Bucket to hold painter pole antenna mast

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N3LUD

11 жыл бұрын

This project shows how to make a painter pole antenna mast using a 5 gallon bucket.

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@-CT-SODBUSTER 3 жыл бұрын

This is honestly one of the most helpful KZfaq videos I've ever watched! Simple, straightforward and exactly the info I needed thank you very much sir!

@johndigiovanni Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MartyMitchell92660 2 жыл бұрын

Glue the cap to the pipe then put a screw thru it from the underside of the bucket. This will keep the bottom of the pipe centered in the bucket.

@johndigiovanni Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@stevejones8665 6 жыл бұрын

Great Idea for a very cheap mast mount 👍👍Well done and a nice straight to the point Video not like a lot of the very long winded Video's that I always seem to find on KZfaq 😊

@n3lud 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Jones thank you and thanks for watching.

@debaffleck443 3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a video showing a way to do this, but for the purpose of placing a turnball/totem tennis pole into -we need something fairly portable but still with enough ballast ...so your video has been super helpful in giving me encouragement... cheers for that 👍 as I appreciate you taking the time to document your process

@patnd5c68 8 жыл бұрын

very nicely done. In the past, I've used fiberglass camo poles as well as PVC. The only problem is that sometimes the concrete will not grab them and they can turn. This is easily fixed by inserting a nail or small rod into the pipe before you sink it down into the concrete. This prevents the pipe from turning after the concrete has hardened.

@n3lud 6 жыл бұрын

Pat ND5C good idea about using the nail. 73 de John, N3LUD

@raymondl.3014 6 жыл бұрын

Nice how-to, and thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with others.

@byd3k157 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this. I have made several of these large and small. I use them for ham radio, holiday decorations, traffic fence for garage sales, and many other things. I sand the bucket and PVC down and use camouflage paint from Walmart. They are hidden in the trees and the kids always love the camouflage paint design. I just hope I don’t throw my back out one of these days lugging it around. I have to work on sealing the lid from raini and creatie drain holes where the pvc pipe sits in the bucket.

@n3lud 5 жыл бұрын

Chris, you're welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Very good point about sealing the lid, I need to make that a priority! Also thanks for the idea of using camo paint. Thanks again... John, N3LUD

@douglasreese1301 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great idea!! I made a variation of this, using sand inside the bucket, holding a section of 1 1/4", then a 1" section about 8' long with antenna attached on top. Works great!

@tommycheshire5508 5 жыл бұрын

I realize this was a while ago for you, us thank you so much for giving me some ideas. You are kind to share your experiences.

@n3lud 5 жыл бұрын

Tommy Cheshire thank you for your kind comments.

@elizmaybgriffintwo2772 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. U gave me the instructions for what I needed to know. I'm not using it for an antenna but to hold a Reserved parking sign.

@RaiderDonnie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I’ve been trying to figure out what to use to secure my 20’ Wonderpole when doing field operations.

@clydebassethound2229 11 жыл бұрын

Great video, John! I will add this to my list of retirement projects.

@KX4UL 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea and very useful. I'll be putting one of these together soon!

@jediosu 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I made one of these last night after a trip to Lowe's for gardening supplies. I bought all the supplies (including the painters pole) for less than $30. Now just waiting for my antenna to arrive in the mail! 73's - ab8sv

@One-Eyed-Willly 5 жыл бұрын

How did it hold up? I am doing this project.

@johndigiovanni Жыл бұрын

@@One-Eyed-Willly 9 years later and they are holding up great!

@geod3589 5 жыл бұрын

I did this project also, but used 60-lb sack of concrete. I tried to use two 10-ft metal poles that fit together, but after mounting my dual band antenna, it proved to be top heavy. Here is a tip: use a larger diameter base pipe than 1.5 inches inside diameter. If I had it to do over again, I'd use at least 2.0-inch inside diameter pipe, probably 3.0 inches. You will not find many supports that will fit into a 1.5 inch hole, unless you settle for 10-ft or less.

@childfree83 10 жыл бұрын

Great video I made one today to support my diamond x30 vertical dual band antenna with a 5 foot pole and it works great. That concrete mix was hard after just 20 minutes.-great stuff.

