Solving the U.S. Flag "wrapping around itself" issue with DIY "FLAGnets" (magnets for your flag)

Are you like me and get frustrated seeing your prized U.S. flag, AKA OLD GLORY wrapped around herself every time you come home? Well, barring a tornado, tsunami​, or hurricane force winds, this little tip will help you to solve the problem 99% of the time!
I spent less than 20 minutes, and less than $7.
I bought two packs of ceramic block magnets from Harbor Freight (item 97504) valued at $0.99 a pack and a roll of Professional Grade SCOTCH brand 35 red vinyl electrical tape at Lowe's for $3.58, and came up with a really great solution to solve this annoying problem.
I tried to paint the magnets at first using Rust-Oleum gloss protective enamel red paint and it was just too messy. After I let it dry it was still tacky after several hours. This wound up damaging my.old flag (R.I.P.)
I purchased a brand new flag at Lowe's, which I would recommend anyway because the bright red stripes blend in well with the new vinyl tape that I used on the magnets.
After wrapping the magnets in the tape I installed the magnets as I indicated in the video by off setting them so that when the wind blows it will not make the magnets on opposite sides stick together.
Subscribe to my KZbin channel and please let me know what you think about this do-it-yourself project that I coined, "FLAGnets"!
God Bless America!

[@ChenGuttman]

Genius! Magnets are SO useful! I once fixed my car's breaking light using 6 stacked magnets! Anyways, thank you, I just used your idea with my own flag with just using two pair of magnets, they were sufficiently heavy for the flag and so there is no fear of two sets of magnets sticking to one another

[@darilyn8317]

This has been driving me crazy for years. Our flag continuously would fly up and get caught on our gutter. I did EXACTLY what you showed. I cannot thank you enough for this video. I bought the 2 sets of magnets, the red electrical tape and followed your instructions including the positioning on the stripes. This works like a charm ! ! ! If I was able to upload a pic, I would gladly do so. You are correct... the positioning of the 'flagnets' does give it a natural flow. From the Windy City of Chicago . . . THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ! ! ! 😃 👍 Definitely a 10 start solution. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@KeithGrommes]

Darilyn Patte thank you! Glad it worked for you!

[@teeview5201]

As Gomer Pyle would say, "Thank ya, thank ya, thank ya!" I just watched this video yesterday after searching for a way to stop the frustrating wrapping of the flag around the pole. I thought your ideas were the best, so I went to Home Depot and bought the items you mentioned. I came home yesterday afternoon and did exactly as you instructed. And guess what? I got up this morning to discover that my flag is NOT WRAPPED! So, instead of unwrapping my flag several times a day, I can rest assured that it will be properly displayed without any hint that "flagnets" are attached!

[@KeithGrommes]

Tee View you’re very welcome! Glad to help!

[@alisonrussell5848]

Thank you for this info. We have had trouble with our flag blowing up in roof gutter and ready to runbto the store to implement your creative idea! God bless you and God bless America!!

[@AZWallbreaker]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I've been trying to solve my flag tangling issue for more than year. I didn't think about using magnets until I watch this. Thank you my fellow American patriot!!!

[@KeithGrommes]

AZ Wallbreaker thank you!!

[@bm3830]

First of all: Thanks for sharing what worked to 'color' the magnets and what *didn't* work. I don't have the red tape, and certainly would have defaulted to the paint that I have.... Second: Thanks for discussing the placement of the magnets. Again, what worked and what didn't. This is very helpful.

[@KeithGrommes]

B Muldoon outstanding! Glad it helped you!

[@Amyzgr8r]

Awesome!!! God bless you and Old Glory! Now I can retire my poor shredded flag and put up my new one from Annin. Made in the USA! Thanks again for the great tip.

[@Dank_Farrik]

I’m going to the store right now to buy the magnets and tape. Thank you for this great idea. I’m so tired of noticing my flag tangled and needing to reach up and spin the pole until it’s untangled.

[@deandeibler8363]

Thank you Keith! Same problem has been frustrating me for a long time. But, as soon as I get home from church today, I'll be doing FLAGnets. Great idea. And yes, God Bless America

[@KeithGrommes]

Dean Deibler thank you for the comment!

[@ginnyginny4141]

I love the magnets and red masking tape idea! I just ordered the magnets and tape on amazon...10.00 total to save my sanity having to unwrap my flag every day. Thank you!!!

[@oneitalia2312]

Keith - Great job! I'm gonna do it. Everytime I look at my flag on this windy day before the 4th, it's all over itself. Thank you so much for your time and suggestions. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@KeithGrommes]

sue moore You’re so welcome! Very happy this helped you!

