Post #356168 by Tipsy McStagger on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 2:44 PM

you may want to reconsider on the utility poles..though they may be free, they come with a heavy price...your life!!...those things are treated and covered in a carcinogenic material to protect them from the elements...cutting into them will also release the toxins into the air via dust, and touching them is a no-no...especially if you have kids runnin around the yard or friends leaning up against them regularly as they drink on your patio......spend the money and buy safe poles...treat them in a few coats of marine varish and drink safely!!