How to Sink Fence Posts
Driving fence posts is hard work, but it can be accomplished by anyone willing to put in the necessary effort. On mountain properties, you can use an ATV or similar vehicle to carry the fence posts and fence-post driver to the desired location. This permits you to move a number of fence posts with less strain. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Determine the amount of spacing you want between fence posts. Such spacing will depend on the purpose of the fence and the local terrain.
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Select the specific location where you will drive the fence post. Look for a location that appears free of rocks, debris or potential sub-surface obstructions.
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Position the metal fence post in the chosen location with the bottom tip resting on the ground. Make sure the fence post is pointed straight up and the proper side of the post is facing in your direction.
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Slide the fence-post driver over the top end of the metal post until the driver is resting on the top end of the post.
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Grab the handles of the fence-post driver in both hands and raise it several inches above its resting position on the top of the fence post.
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Pull sharply downward on the fence-post driver until the driver strikes the top of the fence post with forceful impact. The force will drive the post into the ground.
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Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the fence post has been driven a sufficient distance into the ground. Remove the fence-post driver from the post and proceed to the next location.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure to wear gloves while driving fence posts. Otherwise, the impact and vibration will cause considerable pain and fatigue that will prevent you from effectively accomplishing your task.
Make sure that you do not raise the fence-post driver to a point where the driver can slip off the fence post. The driver is quite heavy and it is easy to injure oneself if the driver does not remain centered over the post.
When sinking fence posts, take precautions to make sure you are not going to hit power lines, gas lines or other similar hazards.
