Thank you… broke 3 straps and 4 4x4s doing this method to remove 14 posts. Fence company was going to charge me 80 bucks a post. I told my wife I paid the guy, and took the money and bought car parts. Win win win

@mountainmike1685

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that must have some hellacious fencepost or some really crappy straps and four by fours I broke one strap and never broke at the 4x4 I guess I was lucky

@choward874

11 ай бұрын

😅😅

Best video on this problem I have thanks a lot

Compared to all of the other videos I've watched, this was the most effective way to get metal posts embedded in a lot of cement out of the ground. Well done! Thank you.

@mountainmike1685

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome it really helped me a lot I had a bunch to get out plus I ended up with a really nice Jack for future use

@darrenkinder1856

4 жыл бұрын

@@mountainmike1685 using a longer 4 x 4 as a fulcrum is the key. I had to lubricate the jack and put it on a paving stone for quick efficiency. Thanks again!

@woodspigs

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of a strap do I need? I only have a chain

@darrenkinder1856

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodspigs , use a durable ratchet strap. It takes persistence but it works! Good luck 👍

@BlueOriginAire

Жыл бұрын

@@darrenkinder1856 I see a faster way now to get them out using his 4x4 method. Excellent video ✌🏽🥳

It worked! Minimum tools & effective. Thanks. Learned from knot tying to loop the strap down a couple of times as the strap is being wrapped up around the post to eliminate the strap slippage issue. Great video!!!

Just pulled up four post using this method, worked great on both metal post and treated 4x4s! I used old ratchet straps at first and they broke before I got all the post up but a new unweathered strap didn't have any problem. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

@mountainmike1685

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Great....i would sugest putting a wide board under the jack foot as to spread the counter force

The fact your method works by off setting the jack is smart. 🤔👍 If you put a thick piece of plywood under the jack it stops it from sinking into the ground.

@mountainmike1685

2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you although I didn't really have a problem with the Jack sinking

Between April showers, I just pulled four galvanized posts following your example. I have more to do, but thought I'd pause to say thanks. 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Also going to follow Dale's example as I'm reusing the material to include the side yard to expand my dogs' play area.

@mountainmike1685

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply. Yes I pulled up probably 50 fencepost this way, and sold the fencing in the posts for like $400 so it worked out great for me.

Using the 4x4 is much safer, than chaining the jack directly to the fence post or stump.

background music suggestion. "hit the road jack!"

Very good idea. Thanks for that video clip it is useful. If I watch this video long time ago then I did not have to dig all day that caused back pain

And there you go! I really like this method amma gonna try it tomorrow. In the rain.

@mountainmike1685

2 жыл бұрын

Doing it in the rain might be the best it'll soften the ground and may cause the strap to have more grip home the pole, good luck!

Simple is sometimes better. Nice work.

Thank you for sharing this knowledge .

@mountainmike1685

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Omg... thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! Appreciate it! Helped me alot

@mountainmike1685

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Ty so much! Best way ive seen.

@mountainmike1685

11 ай бұрын

You are welcome, that's my goal just to help folks

Thanks for the video. ¿Do you think this will work for the T-Fence posts (green colored steel posts, of ~v cross section, with the tabs that hold the fence, used for snow fencing and other farm fencing uses)? I have purchased the T-Fence Post Puller, from Tractor Supply Co, and it won't even budge them. I have pounded these T-Fence posts into the ground ~15 yrs ago, and they're buried ~32" deep. I did manage to remove only two (of ~15 to go), but had to do a lot of dig away ~18" of dirt at the top of these posts, AND THEN manhandle (wiggle strongly) the post back-n-forth & side-2-side to loosen the soil toward the top of them. Only then will the T-Fence Post Puller work. I'm using a chain to attack to the post at near its base, and attach it to the T-Fence Puller by the hook that comes with it. It's very laborious, and I thought that by purchasing this said puller I could save myself from having to do all this digging. I'm not that strong, can still work, but all the digging (long steel garden stake, ~1" dia & 24" long, to break up the soil around the post does take a lot of effort. Any and all comments/suggestions are much appreciated. (I don't currently own a high lift jack such as you've shown in the video). Thank you. tonyd\.

@mountainmike1685

6 жыл бұрын

Tony D. Yes I believe it would be worth getting the jack. You really won't need the 4x4 if there isn't concrete around the post. But, to use the jack by itself you need an offset block at the top of the jack to rest against the post while jacking to keep the jack upright. Pulling t-post can be tough. This will work. Mike

@tonyd1149

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Whaley, thank you very much for the kindness of a reply with your expert advice. I appreciate it very much. I'll give it a try. Thank you again for your reply and advice. God Bless all your home. Respectfully, tonyd\.

Great method. Looking forward to replicating it. A few questions....how long of a 4x4 was used and how wide of a strap did you use? Thanks!

@mountainmike1685

2 жыл бұрын

I believe mine was eight foot and it was a just a standard strap, now a cloth type strap will work better than one of those nylon type material straps. This is a great way to keep from damaging the pole I ended up selling my whole fence for $300 it was worth it. Good luck

Thank you!!! Well I'll be dipped in buttermilk. I'm moving my hammock stand made of 4x4 posts and it'll cost me less to do it on my own this way than the price my handyman quoted me. I love KZread!!!

