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On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:56:22 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote: Franko wrote: "Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot" wrote in message ... No I wasn't; I'm lying. But I do want an 'ole dug, for a washing line pole. A big, heavy, iron scaffold pole that wants going into the earth about two feet. What's the best way to dig a scaffold pole 'ole? I did read about someone using water from a hose pipe to dig a pole into the ground but it was lacking detail. Any suggestions? What about a scaffold pole-sized drill bit? Is that feasible? Si If this thread doesn't stop getting any more outlandish methods posted - I'll come round and dig the bl**dy thing myself for nothing :-) All you need is a pole some 7,926 miles long, threaded at both ends. Hammer down using any previous method discussed until only 12' extends above ground. Take flight to Australia & use nut & very large washer to secure, remove any excess using angle grinder. But what the pole comes out in the Indian Ocean? His garden will be filled with sea water. -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. See http://improve-usenet.org |
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Mark wrote:
But what the pole comes out in the Indian Ocean? His garden will be filled with sea water. Knock it off line a bit further and it might come up under Saudi... -- Rod Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious onset. Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed. www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org |
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Rod wrote:
Mark wrote: But what the pole comes out in the Indian Ocean? His garden will be filled with sea water. Knock it off line a bit further and it might come up under Saudi... .... and drain away that Kingdom's oil wealth within hours! I can but dream. ;-) |
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Mark wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:56:22 GMT, "The Medway Handyman" wrote: Franko wrote: "Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot" wrote in message ... No I wasn't; I'm lying. But I do want an 'ole dug, for a washing line pole. A big, heavy, iron scaffold pole that wants going into the earth about two feet. What's the best way to dig a scaffold pole 'ole? I did read about someone using water from a hose pipe to dig a pole into the ground but it was lacking detail. Any suggestions? What about a scaffold pole-sized drill bit? Is that feasible? Si If this thread doesn't stop getting any more outlandish methods posted - I'll come round and dig the bl**dy thing myself for nothing :-) All you need is a pole some 7,926 miles long, threaded at both ends. Hammer down using any previous method discussed until only 12' extends above ground. Take flight to Australia & use nut & very large washer to secure, remove any excess using angle grinder. But what the pole comes out in the Indian Ocean? His garden will be filled with sea water. RW has already covered that "ENSURE UPRIGHTYNESS WITH LEVEL". In any case the car body filler would stop the leak. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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