You can pour the dry concrete mix directly into the hole and tamp down with a 2x4 and checking plumb as you go. For every bag follow with 5 gallons of water. Wait until the water completely percolates down thru the dry concrete and add another bag or until the concrete fills the hole. Been setting fence post this way for 42 years. Fast and easy.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
You can pour the dry concrete mix directly into the hole and tamp down with a 2x4 and checking plumb as you go. For every bag follow with 5 gallons of water. Wait until the water completely percolates down thru the dry concrete and add another bag or until the concrete fills the hole. Been setting fence post this way for 42 years. Fast and easy.
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to give it a try.
Simple straight to the point! Fine job looks great. Getting ready to install my flagpole I'm glad I found your video!
Good luck Kris. The hardest part was carrying those bags of cement! Thanks for the comment.
Such creative videos you’ve on this channel. Just subscribed!
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Thank You. Exactly what I needed to see.
I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching
Thanks, Pat. I learned a lot from your video.
Thanks for watching 👀!
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.
Great idea! Thanks for commenting 🙂
I thought wow you have a rock fairy bringing in rocks overnight 👍
If you find one, let me know. I have another bed to do.
Yes check to nakw sure it's straight vertical
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Yes!!!! A Cleveland Browns flag! Go Browns! Woof Woof Woof
That's the spirit! Go Browns
You can probably just put the concrete mix in the whole dry and periodically run water into the hole
Yeah, they do sell no mix concrete, but I prefer to get a little workout.
SO at 6:10 a mesh screen magically appears with no explanation . Purpose for this at late stage??
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.
Pat, I hate to sound so ignorant but what is the black mixing bin called? Trying to find this at HD or Lowes
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
Or wheel barrow will do.
Small plastic mortar bed.
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.
@@patshomeprojectsandmore5878 thank you for your quick response. So appreciated your video. So very informative.
Good morning, good job, how is the flag pole doing? I am looking to buy one and wanted to see if there was any issues or recommendations? Thank you
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.
@@patshomeprojectsandmore5878 nice, thank you for the input. I appreciate it, I will be buying one this week.
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Who Dey
I like the Bengals but only a Cleveland Browns flag will attach to this pole
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!
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Great Video,until you raised that freaking Browns flag😂,Go Bengals!!!!
Thanks. Go AFC North division. It's probably the strongest in the league
Because the box says made in china doesnt mean the pole is made in china , sucks tho i wanted ro get thos one but after ur comments ill pass.
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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.
lol amen🎉
@@patshomeprojectsandmore5878 Thanks for stating… I installed and leveled the sleeve only, this morning… I hope my results are the same as yours, plum