25 Foot Flagpole Install of upgraded Foundation

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
  • Last Spring my Wife, one of my Sons and myself installed a 25 Foot one piece Flagpole in our front lawn.
    At the time we were unsure of the final location of the Flagpole. We installed a temporary foundation of #2 Crusher Run stone. I truly expected that temporary foundation to hold up better than it did. By the end of winter the pole had a 3 degree list.
    In this video my Wife and I correct the temporary foundation with a 800 pound concrete foundation of the dimensions supplied by the flagpole company.
    Turns out I wanted the flagpole in the exact spot we put the temporary foundation which meant that I had to dig up all that #2 Crusher run gravel.
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  • @user-li6sj8op3d
    @user-li6sj8op3d 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this old couple, reminds me of my Mom and Dad 😢

  • @alanpalmer5478
    @alanpalmer5478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    “When you dig a hole, take pride in your hole!” That could be a motivational poster and needs to be hanging in many households today. Thanks for recording your hard work and sharing the pride we all felt once you’re flags were raised and sailing. Stay safe, and Semper Fi!!!

  • @A1Adaydreaming
    @A1Adaydreaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Looks Great! Nice work. I love that you said "when you dig a hole...take pride in your hole". I feel like part of the problem with the world today is that there are a lot of people out there digging holes...but not many who dig them and take pride in them.

  • @joeyscerbo7776
    @joeyscerbo7776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Looks fantastic and always feels good to fly the flag! You all did a great job and that’s coming from a 16 year old boy, great video! Thank you for your service🇺🇸

  • @PutthiDara
    @PutthiDara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job! The beauty is nice flying

  • @Oldsenatorsfan
    @Oldsenatorsfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the energy, drive, and the flag pole Marine ........ Semper Fi

  • @gtdoering4630
    @gtdoering4630 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. You are the only video I found that demonstrates how to place the ground sleeve in such a way that it remains plumb during the concrete placement. Well done.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, the new foundation is functioning as it should.

  • @bradyobrien9883
    @bradyobrien9883 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your video, Great job !!

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment, we had a good time putting up the pole.

  • @swfblacksheep703
    @swfblacksheep703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can only hope to be this cool of a Grandpa. You have set the bar high my friend. God Bless America

  • @suechristophersen4190
    @suechristophersen4190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Look at all that energy. Flag pole looks great.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feeling better every day, well most days. Thanks

  • @MrChewy63
    @MrChewy63 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m looking at me and my wife in 15 years😂love you guys!

  • @dennishazeltine7877
    @dennishazeltine7877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job Marine....Hoorah !!!!

  • @karenl4634
    @karenl4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I'm 71 and had a shoulder replacement. Hoping my sons will dig the hole and give me a hand with mine.

  • @2112bobc
    @2112bobc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for your service!

  • @KenYoungIII
    @KenYoungIII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    11:19 😉 Beautiful work. Beautiful flags. Great teamwork. Thank your for your service and also for this informative video.

  • @johnnygreen2335
    @johnnygreen2335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very instructional. Thank you! Installing my 30' pole this week. Semper Fi!

    • @NateAlex10
      @NateAlex10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What size flag did you use for your 30’ pole? Tyvm!

    • @johnnygreen2335
      @johnnygreen2335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NateAlex10 5' x 8' It seems so large but does not look as big when mounted. I need to order a replacement as this one is just beginning to fray.

  • @joeyjojo5
    @joeyjojo5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great!

  • @doogle3d
    @doogle3d 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks great. Love seeing her fly as well!

  • @machone7580
    @machone7580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good man!! I just took on that project and did my flagpole. Lotsa work, but very satisfying result.

