How to Set a Fence Post

David shows us how easy it is to install a fence post. Tools that help are a Ridgid manual post hole digger, Johnson level, Snap-on work gloves and a Makita Impact driver. Other items you'll need are some 2 inch screws, 2-1/2 foot lengths of scrap wood, quick-setting concrete (one bag per post) and water.

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• setting fence posts

[cmlinney]

dont ever set a post like this.. wow

[dannomitey]

you put the water in the hole first then the concrete. then you mix it with a stake making sure you go down the full depth of the hole otherwise you end up with a crappy, dusty, flaky concrete block that you with have to redo in a couple of years...

[Ssaratu]

YO, sharpen that knife!



[rhansme]

A Fence Hole Post! How about a Fence Post Hole? Is the installation any different?

[korgho5757]

its all fine but the hole should be wider, at least double and half the width of the post. thin conrete around will crack easilly

[jg8479]

@borncountry419 most likely it would. its a complete waste of time and materials. mix the concrete a bit thicker and it will hold the post plumb

[borncountry419]

I'm curious. If the post is delicate enough where it needs braces, then wouldn't the act of attaching the braces change the position of the "delicate" post?

[irnmadn99]

you dont need those pussy gloves........

[jg8479]

the problem with dry pouring is the concrete doesn't set at its full strength. Also, bracing is not necessary. The concrete will hold the post plumb if done correctly