25 Foot Flagpole Install of upgraded Foundation

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
  • Last Spring my Wife, one of my Sons and myself installed a 25 Foot one piece Flagpole in our front lawn.
    At the time we were unsure of the final location of the Flagpole. We installed a temporary foundation of #2 Crusher Run stone. I truly expected that temporary foundation to hold up better than it did. By the end of winter the pole had a 3 degree list.
    In this video my Wife and I correct the temporary foundation with a 800 pound concrete foundation of the dimensions supplied by the flagpole company.
    Turns out I wanted the flagpole in the exact spot we put the temporary foundation which meant that I had to dig up all that #2 Crusher run gravel.
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  • @alanpalmer5478
    @alanpalmer5478 3 роки тому +16

    “When you dig a hole, take pride in your hole!” That could be a motivational poster and needs to be hanging in many households today. Thanks for recording your hard work and sharing the pride we all felt once you’re flags were raised and sailing. Stay safe, and Semper Fi!!!

  • @A1Adaydreaming
    @A1Adaydreaming 4 роки тому +11

    Looks Great! Nice work. I love that you said "when you dig a hole...take pride in your hole". I feel like part of the problem with the world today is that there are a lot of people out there digging holes...but not many who dig them and take pride in them.

  • @user-li6sj8op3d
    @user-li6sj8op3d Місяць тому

    I love this old couple, reminds me of my Mom and Dad 😢

  • @joeyscerbo7776
    @joeyscerbo7776 4 роки тому +13

    Looks fantastic and always feels good to fly the flag! You all did a great job and that’s coming from a 16 year old boy, great video! Thank you for your service🇺🇸

  • @gtdoering4630
    @gtdoering4630 Рік тому

    Thank you. You are the only video I found that demonstrates how to place the ground sleeve in such a way that it remains plumb during the concrete placement. Well done.

  • @swfblacksheep703
    @swfblacksheep703 2 роки тому

    I can only hope to be this cool of a Grandpa. You have set the bar high my friend. God Bless America

  • @PutthiDara
    @PutthiDara 2 роки тому +2

    Great job! The beauty is nice flying

  • @Oldsenatorsfan
    @Oldsenatorsfan 4 роки тому +2

    Love the energy, drive, and the flag pole Marine ........ Semper Fi

  • @ntmd8or100
    @ntmd8or100 4 роки тому +5

    Looks great but a lot of work. I have found that using Quickrete Fast-Setting Concrete Mix is much faster and simpler. You pour it in the hole like sand and hose it down. It dries in about 4 hours but, for me, it has always been solid much quicker. Still needs to set a day to dry thoroughly. But, It sure beats needing a mixer and wheelbarrow. I have used it on my privacy fence posts and my flagpole.
    I had my flagpole up for 7 years and is was doing fine until the pole snapped in a wind right before this Covid mess started. I finally got my new pole in today and will be putting it up this weekend although I may be moving it to another location as we have a tree (that the light company planted in the front yard to replace one they had to take down) that has died. We thought the flagpole would be better there than where I had it out by the mailbox. It will be easier to light now closer to the house. Gonna try solar first but will wire one if necessary.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 роки тому

      I just wanted to make sure I had a uniform mix in the whole hole. Thanks fr the tip

  • @machone7580
    @machone7580 3 роки тому +1

    Looks good man!! I just took on that project and did my flagpole. Lotsa work, but very satisfying result.

  • @karenl4634
    @karenl4634 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! I'm 71 and had a shoulder replacement. Hoping my sons will dig the hole and give me a hand with mine.

  • @KenYoungIII
    @KenYoungIII 3 роки тому +3

    11:19 😉 Beautiful work. Beautiful flags. Great teamwork. Thank your for your service and also for this informative video.

  • @MrChewy63
    @MrChewy63 Рік тому

    I’m looking at me and my wife in 15 years😂love you guys!

  • @suechristophersen4190
    @suechristophersen4190 4 роки тому +4

    Look at all that energy. Flag pole looks great.

  • @onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679

    10:18 "Ya gotta hold it down"!!!!!!!!

  • @2112bobc
    @2112bobc 2 роки тому

    Thank You for your service!

  • @davejoyal9286
    @davejoyal9286 4 роки тому +1

    Good job. After the original video, I figured you be back out using concrete in the spring. I have the 30’ internal halyard version of this pole. I did a 50”x26” concrete foundation. I didn’t want the foundation to be the weak link.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 роки тому +1

      It was supposed to be temporary. It was in service longer than I thought.