  • @ntmd8or100
    @ntmd8or100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks great but a lot of work. I have found that using Quickrete Fast-Setting Concrete Mix is much faster and simpler. You pour it in the hole like sand and hose it down. It dries in about 4 hours but, for me, it has always been solid much quicker. Still needs to set a day to dry thoroughly. But, It sure beats needing a mixer and wheelbarrow. I have used it on my privacy fence posts and my flagpole.
    I had my flagpole up for 7 years and is was doing fine until the pole snapped in a wind right before this Covid mess started. I finally got my new pole in today and will be putting it up this weekend although I may be moving it to another location as we have a tree (that the light company planted in the front yard to replace one they had to take down) that has died. We thought the flagpole would be better there than where I had it out by the mailbox. It will be easier to light now closer to the house. Gonna try solar first but will wire one if necessary.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just wanted to make sure I had a uniform mix in the whole hole. Thanks fr the tip

  • @j.wilson641
    @j.wilson641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang Fine lookin pole! Semper-Fi !!

  • @AmericanPride63
    @AmericanPride63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great helper, you have there!

  • @josiekowatch2953
    @josiekowatch2953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it thank you so much, looks beautiful,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Great job and God bless Amerika🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸

  • @fiammanerapatrick3215
    @fiammanerapatrick3215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another patriotic video. I love it! And yeah, it's probably a good idea to make sure the flagpole is anchored down to the ground completely with concrete.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is ram rod straight now, very happy, Thanks.

  • @davejoyal9286
    @davejoyal9286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job. After the original video, I figured you be back out using concrete in the spring. I have the 30’ internal halyard version of this pole. I did a 50”x26” concrete foundation. I didn’t want the foundation to be the weak link.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was supposed to be temporary. It was in service longer than I thought.

  • @thomascommers1242
    @thomascommers1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video!

  • @alexisfeliciano4674
    @alexisfeliciano4674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is beautifully

  • @1776_Patriot
    @1776_Patriot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Semper Fi brother.

  • @MrBurns0618
    @MrBurns0618 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh no. I put my flagpole up earlier this summer… I live in the Adirondack mountains, it hasn’t seen a winter yet, but what you said about it leaning makes me nervous, hopefully I did a professional enough job!

  • @whiskey1sevenbbq880
    @whiskey1sevenbbq880 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I almost fell out of my chair laughing when he said “you put it in and I’ll ram it”,cause if I said that to my wife she would have thrown the shovel at me and went in the house 😂😂😂

  • @NateAlex10
    @NateAlex10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What size & brand flag did you use for your 25’ pole? Tyvm!

  • @chucknacc388
    @chucknacc388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi Marine
    🦅🌎⚓️

  • @WilliamMurray-lr1bb
    @WilliamMurray-lr1bb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    snappy old geezer !

  • @apprec18
    @apprec18 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and great step by step instruction. Where did you buy that pole? I have gone through 5 flagpoles in two years as they break or bend with the heavy winds. Looking for a solid 25ft pole for my flags. Any ideas will be appreciated. God Bless

  • @jmarquez03
    @jmarquez03 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. What diameter pole did you use. I may have missed it in the video. I am debating between 3" and 4".

  • @pemble14
    @pemble14 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gonna be honest. You’re a Saint for working on a project with the Wife. I love mine to the Moon and back but, I can’t stand working on projects with my Old Lady. Always ends up getting in the way, wanting to have conversations, asking if I’m doing it right! Every time I hand that woman a tool she either breaks something or hurts herself. It always end with “get in the house” but I sure love her, even though her brain be sigogglin.. Lol.

  • @metalmorphist
    @metalmorphist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi.

  • @danielf4136
    @danielf4136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi

  • @rivercitymoodclinic5012
    @rivercitymoodclinic5012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, but the average slub doesn’t have tractors, cement mixers, and all the great tools that you have.

  • @Sh3lbyd0g10
    @Sh3lbyd0g10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That lady is gonna scob his noggin ifn he don't talk nicer. Jus sayin. And, thank you for your service sir. God bless America and the men and women who serve and protect Her.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wouldn't be the first time the noggin has been hit.

