DIY Flag Pole
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Make a DIY flag pole using simple supplies available at your local hardware store! It’s difficult to find a quality porch flag pole at major retailers. You’ll find that building a front porch flag pole is quick and easy!
#flagpole #flagwaving #metalflagpole
With a few off-the-shelf supplies and a bit of specialty hardware, you can make durable and attractive mounting poles that will last many years and display your flag proudly and attractively.
The components of a quality mounting system are the base mount, flag pole/standard, rotating rings and clips, and finial. Sure, you can put up a wooden tool handle and cable tie your flag to the pole and call it good, but you won’t like the results. That’s because as breezes move and flap the flag, you will get a furled or wrapped up flag if you don’t allow the flag to swivel on the standard.
In this episode, DirtFarmer Jay shows you how to build a durable and quality system using ¾” EMT conduit, premium spray paint, aluminum swivel mounts, and a pole topper.
EMT conduit (also known as “thin-wall”) is made in both aluminum and galvanized steel. If it is available, use aluminum as it’s lighter. Our supplier didn’t have aluminum, so we bought galvanized steel. The standard is cut to 6’ (1.83 meters), so it’s still light enough to not break the mounting base.
CAN YOU USE PVC PIPE TO MAKE YOUR FLAG STANDARD? Yes, but it won’t work well long term. For this type of flag standard, where the pole is mounted horizontally, the flag will droop over time, unless a metal rod is put inside. PVC flag standards work well for vertical mounts and short-term flag displays but will get “sunburnt” over time. A good way to mount a vertical PVC flag standard is to vertically drive a 36” (about 1 meter) piece of #4 rebar into the ground with half of the bar out of the ground. Then slip the PVC pipe with the flag affixed to it over the rebar and you have a quick flag display!
We used the wood flag topper off our old flag pole and gave it a new life with a light sanding, 2 coats of brass metallic paint, and a top coat of exterior varnish.
For your flag topper, you can use finials that are designed for other uses, such as drapery pole ends and furniture. You’ll need something sizable enough to do the job, as well as having a tenon be about 13/16” of an inch to fit into the ¾” conduit. Fortunately, you can get a wood flag topper with a hole drilled in it that will allow you to slip the topper over the pole. At the time of filming, wood flag toppers are available at Gettysburg Flag Works:
www.gettysburg...
The Aluminum Flag Pole Ring kit (includes 2 set-screw tightened rings and swivels, and flag clips) was purchased from Frontline Flags for $16. Follow this link to purchase a set:
bit.ly/DFJayFl...
While we weren’t able to find this product made in the U.S.A,. these aluminum rings are VASTLY superior to cheap plastic ones and worth the investment.
On our farm, we are proud to display Made in the U.S.A. American Flags made by Annin Flagmakers:
www.annin.com
We think it makes sense to have the workforce of the Country on display make the flag! Just sayin’. And, Annin has a wonderful FAQ section for flag etiquette and custom. Check it out!
Enjoy your new beautiful porch flag!
As a patriot of Canada , I fly our flag every year. My father was a world two veteran. I fly it on behalf of my father. Also all veterans. In my country very few people fly the flag. My visit to the US, left me so impressed. Most homes were flying the flag. God Bless all veterans in Canada and our comrades in the US. Robert Elder, Toronto Ontario Canada. Amen.
Thank you whoever you were. Obviously your a honourable person yourself. It meant alot to me for liking my story. God Bless you. God Bless Canada and the USA. Amen.
Thank you.
I just love this project. I really like the jig you set up for painting and will have to implement that for some of my projects. I’m also glad that no puddles occurred during the making of this video. LOL!! Thank you for this video.😀
Well, no puddles that you KNOW about....:)
Love it ,I just want a seaside theme in my garden in London ...well done for making this available ...Thanks
Outstanding work, wow, that was an awesome job. Love everything diy projects and that's why I like to do when I don't find a better quality of product out there.
Thank you very much!
Wonderful information., Jay! A good follow up would a quick video on basic flag etiquette, such as how to fold the flag and proper, flag retirement.
Great suggestion JS Quacker. We'll see about doing this as a long form document on our website. (dirtfarmer jay.com)
Your a natural on CZcams thanks
Thanks for the kind words, Chris! The best to you and yours - DFJ
Thanks Jay
Looking forward to your flag pole. I have been looking at 25 foot ones on line.
I think the American flag is fashionable in terms of design. In Japan, there are almost no houses that decorate the fields recently. I also want to cherish the Japanese flag. I think the American flag is also wonderful.🇺🇸💕🇯🇵
Colonial Flag is probably the closest manufacturer to Erda. That is also a fine company on the other side of the mountain just off of south I-15. This is a fine and timely topic. It’s a grand old flag! Thanks Jay.
Very helpful video. I just made a flag pole for Memorial Day, but I may make one like this to replace it.
That's a great idea! Let me know how it goes. DFJ
Thanks I need to hang my flag on something so I can wave it at the truck convoy. Freedom!!! 🇨🇦
More durable , great idea .
Definitely! This set up will last a long time and do it's job well. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
Let’s buy American made products or…make it at home! 😊🇺🇸 Thank you for your videos.
Tracy, I think you should always support the workers and economy first of the country that you live in - and when you can just do it yourself, it's even better. Thanks for writing. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already! Best, DFJ
10:34 I was told that your barrel is upside down. The thick ring should be away from the Flag. The bottom barrel has the thick ring facing away from the Flag. This way, the Flag has less stuff to move around as well as not catching on any exposed set screw.
Just curious... anybody remember the blue star box (on the flag) resting on a red stripe?
our flag pole 2inch alumina blow down /broke off-can we put a 2x2 wood inside?
James, you can, but that will be a temporary repair, especially if you use typical framing lumber such as fir or pine. You might use a short section of conduit or pipe at the break. Let me know how turns out. Best, DFJ
read your reply Thanks (we have to get it this spring)
Why hasn't anyone mentioned the flag hanging behind you is backwards? The union should be over your right shoulder. Other than that, great video.
Thanks Dexter Butler. That flag was hanging there temporarily until I had them both mounted and could carry them to post them on our front porch. Best to you, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Roger that. Didn't mean any disrespect. Just wanted you to be aware. Happy New Years!
@@dexterbutler9735 it all depends on where your POV is. From where the camera is here, yes, it's backwards. But if you were on the other side, it's correct.
Bonjour
you want to display our flag great!!! but do it correctly. your hanging flag inside is backwards
@normcoates1662 it all depends on where your POV is. From where the camera is here, yes, it's backwards. But if you were on the other side, it's correct.
Conduit? Should i buy 3 inch diameter? 1/2 inch? Stop watching cause not informative
1" is the size we use. Best overall trade of strength, appearance and weight. Thanks for the feedback! Best Regards, DFJ