  • @johnnygreen2335
    @johnnygreen2335 2 роки тому +2

    Very instructional. Thank you! Installing my 30' pole this week. Semper Fi!

    • @NateAlex10
      @NateAlex10 2 роки тому

      What size flag did you use for your 30’ pole? Tyvm!

    • @johnnygreen2335
      @johnnygreen2335 2 роки тому +1

      @@NateAlex10 5' x 8' It seems so large but does not look as big when mounted. I need to order a replacement as this one is just beginning to fray.

  • @fiammanerapatrick3215
    @fiammanerapatrick3215 4 роки тому +4

    Another patriotic video. I love it! And yeah, it's probably a good idea to make sure the flagpole is anchored down to the ground completely with concrete.

  • @dennishazeltine7877
    @dennishazeltine7877 3 роки тому +1

    Good job Marine....Hoorah !!!!

  • @doogle3d
    @doogle3d 11 місяців тому

    Looks great. Love seeing her fly as well!

  • @joeyjojo5
    @joeyjojo5 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great!

  • @AmericanPride63
    @AmericanPride63 3 роки тому

    Great helper, you have there!

  • @j.wilson641
    @j.wilson641 4 роки тому +2

    Dang Fine lookin pole! Semper-Fi !!

  • @josiekowatch2953
    @josiekowatch2953 3 роки тому

    Love it thank you so much, looks beautiful,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Great job and God bless Amerika🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸

  • @bradyobrien9883
    @bradyobrien9883 3 місяці тому

    Loved your video, Great job !!

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the comment, we had a good time putting up the pole.

  • @thomascommers1242
    @thomascommers1242 2 роки тому

    Good video!

  • @MrBurns0618
    @MrBurns0618 Рік тому

    Oh no. I put my flagpole up earlier this summer… I live in the Adirondack mountains, it hasn’t seen a winter yet, but what you said about it leaning makes me nervous, hopefully I did a professional enough job!

  • @1776_Patriot
    @1776_Patriot 4 роки тому

    Great job! Semper Fi brother.

  • @NateAlex10
    @NateAlex10 2 роки тому +3

    What size & brand flag did you use for your 25’ pole? Tyvm!

  • @alexisfeliciano4674
    @alexisfeliciano4674 3 роки тому

    That is beautifully

  • @apprec18
    @apprec18 Рік тому

    Excellent video and great step by step instruction. Where did you buy that pole? I have gone through 5 flagpoles in two years as they break or bend with the heavy winds. Looking for a solid 25ft pole for my flags. Any ideas will be appreciated. God Bless

  • @whiskey1sevenbbq880
    @whiskey1sevenbbq880 10 місяців тому

    I almost fell out of my chair laughing when he said “you put it in and I’ll ram it”,cause if I said that to my wife she would have thrown the shovel at me and went in the house 😂😂😂

  • @pemble14
    @pemble14 3 роки тому

    Gonna be honest. You’re a Saint for working on a project with the Wife. I love mine to the Moon and back but, I can’t stand working on projects with my Old Lady. Always ends up getting in the way, wanting to have conversations, asking if I’m doing it right! Every time I hand that woman a tool she either breaks something or hurts herself. It always end with “get in the house” but I sure love her, even though her brain be sigogglin.. Lol.

  • @jmarquez03
    @jmarquez03 3 роки тому

    Great video. What diameter pole did you use. I may have missed it in the video. I am debating between 3" and 4".

  • @jamesmcconnell8556
    @jamesmcconnell8556 3 роки тому

    A great video! I got my pole in the ground, now I have to take it out of the sleeve for repair
    Can you describe exactly how to do that? I can’t find any video showing how to remove the pole. The sand seems to have it locked in pretty tight. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
    Thank you in advance.
    Jimmy

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 роки тому +1

      Take our garden hose and flood the sand with water, and the pole will come out.

  • @dougbehrendt9556
    @dougbehrendt9556 4 роки тому

    Very good video. What did you use to seal the collar?

  • @chucknacc388
    @chucknacc388 Рік тому

    Semper Fi Marine
    🦅🌎⚓️

  • @rivercitymoodclinic5012
    @rivercitymoodclinic5012 3 роки тому

    Nice job, but the average slub doesn’t have tractors, cement mixers, and all the great tools that you have.

