On Jun 19, 9:15 pm, "Bill Stock" wrote:

Yes, I'm the dip**** who put it in. Since it's more show than go, I expected
it to come out no problem. Bottom 4x4 is held in place by 4' rebar every 18"
hammered more or less straight into the ground. Top row is held in place
with 6" lag bolts.

You've discovered the reason for the deformations on the rebar. If
they hold the rebar that tight in soil, think what it does in
concrete. You may have to cut it up and take it out in pieces.

R