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I'm planning to build a painted wooden picket fence and I'm a bit stuck on
two main considerations. One is what would be the best type of commonly
available timber to use as regards durability. The other is in deciding how
the main posts are going to be fixed into the ground. Is there some kind of
metal socket available that can be set in concrete and then the post fitted
into the socket. Something similar to the "metapost" spiky affairs used for
garden fences but with a post release mechanism (perhaps a nut and bolt) to
allow replacement?
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I'm planning to build a painted wooden picket fence and I'm a bit stuck on
two main considerations. One is what would be the best type of commonly
available timber to use as regards durability. The other is in deciding

how
the main posts are going to be fixed into the ground. Is there some kind

of
metal socket available that can be set in concrete and then the post

fitted
into the socket. Something similar to the "metapost" spiky affairs used

for
garden fences but with a post release mechanism (perhaps a nut and bolt)

to
allow replacement?
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Tony Halmarack



Hi,

There are types available that go into concrete with the upper part that is
adjustable.

I have seen this type in B&Q here in Dublin.


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On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 10:38:57 +0100, Hywel wrote:

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I'm planning to build a painted wooden picket fence and I'm a bit stuck on
two main considerations. One is what would be the best type of commonly
available timber to use as regards durability. The other is in deciding how
the main posts are going to be fixed into the ground. Is there some kind of
metal socket available that can be set in concrete and then the post fitted
into the socket. Something similar to the "metapost" spiky affairs used for
garden fences but with a post release mechanism (perhaps a nut and bolt) to
allow replacement?


Metpost does a version that is specifically for setting in concrete. I
used them when replacing a larch-lap fence last year. They're very
good, and easy to put in straight, but I don't think the ones I used
have a bolt to allow th epost to be removed (I can't see the fence from
here). IIRC, the instructions mentioned cutting the timber near the
Metpost and burning the rest out.


Thanks, I'll have a look for those. I suppose not having a removal
mechanism would at least keep the socket looking trim and tidy. burning out
the old post when necessary wouldn't be too bad a method as a second
choice.
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On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 12:30:35 +0100, "FrancisJK"
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Hi,

There are types available that go into concrete with the upper part that is
adjustable.

I have seen this type in B&Q here in Dublin.


FrancisJK


That's encouraging. It's off to B&Q then. Thanks.

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On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 13:09:36 +0100, Hywel wrote:

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Metpost does a version that is specifically for setting in concrete. I
used them when replacing a larch-lap fence last year. They're very
good, and easy to put in straight, but I don't think the ones I used
have a bolt to allow th epost to be removed (I can't see the fence from
here). IIRC, the instructions mentioned cutting the timber near the
Metpost and burning the rest out.


Thanks, I'll have a look for those. I suppose not having a removal
mechanism would at least keep the socket looking trim and tidy. burning out
the old post when necessary wouldn't be too bad a method as a second
choice.


I suppose hacking out what you can, a bit of WD40 and some chip-fat and
you could have a right good time for an hour or so.


Always wanted a barbie. The ones you cook on of course. Never let it be
said... :-)
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