Fence post

Payton

My partners fence post broke with the high winds last week and we are looking for a quick fix as in dig out the stump and the cemet or use a fence post spike. Any taughts?

elperello

If it was set in cement you can possibly root out the rotten timber from the cement and stick a new post of same size into the hole in the cement.
You will get a few more years out of it.

M.T.D

Unfortunately you can expect a bit of work with elperello's suggestion as wooden posts usually rot at the point where the post meets the ground, and the section of the post that is under ground is usually sound and at this time of year sodden. This can make it very hard to get out.
You might be able to hammer a length of 2" angle down between the post and existing concrete. Cut the angle iron to a point at the corner first.
I have used this technique successfully on previous occasions.

elperello

M.T.D wrote: »

Unfortunately you can expect a bit of work with elperello's suggestion as wooden posts usually rot at the point where the post meets the ground, and the section of the post that is under ground is usually sound and at this time of year sodden. This can make it very hard to get out.
You might be able to hammer a length of 2" angle down between the post and existing concrete. Cut the angle iron to a point at the corner first.
I have used this technique successfully on previous occasions.

You are right, it can be a tough job. An auger is the best tool to use. You want to break up the stump of the stake and pull it all out. Then you will be left with a "socket" the same size as your stake.