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Head to a lumber yard or home improvement store to select wood solid enough to support the weight of the mesh badminton net, which is 22 feet across and 2 feet, 6 inches deep. - 2). Buy a piece of wood that is 5 feet, 6 inches long, 4 inches wide and 2 inches deep. The regulation length of the badminton pole is 5 feet, 1 inch. This will leave 5 inches to taper down the end of the pole to stick in the ground.
- 3). Cut the wood in half lengthwise so that you have two equal size poles that are 5 feet, 6 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1 inch deep. Then taper the ends to make a sharp stake. Sand them down to make the stake smoother and easier to place into the ground. Pound the stakes into the ground so that 5 feet, 1 inch remains above ground.
- 4). Drive a nail into the top of each pole. Drill a hole 2 feet, 6 inches from top of each pole. Tie the top of the net to the nails and loop the bottom of the net through the holes.
- 5). Coat the poles with either a linseed oil -- a 50-50 mix with paint thinner or turpentine -- or a paint color of your choice.
