Just been out in my garden looking at the rotten fence posts and thinking how do I get them out of the ground. Came in sat down, opened RUclips and what was the first recommendation - this. Perfect timing. Great videos, keep them coming.😊
Not a million miles away from the method I suggested on your pulling up a fence post with a car jack. Your system doesn't need a farm jack, which I've got and use, but I'm always pullin good out fence posts, but for a one off job your system is really effective. You'd be suprised how big a root ball I can pull out on a farm jack. Good physics, mate! The big eye shackle loop works a treat. Mine's a motorcycle ground anchor. Top use of a ratchet strap, too. Good effort.
Wow! Its like youtube knows what im thinking. I've not even searched for how to remove old fence posts and I get this recommendation. Great job .... Love the physics side of it.
@FixitwithFowler not yet... I will now though. If they're informative, not too long and have the occasional subliminal joke in there I tend to subscribe. Great video btw. I've linked it to a few friend's.
I've been using this method for some years albeit with different hardware. It definitely works and of all the methods I've tried is the easiest. You make a good point about using good length bolts or screws otherwise they can rip out of of a rotten post.
Been doing this for about 15 years made the hardwhere myself , use a piece of chain and shackles to extend it and not a strap , works when the wood is not too rotten
Of course! I have been trying to make this for a while, but the weather and a road trip through France have stopped my filming. This method is so easy, even i was shocked just how little effort it took. What did you think to it?
Man if someone would create something similar to attach to bamboo roots for me to pull up out of ground, it sure would make my job of removing them...lol
We had bamboo at the old house, and it was a nightmare to get out. I ended up using my cango to dig it out. The root ball was like concrete! What about trying something like my other video with a car jack?
Hi, im really sorry but i forgot to update my Amazon store 😣 but i have now added the links for each item in the description so it ids easier to find the items you need! Let me know if you can't find them!
Why not just use a metal post repair spur? No need to remove any rotten wood unless it is still above ground level😮. Just use a cut-off from the old post and a heavy hammer to drive the spur down into the hole. It follows the contours of the square hole in the concrete base until it jams tight. Only takes a few minutes to fit after post removal.
Well, it is only a 3ft fence so 45cm in the ground is sufficient with posts every 1.6m. Thay always come out easily if they are rotten and you use long enough foxings to get into the good part of the post (see previous video) ruclips.net/video/eaIVo5xX7Ag/видео.htmlsi=w4Sg1ESX8Pj18pPt
He's the one that installed the post that rotted a few years later?? It's his fault that it rotted, in that case. Anytime you set a post into the ground with concrete, ALWAYS build up the concrete around the base of the post, so it's just an inch or two above grade. If you mound up the concrete around the post, whenever it rains the water will drain away from the post reducing the chances of the post rotting. If you set the post and there is a low spot (below grade) around the post, it will allow water to collect, which will hasten the post to rot. Simple physics with gravity! 😆
The reason posts rot is explained in this video ruclips.net/video/eaIVo5xX7Ag/видео.htmlsi=4eiba8NhcHgQtXTP unfortunately 10 years ago i didn't know this information.
@@FixitwithFowlerapologies, just copied the link and tried outside of RUclips and it worked this time. Items ordered. Many thanks indeed for the info. Can’t wait to try it having previously removed half a dozen or so gate posts with a long bar, a hammer and chisel taking hours and knackering my joints into the bargain. This approach will be a game changer for me. 😀
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Just been out in my garden looking at the rotten fence posts and thinking how do I get them out of the ground. Came in sat down, opened RUclips and what was the first recommendation - this. Perfect timing. Great videos, keep them coming.😊
That is amazing, perfect timing for you! Hopefully, this video will be popular as this method makes it so easy to remove a rotten fence post!
Not a million miles away from the method I suggested on your pulling up a fence post with a car jack. Your system doesn't need a farm jack, which I've got and use, but I'm always pullin good out fence posts, but for a one off job your system is really effective. You'd be suprised how big a root ball I can pull out on a farm jack. Good physics, mate! The big eye shackle loop works a treat. Mine's a motorcycle ground anchor. Top use of a ratchet strap, too. Good effort.
Thanks for your detailed comment, looks like i should invest in a farm jack!
@FixitwithFowler gotta be honest, I use mine all the time.
Wow! Its like youtube knows what im thinking. I've not even searched for how to remove old fence posts and I get this recommendation.
Great job .... Love the physics side of it.
Thanks for your comment, i know what you mean about suggested videos but im glad you have seen it, have you looked at my other videos?
@FixitwithFowler not yet... I will now though. If they're informative, not too long and have the occasional subliminal joke in there I tend to subscribe.
Great video btw. I've linked it to a few friend's.
@kiddcapri1711 cheers!!!
I've been using this method for some years albeit with different hardware. It definitely works and of all the methods I've tried is the easiest. You make a good point about using good length bolts or screws otherwise they can rip out of of a rotten post.
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my video. It is such an easy way to remove a rotten fence posts with little effort!
Another brilliant video, such a simple solution to get a rotten fence post out the ground 😊
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your comment!
You make everything look easy xx
Thanks so much 😊
Excellent info on removing those stubborn post remnants. Thanks for the great idea.
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@@FixitwithFowler I'm a sub !!
Thank you 😁😁😁
Nice job !
Thank you! Cheers!
