How do I get this post out of this post holder?
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All you can do is try to lever out with a screwdriver or chisel. When I had a post stuck in one of those, mine was one with a long spike that you hammer into the ground, I cut the post at the top of the post holder then broke what was left up using chisels and small axe. Once I had got part of it out the rest came out quite easily.
You will have to pry the sides away from the post because the metal from the punched slots bites into the post to prevent it from being pulled out.
As the base plate is bolted to the ground remove these bolts and take the whole structure away. You can then lay it horizontal on a bench/step or similar and while someone wearing gloves holds the post, you can knock the base plate off with a big mallet to prevent damaging it. It can then be re-used for a new post if necessary.
PS. Is that a piece of grey twin & earth cable running between the concrete and edging blocks?
PS. Is that a piece of grey twin & earth cable running between the concrete and edging blocks?
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Shall I just snap it or cut off with reciprocating saw drill out what's left?
That's one way to do it. Are you going to replace the post for some reason or just taking the whole structure down?
You won't "just snap it". You will need to saw through it as much as possible from all sides if your saw is not big enough to go all the way through. You could chain drill it to make it as weak as possible but I think it would be easier in the long run to remove the base plate as stated above.
You won't "just snap it". You will need to saw through it as much as possible from all sides if your saw is not big enough to go all the way through. You could chain drill it to make it as weak as possible but I think it would be easier in the long run to remove the base plate as stated above.
I'd put a couple of meaty screws or fixings in, horizontally either side of the post, just above the holder then use a lever or jack to raise them.
I am replacing the fence which is attached to it. Thought this post was looking a bit old. Would be easier to leave it. What do you think? It's been in there years
If the post is sound I would leave it and just replace the fence section. Couple of coats of stain on the post and new fence coupled with a few coats of hammerite black on the base plate and it will look as good as new.
Don't create work that doesn't need doing is my motto.
Don't create work that doesn't need doing is my motto.
Nothings overkill if one has the time and inclination and it gives peace of mind
Opinions differ.
It is easier to climb over a fence if the rails are on your side, especially if you are a child, a burglar or a dog, and traditionally the rails have been inside the property. If you walk down a road I bet you will not see a single fence with the rails outwards.
However, it is easier to nail the board on from your own side, without needing to stand on your neighbours land, and some people think the boarded side is prettier, so they have overtuned convention and created a new tradition.
It is easier to climb over a fence if the rails are on your side, especially if you are a child, a burglar or a dog, and traditionally the rails have been inside the property. If you walk down a road I bet you will not see a single fence with the rails outwards.
However, it is easier to nail the board on from your own side, without needing to stand on your neighbours land, and some people think the boarded side is prettier, so they have overtuned convention and created a new tradition.
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