Stand/Pole for wind flags-Updated prototype pics added

[TIMO]

Bought a couple of wind flags here on the forum, minus the poles (Jeffery Wind flag). Right now I have a couple of old tripods, one is a camera/spotting scope type that I am using. What does everyone recommend, they will have to have a 1/4"x20 male thread for the flag to mount to.

Thanks,

Tim

 

[newbieshooter]

I use these for flag stands...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/262758-REG/Impact_LS_6B_Light_Stand_Black.html

 

[riverwolf1]

These work pretty well, the top is threaded 1/4x20. I bought mine in a package of 5 for like 48.00.

 

[johara1]

Coleman latern stands, made tops for the flags and they work good..... stable in a 30 mph wind. They extend to 7 feet.... jim

 

[Fast14riot]

All photography light stands will accept 1/4-20 threads. Check local craigslist or facebook marketplace for some used ones cheap. But they're not expensive new. Wescott, Godox and Lumopro are decent brands that arent expensive new.

 

[TIMO]

Appreciate everyones input. Decided today to build one as a project. I know all ranges and terrain is different, what is a good minimum height? Picked up some pieces at Lowe's this afternoon to get started with. I will post some pics when I get it finished.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[JMayo]

I used a golf ball retriever. Put a walking stick 4 prong end on it, removed a couple of top sections.
It'll go to 12-15 ft.
The vanes of the flag need to be red and white ...my yellow and orange ezell ones are only good to 200 max unless I can look with scope.

 

[TrxR]

Anyone know of a pivot ball that is available for the light stands to easily level the flags?

 

[TIMO]

I saw these on Amazon, a lot of variety. $7.99. Hope this helps, I could copy the link, just do a search.
Tim
EXMAX 360 Degree Aluminum Alloy Body Rotating Swivel Mini Tripod Ball Head with 1/4" Screw Thread Base Mount for Lighter DSLR Camera Camcorder LED Light Bracket Hiking HTC Vive (Black)

 

[JMayo]

Killoughs shooting sports sells them.

 

[A j shooter]

Get a set of newwer light stand from amazon . They work great and make a set of pivots for the tops. And don’t look back
Tap and thread a 1/4 by 20 tap one end and screw it on the stand . This is a set of 3/16 pivots. You can build a set for less then 75$

 

[A j shooter]

This is a set of 1/4” pivots

 

[TIMO]

Update:
Initial prototype ready for testing at the range. I need to take some height measurements at different yardages, to come come up with a happy medium for minimum height. Right now as it sets the height is 37" to the tip. I left it a little long so I still had some room to shorten it if needed. So far I have less than $25. invested, not including labor. It started life as an extendable paint pole with fiber glass handle. I shortened up the handle and the aluminum extension. Added a 1/4"x20 threaded stud to the end for the wind flag pivot ball attachment. The base is made from pipe fittings and a 3/8" bolt for the spike. Planning on adding a foot step plate to assist in planting it in the ground.

Tim

 

[JMayo]

Gonna be hard to reach that pivot !
My buddy has levels that he holds on the pole, no pivot.

 

[TIMO]

Yeah,
This has a fisheye level on the flag so I can level it before I extend it.

Tim