adam1 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 For all you tight wads (like my self ), take 4 of the £2.99 washing line poles from wilko's or similar and work out what length you want to extend them cut the excess length from the bottom pole then take 4 of the plastic type electric fence posts ( i scrounged broken ones from a livery yard that i have permission on, theres usually a few snapped ones laying around farms etc) and cut them 4 inches up from the foot plate then take an angle grinder and grind the remaiming post down untill it can be pushed up into the bottom of the bottom of the washing line pole, when grinding take care to only take small quantitys off when its getting close to fitting as you want the fit to be as tight as possible. I measured 28 inches down from the plastic collar on the bottom part of the pole and cut it off there ( remember to extend the pole first or you'll cut both sections). To be honest there still a bit long when closed up but i'll use them like this for now and if i find it a problem ill just cut the top section just below the top plastic g hook, knock that out of the metal pole (as there are small crimps to hold it in place) cut the top section to the required length replace the g hook and punch some more crimps in to hold it in place with a center punch. It will take you around 20 mins each to do these including the top section so i've probably made it sound more work than it is, I was going to use a strong adhesive to hold the fencepost in the bottom but decided not to bother incase one snaps so i can just replace it , as long as you make sure there a really tight fit i dont think it will be neccerary. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Nice idea about the kick plates, i have lots of the electric fence posts. Was thinking, for added strength you could put a couple of medium size bolts through the side of pole where the elec fence post sits inside. Also easy to undo if you need to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 any pics adam, as i have 12 off these poles, waiting to get my head round the bottom kicker plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 i have 12 off these poles christ how big's your hide going to be I really am a technophobe but will have a play with my camera tommorrow and see if i can suss how to do it, anyone else that fancies putting piccies up if they do this conversion feel free, It is really simple though litterally cut the poles to your desired length and stuff the fencepost up the bottom tube of your pole, job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I really am a technophobe but will have a play with my camera tommorrow and see if i can suss how to do it, I take it the technophobia won then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington 1100 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have used these for my hide poles I'm a tight *** too, lol No I like making things really (honest) I bolted 90* brackets to the bottom of poles. I think I will give your idea a try tho. Keep up the designing for us not too flush folk lol James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) I take it the technophobia won then? You got it, i'll have another go now im on my days off I did pm a couple of folk with stock piccies of the fence posts to try help the mental image so i cant be spanked for abandonment of my post I work in Featherstone so please dont take the mickey out of my poor computing skills as were almost neighbours Edited October 29, 2009 by adam1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) YES, TECHNOPHOBIA GOT THE BETTER OF ME, AND THEN THEY PUT BUCKLES ON THE ENDS OF MY SLEEVES AND THICK BOUNCEY WALLPAPER IN MY ROOM I can email piccies if you pm me though Edited October 29, 2009 by adam1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 i also use washing line poles for my hides, i just have a 3/4" steel spike in my holdall and a lump hammer, you can get a hide up no matter how hard the ground is without faffing about with grinders etc mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 It is a bit of faffing to make them but it's a one off, once they're made just stand on the footplate and your away and theres no need to be lugging a lump hammer and steel spike around every outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 i have 12 off these poles christ how big's your hide going to be I really am a technophobe but will have a play with my camera tommorrow and see if i can suss how to do it, anyone else that fancies putting piccies up if they do this conversion feel free, It is really simple though litterally cut the poles to your desired length and stuff the fencepost up the bottom tube of your pole, job done Bought 12 with the intentions off fitting them at the bottom and then selling on, not a complete plonker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntout Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Adam sent me the pics to put on here as he is still scared of his camera, or computer or something like that. Adam - embrace technology - it is your friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Must be worth a try. Look good Do you find the poles a bit flimsy in strong wind? Or are they all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks BURNOUT, much appreciated, you might well be right about technology but it just seems to bite me George I've not had them out in overly strong winds yet so cannot make claims with any conviction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 About my suggestion for making hide poles with the bottom section of electric fence posts, DONT DO IT IT'S A **** IDEA Sorry to anybody who has tried it. The problem is when taking all the plastic off so it will fit up the inside of the pole all the strength goes with it, so all thats left for me to say is sorry for wasting yout time lads. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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