Step-by-Step Wooden Flagpole

Build a wooden flagpole and fly the flag that fits you best.

A wooden flagpole can add aesthetic appeal to your front yard or garden, giving you the freedom to fly whatever flag represents you best. Creating a wooden flagpole is a relatively simple task, as long as you take the time to thoroughly plan the look and location of the flagpole. Before you begin, determine how high you would like your flagpole to be, keeping in mind that roughly 4 feet of the flagpole will be buried underground for stability.

Things You'll Need

• Wooden pole
• Wood seal
• Paintbrush
• Rope cleat and screws
• Cordless drill
• Pulley kit

Instructions

1. Purchase a sturdy wooden pole that is the desired height. When you are choosing the lumber, remember that approximately 4 feet of the rod will be buried underground for stability.

2. Cover the wooden pole with 2 coats of wood seal. For easiest application, paint one side of the pole and then roll it over to paint the other side. Allow the wood seal to dry completely between each coat.

3. Measure 4 feet from the bottom of the wooden rod and make a mark. Measure the remaining distance of the pole and make a mark at the halfway point.

4. Place the rope cleat on the halfway point you measured. Screw the rope cleat to the wooden pole using a power drill or a screwdriver.

5. Remove the pulley from its package and line it up with the rope cleat. Secure the pulley to the top of the wooden pole, following the instructions included in the pulley kit.

References

• Fine Home Building: Building a Wooden Flagpole