spring pole pitcure super thread

ttn_box · 02-06-2013, 05:42 AM

i have tried to go through so many of the other spring pole threads but after 2 pages they stop or most of the pictures have been removed. i want ghis thread to be page after page of nothing but pictures to show others how to use amd how to build many different types of spring poles and plant new ideas. i known once i get mine done ill be sure to post tones of pictures. please help out and give me some ideas.

Carriana · 02-06-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ttn_box

i have tried to go through so many of the other spring pole threads but after 2 pages they stop or most of the pictures have been removed. i want ghis thread to be page after page of nothing but pictures to show others how to use amd how to build many different types of spring poles and plant new ideas. i known once i get mine done ill be sure to post tones of pictures. please help out and give me some ideas.

When I get a few minutes on my comp tomorrow I will post up a few, I have tons both of the building process and the dogs enjoying it.

**Odin`s_BlueDragon** · 02-06-2013, 02:27 PM

i need to get some new spring pole pics cuz these are from when i first put it up and when Odin was still over weight. lol.

ttn_box · 02-06-2013, 05:35 PM

odin is very much one of my favorates on here. whats yours rope hanging from?

BullyGal · 02-06-2013, 10:02 PM

As you can see mine is attached to a pretty springy Magnolia tree branch with Military Paracord. Been using that same cord for about a year now.

**Odin`s_BlueDragon** · 02-06-2013, 10:16 PM

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odin is very much one of my favorates on here. whats yours rope hanging from?

I'll have to take a pic of it. We reinforced the eve of the house and attached it flat in with a lag bolt with a loop on the end.

And thanks! I'm honored that u like Odin so much

Carriana · 02-07-2013, 04:27 AM

The Construction:

First go on the SP:

"Hey, I think I might like this thing..."

Getting the hang of it:

I have so many, here are some of the "best of" though:

"Why'd you put it away? I wasn't done yet!"

It's never too cold to SP:

Lady B helping work out that bulldog:

Happy face:

**Armando** · 02-07-2013, 04:42 AM

Lol I thought Lady B was a raccoon for a second.

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**Odin`s_BlueDragon** · 02-07-2013, 04:57 AM

Lol Carrie! I know Loki loves that spring pole! Ur set up is awesome and I totally am jealous of ur snow and awesome weather!

Hemi · 02-07-2013, 05:28 AM

Thanks for this I'm In the process of making a simple one for my boy to play with

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Carriana · 02-07-2013, 05:35 AM

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Lol I thought Lady B was a raccoon for a second.

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Haha, she totally sounds like a wild animal when they play, she sounds more ferocious than he does

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Lol Carrie! I know Loki loves that spring pole! Ur set up is awesome and I totally am jealous of ur snow and awesome weather!

Well, don't be too jealous, that was last year's snow. None so far this year on this side of the mountains. It's been non stop rain since september and the dirt area below the spring pole is one big mud pit. I can't wait for spring so we can get back out there and work off Loki's winter weight.

**kg420** · 02-07-2013, 01:39 PM

We've got Dosia's SP hanging in the tree

I had 2 up when Tiva was here lol

quick vids

perp · 02-07-2013, 03:41 PM

here's a pic of Kane on mother nature's spring pole (until I make one) I pull a branch down that he can't reach ...then he hangs and bounces until it breaks

ttn_box · 02-07-2013, 11:39 PM

Carriana that is exactly what i want. is it just a few 4x4s? whatvdid you use to hold it together? i wouldnt think normal screws would work?

Carriana · 02-08-2013, 12:52 AM

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Carriana that is exactly what i want. is it just a few 4x4s? whatvdid you use to hold it together? i wouldnt think normal screws would work?

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My husband constructed it, I think he used some heavy duty screws, he pre drilled the holes. The screws had to have been at least 8 inches long. He also used metal brackets to reinforce the top corners and as you can see some 2x4s to help strengthen it. We also used ten foot posts which were cemented down two feet for added structural integrity.

The rope was added later to help prevent splinters, but add you can see it's in need of replacing.