@n3lud 10 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I am trying to get more videos published. I just used my bucket again this past Sunday at an American Heart Assoc. event we provided communications support for. 73, de N3LUD

@cogitoaprendo1017 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. I was looking for a way to base the painters pole for the buddipole coming in in a few days. Thank you

@n3lud 6 жыл бұрын

Cogito Aprendo you're welcome. Thank you for watching.

@stlouisx50 6 жыл бұрын

I thought about doing this for a longer setup. By using a bigger tub or bucket. Drill 4 holes in the bottom drive 4 ground rods through the holes so half of the rod is in the ground and half is just to the top of the bucket. Place 2" galvanized piping in the middle pour the concrete mix in, let it set, then place a reducer 2" to 1 1/2" in then screw the 1 1/2" pipe to that, then use a u bolt and mount your antenna.

@n3lud 6 жыл бұрын

stlouisx50 that is a great idea.

@deankoerner2436 2 жыл бұрын

nice job, simple to the point very helpful, 73

@SwtTrisha8 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing- great idea !

@herrwabbaloo937 5 жыл бұрын

I want to do this so I can put a 10-foot metal pole in it, with my MFJ-1786 magnetic loop antenna on top. That will make this thing very top heavy, so I will put it inside a very large planter, then probably put gravel, some large rocks, and soil in it to hold it in place.

@Radionut 6 жыл бұрын

Little heavy to carry around in the field!! Got a great idea there

@Glaucidium810 3 жыл бұрын

You could use a hand truck?

@1billiedale 4 жыл бұрын

Good diy portable antenna support base. I will be making one in the near future. Thanks for sharing. 73 KI6BNT

@Donkenpo 11 жыл бұрын

Very nice mount for portable use..

@stevewuelfing6326 8 ай бұрын

Nice job.

@mike1chair 11 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna build one tomorrow!!!

@genemcphee8053 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant ham radio project. Will do this soon. Question....How much water for 7 inches of mix???

@One-Eyed-Willly 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this idea. I just got back from the hardware store and bought all the items. What should I use to mix up the concrete?

@One-Eyed-Willly 5 жыл бұрын

I added a paint/morter mixer paddle for a 3/8 drill.. I have a 18 volt drill and I hope it is up to the task.

@jsanz787 7 жыл бұрын

Will be trying this today for a Satellite dish. My intension is to dig this into the ground for added protection from the wind. I am using a 1 5/8 diameter chain link fence post. I need to figure out how to keep the post straight while the quick set cement hardens.

@n3lud 7 жыл бұрын

I hope it worked out for you. The metal fence post is a good idea.

@jsanz787 7 жыл бұрын

Yes it did! Thanks. I think I fried my LNBs on my sat dish :-( ordered another set.

@herrwabbaloo937 5 жыл бұрын

Just what i’m looking for! Subscribed! 73 de Jeff, KF5KWO

@ddstanfield9259 3 жыл бұрын

I would have thought that leaving the bucket end of the pipe would have been more secured if not capped But I don’t know , Is it really more secure using the cap on the pipe ?

@sulman1khansulman1khan77 6 жыл бұрын

Can also use for flag hold stand

@dangermandave67 10 ай бұрын

Love it! Where do you get that thread adapter that goes onto the end of the painter pole? Also, how high can you extend the painter pole before it becomes unstable? I've got a Mr LongArm painter pole (23.2' max length) that I bought from Lowes and I put a 20m Hamstick dipole near the top recently. I think that if the wind caught it, the setup could be pretty dangerous. Now I'm thinking that a better application might be hanging a EFHW antenna wire off it.

@rteda 11 жыл бұрын

Nice man-cave, too.

@mrrightwing100 7 жыл бұрын

brillaint idea i put six bricks and gravel in mine to give it more weight just made mine

@n3lud 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it.

@USNERDOC 11 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I subbed. Looking forward to future videos. 73!

@EdmondCharrette 7 жыл бұрын

Great video what is it ok to use an aluminum painter pole with a wire antenna? Will it reflect?

