Hint: I bought a cheap Habor Freight 1/2 inch drill on sale for these types of digging projects. Also purchased a 24 inch x 2" auger bit. Using that to drill down and loosen dirt is So Much Easier than the post hole digger method.
Hey Nate, it's working great! The only issue is when the temp goes below freezing, and there is moisture on the pole. I was not able to retract the pole until later in the morning when it warmed up some. I usually have 2 flags on it. I am very satisfied. FYI- they come in different heights, so take a good measurement.
Looks great. How many bags of Quickcrete did you use. pounds vs bags. I bought 3 - 80 lb bags. I hope I get to return one. Also liked the idea of small gravel in the bottom. So why the wire circumference fence?
Hello Cherrie, I believe I used 3 bags. Make sure the sleeve pipe sits in the gravel and not blocked with concrete. You want water to be able to drain out. I used the metal mesh as added strength but not something that needs to be done. Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your project.
Well, I think you had it. I call it a mixing tub. You can usually find it in the aisle with concrete mixes and cement blocks. Hope that helps! Happy mixing
Good eye! My video stopped recording and by the time I realized it, the cement was poured. Since it was not a necessary step and to avoid confusion, I elected not to discuss it. Since you spotted it, I added some 1/4" galvanized hardware cloth as reinforcement in the concrete. Thanks for watching.
Why are flagpole company's selling flagpoles and flying a second flag less than 1 ft from the bottom of the American flag? You'd think they'd know that!
PLUMB THE POLE WITH A 2' LEVEL ON THE SIDE OF THE POLE, "NOT THE TOP"! THE POLE ONCE PLUMB NEEDS TO BE LOCKED IN PLACE TO KEEP IT PLUMB. I HAVE VIEWED MANY FLAGPOLE INSTALLATIONS AND INSTALL A FEW FLAGPOLES AND THIS VIDEO IS NOT RECOMENDED TO USE FOR INSTALLATION OF A FLAGPOLE, TO MANY MISSED STEPS.
Interesting! 1 year later, sleeve top still level. Installed flag pole and checked side of pole..... LEVEL!!! Let's not make this complicated. It's basically a simple project.
