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Fence post problem
I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in
between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do seem fairly solid. What's my best strategy for getting rid of them? Many thanks David |
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Fence post problem
In message , BoyPete
writes wrote: I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do seem fairly solid. What's my best strategy for getting rid of them? Many thanks David Employment of a spade? ;) Or if they're really well set, a mattock :-) Will -- lancre dot net - The personal domain of Will and Cath Wilkinson. Send e-mail to news dot will at lancre dot net '98 300Tdi Defender 110 CSW, 1/12th NB Sometimes PGP Fingerprint E089 1736 A023 9E5C AFA3 0B40 E5DC D80A 9E1F D521 Public key can be obtained from ldap://certserver.pgp.com |
Fence post problem
On 17 Apr, 20:51, "BoyPete" wrote:
wrote: I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do seem fairly solid. What's my best strategy for getting rid of them? Many thanks David Employment of a spade? ;) -- ßôyþëtë London, UK Why get rid of them? I'd plant a hedge, run wire or two along the posts to stop people and dogs walking through, David Hill Abacus Nurseries |
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Fence post problem
I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in
between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do seem fairly solid. What's my best strategy for getting rid of them? Many thanks David Put a sign on the posts asking the vandals NOT to steal them? Norman Digger. |
Fence post problem
On 18 Apr, 07:14, "Norman Digger" wrote:
I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do seem fairly solid. What's my best strategy for getting rid of them? Many thanks David Put a sign on the posts asking the vandals NOT to steal them? Norman Digger. Thanks for the suggestions. The locals are total SH*TS and will steal the shoes off your feet given half a chance so I'm not hopeful about a sign appealing to their better nature, but I'll give it a go. Like the idea about wire - I'd been considering running spike chain through the posts as I think it's important to make it clear that it's off limits land, even if the barrier isn't physically effective, but I'm worried they'll steal my chain!! I still have one question - if the posts are concreted in, will I be able to dig them out? Thanks again |
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I think you missed Norman's point. Asking them NOT to steal may result in
them disposing of them for you! Be careful of any boundary wires that may cause injury, you may be subject to a compensation claim if they get injured. You might like to consult the local bobby first. -- Baal I smile and go off waving (Amiably) - for that's my way wrote in message oups.com... On 18 Apr, 07:14, "Norman Digger" wrote: I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do seem fairly solid. What's my best strategy for getting rid of them? Many thanks David Put a sign on the posts asking the vandals NOT to steal them? Norman Digger. Thanks for the suggestions. The locals are total SH*TS and will steal the shoes off your feet given half a chance so I'm not hopeful about a sign appealing to their better nature, but I'll give it a go. Like the idea about wire - I'd been considering running spike chain through the posts as I think it's important to make it clear that it's off limits land, even if the barrier isn't physically effective, but I'm worried they'll steal my chain!! I still have one question - if the posts are concreted in, will I be able to dig them out? Thanks again -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Fence post problem
wrote in message oups.com... On 18 Apr, 07:14, "Norman Digger" wrote: I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do seem fairly solid. I still have one question - if the posts are concreted in, will I be able to dig them out? I have removed concreted in post in the past and it was not a straight forward task. Digging out is bloody hard work if they are in deep as you have to dig out the ball of concrete as well. Breaking the concrete with a hammer action power tool (kango hammer or the like) helps but it can still be hard to get the post out. I found my "High lift" jack pulled some out without the need to break the concrete and pulled them all out after breaking the concrete. Do you need to take them out? Could you not cut/break them off just below the surface? Mike |
Fence post problem
wrote in message oups.com... Like the idea about wire - I'd been considering running spike chain through the posts as I think it's important to make it clear that it's off limits land, even if the barrier isn't physically effective, but I'm worried they'll steal my chain!! Plants with thorns? |
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"Muddymike" wrote in message om... I have removed concreted in post in the past and it was not a straight forward task. Ditto. I briefly considered using my car and a chain to pull the things out but decided against it. Took me about two days digging to get each one out. |
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