Cool. Do you think this would work for 4x4 post too?

@BlueOriginAire

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it will do the same thing. Once that strap is wrapped, it's taking anything out. I have 31, 4X4's... and this is by far the easiest set up.

I got one of those jacks at TSC also for the same price. I'll be removing a stump with it as soon as the weather cools down.

@mountainmike1685

9 ай бұрын

Good to hear, and good luck with the stump

Wow awesome

Wet the ground too , it really helps .

@mountainmike1685

5 жыл бұрын

machia0705 Great idea, thanks

@machia0705

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Whaley Yeah , you’ll see how much easier it is . I just stumbled on it by accident . Have a good one .. NJ , USA

@mountainmike1685

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

Put. Block of wood under jack to stop it sinking first

Will this work for wood 4x4 post as well?

@mountainmike1685

3 жыл бұрын

I think it would work well with a four-by-four, maybe wet the strap to give a better grip or put a screw in the four-by-four to keep it from sliding up good luck.

Hello how long is the wood 2x4? Thanks for the video

@yosuanchango8051

Жыл бұрын

The 4x4 how long is it? Thanks 😊

@mountainmike1685

Жыл бұрын

@@yosuanchango8051 8ft

I can’t believe you sold a used fence to someone, concrete and all.

@mountainmike1685

Жыл бұрын

Who said the concrete was still on them??

Hey Michael, that was a 1-inch ratchet strap you were using, right?

@mountainmike1685

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it was an older style which is better than the new ones it was more of a cottony fabric the new ones are more nylon but it would work and if you wet it it might work better

@fredr.5723

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael Question When wrapping the strap did you just knot it at the end around the post? Or does it naturally tighten because of the twisting around the post and 4x4 Will this work with wooden 4x4 post not using a lag bolt through the post?

@mountainmike1685

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but not the slick nylon type strap . Michael

@mountainmike1685

4 жыл бұрын

@@fredr.5723 yes if you wrap the strap around the post you're trying to pull out it will tighten up just don't use one of those real slick nylon type straps Michael

You're extremely lucky that 4x4 didn't break considering you put the weakest part of it(the knotted area) at the most stressed point in the process!

@mountainmike1685

11 ай бұрын

Why, so negative. Have a nice day

@JB-ef7ks

11 ай бұрын

@mountainmike1685 nothing negative about it just pointing it out so others watching are aware and know what to look out for when using this method because it very well could break n send it flying in your face! Why so sensitive? Have a safe 4th!

@mountainmike1685

11 ай бұрын

@@JB-ef7ks I pulled well over 100 posts and never an issue. Plus the way it is done it would crack well before exploding .

@JB-ef7ks

11 ай бұрын

@mountainmike1685 I was referring to the part with the knots being right there where you put the chain or strap aka the part with the most torque

Is it possible to use a chain to wrap post? I don’t have a strap!

@mountainmike1685

2 жыл бұрын

I really don't think a chain would be tight enough and grip it, possibly use a strong little rope and wrap it around a couple times overlapping it, that might grab it enough to work. Good luck

@woodspigs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply

Would it be easier if the ground was wet ?

@mountainmike1685

Жыл бұрын

Yes it would probably be a little easier if you wet it really well around the concrete but I just didn't want to deal with all that mud

My wife will tear it out by backing our '96 Subaru Outback Wagon over it (along with everything else in your yard) for free!!

@mountainmike1685

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@woodspigs

2 жыл бұрын

Very funny

That was hardly in the ground. Mine was 3 feet in the ground.

I need... how can i get it

@mountainmike1685

2 жыл бұрын

Tractor supply for jack, basic heavy duty strap and a 4x4

My strap just slides up the pole unfortunately. Need to find a better one.

@mountainmike1685

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah cotton cloth strap is better and you can wet it that that might help. also if you cross it over so it binds up as it's pulling it might help

@Zefah

2 жыл бұрын

@@mountainmike1685 I found a better strap with more grip and it worked beautifully! Thanks for this video.

Be careful with this style of jack . It will hurt you bad if you don't have any experience with it.

Этот метод проще чем кажется .

y bother just cut it off ground level with disc cutter

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Sir, you did damage the ground as the post moving upward.

@mountainmike1685

5 жыл бұрын

HsingSun you are joking right.

@HsingSun

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry sir, the reason that I have watched some videos "how to remove the metal posts" to see how much damage the ground. With the concrete, it is almost impossible to avoid not damage the ground. Therefore, I am going to cut eight metal posts in my backyard.

@andrewschindler9909

5 жыл бұрын

@@HsingSun that is fine as long as you are never planning on removing the remaining concrete in the future. Because if you do , you will need to damage the ground even more since you will have to dig it out rather than using the jack method.

@jamest1148

2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. However, I would've not placed my body or head directly over the handle. Injuries have occurred when the jack handles have slipped and shot back up with tremendous force.