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David Kent @ KentKleen

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0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« on: February 20, 2010, 02:46:45 pm »
hi, this might be of help to any new starters, just a nice cheap wfp.
Just spent the last 10 mins making a nice and handy and very very very cheap wfp suitable for bungalows.
Had a brush head and crank spare and after a real awkward set of downstairs windows yesterday (it was like an asualt course, you know the ones) I decided to have a look down the local shops for a cheap pole to convert to a wfp.
A Wilkinsons broom handle cost just 67p and comes with a screw end that fits the crank. drilled 2 holes fed through some spare tubing and bobs your uncle, !!!!! ;D

End result is a 4 ft wfp that looks the part and is  nice and handy to have in the back of the van.
cheap as chips :-*   

Orange WC

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2010, 02:56:44 pm »
Nice.

cleewindows

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2010, 03:55:34 pm »
well done mate,
Can i see a pic please as im interested in making myself one,could do with one for the akward downstairs windows.




hi, this might be of help to any new starters, just a nice cheap wfp.
Just spent the last 10 mins making a nice and handy and very very very cheap wfp suitable for bungalows.
Had a brush head and crank spare and after a real awkward set of downstairs windows yesterday (it was like an asualt course, you know the ones) I decided to have a look down the local shops for a cheap pole to convert to a wfp.
A Wilkinsons broom handle cost just 67p and comes with a screw end that fits the crank. drilled 2 holes fed through some spare tubing and bobs your uncle, !!!!! ;D

End result is a 4 ft wfp that looks the part and is  nice and handy to have in the back of the van.
cheap as chips :-*   

glen parva

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2010, 04:05:33 pm »
ive just made this cost £15.00 old ally mop handle with bayersan wfp head £9.99 angle £1.60 and pipe
no more than £15.00
ideal for low level and shop fronts  ;D

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2010, 04:07:16 pm »
Not a bad idea for bungalows. I used one once when it was just the brush and angle adaptor to get down the side of a narrow bit.

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2010, 06:16:22 pm »
Yeah I will get a picture of the beast put on here!!! its the way forward i think!! Homemade gear!! lets see the pictures!! what do you think? ;)

cleewindows

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2010, 10:02:52 pm »
yes lets see the pics of the bungalow pole!

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2010, 10:34:19 am »
trying to upload but it keeps saying folder full, shes only a small pole honest ;)

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2010, 10:45:56 am »
trying again !!

clean

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2010, 10:49:25 am »

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2010, 10:52:35 am »
 :) thanks

cleewindows

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2010, 11:16:45 am »
looks very good m8,isit strong enough?
What bits did u need?
Just brush angle adaptop and hose?
Is that perfect for all downstairs windows and shops etc?
Cheers


:) thanks


Orange WC

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2010, 11:23:09 am »
I need some of that hose, what size is it and where you buy it from?

landy2

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2010, 11:46:08 am »
VERY IMPRESSED

i am not into home made poles but on this occassion i have to take my hat of to will do one myself

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2010, 01:38:59 pm »
Yeah will suits most shops too, strong enough for me ;) 6mm pipe from an old omnipole.  ;D 

weetot

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2010, 01:45:44 pm »
Put a gardiners brush on the end and you'll probably cut 1/2 a kilo off in weight.

But yep................ crackin bit of ingenuity. ;D
Never take financial advice from people who have no money!

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2010, 01:49:48 pm »
thanks :)

Rcs

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2010, 07:34:16 pm »
Nice little tool
it just shows you don't have to spend hundreds to get going in this industry

cleewindows

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2010, 08:11:24 pm »
im gonna order lots of bits and make some cheap diy poles!still want a large carbon pole for commercial but for residential im gonna use diy poles.

Re: 0.67p bungalow pole (wfp)
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2010, 08:18:57 pm »
Superb.
I think I will have a crack at that, ideal for those narrow alleys round some bungalows wear a 6ft pole can be awkward.
I followed the instructions on a post of tosh's a while ago to make the 20ft carbon fishing pole.
Using a ron thompson 8 metre put over pole I made a pole that's ideal for shops and up to the 1st floor. £19 I think it was, and if you bought a second one you could swap the ends and make it reach the second floor.

Just bought a 16mtr fishing pole of ebay for £200. will adapt that to make a 45ft pole no prob.