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Fence post question tom g 06-17-2006
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on June 17, 2006, 3:51 pm
Andy wrote:
> Joseph Meehan wrote:
>> I have seen large U shaped nails that appear to be used for that
>> exact purpose. I don't know where you might find them, I have seen
>> them on post.
>>
>>
>
> Andy writes:
> They are called "fence staples" and are used to fasten wire, such as
> barbed wire, into wooden posts..... They might work if the split is
> narrow.
> However, the best fix is to get some galvanized wire, such as is used
> for
> electric fences, and wrap about 10 turns around the top of the post,
> in effect binding the split together.....
>
> Andy in Eureka, Texas

The ones I am thinking of are like 3-5 inches from leg to leg.

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Joseph Meehan

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Posted by Goedjn on June 19, 2006, 11:30 am
On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:43:53 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"

>tom g wrote:
>> I have a couple of fence posts (CCA 4x4) that have split open at the
>> top. Split is about 3/4" wide and 5" long. The fence itself is in good
>> shape. How can I keep these posts "together" or at least prevent the
>> gap from getting worse? Some kind of special bracing or fastener? Wood
>> putty?
>
> I have seen large U shaped nails that appear to be used for that exact
>purpose. I don't know where you might find them, I have seen them on post.


Big-ass hose-clamp?

Posted by DanG on June 17, 2006, 2:58 pm
That is why you see the little pyramid shaped caps just make for a
4x4. They are about as thick as a beer can and are usually gold
anodized finish. They also make much fancier ones up to and
including lighted ones if your pocket book can stand it.

Another approach is to cut a slop on the top of posts. Both
methods are attempts to get the moisture off the top of the posts.

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>I have a couple of fence posts (CCA 4x4) that have split open at
>the
> top. Split is about 3/4" wide and 5" long. The fence itself is
> in good
> shape. How can I keep these posts "together" or at least prevent
> the
> gap from getting worse? Some kind of special bracing or
> fastener? Wood
> putty?



Posted by mm on June 19, 2006, 5:24 pm

>That is why you see the little pyramid shaped caps just make for a
>4x4. They are about as thick as a beer can and are usually gold

Have you ever seen them for round posts?

My posts are about 4" in diameter. The only real problem is the plant
life living in the holes in the ones that don't get a lot of sunlight,
but sometimes that seems like a big problem.


>anodized finish. They also make much fancier ones up to and
>including lighted ones if your pocket book can stand it.
>
>Another approach is to cut a slop on the top of posts. Both
>methods are attempts to get the moisture off the top of the posts.

For square posts, I've seen it suggested that the tops be cut at an
angle. I don't know if I would like that, and I'm not sure if I've
ever seen it, but that's what it said.

Posted by ameijers on June 19, 2006, 5:55 pm

>
> >That is why you see the little pyramid shaped caps just make for a
> >4x4. They are about as thick as a beer can and are usually gold
>
> Have you ever seen them for round posts?
>
Well, Down Home (southern Indiana), out along the country two-laners, I
often still see corner posts on fields as large as 12-18" tree trunk
sections or recycled telephone poles. They cap those with galvanized sheet
metal, or whatever is laying around the barn, hammered over and nailed into
the sides. Even seen old license plates, Coke signs, etc, used for that.

aem sends...


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