Timeline for What is the correct tool remove metal fence L-posts?
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| Jul 9, 2022 at 21:38 | answer | added | Jasen | timeline score: 2 | |
| Jul 9, 2022 at 16:11 | comment | added | KVL | Thanks! This is great advice. I’ll try to drill the holes larger, but I don’t have a drill bit capable of drilling this material handy. The soil is actually very wet about 6-12 inches down. The soil is heavily rooted from nearby pine trees which makes digging around the posts difficult. | |
| Jul 9, 2022 at 12:50 | comment | added | Ecnerwal | You could try a pressure washer and do a bit of pin-point hydro-excavation around them, if you have a pressure-washer handy. But I'd reach for putting a bolt in to catch the -t-post puller (depending on design) or chain. A cheap "lifting clamp" on top might also work, given it won't be falling on you if it fails (where you don't want a cheap one.) | |
| Jul 9, 2022 at 2:04 | comment | added | crip659 | That ground looks quite dry. If possible pouring water down so it soaks the ground will probably help. Did any of the posts you pulled out look like the ground/dirt was damp below? | |
| Jul 9, 2022 at 0:59 | comment | added | Ed Beal | I have used a T post puller to pull those out but wrapped a ratchet strap around the cable in a figure 8 then tightened , 4” or so the first couple of times then it was loose enough for just the cable that normally hooks on the notches on the T posts, the L brackets were smooth, after a dozen I wanted to speed up drilled a hole and used a gutter spike it was faster than the ratchet strap, after a couple pulls I could pull them out by hand. But the lever and cable T post puller really helped (yes my puller is home made) I have a cable setup and a steel z hook (the cable works best for deep ones | |
| Jul 9, 2022 at 0:01 | comment | added | George Anderson | The only other thing I could think of is to use large C-clamps over the chain over several wraps and use the jack. Either that or go buy a truck with a winch, just make sure your life insurance is paid up! (NOT a serious suggestion, just having fun). | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 23:59 | comment | added | George Anderson | This may be a little over the top suggestion (which is why it's not an answer), but if the area is accessible, you might consider renting a mini-excavator that has a bucket with a thumb. Grab the post with the bucket, wiggle it side to side in both directions to loosen it, then try to lift it out. If that doesn't work, use the machine to dig around it, most have bits sticking out on regular spacing that could help hold a chain. ...continued below... | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 23:05 | comment | added | Glen Yates | Drive them the rest of the way into the ground and call it a day? :) | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 23:00 | answer | added | Criggie | timeline score: 1 | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 22:53 | comment | added | crip659 | Can also try placing bolt/s in the holes to give the chain a better grip. | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 22:49 | comment | added | KVL | Good idea! I’ve tried a chain a few times. It’s grips well, but give way and pops up the post before there is enough force to lift the post. | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 22:34 | comment | added | crip659 | Or bet some teens a 100 bucks if they can pull all out by hand. | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 22:25 | comment | added | crip659 | Wrap a chain around it, cross the chain over and wrap again. Use the jack. | |
| Jul 8, 2022 at 22:18 | history | asked | KVL | CC BY-SA 4.0 |