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How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?

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  1. How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?, Broken segment of  tent pole: step 1, image 1 of 2 How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?, Broken segment of  tent pole: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Loosen the shock cord between the last good segment and the broken segment so that you can remove the pin from the end.

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    • Attach the shock cord to a clothes pin or similar item.

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  2. How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 3, image 1 of 2 How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the pin out of the segment.

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  3. How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Cut off the knot.

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  4. How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the shock cord from the broken segment.

    • If the broken segment is in the middle of the tent pole, you have to first remove the good segment(s). Take care to keep the pole segments in the same order when reassembling the tent pole, numbering them if necessary.

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    • To determine which replacement segment to order, measure the outer diameter of the pole and of the tapered end.

    • A caliper makes it easier to measure the diameter. If you don’t have one on hand, you can use a normal measuring tape.

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  6. How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 7, image 1 of 2 How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Transfer the length of the broken segment to the new segment. Start measuring after the tapered end, and mark the length with a marker.

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  7. How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Put the pole segment into a vice and saw it off at the correct length.

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  8. How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 9, image 1 of 2 How do I replace a broken segment of my tent pole?: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • File off any sharp ends using the round file on the inside and the flat file for the outer edges.

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    • Rethread the shock cord through the segment. Tie the end of the shock cord to the pin and thread the other end through the pole.

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