Fence Post Driver

[Goaty]

The small hole and water approach is brilliant, we fence using a tractor mounted knocker and have dug little holes around 6x6x6 inch the day before where we couldn't get a post in due to them shattering, the following day go back and they go as they should, its as though its a different place. You can do this if you have lots you can be doing otherwise. A bit annoying if its only a small job you hoped to do in a day.

 

Lazy now rarely use hand tools

[WoodED]

They're just easier to use, as it's impossible to miss the post. They don't give the same whack a sledgie does though, and make you far more tired. You only have a couple of feet for the thing to gain speed and moment, a sledgie has a 180 swing to gather speed.

If you lift it slightly too high, you run the risk of catching the edge of the tool on the top of the post, which can be quite dangerous, I once found a friend of mine out cold beside a post, half into the ground with this weapon of choice beside him.

 

They're ok imo for posts that'll go in easy.

 

If the ground is really rock hard, get a 2" or 3" auger to make a pilot hole first, if you still have trouble, pour a bucket of water down the hole some ten minutes before you whack the post in. (keep two holes ahead of yourself with the auger)

 

 

Good luck.

i got a moan at today for not wearing my helmet when using it,

tbh it didnt even occur to me but after hering stories i can see y