Purple Martin Forum

I have had the same problem with the triangular aluminum poles failing!! I also am using 2” square metal poles with double pulleys ( I get the double pulleys that have a pin with cotter pin so you can get the ropes in the correct order so they pull easier - I learned the hard way to protect myself a...

I have had a bad experience with a triangular pole that bent and fell during a windstorm - my martins basically left. I now use 2" steel square stock and weld up my own racks - no more problems. I use a double pulley system to raise and lower the racks !! Good Luck