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Posted by Veloise on August 23, 2006, 8:02 am
Nann Bell wrote:
> Does anyone know an affordable source for the T shape banner poles, such as
> are used for church banner that may be carried in processionals? I'm making
> a new banner for one of our churches and we very much need a new banner pole
> as well, but the ones sold by church supply places are way beyond the budget
> of this small church.
Home Depot. 8' of PVC pipe is about $3.
Design: plan to cut the pipe into convenient-length sections. Pick up a
bunch of in-line connectors (less than $1 each); these also add
vertical reinforcement. Use a T at the top, and have it stick out to
each side the desired width. Get a couple of end cap fittings for the
ends. Spray-paint those gold or wood color.
To get the pipe info off the white plastic, use nail polish remover.
If it needs a handle of some sort, add a loop made from several
right-angle connectors.
For more stability, get the PVC pipe glue, and make several of the
connections permanent.
FWIW, you can cut the existing flag rod in half or thirds, and add
connectors to it that will allow it to fit in a smaller vehicle. (If
bicycle manufacturers can do this with tandems and travel bikes, it
will work for your banner pole.)
HTH
There's a reason I know all this; feel free to ask more questions. PVC
is, as mentioned, dirt cheap, so you can even make two versions. The
"fall-off" is great for casement window supports in an older house,
garden flag poles, and more.
--Karen D.
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