DIYbanter - View Single Post - How do I know if my fence posts are set in cement?

Bob F

"mm" wrote in message
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On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 14:18:46 -0500, ()
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mm wrote:
How do I know if my fence posts are set in cement? The dirt and
grass goes all the way up to everyone of the 30 plus posts.

I need to know now because I may have to take one post out
temporarily.
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Get a piece of rebar about 4 or 5 ft long, 1/2" dia would be god, and
try to drive it down alongside the post, a couple inches away. You
should be able to tell if it hits concrete. Try it in a few spos
around the post to be sure.

Thanks. Boy, is that obvious, NOW THAT YOU'VE TOLD ME!

So, if there is no cement, how hard is it to get a 4" diameter round
wood fence post out of the ground, and how do I do it?

CAn I connect a chain to my bumper jack, or a floor jack, wrap it
around the post, and jack? If I make some dents in the post, that
would be ok.

Look up "prussik" knot. It is a good way to have a rope hold onto something.
Or, just rock the post back and forth until it is loose, and lift it out.

Bob