Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

Gary Cavie wrote:
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar
dimensions to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter,
thick-walled, and about 4m long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

You a CB freak? thought they died a sad death?

--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
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Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

http://www.btinternet.com/~dance_pole/

Not fibreglass though. Am I thinking what you're thinking? :-)

Gary Cavie wrote:
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar
dimensions to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter,
thick-walled, and about 4m long?

Thanks

Gary

http://www.fierljeppen.nl/

PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

http://www.pbholland.com/fotos/voorp...ooten_2004.jpg

bet it's not.

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
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Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?


Old windsurfing pole? - They are tapered though!

(Most modern ones contain carbon fibre)


Maybe old mast for Topper or Laser sailing boat.

--

Michael Chare

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Gary Cavie wrote:
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar
dimensions to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter,
thick-walled, and about 4m long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

You a CB freak? thought they died a sad death?


No, not CB!

In article , says...

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
t...
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

http://www.btinternet.com/~dance_pole/

Not fibreglass though. Am I thinking what you're thinking? :-)




No, but there's another idea for the future!

In article , [email protected] says...
Gary Cavie wrote:
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar
dimensions to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter,
thick-walled, and about 4m long?

Thanks

Gary

http://www.fierljeppen.nl/

PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

http://www.pbholland.com/fotos/voorp...ooten_2004.jpg

bet it's not.





NO - definitely not for that!!!

In article ,
says...


"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
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Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?


Old windsurfing pole? - They are tapered though!

(Most modern ones contain carbon fibre)


Maybe old mast for Topper or Laser sailing boat.



That's a thought, will take a look down the local boatyard.

Thanks

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
t...
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?

You can buy GRP handrail tube, but you have to like bright yellow.
Unfortunately, I don't recall where I saw them.

Colin Bignell

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
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Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?

Thanks

Gary

Washing line pole ??

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
t...
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

You could try a good sports supplier. They may have some pole-vault poles
(I'm fairly sure the lower end of the market will be GRP based). Look at
eBay etc for second hand poles as well.

J.

On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:40:55 -0000, Gary Cavie wrote:

Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
long?

Try a google for glaasfibre measuring rods, but you'll pay a lot for 'em.
They're usually rated to a high electrical impulse test.

Used to be able to get a relatively simple type, about 4ft sections, that
slotted together, alternatively a telescopic version that would extend to
about 25ft.

--
the dot wanderer at tesco dot net

On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:40:55 -0000, Gary Cavie wrote:

| Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
| to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
| long?
|

You want a pole to go in the Jockey wheel holder on your 4 metre caravan?
For an aerial or sat dish?
--
Dave Fawthrop dave hyphenologist co uk
Sick and tired of Junk Snail Mail?
Register with http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/
IME it works :-)

In article ,
lid says...
On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:40:55 -0000, Gary Cavie wrote:

| Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar dimensions
| to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about 4m
| long?
|

You want a pole to go in the Jockey wheel holder on your 4 metre caravan?
For an aerial or sat dish?


OK. I'll fess up!

Sir Benjamin was _almost_ right - it's not CB, but amateur radio. I have
a Crossed beam sitting on top of my rotator, using an aluminum pole. This
passes right through the vertical elements, and is de-tuning them, giving
an SWR of almost 4:1, whereas the horizontal section is spot on at 1.1:1.
That's why I need a fibreglass pole!

(Although the pole dancing setup does sound good - my wife has always
wanted to learn that!)

Gary Cavie wrote:
I have a Crossed beam sitting on top of my rotator, using an aluminum
pole. This passes right through the vertical elements, and is de-tuning
them, giving an SWR of almost 4:1, whereas the horizontal section is
spot on at 1.1:1. That's why I need a fibreglass pole!

But what about the coax? That's metal too, so replacing the pole may not
be a complete solution.

Also, are you absolutely sure the SWR problem isn't due to something
else, like a bad connection to the driven element?


--
Ian White

In article , says...
Gary Cavie wrote:
I have a Crossed beam sitting on top of my rotator, using an aluminum
pole. This passes right through the vertical elements, and is de-tuning
them, giving an SWR of almost 4:1, whereas the horizontal section is
spot on at 1.1:1. That's why I need a fibreglass pole!

But what about the coax? That's metal too, so replacing the pole may not
be a complete solution.

Also, are you absolutely sure the SWR problem isn't due to something
else, like a bad connection to the driven element?




What better man to correspond with!

Thanks Ian,

I have proven that it is a location issue by swapping the aerial through
90 degrees, and it remains with the vertical polarised half, so I don't
think coax or connections are at fault, which is what led me do blame it
on the 2" pole passing in line with the vertical elements, halfway
between director 1&2.

I'm open to any other suggestions, but so that we don't upset everyone
else on teh group, could we try email? My address (as despammed seems to
be down ATM) is garycavieATcustomnetDOTcoDOTuk.

Thanks once again

Gary M0JJH

Gary Cavie wrote:
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar
dimensions to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter,
thick-walled, and about 4m long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

You need a flagpole supplier for Fibreglass pole.

They're not cheap neither.

--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

In article , Gary Cavie
writes
In article ,
says...


Old windsurfing pole? - They are tapered though!

(Most modern ones contain carbon fibre)


Maybe old mast for Topper or Laser sailing boat.



That's a thought, will take a look down the local boatyard.



They are alloy.


Adrian
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To Reply :
replace "news" with "adrian" and "nospam" with "ffoil"
Sorry for the rigmarole, If I want spam, I'll go to the shops
Every time someone says "I don't believe in trolls", another one dies.

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
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In article , says...

"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
t...
Does anbody know where I can get a fibreglass pole, of similar
dimensions
to a scaffold pole (ie, around 50mm diameter, thick-walled, and about
4m
long?

Thanks

Gary


PS: Brian - yes it is for what you're thinking ;-)

http://www.btinternet.com/~dance_pole/

Not fibreglass though. Am I thinking what you're thinking? :-)




No, but there's another idea for the future!

Lol!
How about a timber pole? Would that work for what you want. My local diy
centre carries a mopstick handrail, which is approx the size you want.