Solid copper rivets / push pole

Good morning, Jason~


You might consider aluminum "binding posts". I found what I needed in the drawers at my local hardware store


https://www.mcmaster.com/binding-posts/


Or, you might just use a roundhead brass machine screw. I would put a flat washer on each end then grind off any excess after the nut is fastened - or even use an acorn (cap) nut.


Jamestown has copper nails and rivets to be used with roves. However, you'd need a more-than-lifetime supply.


I may have something for you on hand in my shop - but I will not be back home 'til Sunday.


BTW: I, too, am a fan of the original Herter's pushpole heads. I have a couple on poles and a couple refurbished and hanging in my shop:



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All the best,


SJS


 
I would use a stainless bolt and a lock nut. I have the same push pole and that's what I did. Where did you find that style of push pole head?
 
you can get copper ground wire by the foot at HD, and Lowes, probably need #6, You can peen the ends easy
 
I have aluminum rivets and monel steel rivets in standard sizes, if you know what diameter and length I can mail you some, don't have any copper.

I would think brass or SS bolt would work better like others have said
 
Steve beat me to the binding posts. I think I'd put a little thread locker on them and it would be a very strong alternative to the original fastener.

Eric
 
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I like the binding post idea with a little lock lite. I'll have to see what I can find locally.
 
I have one of that style in every boat. I use 1/4" stainless bolt with nyloc nut and cut off excess bolt w dremel. Best design there is for push pole head in my opinion and plenty tuff.
 
Darin~


I'm finally back home and in my shop. I have both Herter's and the later Rich-Mar duckbills on my various poles. Only the Rich-Mar are unattached. right now so I could peek inside one. I noticed that they use a brass - not copper - rivet for the "hinge pin".


https://www.ebay.com/itm/164640941817



I have copper slating nails and burrs - but I suspect they would be too soft for this application. So, back to brass or s/s machine screws or aluminum binding post.




I use the binding post to fasten the head to the pole:


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I fit the end of a nice length of straight closet pole - I like about 11 feet LOA - and set it in 3M 5200.


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Don't forget the Turk's Head on the other end of the pole.



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You'll need a length of heavy decoy line about 16X the diameter of the pole.





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These pages are from Hervey Gerrit Smith's Marlinspike Sailor:


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All the best,


SJS


 
I went with Steve's suggestion of an aluminum binding post. McMaster delivered them within 24 hours. Fit perfect and gave a nice clean appearance which is what I wanted. Now I'm on to the pole. I've got a 10 ft closet rod fitted to the push pole head. Just try to decide if I should paint it or just oil it. I've got raw linseed oil and tung oil on hand. I kind of like the natural look idea if it wasn't too bright. Thoughts?

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I coated mine in resin (was doing fiberglass at the time anyway), then painted over that. Gave it the perfect texture.
 
Darin~


I usually paint my poles with duckboat paint. (oil base). I first seal the wood - after sanding with 100 or 120 grit - with thinned Spar Varnish. After a thorough cure - next day or so - I scuff sand, wipe with alcohol or paint thinner, then brush on the duckboat paint.


I do have one that I stained and varnished instead. I used Minwax Gunstock (oil stain) then applied 2 coats of Spar Varnish. Not sure how it will fair in use - but it would provide a good base for duckboat paint down the road if needed.


All the best,


SJS


 
I paint mine with duckboat paint.
Also went I bolt the pole to the head I use a bolt that is longer then the head. I keep about 1'' of thread exposed to hook decoy line with it went retrieving decoys.
 
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