How to drill holes through EMT conduit to make a telescoping pole 2019

[@GlobalSecularism]

Your solution of putting magnets in an inside-out plastic bag to pick up the metal filings is very impressive. Simple, easy and creative. 😊

[@telathomason57]

I came here to learn about drilling conduit for my tomato garden, but I’m an avid birder and this opened up some many possibilities for me! Thank you!! ❤❤

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

This really made me smile. Now I'm curious about conduit for tomato cages.

[@toshamccarty5115]

I found your tips helpful. I am actually trying to fix a desk and a sheet music stand that has telescope legs using a pressure screw to hold and lock it in place for the desired height. The bolt and pressure screw are stripped making my furniture practically useless, but I'm thinking if I could drill all the way through the poles and insert something completely through it and secure it, I could reclaim the use of my furniture. Your tips for drilling were the best examples I've seen. Thank you!

[@dserranowll]

This is a professional video tutorial.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you so much

[@creativechannel6148]

Really smart wise man, share his knowledge. I liked and subscribed for more!

[@wildbanjoman99]

Years ago, a fellow ham radio operator gave me an antenna built out of EMT and a 102 Inch cb whip.. i worked the world on that antenna and am building another as it eventually corroded and became unusable after about 8 years outdoors. I am building another to the original specifications that requires 1/2 in conduit to be placed and secured with bolts 18 inches inside 3/4 in conduit. Thank you so much for showing how to drill it!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Very awesome. This really is a neat trick. I only wished I knew about it ten years earlier.

[@paintilludrop]

Learned how to do..easy. thanks. Bluebird houses are my passion.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Excellent. I have made tons using this method. It works so well.

[@SW-di5ky]

I don't know anything about birds, but I came here to make a Telescoping pole to DIY my own backdrop stands and this was ALLLLLLLLLLL of the information that I needed. I have to buy the clamps and drill block and drill vice and I will be READY!!! Thanks again for a very slow and precise video with step by step instructions!!!!!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

You made my day. It only took me about 5 years to learn this technique but it's a great one.

[@rbhavnagri]

Great job at explaining the project. it gives a clear idea and easy way to develop birds nest as well as bird feeders. you have a very soothing voice. Tanks once again

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you so much you made my day. I really like the telescoping poles. No more climbing on ladders. No more endangering yourself. It just works so well.

[@Yoohoo2949]

Great useful and clear post. You really have my gears turning on projects I could adapt this to.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

It took me years to perfect this. It's so useful.

[@0anant0]

I want to use EMT pipe to support my shade cloth and this video gave me all the info I needed to drill holes, etc. Very well explained! Thanks!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

That's awesome. EMT conduit is so useful for so many things. I wish i had known about the drill guide years ago.

[@holzfallen]

Thank you very much for this clear, direct, thorough guide. Much appreciated.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. I'm glad it was clear. That is my aim.

[@Excalibur32]

That magnet trick is great for safety, thank you! I made a birdhouse pole like this using EMT conduit with a telescoping coupling last year.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

So glad to hear it. The magnet trick I learned from another video!

[@IvyRosethebus]

Brilliant! Thank you. I’m here also to make a telescoping pole. I really appreciate your video. Thank you

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I'm very glad. I so love this system. I love interchanging nesting boxes with ease.

[@lovemymatthew2000]

I would love a tour video. Where you placed your boxes and special considerations to think of. Your videos are pretty great!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

That's a great idea. I never even thought of that kind of just walk around and show locations and talk about what birds are in the boxes. Great idea

[@restitoabsulio8122]

Your a genius you clearly advised everything you did God Bless

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. You just made my day. This really is a neat little trick that I learned and I'm glad other people are learning from it.

[@bartk85622]

Excellent video Jeff! Great content with very useful "how to" shots. The editing of the video was also excellent, you are doing a fantastic job!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. You always make me smile.

[@rebeccaweaver5523]

Another super video, Jeff!!! I love how you show us exactly what we need to know for accomplishing the task!! That's a great life hack on cleanup safety too!!! I would've never thought to put a bag over the magnet when picking up the metal shards!! SMART idea!! : )

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. I love the bag trick. I use it all the time. I actually learned it from another KZbin video! It's not my own material. aaaaaa. ;)

[@pokihsinchu9734]

THANKS JEFF, this helps with a telescoping easel legs projet that I am doing using copper. and we were having problem trying to get the drill to go straight down.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I'm so glad this helped. I too struggled with centering the holes in the conduit for many years.