  • @Sh3lbyd0g10
    @Sh3lbyd0g10 4 роки тому

    That lady is gonna scob his noggin ifn he don't talk nicer. Jus sayin. And, thank you for your service sir. God bless America and the men and women who serve and protect Her.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 роки тому

      It wouldn't be the first time the noggin has been hit.

    • @Sh3lbyd0g10
      @Sh3lbyd0g10 4 роки тому

      @@ThrottleStopRacing Lol, somehow I'm not surprised.

  • @metalmorphist
    @metalmorphist 2 роки тому

    Semper Fi.

  • @stevepolczynskijr.7302
    @stevepolczynskijr.7302 3 роки тому +2

    What flag pole is that and where did you get it? Thank you

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 роки тому +1

      It was purchased through "The Flag Pole Company". I was not particularly happy with them. Had to press them to send all the parts.

  • @rbolarinho3760
    @rbolarinho3760 3 роки тому +1

    What size flag is this ?

  • @jerimiahreece8507
    @jerimiahreece8507 3 роки тому +5

    How'd I know I was gonna see a Marine Corp flag at the end? lol

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 роки тому +3

      My bald hair cut?

    • @lancewilder6037
      @lancewilder6037 3 роки тому

      pro trick: watch movies on flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.

    • @cristianpedro5275
      @cristianpedro5275 3 роки тому

      @Lance Wilder yup, I've been using Flixzone for since december myself :D

  • @danielf4136
    @danielf4136 3 роки тому

    Semper Fi

  • @WilliamMurray-lr1bb
    @WilliamMurray-lr1bb 10 місяців тому

    snappy old geezer !

  • @chadgritten
    @chadgritten Рік тому

    Grumpy old man. LOL

  • @manueljugador7903
    @manueljugador7903 4 роки тому +1

    Makes me want to help them

  • @Jenna-zv6ve2sx4u
    @Jenna-zv6ve2sx4u 4 місяці тому

    i always take my pole down in the winter.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 місяці тому

      I have been flying the flag year round with no ill effects. Thanks for the comment.

  • @terileeschuh1597
    @terileeschuh1597 5 місяців тому

    What did you use for the pipe or base to put the pole inside of?

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  5 місяців тому

      The sleeve that the pole goes into came with the pole.

  • @EyeSEEnothing
    @EyeSEEnothing Рік тому

    Where did you find the pole?

  • @fiammanerapatrick3215
    @fiammanerapatrick3215 3 роки тому

    I got a question, were you in the Marines? Since you have the Marine flag.

  • @brandonruggles6527
    @brandonruggles6527 3 роки тому

    Is that a Honda 185 ATC in the background

  • @herkyify
    @herkyify 4 роки тому

    Semper Fi Devil Dog

  • @owlmessenger
    @owlmessenger 4 роки тому +1

    What do you mean soil like other people? You bought a farm of course there was going to be rocks! :P
    Edit: Now Mom knows what it was like putting all the concrete in with you around the foundation of the last house!

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 роки тому +1

      I know someone that said they wanted some rocks for his corner. Take a couple each time you visit. I will even wash them off for you.

    • @owlmessenger
      @owlmessenger 4 роки тому

      @@ThrottleStopRacing sounds like a plan

  • @mikevandermeulen5113
    @mikevandermeulen5113 3 роки тому

    No way that thing is staying level.

  • @Joe_S.
    @Joe_S. 3 роки тому

    11:19 😂

  • @EnlightenedRogue24
    @EnlightenedRogue24 3 роки тому +1

    Putting in a 25’ flag pole next week in hard clay soil in Southern California. Not looking forward to digging that hole. ☝️😬⛏🧨💣

    • @markiemarkdoapull6795
      @markiemarkdoapull6795 3 роки тому

      Same here gotta love digging through Clay it’s not fun having having your home built on a Riverbed

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 роки тому +1

      We all think we have it the worst, until we try the other persons soil. Me I have stone 3 to 6 inches that have to be dug out. Good luck.

  • @genemccarthy2847
    @genemccarthy2847 2 роки тому +1

    Nice work however your rudeness when speaking to your wife overshadowed your installation video. Once in a while a "please" might work!

  • @TheJimbob1603
    @TheJimbob1603 Рік тому

    Be glad you don't live in NH ...... nothing but rock & ledge ...... with a little bit of dirt mixed in. Ugh .......

  • @user-li6sj8op3d
    @user-li6sj8op3d Місяць тому

    Marine - not really a surprise 🫡