On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 23:30:47 GMT, "John‰]*
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In article , mm
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On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 14:18:46 -0500, ()
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In article ,
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.

Done it many times and it works great; just remember to set the jack on
a concrete block, paver, or scrap of 3/4 plywood.

It's kind of embarassing when the post doesn't move and you just jack
the jack into the ground(done that too)g

I hope I remember that. Thanks a lot guys.

John