Metal post source

 I am fed up with my runner beans blowing over, thus making is a PITA to
harvest. Decided that a couple metal posts fitted in at each end of the
row would work. However any suggestions as to a source of cheap poles? I
see them advertised in the form of Washing |Line Posts, but a bit dear
me thinks. I thought of trying scrap metal merchants, but by the time I
have driven around to find a supply I may well have spent a lot on
petrol. Any other suggestions please?
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Residing on low ground in North Staffordshire

 

I don't know where you are but do you have any sawmills/woodworkers
where you live, or nearby?  They might have offcuts, or even be
prepared to cut you some at a lower price.  My grandfather used to use
slim but sturdy bits he'd pruned off trees.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon

 

Fraid you cannot better Scaffolding poles.

We have two about twenty foot apart, 8ft high. We still have to tether them
to avoid them pulling together.
I suppose that this would be unnecessary if you used enough concrete to set
them in !

We use Canes for the intermediate uprights and very strong non- stretch rope
as a top stretcher.

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

 On Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:55:48 +0100, "Pete"


I inherited a large scaff pole with the premises some twentysomething
years ago.  It's too long for the pikies to take in a white Transit
but if any one wants it, it's in my drive.  Also in west London.

Regards
JonH

 On Oct 16, 4:18 pm, J...@Underthewagon.net wrote:

If you are goung to use a pole at each end then it will help if you
sink a piece of wood 12" to 18" X  4" or 6" against the front edge of
the pole, this will help stop it pulling in towards the  centre when
the ground is wet and you have a heavy crop.