[@matthewbarba6751]

Thank you for helping a fellow American out!

[@78ck18]

Thank you so very much! This worked to perfection.:)

[@Bricklinsv1970]

First significant wind those flagnets will become flying magnets lol!

[@rayd.1568]

Awesome video ❤ it’s been driving me crazy, thank you and god bless you and your family! Thank you for sharing!

[@mariapappano8471]

Thanks, Keith! God bless you!

[@KeithGrommes]

Maria Pappano you’re welcome! Glad it helped you!!!

[@commonsensemakessense8134]

Great idea! I’ll will be buying magnets now. Thank you!!

[@Santos-ek8md]

Great work Keith 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@janwhitaker414]

Can't wait to try it!!

[@mod2868]

Thanks! I’ll give this a shot. I tried attaching a small pole around the bottom of a flag I have to weigh it down and it tore it so this seems like a much better idea.

[@leek6730]

Tried exact same magnets, same positions, and everything...east TX must have stronger winds. Mine fall off minimum twice a day, this time a year atleast, but flag hasn't been twisted so guess its still working

[@customer7575]

I use to use magnets but the wind kept knocking it off when it hit the top of the fence. Makes noise when it hits too. So I just got a longer pole with rotating rings and it no longer furls over the fence and gets stuck. Rotates nicely and never tangles. If it does tangle the next blast of wind fixes it.

[@Scott-mp5kr]

Thank you! Love the Mickeys as well. 😃😎🍾🧪

[@misscakes491]

Thanks Keith!

[@dori4908]

Thankyou! Very helpful. God bless you!!☺

[@KeithGrommes]

Dori n thank you!!

[@dankuhl991]

Magnets are a poor salution if you have a metal pole or gutters near by.

[@seeharvester]

I was having a similar problem, so I just made a flag out of plywood. Works great! Of course I had to beef up the pole a bit.

[@yogi-777]

Thank You thank you thank you thank you!!! God Bless!!!!

[@snoopu2601]

Thanks for sharing I have a flag on the flag pole and on a crazy windy day in the bay area of California the flag will wrap around the pole. It drive's my crazy because it will stay wrapped up until the wind untangle it's self.

[@luisdiaz3887]

Seems to be a solution I’ll try it. Thank you so much.

[@busa89]

Great idea! Mine always ends up in the gutter.

[@-triple]

Thank you. I have to try this!!

[@KeithGrommes]

Henry Esquivel it works!

[@KeithGrommes]

Henry Esquivel definitely!

[@johannesfactotum7677]

Maybe use anti furl mounting rings instead? Magnets are an alternative however I think mounting rings might serve as a more correct and permanent solution for most. Not to mention if you have anything that will be attracted to the magnets near by in heavy wind the flag will blow and get stuck to things such as a gutter for example. Just my 2 cents. Hope I might have helped give another solution to anyone looking for one.

[@KeithGrommes]

Johannes Factotum all great points. Thank you for the feedback.

[@allysonfromatl]

Our flag came with an anti Furling mount that doesn't work. I'm not made of money so I really appreciate this solution.

[@joesilverbliss1721]

Thanks good idea.

[@KeithGrommes]

Joe Silverbliss awesome! You’re very welcome. Thanks!

[@gregoryedwards8004]

Great Idea

[@aynzh6846]

Nice thanks a lot, will fix my flag with these.

[@johnquest1044]

Good Job man, Thanks!

[@KeithGrommes]

John Quest thanks!!!

[@johnquest1044]

@@KeithGrommes No problem I appreciate it, i was able to get away with lighter round magnets bc my flag was lighter material then yours but it worked! The other fixes are more time consuming, and you have to buy a decent amount of stuff. Paid 2.39 for my pack. Thanks John

[@a.j8307]

Good idea, although I'm not crazy about the idea of attacthing stuff to the actual flag

[@mrtaktiks]

True, not supposed to attach anything except an anti-furl rod. But I don't like those so I broke another rule. Please see my post at top.

[@KeithGrommes]

A.J. Patterson I’m not either. But I also don’t like my flag looking like a soup sandwich, so I fixed that. Thank for the feedback sir.

