BEER30 Posted November 8, 2006 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2006 Just finished making "2" (TWO) Flag pole under $15.00 . Here's pictures of one of them mounted on my rear trunk rack . The mast are made of lavatory water supply (tubing) lines , the ones made of chrome plated brass . I used 3/8" all-thread inside the tubing to striffen the mast . As I inserted the all-thread into the tubing , I used Marine Grade sealer/silicone to secure any cavities as it was the ID and OD were not exact match . While spinning/screwing the all-thread into the tubing , I applied the silicone sealer onto the threads . At the tip of the tubing where it is formed as a natural flare is a plastic insert where the all-thread did make a good contact . The end of the all-thread is just short from passing all the way through , on which I placed a dab of silicone sealer to secure a chromed dog collar spike to complete the top of the mast . At the base of the tubing , I run a stainless steel safety nut (one with the plastic insert , forgot the correct name) reversed to give an acorn top look just under the tubing . The mount I made from aircraft aluminim . Measements are 3/4" x 2" x 1" . Drilled 1 hole to fit around the trunk rack and 2 more to secure it to the rack . 1 hole , I passed the mast into and tightend securely with an acorn nut . Second hole I used acorn nut up top and safety nut underneath . I would have used another acorn nut , but ran out of them . Also to mention , I used the over length all-thread as my second securing bolt . The flag , I purchased at Walmart just under $5.00 . It is the heavy duty , window type plastic mount , made of double layered fabric . I removed the flap from the plastic mast and inserted a section of pvc tubing into the tubular fabric on mount side of the flag . It was a tight fit , which made is better . I inserted the mast into the pvc tubing on the flag and followed it with up with a rubber grommet to keep the flap up top of mast . The rubbwer grommet is the type used to insulate wires through sheet metal which I purchased from hardware store as well . The way I made this will allow the flag to rotate freely around the mast . Overall , I have only spent nearly $20.00 for 1 flag and 2 flag pole mast and took me approx. 1 1/2 hours to make . Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 8, 2006 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2006 They look good. I need to try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Fishin-C Posted November 8, 2006 Share #3 Posted November 8, 2006 Beer 30 ,,,,,, what can't you do???? Im impressed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted November 8, 2006 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2006 Nice and it's almost exactly like the one I made last summer. We must be thinking alike as I was short of funds so did almost the same thing as you did Beer. Aluminum block drilled and mounted same as you did. Not sure of the size right offhand. I run a threaded rod thru a piece of stainless tubing, acorn nuts top & bottom. A plastic washer at the top and a plastic washer with a tight fit rubber washer under the flag. My flag is the one Eddie sold with the VentureRiders.org. logo on it. Now I need to make another for an American flag. I'll post a pic of mine later. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share #5 Posted November 8, 2006 Beer 30 ,,,,,, what can't you do???? Turn Back Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted November 8, 2006 Share #6 Posted November 8, 2006 Great idea. The ingenuity of the folks here never ceases to amaze me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted November 8, 2006 Share #7 Posted November 8, 2006 Added my pics to the first post I put on here. Very similar wouldn't you say Beer? Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted November 8, 2006 Very similar wouldn't you say Beer? Larry " BEER " ! Did you fabricate your own mount ( aluminum block ) ? I cut mine out of a large chunk of material with my bandsaw , sanded with a belt sander to remove cut marks , then replace the good sanding belt with a worn out fine grit to polish . That little block of aluminum got hot ! Found it better to cool down with an air hose , rather than cooling with water . I must say Carbon , we do fine work ! "Done so long , with so little , we can do anything with nothin' ". Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted November 8, 2006 Share #9 Posted November 8, 2006 Yep took a aluminum block , drilled, cut, & polished as you did. I can put my cover on with it as is but if needed to lower it it's just a simple matter of loosening one screw. Oh yea I'll second that comment on fine work, great ideas, & craftmanship. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 8, 2006 Share #10 Posted November 8, 2006 Gene, Owl had been on me to make something like that for a year and I just haven't got to do it. I know you would sell a lot of those if you choose to make them....I'll take 2 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share #11 Posted November 8, 2006 Carbon , I also made a slip over cover as well . I wonder if it true that my mom did really have twins and I was the one she kept . Are you my twin brother ? Squid , I have more aluminum to spare and would extend out my hand to help you out in making a couple more masts for Owl . I'll try to get them made as soon as I can . Before I commit into making them to sale , I have a freind whom has a CNC machine . Perhaps I can convince him to produce some mounts if their is enough interest in it . CNC machines are not cheap , but enough to be made may persuade him too . Making no promises , but I will check on it . Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnventurer Posted November 8, 2006 Share #12 Posted November 8, 2006 Ill take one please....Fred:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 8, 2006 Share #13 Posted November 8, 2006 Thanks Gene....I'm sure if a thread was posted you could fill a bunch of orders. ....not that I want to create work for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwrenn1 Posted January 13, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 13, 2009 where can I get some of that aluminum block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted January 13, 2009 Share #15 Posted January 13, 2009 If you can make em I'll take two myself. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5bikes Posted January 14, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2009 After about 2 miles it came down. Any ideas how to make quieter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted January 14, 2009 After about 2 miles it came down. Any ideas how to make quieter? Tighten up all them bolts and nuts on that 1st Gen , then it will be quieter . Honestly , what size of flag and material is is made of ? I fly 2 - 11"x 16" flags . I forgot what the material is , but it is like a knitted clothe and it's double ply. BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted January 14, 2009 where can I get some of that aluminum block I get mine from a fellow company that uses Aircraft grade aluminum to CNC molds . My local welder has some laying around every once in awhile also . Our local medal supplier wants you to buy a truck load . I may still have some , but I have to get another 40 tooth or better carbide blade for my chop saw to cut off a chunk . I'm leaving for Orlando in about 5 hours and will not be back home until late Sunday . Shoot me a PM to remind me to look and if I have some , I will send to ya . BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwrenn1 Posted January 14, 2009 Share #19 Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) I will check the local weld shop first if I have no luck I will pm you. Thanks Edited January 14, 2009 by rwrenn1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventurer 08 Posted January 14, 2009 Share #20 Posted January 14, 2009 I made two flag poles also using the aluminum blocks and lavatory supply line last summer with flags i got from wal-mart. Used um all last fall for PG runs. ran them off the saddle bag rails. :hurts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwrenn1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share #21 Posted January 16, 2009 i bought some aluminum block from my local steel supplier i got a whole bunch of it for 20bucks more than i wanted but they had a minimum so i will be making myself at least 2 and i have raw block for other projects later on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted April 17, 2009 Share #22 Posted April 17, 2009 Carbon , I also made a slip over cover as well . I wonder if it true that my mom did really have twins and I was the one she kept . Are you my twin brother ? Squid , I have more aluminum to spare and would extend out my hand to help you out in making a couple more masts for Owl . I'll try to get them made as soon as I can . Before I commit into making them to sale , I have a freind whom has a CNC machine . Perhaps I can convince him to produce some mounts if their is enough interest in it . CNC machines are not cheap , but enough to be made may persuade him too . Making no promises , but I will check on it . Gene OK, here's one heck of an order----I'll have two, no, make that three (a spare) mounts for my RSV over here in Western Australia __________________________________________________________________ never ride faster than your guardian angel:2133:can fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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