Maypole

[RayUK]

Anyone any ideas how to make one?

 

[Shultzy]

You are joking :lol: :lol:

 

[RayUK]

Not really - I know its a long bit of wood with a small platform on top with ribbons attached.

I'm actually looking for ideas and suggestions. We are reviving the local MayDay festival and as I "do" wood all eyes are turning to me.

I did find a quote online for one for about £2.5K so I thought I'd pass on that.

 

[Shultzy]

Sorry I couldn't resist, it was a cheap shot. The maypole in a nearby village is basically a pole with a round tenon on top. The ribbons are draped over the top of the tenon and held with a drawing pin. A wooden or metal finial is pushed over the top which would be a friction fit. The issue is usually anchoring the pole firmly in the ground, but this shouldn't be difficult. Dig the hole deep enough, allow 6" all round and fill with crushed stone or similar.

 

[RayUK]

Fixing isnt going to be a problem - I've got ideas about that.

What sort of length of pole are we talking about?

 

[Shultzy]

I think its 12 - 15ft