[@jonparker1708]

Hi Keith.. it is a great idea and it does work, but needed to be taken further as the magnets will fly off.. My partner and I have fully developed the idea and patented it as Flagnets. The weird part.? I just now came across your video and by coincidence came up with the same name.. Its a "no brainer" as a name I guess, the name fits. We made critical upgrades to the system. We put the grade 8 magnets in a triangular plastic clip design that houses the magnets. The can't slip apart. The system is "clipable" and can be easily applied and removed. Its also available in multi-colors to discreetly match any flag. No painting. We also made the interior textured to give added grip and we nailed down the proper weight so the flag flies freely, but weighs it even in high winds. It looks and works terrific. I guess as they say If its a good idea somebody somewhere has tried it. It looks like a couple of us went down the same road to fix our flag furling issues.. PEACE

[@KeithGrommes]

Altar Angel that’s awesome! Do you have a link? I’d love to see your product!

[@KeithGrommes]

Thanks John. Exactly! How cool! Do you have a link?

[@paulholland1641]

I have two heavy-duty magnets the wind blows them off.

[@interrogationfiles]

Buy you're self this works good 2* Metal Flag Pole Flagpole Rotating Rings Clip Anti Wrap Grommet Mounting

[@avirmani8183]

Hi Keith, I'm trying to solve the same problem and found your video. Is there a reason you used magnets? Would any other metallic item work the same? I'm trying to understand if the magnetic property works here, or just that the magnets were the right size and provided enough weight to keep the flag from furling. Thanks.

[@luisdiaz3887]

You try any other item and let us know.

[@GCGUTIERREZ1981]

or just weight blocks would probably work

[@henrijones360]

Will strong winds make the magnets come off?

[@joew4202]

I’m old school, I untwist it by hand

[@KeithGrommes]

JJ W bravo!

[@wisecitizenry2844]

Awesome! Hope nobody comes out that door on a windy day. 😆

[@canuck.2024]

Do they bang in your wall

[@jrbaytown]

The magnets flew off my flag and one hit the hood of my car. Fail.

[@KeithGrommes]

Ross Johnston sorry that happened to you. I believe there’s certain considerations that must be evaluated before doing this. The vicinity of your car during high winds in relation to the flag, the strength of the magnets vs wind strength, etc.. it’s definitely something each person will need to test based on their location. Again, sorry the video wasn’t more helpful and sorry you had a negative experience.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

Yes, that's what happens eventually when a real wind blows in lol...

[@arthurbatti9854]

,magnets won't stay on. When the flag flaps, they fly off?

[@KeithGrommes]

arthur batti did you buy strong magnets?

[@daddyrich559]

Where did you buy the magnets

[@KeithGrommes]

Rich Mr O I bought them at Harbor Freight!

[@randya103]

I tried that but the magnets kept flying off

[@carrier7399]

You could always sew on a little "pocket" for the magnets.

[@robertspina4503]

Same here but I am thinking the magnets I used were not big enough

[@jonparker1708]

Hey Keith yes , also my name is Jon and my partner is Richard . We'd like to talk some more with you on this if you like. THX!

[@mrtaktiks]

Please see my comment at the top.

[@KeithGrommes]

Jon Parker is love too. Sorry I’m just seeing this.

[@garyrogers5749]

only good for mild wind. Not near lake Erie.

[@KeithGrommes]

Gary Rogers theres certainly a magnet strength vs wind strength ratio that is to be assumed here.

[@SamsungA-vb5jk]

Alabama United States

[@ericupchurch5631]

Hotty toddy

[@mechcntr7185]

The attention to sound quality and consistency was so bad it made the video nearly useless. I skimmed around the video to find the part that showed where the magnets were placed.

[@uuuultra]

thank you

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

..until a real high winds blows in, and those magnets turn into flying shrapnel! ..and God forbid if anyone is walking by the flag when that really high wind blows in! People don't understand (until it's too late), the velocity of these weights flying through the air, and the damage they can do to people and structures! lol For this to really work, you would first want the flag always away from people and structures. Then you would have to calculate (in pounds) the worst wind pressure in the area which you live, and figure out how many pounds of strength your magnets would have to be, to stay together, and not fly off the flag during those higher wind bursts of pressure. But more importantly, are the magnets flying through the air on the flag! Anyone hit by these could seriously lose an eye or worse! It would definitely puncture vinyl siding ..and dent aluminum siding!

[@shanew7361]

I agree, cool idea but pretty naive to put it politely.

[@spiker8253]

Get a grip...

[@diplomaticallypragmatic4141]

Naw brah...i took a couple .223 bullets and sewed them into the end of the flag for weight

[@a.j8307]

DIPLOMATICALLY PRAGMATIC this is somehow patriotic

[@jonparker1708]

Keith , here is our link..facebook.com/RFandJP1USA/