@n3lud 7 жыл бұрын

I have not had any issues on any bands. I have a fiberglass and aluminum pole holding up the center of an HF wire antenna and I work the world on it. 73. John, N3LUD

@ramjos21 4 жыл бұрын

Nice !!!!!

@ironheadr3 10 жыл бұрын

If portability was necessary I dare say you could use many substances to make weight such as sand,water, dirt and rocks etc that you could empty out at the end of the day.

@JP-sz1fi 5 жыл бұрын

Nice idea n3lud, but was wondering how do you keep the painters pole from spinning around inside the center PVC pipe - is the pole pressure-fitted inside the pipe?.thanks

@n3lud 5 жыл бұрын

Spinning has not been an issue. I mostly use them for vertical antennas when doing public service events. However even with the Buddipole HF antenna it has not moved much. Drilling a hole through the PVC and the pole could then hold a bolt that would prevent it from spinning.

@JP-sz1fi 5 жыл бұрын

great idea to hold the pole in place - thanks

@TheLightningStalker 3 жыл бұрын

You should really glue the cap onto the end of the pipe. There is a chance the pipe could start working its way out and it could be difficult to get it back in because of concrete dust.

@n3lud 3 жыл бұрын

Very good suggestion. Thanks for watching..

@robertfleming5193 6 жыл бұрын

if I fill the bucket full of concrete would it support a fiberglass telescoping 30 to 40 ft mast holding a wire dipole .?

@n3lud 6 жыл бұрын

robert Fleming I never tried it that high. 30 to 40 feet almost seems to tall without using additional guy wires.

@geod3589 5 жыл бұрын

Even with a 60-lb bag of concrete, my 20-foot mast with small dual band vertical was too top heavy.

@johnnywood8082 3 жыл бұрын

@@geod3589 that sucks to hear. I was going to try this with an Antron 99. I suppose a few guy wires would help.

@jacksonvang3429 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done

@Runtothemusic 10 жыл бұрын

Nice

@n3lud 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Dale3nj88 9 жыл бұрын

This would work great for satellite I think.

@Dale3nj88 9 жыл бұрын

though you might use a standard pole that fit tightly into pvc as it would need to be very straight and sturdy. thanks

@nr3rful 5 жыл бұрын

cool

@discontinuity 2 жыл бұрын

Where are all my helium people at 😂

@N2LRB 9 жыл бұрын

John, you did not mention how big the bag of cement was (in pounds) and then how much water you put into the cement (in gallons). I want to duplicate your efforts but don't want to dilute the cement with too much water or not use enough cement mix. 73 de N2LRB

@johndigiovanni 9 жыл бұрын

Jose thanks for watching. I used Quikrete cement in a bag but did not use exact measurements. I would suggest you use the red bag of Quikrete that they see to set mail box posts. You can get it at Home Depot or Lowes. Add some mix and check the how heavy it is. Use the weight that is comfortable for you and not to heavy to carry depending on your situation. Add the water a little at a time and mix. I just used my best judgement. Sorry I can't be of more help with the measurements. There are good for temporary portable use. Just be careful on windy days that you don't put the mast up to tall as it can still blow over. 73, John, N3LUD

@N2LRB 9 жыл бұрын

John DiGiovanni Thanks for getting back to me. I will endeavor 'mix' my own bucket. If nothing else I could use it at home when checking my VHF/UHF antenna's SWR.

@fredwest5396 4 жыл бұрын

A topedo level on the PVC makes getting pipe plumb EZ

@davidhefner5668 4 жыл бұрын

I figured it out in the first three seconds.

@johnnywood8082 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you’re a genius

@prabirdebnath5197 6 жыл бұрын

what is the height of the mast shown here

@n3lud 6 жыл бұрын

In the video I had my short painters pole which I believe is less than six feet collapsed. I do extend this up so the bottom is 8 to 10 feet. I also use a longer painters pole that is about 7 or 8 feet collapsed. You have to be careful how high you extend it. Out in the open I have also secured it with guy wires. I did not show it here but have also extend the pole up about higher to support the center of an HF dipole antenna.