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need to make a tempory flagpole stand for 4th of July picnic.
question is, a piece of plywood for a base , a 2 foot 4x4 upright
to set pole in.

The big question is, the braces. Does it make any difference as
to how high on the upright board the braces are fastened??
what i marked as the pivot point on the bottom i would not think the
position of braces would make any difference. I know some of the
engineer people should have a answer.

the thought would be to put sandbags on the plywood to prevent
it from blowing over...... thanks[ATTACH]17498[/ATTACH]

the question of the message which i forgot to ask.

would the posistion of the braces have any effect on how easy]
the flagpole would tip over in the wind???:eek:

oldc6 wrote:the question of the message which i forgot to ask.

would the posistion of the braces have any effect on how easy]
the flagpole would tip over in the wind???:eek:

The short answer is no. Your braces just keep the plywood from seperating from the pole. Matters not how high you put them. It will be the sandbags that keep it from blowing over. IMHO, a couple of 50 lb sacks should be sufficient with light to moderate wind.

Tim is right on!! As usual! Sandbags will work to hold the pole upright depending on the size of flag and speed of wind. Needs at least three braces.

[ATTACH]17519[/ATTACH]Change of plans on the portable flag pole.

welded a 2 inch pipe to receiver hitch drawbar
and put the pole in it.

simple , done deal, will fit any vehicle with a
trailer hitch that is 2 inch.

drive truck to picnic, display flag,
end of day put flag pole back in origional
box. store in garage till next time....

should have explained a little better.Menards had these pole kits on sale
a week ago for $49.95. Nice three piece aluminum three section pole with
flag. made in Wisconsin...... fits real nice into two inch pipe....
picture is for static use only do not drive down road with pole installed
into hitch.........

Nice job, oldc6!