I have tried till my hands hurt trying to telescope this pole. I can't & don't have pliers to fit. Any other ideas before I send back?
2015889
Mine got stuck once when I tightened it too much. I let it cool off overnight (and hopefully shrink a little) and was able to loosen it the next AM.
2015890
Never had any issue, the plastic ring spins incredibly easily for me. You may want to try spraying some WD40 and don't tighten it so hard.
820810
I did not experience that issue at all. In case, the gray platic handle on the extension comes off easily and the gray handle that turns tolock the poles broke.
2058353
When I bought my feeder the Ace Hardware where I go it did not have the pole in stock. I went to the Homestead site on the internet and ordered the pole through them. My suggestion is to take the feeder and your pole to a hardware store, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. and see if they have a cap that would fit so you can mount your feeder on the pole. I don't know where you as in big city or small but a machine shop might also be able to solve your problem. I hope that this helps.
584883
Based on how the tip is constructed (basically just glued on), I don't think you'll be able to fix it in a way that will last. If the pole was new and barely used, you might be able to contact the manufacturer and get it replaced. If not fairly new, you might be out of luck.
1166192
You have to tighten the set screw in the bottom of the pole to make it stationary before you can get it to loosen up. Then I used a pipe wrench to unscrew the top. The wrench they send is kind of useless
1138734
I had on a alien bee light extended half way. But the tension on the pole would not hold. It kept falling down no matter what I did. Either mine was faulty or it just don't hold much weight.
723577
I know it was a pain in the butt, but try to get someone to hold onto the other end and while you are putting the cone on and make sure you twist the cone completely all the way until it snap in.. best way wear a rubber grips gloves and that will help you better to turn turn the cone to lock it in...
158760
Grasp the blue ring (close to scrubber part). Turn the largest black ring (third from scrubber part) to the left. This will loosen the pole--extend to length desired, then tighten the black ring. I hope this helps.
911578
The pole is smaller (1.5 inches) than the base I had that came with a table. It works but secured with a thumbscrew. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1824275
OMG! Whatta they have gorillas puttin' these things together, lol?? This thing couldn't have been any tighter! Had to use 2 pr of pliers (one hold, one twist). First succeeded in removing the end piece (grey with black ring) which accomplished nothing. Tried again, this time twisting the longer grey, center piece (no blk ring)...the wrong way, of course (I was pretty aggravated by this time, not thinking), which tightened it much more than it was ever meant to & cracked it about 3/4 in. The good news is still works! The telescoping pole stays in place by ONLY TIGHTENING IT SLIGHTLY...ya know, the way it should've been put together in the first place! OMG! Whatta they have gorillas puttin' these things together, lol?? This thing couldn't have been any tighter! Had to use 2 pr of pliers (one hold, one twist). First succeeded in removing the end piece (grey with black ring) which accomplished nothing. Tried again, this time twisting the longer grey, center piece (no blk ring)...the wrong way, of course (I was pretty aggravated by this time, not thinking), which tightened it much more than it was ever meant to & cracked it about 3/4 in. The good news is still works! The telescoping pole stays in place by ONLY TIGHTENING IT SLIGHTLY...ya... » Read More OMG! Whatta they have gorillas puttin' these things together, lol?? This thing couldn't have been any tighter! Had to use 2 pr of pliers (one hold, one twist). First succeeded in removing the end piece (grey with black ring) which accomplished nothing. Tried again, this time twisting the longer grey, center piece (no blk ring)...the wrong way, of course (I was pretty aggravated by this time, not thinking), which tightened it much more than it was ever meant to & cracked it about 3/4 in. The good news is still works! The telescoping pole stays in place by ONLY TIGHTENING IT SLIGHTLY...ya know, the way it should've been put together in the first place! « Show Less
1824272
there is no release. you need to turn the black grip in the middle of the pole counter clockwise and then the pole will telescope. It can get pretty tight and when wet even more so.
948020
I just used a regular pole clamp, they are only a couple of dollars if you don't have one already.
1775202
I am having the same problem! I have adjusted the screw and still no luck. I am at the point of getting rid of it and buying a new one. Very disappointing, especially considering how expensive they are. Wish I could be more help
1179502
Mine has been tough to telescope from the beginning. Don't have any suggestions.
1156202
I measured the broken old piece.the diameter with a tape measure from the corner to the pole. I also did it to the other corner.. I just got lucky.
1895279
I struggled with it too (all pieces are heavy). My solution was, instead of trying to screw the poll in, I kept the poll steady and span the marble base the opposite way which snapped on pretty easy. Getting help from someone else should make it easier too. Hope this helps.
694656
It is too big; have you considered using metal tongs, even taking them apart (mine detach) and using one side? Might be the solution you are looking for. Good Luck-
59253
Probably better to use your fingers. I found that trying to use a trowel or putty knife I couldn't get it smooth.