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On Apr 27, 7:58*pm, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
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Machinery? *For a single fencepost? * *Get away from your keyboard for
30 minutes and fix the damn thing.


Basic Quantum Home Repair Theory tells us that there is no task that
can be completed in 30 minutes. The set-up and clean-up quarks
consume 15 minutes each on their own. ;-)


Can't tell from here. * *if the post is in a swamp it can't be
tightened. *if it is broken at ground level the quick and dirty way
would be to drive a T-post next to it and screw them together. * If
the whole is just enlarged then some PT wedges like someone else
mentioned will do it. [or a couple flat rocks driven in with a sledge]

Jim


Not a swamp, just your basic heavy clay soil, complete with rocks and
roots.

Might be able to swing a sledge between the honeysuckle bush and the
post. Looks like the wedges will be the first attempt. Any thoughts
on how long to make them? Below frost line?

Chris