So the post is in and solid. The metal bars are assuring it stays upright and level. Time to attach the hose reel...
The hose reel has 4 front screw holes and 4 back ones. I used 1 1/2" x 3/8" lag screws in pre-drilled holes. I put rubber hose washers on the bottom and fender washers (large washers with small holes) above those and drove the galvanized lag screws down tight. THOSE aren't going to come loose!
The hose reel turns to the left...
To the right...
And rolls up the hose...
It's a bit ugly because it is coldish outside and the hose isn't as limp as it will be in Summer. But as a test of the system, it is good.
After testing the "reeling", I used it to water the newly-planted daffodils. The hose came off the reel beautifully from any angle.
Tomorrow, planting daffodils...
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017
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