Advice for installing wooden posts

[sime42]

A bit like the old fashioned High Striker, or Strongman game that you get at some fairs and shows. Doesn't matter how hard you hit it, the blow has to be flat and central to get a decent score.

 

 

 

[dan blocker]

On 06/11/2024 at 07:55, doobin said:

You could always use three smaller posts as a tripod for more strength with less need to go deep.

 

Doesn't matter how big your maul/handheld post knocker is, if it's proper stony you're not getting them in to depth without digging hole first or using heavier machinery.

This, plain and simple

[Stere]

 

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I ve put hundreds of posts in with sledge hammer but you need a hammer with a flat side and hit top of post square. 

Seen people using maul and still knack top of post as they didn't hit it square. 

 

 

Sometimes  new  posts are  still very unseasoned  so soft.

 

If left in a shed for 6 months etc  they season & harden up alot and are less prone to getting mashed up.

 

A crate step up also helps you hit them direct from above so there less chance of damage

Edited November 9 by Stere