How To Use Metal Fence Post Spikes

It s easier to put a short section of fence post five or six inches into the metal box and hit it with the sledgehammer to drive in the post.

How to use metal fence post spikes.

The section of the spike is shaped like a cross and got driven into the bottom of the stump once fully installed. The metal box that is attached at the top holds the base of the wood fence post. Ensure the safest and most precise result by enlisting another person to help. This helped get the stump out after sledging was completed.

Mark your fence line and measure for fence post installation then simply use a post driving tool to drive the spike into the ground. Consensus between home depot employees was that the posts would be stable enough using spikes. 3 spikes one sledgehammer lots of muscles and boom the spikes were in and level and it was all good. Whether you erect all the posts first or one at a time depends on the material used for the fencing.

The section of fence that was completed last week went off without a hitch. Prior to placing your spike into the ground use a stick or metal rod to loosen the ground and create some space. You push the fence spike into the ground as far as you can by hand then slot the driving block into the top of the fence spike and hit the top of the block with the hammer or mallet. The metal spikes are simply driven into the ground with a sledge hammer or mallet but it is really advisable to put a driving block into the fence post spike first shown in the image below.

A post spike is made of heavy metal and is about 24 to 30 inches long so that it can get a good grip in the ground. There are three ways of anchoring the posts in the ground. Check the vertical alignment of the spike frequently with a spirit level to ensure that the spike stays aligned with your fence line. The metal spike is driven into the ground with a sledgehammer.

Drive the spike into the ground before securing the post you may need to use a spare bit of timber and a sledgehammer to properly secure the spike into the ground and to ensure the strength of the fence. Start at a corner and drive the first spike into the ground at the marked location. Took about 8 guys to do 46 or so in a day used 1 stump per 2 spikes. When it came to our section of fence we weren t so lucky.

The hi lift farm jack has many uses and removing posts from the grou. Cut small 4x4 stump pieces about 7 inches long and shaved about half an inch off two adjoining sides. It provides an inexpensive and convenient way to erect a fence in a short amount of time. If chain link fencing is used all the posts should be positioned and securely erected first.