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August 26, 2026

Drilling RS Poles

RS composite poles can be pre-drilled at the factory or can be safely drilled in the field with a standard battery operated drill a carbide-tipped hole saw. The dust created from drilling a composite pole is inert and does not contain any harmful chemicals. This video details the best practise work methods for field drilling RS poles.

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A worker in a hard hat and safety vest drills into a large gray pole outdoors, with tall grass in the background. Text reads DRILLING RS POLES..
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