On 20/05/2019 17:14, Jim K.. wrote:
Steve Walker Wrote in message:
On 20/05/2019 16:29, Jim K.. wrote:
Robin Wrote in message:
On 20/05/2019 12:00, Simon T wrote:
I have a fence made up of slotted concrete posts, with wooden fence
panels fitted into them.

The last panel has an end post, which is slotted on one side but plain
on the other.

However I wish to extend the fence.

Ideally, I would like to replace the post with an intermediate one
(slots on both sides). But this isn't really possible (long story).

I was therefore wondering if it was feasable to fix the panels to this
post using galvanised fence brackets screwed into them? I know these are
really made for wooden posts, but is there any reason they wouldn't work
here?

Bad luck. Our slotted concrete posts (and some others I've seen) have
holes through them to allow them to be used for panels with wire above,
and the holes do nicely for setting threaded rod on which one can fix
wooden posts.

If you've never had to try doing this why is it "bad luck" for the op?

If his posts came with holes there would be no need to drill them with
the concomitant risks. And MILE threaded rod also makes it easier to
remove the posts/panels for repair or replacement.

I can see why it might be. Firstly, it involves extra work to drill
holes and secondly, I have seen some posts that have cracked while
drilling as the drill has first hit metal and then been deflected
sideways - sometimes that metal can be in odd positions, bent before or
during manufacture of the posts.

SteveW


6mm /7mm holes? 1" deep?

Can't imagine breaking a concrete fence post carefully drilling a
couple of those...


What size plugs and screws are you proposing he should use so just 2 of
them will support what for all we know may be a 6x6' panel in an exposed
position?

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