    • @Sh3lbyd0g10
      @Sh3lbyd0g10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThrottleStopRacing Lol, somehow I'm not surprised.

  • @Jenna-zv6ve2sx4u
    @Jenna-zv6ve2sx4u 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i always take my pole down in the winter.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have been flying the flag year round with no ill effects. Thanks for the comment.

  • @EyeSEEnothing
    @EyeSEEnothing ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you find the pole?

  • @rbolarinho3760
    @rbolarinho3760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What size flag is this ?

  • @jamesmcconnell8556
    @jamesmcconnell8556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great video! I got my pole in the ground, now I have to take it out of the sleeve for repair
    Can you describe exactly how to do that? I can’t find any video showing how to remove the pole. The sand seems to have it locked in pretty tight. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
    Thank you in advance.
    Jimmy

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take our garden hose and flood the sand with water, and the pole will come out.

  • @dougbehrendt9556
    @dougbehrendt9556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. What did you use to seal the collar?

  • @manueljugador7903
    @manueljugador7903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes me want to help them

  • @chadgritten
    @chadgritten ปีที่แล้ว

    Grumpy old man. LOL

  • @stevepolczynskijr.7302
    @stevepolczynskijr.7302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What flag pole is that and where did you get it? Thank you

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was purchased through "The Flag Pole Company". I was not particularly happy with them. Had to press them to send all the parts.

  • @terileeschuh1597
    @terileeschuh1597 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What did you use for the pipe or base to put the pole inside of?

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The sleeve that the pole goes into came with the pole.

  • @herkyify
    @herkyify 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi Devil Dog

  • @jerimiahreece8507
    @jerimiahreece8507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How'd I know I was gonna see a Marine Corp flag at the end? lol

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My bald hair cut?

    • @lancewilder6037
      @lancewilder6037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      pro trick: watch movies on flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.

    • @cristianpedro5275
      @cristianpedro5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lance Wilder yup, I've been using Flixzone for since december myself :D

  • @fiammanerapatrick3215
    @fiammanerapatrick3215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a question, were you in the Marines? Since you have the Marine flag.

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paris Island, Beaufort Air Station, 250 mile north of the arctic circle in Norway

    • @fiammanerapatrick3215
      @fiammanerapatrick3215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@ThrottleStopRacing I salute you.

  • @brandonruggles6527
    @brandonruggles6527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a Honda 185 ATC in the background

  • @owlmessenger
    @owlmessenger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you mean soil like other people? You bought a farm of course there was going to be rocks! :P
    Edit: Now Mom knows what it was like putting all the concrete in with you around the foundation of the last house!

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know someone that said they wanted some rocks for his corner. Take a couple each time you visit. I will even wash them off for you.

    • @owlmessenger
      @owlmessenger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThrottleStopRacing sounds like a plan

  • @Joe_S.
    @Joe_S. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:19 😂

  • @mikevandermeulen5113
    @mikevandermeulen5113 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No way that thing is staying level.

  • @EnlightenedRogue24
    @EnlightenedRogue24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Putting in a 25’ flag pole next week in hard clay soil in Southern California. Not looking forward to digging that hole. ☝️😬⛏🧨💣

    • @markiemarkdoapull6795
      @markiemarkdoapull6795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here gotta love digging through Clay it’s not fun having having your home built on a Riverbed

    • @ThrottleStopRacing
      @ThrottleStopRacing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We all think we have it the worst, until we try the other persons soil. Me I have stone 3 to 6 inches that have to be dug out. Good luck.

  • @genemccarthy2847
    @genemccarthy2847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work however your rudeness when speaking to your wife overshadowed your installation video. Once in a while a "please" might work!

  • @TheJimbob1603
    @TheJimbob1603 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be glad you don't live in NH ...... nothing but rock & ledge ...... with a little bit of dirt mixed in. Ugh .......

  • @user-li6sj8op3d
    @user-li6sj8op3d 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Marine - not really a surprise 🫡