{"id":85726,"date":"2021-04-20T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=85726"},"modified":"2021-04-16T09:33:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T13:33:24","slug":"5-lessons-learned-from-replacing-wooden-fence-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/5-lessons-learned-from-replacing-wooden-fence-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Lessons Learned From Replacing Wooden Fence Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wooden fence posts don\u2019t last forever. It would be nice if they did, but wear and tear from animals and the elements takes a toll. Eventually, posts become too rotten or damaged to safely perform their job, and that\u2019s when it\u2019s time to replace them.<\/p>\n<p>Replacing wooden fence posts is an ongoing project on any farm with a lot of fence mileage. I\u2019ve lost count of how many posts I\u2019ve replaced through the years. Along the way, I\u2019ve learned a few lessons to make the job easier.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with the rigmarole of replacing wooden fence posts, then I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll enjoy laughing along as I (humorously) share these five valuable lessons.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-replace-old-fence-posts-by-hand-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Replacing old posts by hand? Here are some things to keep in mind.<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Come Prepared with the Right Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t assume, <em>\u201cThis job will be easy. I only need a few tools!\u201d<\/em> Even if you\u2019re able to remove a post from the ground easily enough (which isn\u2019t guaranteed\u2014see lesson No. 2), you\u2019re bound to encounter other unforeseen obstacles:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWait\u2014why did I nail these electric wire insulators in place. And why didn\u2019t I bring a hammer to remove them??\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis hole should really be deeper. Did my neighbor ever return my post-hole digger??\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI sure wish I had a pair of pliers\u2026.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In other words, don\u2019t skimp on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/fence-repair-tools-spring-livestock-pastures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tools and supplies<\/a> you bring along. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/fence-repair-tools-spring-livestock-pastures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Load up all your fence repair equipment<\/a> into a wagon, drive out to the site, and get to work.<\/p>\n<p>In the long run, you\u2019ll save yourself a lot of trips back and forth fetching forgotten tools.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can\u2019t Get the Post Out? Try a Tractor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some posts won\u2019t give up their duty without a fight. They might be damaged or broken aboveground. But underground can be another story.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly if they\u2019ve been installed with concrete (see lesson No. 4), some posts can be a nightmare to remove from the ground.<\/p>\n<p>This is when you bring in the heavy artillery\u2014a tractor. Attaching the post to the front-end loader or three-point hitch allows you to harness the power of your tractor\u2019s hydraulics to hoist stubborn posts from the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Just proceed with care and caution. If the post absolutely refuses to budge, you might find the tractor\u2019s front or rear wheels rising up instead of the post.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/use-a-tractor-to-remove-stubborn-fence-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stubborn fence posts? It&#8217;s time to fire up the tractor.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Augers Make Digging Holes (a Lot) Easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you have to make an existing hole deeper, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/digging-posthole-fencing-that-stands-the-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">even dig a new hole from scratch<\/a>. (Yep\u2014sometimes it\u2019s easier to cut the old post off at ground level and start a fresh hole alongside.)<\/p>\n<p>Now, I\u2019m all for using tried-and-true hand tools, and I\u2019ve installed many posts using the manual power of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/why-you-need-post-hole-digger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post-hole digger<\/a>. But digging a deep hole can be backbreaking work if the soil is hard and\/or compacted.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/news\/theres-no-break-people-who-garden-clay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clay soils<\/a> found on my farm make digging down more than 2 feet a tough task. And even if you don\u2019t break your back, you might break the post-hole digger. There\u2019s a reason why one handle on my post-hole digger is a few inches shorter than the other\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to be digging a lot of holes, and if you can afford a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-auger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">handheld or tractor-mounted auger<\/a>, go for it. They\u2019ll do a better job and save you a lot of time and effort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/4-tips-for-auger-drilling-fence-post-holes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These four tips will help you get the most out of your auger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Consider Sparing the Concrete<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Concrete can be a good way to lock posts securely into the ground. But it can also be problematic when you need to replace a post.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the style of fencing you\u2019ve installed, concrete can be worth the trouble at corners (which bear the brunt of tension from electric wire fences), or any other location where the posts will face tension or pressure.<\/p>\n<p>But some posts (including line posts for electric fences) don\u2019t benefit as much from concrete. If you can safely get away without it, I encourage you to favor gravel or good old-fashioned dirt over concrete.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes time to uproot the post, you\u2019ll have a much easier time\u2014no breaking up chunks of concrete required!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Don\u2019t Bother Replacing Posts in Wet Weather<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please\u2014don\u2019t try replacing posts after a heavy rain! I can only speak from my experience with clay soils, but if there\u2019s standing water aboveground, there\u2019s no point in removing posts or digging holes.<\/p>\n<p>Any hole you open up will flood with water before you know it. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/avoid-wobbly-fence-posts-backfill-holes-securely\/\">any attempt to pack dirt around a new post<\/a> will turn into an amusing (but ultimately frustrating) game of playing with mud.<\/p>\n<p>If a post gives out during a rainy spell, I suggest concocting a temporary (but safe) repair and waiting until a drier spell to actually replace the post.<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it\u2014five lessons I\u2019ve learned from replacing wooden fence posts. I\u2019m passing on my knowledge so you can skip the stage where you try to remove a concrete-encrusted fence post \u2026 from clay soil \u2026 during monsoon season\u2026 using nothing but a shovel.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re welcome!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Replacing wooden fence posts is an ongoing project on any farm with a lot of fence mileage, and these five lessons make the job easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":211,"featured_media":85743,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[426],"tags":[526],"class_list":["post-85726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-equipment","tag-lists"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.0 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Lessons Learned From Replacing Wooden Fence Posts - Hobby Farms<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Replacing wooden fence posts is an ongoing project on any farm with a lot of fence mileage, and these five lessons make the job easier.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/5-lessons-learned-from-replacing-wooden-fence-posts\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Lessons Learned From Replacing Wooden Fence Posts\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Replacing wooden fence posts is an ongoing project on any farm with a lot of fence mileage, and these five lessons make the job easier.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/5-lessons-learned-from-replacing-wooden-fence-posts\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hobby Farms\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hobbyfarms\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-04-20T11:00:32+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-04-16T13:33:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/DJ-13-3-12-E.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"462\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"J. 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