Comments on: How do I build a removeable stipper pole that is only secured at the ceiling?

By: Rob G

Rob G — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:58:59 +0000

I don’t think the other answerers looked at the site concerning the "lil mynx pole". From what I understand of the Information provided by the site the pole is held in place by extreme spring pressure and a rubber base pad, so you are correct in that you can technically have a pole that is not physically "mounted", BUT unless you can devise a way of achieving this same spring pressure and insuring that it is applied to secure areas of the ceiling and floor you should probably buy that "lil mynx" pole.
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By: not 2 B fooled

not 2 B fooled — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:13:59 +0000

To add to the answer from "Irv S" – it will also violate your rental agreement by doing any kind of changes/installation type of work to the apt
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By: Irv S

Irv S — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:25:59 +0000

You don’t.
That pole takes a heck of a lot of side stress,
and has to be anchored firmly at both ends.
Think of it as a lever with the whole weight of your body on it.
You’d rip out any ‘homebuilt’ mount to that ceiling beam immediately.
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Some carpentry, and common sense