•3.0m Flag Pole
•Snap-On Base


$117

[ozstickman]

Mine site flag poles would do the trick.  You just mount them by having an air fitting in the bull bar and clip it in.

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Mine site flag poles would do the trick.  You just mount them by having an air fitting in the bull bar and clip it in.

That's exactly what everyone is trying  to  duplicate!
They're made by Black Widow and Minewhips, and a few others as well.
And they are all charging from $115 to $150 for them.

Exactly like LOST said.  They want both your kidneys, not just one.