Does this have a name ?

[david lawrence]

I remember  helping doing some fencing and we used a metal tool with a hook shape on one end to hold The post whilst someone else got the post started 

rough sketch shows the idea 

would these have been home made or were they a recognised tool. If so do they have a name? I could get one made up but perhaps easier to buy one if they are still made

thanks

david

 

[Oldfeller]

31 minutes ago, david lawrence said:

I remember  helping doing some fencing and we used a metal tool with a hook shape on one end to hold The post whilst someone else got the post started 

rough sketch shows the idea 

would these have been home made or were they a recognised tool. If so do they have a name? I could get one made up but perhaps easier to buy one if they are still made

thanks

david

 

when I did fencing as a part of my job we used a similar method, a three foot length of 3" plastic downpipe with a looped rope in it, the loop fits over the post and pulled tight from the other end, holding the post upright, while the hammer man could give it a good whack without hitting your hands, and minor corrections could be achieved to keep it upright.

Edited 8 hours ago by Oldfeller

[Mick Dempsey]

[Fellstoflats]

We've made a couple up over the years- one for square posts is particularly useful to stop them twisting

[david lawrence]

Thanks for replies

 Will check out the shop one

mean time I’ve made a rough one with plywood 1/2 inch and a bit of rail

it might suffice for now

[Dan Maynard]

You hold the post and say "When I nod my head, hit it!"