DIY firemans pole!

[Mark M]

As part the tree house we are building we're looking to add a firemans pole to it! I know you can buy them specifically designed for this but we're bulding the whole thing on a budget so was wondering scaffold tubes or similar would be suitable? My main concern is that they might not be perfectly smooth? Obviously Im not looking for a perfect pole that you would get in a fire station but equally dont want an imperfection in the metal to hurt someone either.

Having a look around on the net there is a place local that sells galvanised tube - link. Will this be smooth enough for the purpose and be suitable for all year outside? Or is there smoething else I could look at?

Thanks.

 

[Abyss]

Have a look at kee klamp. Dirt cheap, available in many sizes and fitting types. It's also designed to be suitable for use as handrailing.

 

[fish]

The scaffold tube should be smooth enough, just be careful if you buy used an builders have a tendency not to clean concrete off the tube.