That's a brilliant idea, it looks so easy to get the post out! Where did you get the screws from and the ground anchor from? thanks
Yeah, it's really easy to get the post out. I have put the links to the products in the description!
What a great idea!
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Bloody brilliant!
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@ mate subscribed….. hehehe these tricks work in Australia too! Lol. :)
Well, thank for your recommendation. I liked this one as well so I've subscribed. Thanks again.
Brilliant, thanks for subscribing
Great information!! Thanks.
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Another brilliant video, Fowler! It looks so easy to remove! New Subscriber here 🎉🎉
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Another good little video there steve, top man !
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment!
Been doing this for about 15 years made the hardwhere myself , use a piece of chain and shackles to extend it and not a strap , works when the wood is not too rotten
I couldn't believe how easy it was to get out, hardly any force needed! Thanks for your comment 😃
@ they either come out fairly easy or you just pull the bolts out
Yeah, luckily, mine just came straight out, but the coach screws were 30cm long!
@ I seam to have about 50/50 success rate with it so it’s definitely worth it , especially when you can just slot another post strait in
Yeah i did try that on my video so it could work out really good!
Awesome idea mate
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video 😁
Hi Steve that's another good video, good advice steve xx
Thanks 👍
Brilliant video 👍
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I have done the same with just one lag bolt with a washer and a length of chain and farm jack.
That's good to hear, i was surprised how easy the rotten fence post came out. Thanks for your comment!
👍👍👍. Thank you Steve
Very welcome, im glad you liked the video, and thanks for your comment!
Hey You listen to my question! I Like it! Thank you!
Of course! I have been trying to make this for a while, but the weather and a road trip through France have stopped my filming. This method is so easy, even i was shocked just how little effort it took. What did you think to it?
Great video !! thanks
Im glad you liked it, thanks for your comment!
Man if someone would create something similar to attach to bamboo roots for me to pull up out of ground, it sure would make my job of removing them...lol
We had bamboo at the old house, and it was a nightmare to get out. I ended up using my cango to dig it out. The root ball was like concrete! What about trying something like my other video with a car jack?
thanks
You're welcome!
Great explanation - deffo worth a sub.
Where did you get the ground anchor from? I can't find it on your Amazon store.
Im glad you found the video helpful! Sorry i forgot to update the amazon store, here is a direct link amzn.to/3YSfcD1
Hi, im really sorry but i forgot to update my Amazon store 😣 but i have now added the links for each item in the description so it ids easier to find the items you need! Let me know if you can't find them!
@@FixitwithFowler Lovely job, thanks. The links worked a treat.
Thanks for letting me know, sometimes im that focused on editing and uploading the videos i forget to do things like the links!
Only when the base is still in solid condition. What when it's really rotten?
Then see my latest video ruclips.net/video/DRWQMK-NOmk/видео.html
Another great video. Being a pedant… they’re coach screws not coach bolts 😉
Did i not say coach screws in the video? Must have been too busy concentrating on doing the voice-over 🤣🤣🤣
@@FixitwithFowler Might have been all that fresh air 😉
@@forgotrafe something like that 🤣🤣🤣
I’m I missing something? I can’t seem to find the link to get the name to purchase the metal pull attachment.
Its in the link in the description of the video. amzn.to/3UA3YSc
@@FixitwithFowler thank you.
Why not just use a metal post repair spur? No need to remove any rotten wood unless it is still above ground level😮. Just use a cut-off from the old post and a heavy hammer to drive the spur down into the hole. It follows the contours of the square hole in the concrete base until it jams tight. Only takes a few minutes to fit after post removal.
That depends on how rotten the post is in the ground and if you have enough good post to reuse! Thanks for your comment 😁
If you put the post in not a good job it was not 2 feet in the ground if it was it would not have come out that easily
Well, it is only a 3ft fence so 45cm in the ground is sufficient with posts every 1.6m. Thay always come out easily if they are rotten and you use long enough foxings to get into the good part of the post (see previous video) ruclips.net/video/eaIVo5xX7Ag/видео.htmlsi=w4Sg1ESX8Pj18pPt
He's the one that installed the post that rotted a few years later?? It's his fault that it rotted, in that case. Anytime you set a post into the ground with concrete, ALWAYS build up the concrete around the base of the post, so it's just an inch or two above grade. If you mound up the concrete around the post, whenever it rains the water will drain away from the post reducing the chances of the post rotting. If you set the post and there is a low spot (below grade) around the post, it will allow water to collect, which will hasten the post to rot. Simple physics with gravity! 😆
The reason posts rot is explained in this video ruclips.net/video/eaIVo5xX7Ag/видео.htmlsi=4eiba8NhcHgQtXTP unfortunately 10 years ago i didn't know this information.
Try this shit in Canada. Nothing personal but where I live this video is considered comedy.
Ha, welcome to England!
Love the post, followed the link to the ground anchor on Amazon but it takes me to gym equipment. Can you repost the link please? Many thanks.
I have just checked and the link is working fine! Not sure what has happened there? That is the right item, its a wall mount bracket
@@FixitwithFowlerapologies, just copied the link and tried outside of RUclips and it worked this time. Items ordered. Many thanks indeed for the info. Can’t wait to try it having previously removed half a dozen or so gate posts with a long bar, a hammer and chisel taking hours and knackering my joints into the bargain. This approach will be a game changer for me. 😀
@tonyfulton9966 it really was as easy as it looked, i use this all the time!