Telescoping Rod -- Small, Light, Cheap -- What?

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This isn't exactly a home repair question, but I couldn't think of where else to ask.

I need a telescoping rod/pole/stick I can carry with me to poke in openings/holes/etc. to flush out small critters. Ideally it will extend to about 4-5 feet, collapse to about 8-12 inches, and be made of aluminum or something light. It doesn't have to be very strong and doesn't have to lock in the extended position. I envision something about 3/8" - 1/2" diameter. Hopefully it won't cost more than about $20.

Telescoping paint roller poles and walking sticks are too long collapsed and heavier than required.

I know I've seen something like this before, but I've racked my brain for two days and can't remember where.

Ken

Brad Bruce · Accepted Answer

Ken Hall  wrote in news:    A chart pointer from the office supply store.  Or an old radio/tv antenna.NJBrad

m Ransley · Answer

old antenna

Michael.Lacy.junk · Answer

There are inexpensive telescoping fishing rods, made of metal.

William W. Plummer · Answer

Cane used by blind folks.

Richard J Kinch · Answer

Golf ball retriever.

ItWasntMe · Answer

You could always take a jew with you and throw a penny into the hole,  thefunk from their armpits will flush everything out for you if the stinkdoesn't kill them first.

Jim Yanik · Answer

How about a collapsible antenna like used on walkie talkies and cheapo TV antennas("rabbit-ears")? Try some of the surplus stores or maybe Radio Shack.

Ken Hall · Answer

Thanks to all (except the antisemite) for the replies.

As it turns out the thing I was trying to remember was the radio antenna off my car. I had to replace it recently because the power retractor broke. If I'd just kept it like I do other junk I'd be all set.

The thing that seems to do what I want best is probably a cane for the blind but they cost more than my goal. I plan to go to my friendly auto repair shop and ask them to save me the next antenna they have to replace.

Thanks again.

Ken

William W. Plummer · Answer

Try a junk yard.

Zemedelec · Answer

The only times I've lost an antenna have been around 2 holidays which bring outthe worst in some people.  Some running buboe bent the antenna at a 90 degreeangle. Of course as soon as I touched it, it fell off.  I hope somethingsimilar but worse, like Peyronie's Disease. befell him.zemedelec

Ken Hall · Answer

Now-a-days the junk yards around me sell *everything* at outrageousprices.Ken

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