[@Dcvmnaturalist]

Good idea! I have also found that 5 inch round duct fits well over a 4x4 post as an effective squirrel barrier.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

That's a great Idea I've never thought of. Much cheaper than a 20 or 30 dollar baffle. What length do you use? Bet it works for raccoons too?

[@albathomas246]

Thank you for this great video 🙂

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

This is one of if my favorites

[@tammyt3434]

I'm actually planning to build a weaving loom, but picked up some advice specific to birdhouses anyway. Thanks!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I want expecting that! Glad to help!

[@Brantdrangus8489]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@carolinechronowski6080]

This is very helpful!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Truth be told I wish I had known this when I first started mounting boxes.

[@miguelsalami]

NICE tips Need to buy a drill guide & a vise Harbor Freight here I come! After drilling holes through galvanized pipe a Quick shot of galvanized paint in the holes will keep them from rusting👍👍💛

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Excellent idea. The drill guide is the best to i have. Save's much time and it's so easy to use.

[@miguelsalami]

@@BackyardBirdsUS Thanks for sharing 💙

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Glad to help

[@miguelsalami]

@@BackyardBirdsUS I built 3 small wood feeders last year & bought a large plastic one (made in USA) Amazing how many birds they attracted. My Grandfather had a bird farm out west back in the day.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Sounds like things are working well!

[@jcking6785]

Excellent info,as always!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@i_am_the_world_citizen]

Can you please share drill bit size and the bolts you used? Great video btw. Learned something new today!

[@cgmejia]

Excellent video! Do you know of this approach would wiek for a bat house? I'm also considering this for a bird feeder. have you done this before?

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I think it would work for bats. The bat box can't be too big though. I'm going to try it. Thanks for the idea. I think it could work for feeders too.

[@doubled4433]

Awesome video thanks!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Glad you liked it!

[@kylelewis9377]

Thank you for this video, Jeff! Do you think a 1 inch + 3/4th inch assembly would be sturdy enough at 20 feet for a barred owl nest box? No, right?

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I don't think it would. Actually i speak from experience and the weight bent the pole.

[@kylelewis9377]

Thank you, Jeff! Looks like I may be climbing after all 😂

[@DeesBackyardBirds]

Great share my friend..Thank you...👍 ....💘🐥🐥💘..Happy Filming..💘🐥🐥💘....

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you. Glad to be of help.

[@kentw.897]

Thanks 4 sharing this video with us, I like the tools you used for this project. I'll check out your Backyard Birds channel, I Love Birds. Aloha🌴🏄‍♂️🕊

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thank you! So good to get feedback.

[@ujayet]

i just got a new job and sometimes i get sent out to put uo stop signs and have no brackets and is force to drill into a 2" wide pole to bolt in the stop sign... would the drill guide fit a 2" wide pole? thanks!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I think they make different size guides. Try big box store

[@eddieblaze7515]

What drill bit did you use for drilling the holes? Hss or carbide ?

[@norap123]

What do you attach to the pole to insert it into the ground? Or is this just designed to be inserted into wet concrete?

[@jenifinley]

Thank you!!

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Glad it helped. I love doing this.

[@Ghamam0r]

Thanks

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

No problem

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@henrylypli]

thanks .

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Glad it helped!

[@OspreyMomma]

🤚Jeff Yahoo look at you # of subscribers. Always nice to see you. Nice info my friend. Thanks for sharing have a good night. You know it has been a long while since you visited me hope you can stop by and visit. Take care from Florida 💕

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thanks Momma, I've had too many deadlines and been under the weather. These telescoping pole videos took about 4 days longer to make than I thought they would. But They are good information for do it yourself bird lovers everywhere. I will check out your latest. Thanks.

[@OspreyMomma]

Backyard Birds so sorry to hear under weather I recently had surgery and complications but finally back and all better. Please take care of yourself. I am so happy For Bart he is really getting out there and doing some good filming I think he is having fun. I enjoy him and Jans life out there. This video shows a lot of work into this my friend. It is very helpfully truly appreciate it all the things you show us. Take care💕

[@coziii.1829]

Don’t need magnets if you did it out side

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I suppose but i wouldn't want those shards.