Paul61 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Saw these in Tesco, Brilliant for holding nets to poles and branches. The yellow plastic jaws clip off and I secure the net to the top of the pole with the clamp and wedge a bit of grass, straw twig etc in there. £1.00 for a set of 4 clamps They also do an extendable washing line pole that if I could source a spike would be a great net pole, bit heavier and taller than the "proper" hide poles but the clamping ferrule and top is exactly the same as the proper poles. Anyone else got any good little buys like this? I tried to put a picture on. Anyone know how you add upload directly? Still don't know how to upload directly but found a picture on the web and the write up 4pc Spring Clamp Set (90mm) Edited October 4, 2011 by Paul61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) I think you just go to your computer and click on right click on the image, then copy image location, and paste into the insert image bit Edited October 1, 2011 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) These are the ones I bought from Amazon, probably about the same. These are 90mm (3.5 inch) ones, there are also 40mm ones from Draper on there Edited October 1, 2011 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 A quid for ten from Mad Mix in Barnsley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul61 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I should have known, a Yorkshireman gets a better bargain than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul61 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Still can't get a picture on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Top tip mate! Wilkos also do a washing line pole, £3 twist lock with the same sort of top too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 how would you get them poles from wilkos in the ground though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 how would you get them poles from wilkos in the ground though? i thought that once id bought them. i took one half pole, and hammered it into the ground. slowly pull it back out, and then just slide a whole one in. it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/87168-cheap-hide-poles/page__p__745100__hl__%2Bhide+%2Bpoles__fromsearch__1#entry745100 This is how you adapt wilkos poles :good: BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Cheers to Paul61 - picked myself up three packs today - 12 for £3 - not quite a Barnsley bargain, but not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Before I purchased a 'proper' set of hide poles, I too, used the Wilko type ones. To fix the pole into the ground, I cut 3"x2" wedges of wood, and drilled holes in the top of them, which were the same diameter as the poles. I then stamped them into the ground and fitted the poles into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Saw these in Tesco, Brilliant for holding nets to poles and branches. The yellow plastic jaws clip off and I secure the net to the top of the pole with the clamp and wedge a bit of grass, straw twig etc in there. They also do an extendable washing line pole that if I could source a spike would be a great net pole, bit heavier and taller than the "proper" hide poles but the clamping ferrule and top is exactly the same as the proper poles. Anyone else got any good little buys like this? I tried to put a picture on. Anyone know how you add upload directly? i used washing line poles x 4 in green from ASDA 3.50 each, shortened the down (telescopic) drilled 2 holes in bottom length and bolted on some angle iron with a point. cost of angle iron 4.00 foe 1mtr, & a pack of bolts 3.00 (total 10.50 & solid as a rock) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roly Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 A quid for ten from Mad Mix in Barnsley. Cant match that! but those tool stalls at markets where they have a £1 on the table bit, you can normally pick up a pack of 6 for a quid. just the right size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I had a pack of 10 off the bay for £2.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Went to Tescos in Diss, Norfolk. Couldn't find any of the clamps. What section are they under? What are they sold as? Tried to describe them to lady store worker but she had never heard of anything like them - Well she is from Norfolk. Only a relatively small store so maybe they didn't have them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firdom Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Grandalf i think i saw some of these in harleston the little shop up bullock fair close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eredel Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Went to Tescos in Diss, Norfolk. Couldn't find any of the clamps. What section are they under? What are they sold as? Tried to describe them to lady store worker but she had never heard of anything like them - Well she is from Norfolk. Only a relatively small store so maybe they didn't have them in stock. Tesco in Diss have them on occasion when they do cheap lines, usually on the end of the aisle as you go in. Cheapo shop opposite the Mere's mouth will probably have them...that's where I got my twist-lock extending linen posts (hide poles) for £3.50 each! Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Some on the bay under £2 for 8 posted item no 300577927533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Grandalf i think i saw some of these in harleston the little shop up bullock fair close Julie's car shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eredel Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Grandalf.....£1.20 something for 5 small ones in the shop opposite the Mere's Mouth in Diss. Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Grandalf.....£1.20 something for 5 small ones in the shop opposite the Mere's Mouth in Diss. Eric. Thanks eredel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cundyno1 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Just seen this on mentioned auction site could be useful if u dont want the hassle of making ur own. In the end will probably cost more than a set but if u just wanted to replace 1/2 cud be ok with a cheap pole from tesco or something. item number 160662034934 James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul61 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Went to Tescos in Diss, Norfolk. Couldn't find any of the clamps. What section are they under? What are they sold as? Tried to describe them to lady store worker but she had never heard of anything like them - Well she is from Norfolk. Only a relatively small store so maybe they didn't have them in stock. There at the end of the Isles, near the tool / DIY bit think it is only in the bigger stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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