Safety sandals=priceless lol

Thank God for this Man and thank God for KZread !

Love your safety sandals Matt 🤣

Thank you for the great vid. I tried a similar bracket and it definitely solved the problem for now. I had to get a different one that had a 4+ inch spacer to dodge the concrete all together. But then I realized this one would have worked as well. Anyway, thanks again.

Thank you! Mom and I will be 2 old ladies fixing the fence. Thanks to you. ❣️

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!! :)

@apakabar9022

Ай бұрын

What do u call the metal and where to buy it

Never seen them before, good demonstration video thanks

"I got my safety sandals on." Hahahahahaha Fantastic. Subscribing.

exactly what I need, thanks DIY guy!

Love your work boots

Great idea didn’t know there was such an item to fix fences

Awesome. Even a great granny can fix her old fence posts. TYIA

I just experienced the EZ mender.. You had no Concrete around post. I just did 2 posts w Concrete around. Tool 6 hrs & 2 trips to the store. Simpson recommends installing in pairs. I used a 1/2 bolt to tie each EZ mender together.. You had the easy install I had the very very hard install..Keep up the good work!

@ttof80biz

2 жыл бұрын

I have concrete around my post as well, can this go through concrete by just hammering it in?

@milesharlan1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ttof80biz hammer It in with a 4 to 6lbs hammer. Mini sledge hammer. If you are lucky you can break tge concrete!! I used a very large clamp to keep it close to the fence.. Good Luck. Comment back on your progress..carry on & keep up the good work.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sorry to hear you had a tough time miles, still worth a shot though! Did it work out? I guess you got a “work out” too? Haha

Very nice. Many thanks!

Thank you very much. This helps me a lot.

I was skeptical but i didn't have many other cheap opinions. So i tried it today. It worked, and its solid. Thanks 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked them! They are a great fix!!! :)

That’s exactly what I am looking for. Thanks

Worked like a champ for me today! Thanks for the great video. Lowe's had the bracket for $17.xx Cheapest out there. In stock all over the city. Took 25 minutes., There was definitely a spot where I ran into a lot of resistance, but kept sledging along and the bracket got through it. $20 fix for a potential issue down the road. Thanks again.

@LastSifu

9 ай бұрын

Wouldn’t you run into the concrete at the bottom of the post?

Good job !

Unscrew panel each side post usually rotton so drill hole in concrete put bolt in . Then use concret building blocks and wood and car trolley jack and chain to lift it out ( saves using Jack hammer) . Now you have hole put post in and re-concrete fix panels and prop to vertical leave to set . Perminant job

Thanks so much! The funny part safety sandals . 😆 but great idea!

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

Safety first!!! ;) Good luck with the project! Please subscribe!

Good idea. keep those good DIY ideas coming

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I am working on it! More content coming! :)

Tks for info

I laughed so hard when he pushes the post after he installed the metal plate and the post is still shaking dramatically.... I was expecting it stand still after install it so I never thought it would still shake... hahaha

@mightymochi6320

Жыл бұрын

It's because he only installed it on one side. It's suppose to be both sides for stability.

@simpledrawings6679

Жыл бұрын

@@mightymochi6320 Not really. It's because they are supposed to be installed on the side of the post to hold it, not to be installed in the front or in the back. He didn't install it correctly.

@frankyblanco4336

2 ай бұрын

Nah dude “dramatically” isn’t what i would say he did.

@bevbossio7083

Ай бұрын

@@mightymochi6320 Not only that but when he was driving it in to the ground to the point where it reached the existing concrete from the original post it skimmed off the concrete to the dirt hence forth no stability.Your right cheap way out.I found fence post spikes work better they go 3 to 4 feet into the ground

Wow! So clever. I don’t have a broken fence, but this was still a very cool video to watch:)

@AGMTB.

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you.... haha

I admire your skills with the sledge hammer!

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, years of practice hence the confidence with the safety sandals. :)

With the price of lumber right now, this is a lifesaver

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding!! Hopefully the prices drop soon... thanks for the view!

@Jessica.Montoya.

6 күн бұрын

Yep, I'm doin it

Your safety sandals got you A thumbs up. Plus it’s a grumpy Subscriber😏

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha more content coming! Thanks for the subscribe! 👍

@mikehopkins4040

3 жыл бұрын

It would have been toes up if he had dropped that hammer on them. Good video though.

I just took a 2x4 ,about 2 ft' long made a point and sledged it into the ground where it was leaning . Worked great .

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Also a great temporary fix but this unit has been installed for over a year & is still holding strong! Thanks for watching

@tedcorey3054

2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYfortheaverageguy mine too .Three years

@canam2436

10 ай бұрын

Same here, going on 3 years now and it HASN’T MOVED an inch

That's a new product for me. I'll keep them in mind. Otherwise without them I would look to heavy duty metal fence posts or Unistrut.

If you can, place the bracket in between the panel and the post. The fence won't rock after the fix

Thanks for the video motivated me to do the same thing 😂😂

@DIYfortheaverageguy

8 ай бұрын

Good for you! Good luck! :)

Thank you!!!!

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I used these on a post that was in concrete. In that case I put it on the side of the post because I am not worried about left right motion. It was a lot harder to pound in between the post and the cement than in you case, but it is very solid now. The mender was $10 at Home Depot.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Glad it worked for you!

@tookymax

2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYfortheaverageguy Also, I am pounding rebar along side the cement and adding cement to above grade. Hope it lasts at least 10 years.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Definetly won’t hurt it! :) good luck with the project!!

@burtondave4235

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYfortheaverageguy hey bro were can I pick up one of those ? Thanks in advance!

@ForTheWin2007

11 ай бұрын

Spot on. This video did it correctly kzread.info/dash/bejne/maWd28aBhL3Kd84.html

Wow! $15 seems like a decent deal, but fast forward three years and they are now (at least the current seller via your link) charging $50 which seems very high for a quick fix patch. Thanks for sharing.

@JohnJones-qy5ko

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm out! I'll put in a new post.

@derekroetzel

Ай бұрын

They are $17.48 right now at my Lowe’s.

You should install it running with the direction of the fence not facing it. It will still be weaker the way you did this. You should also do it in pairs for complete repair. It wouldn’t sway at all if completed properly. It shows on the actual piece you held up to place them perpendicular with the fence.

@ersp1

Жыл бұрын

How do you attach the bottom fence rail through the side of the ez-mender?

@emdm16

Жыл бұрын

@@ersp1 there are pre drilled holes

The fence mender can cost over 20 bucks so if your on a budget you can get some of the metal utility fence post the ones with holes in them drive a couple of them in on vanious sides of the post and then attach to the post with deck screws. Using 2 or three of those cheap metal utility post is still cheaper than the post mender.

@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb

7 ай бұрын

Ty. Can you show a pic?

How about install another brace in the same spot at the other side of the fence? Two are better then one?

"I've got my safety sandals on...." Hahahahaha!!

This is why I have always set fence posts without concrete, and provided plenty of pea gravel and sand under and around them for drainage (but tamped in hard for strength). Concrete is stronger, and should be used for gate posts, where tiny differences can cause a latch to not catch (but even then, with gravel not concrete in the bottom, and the concrete troweled to slope away from the post). For all the other posts, the concrete can easily end up making a cup of water around the post, rotting it off at ground level in just a few seasons.

@jameshisself9324

10 ай бұрын

Strongly agree, and it's amazing the sloping top is not standard practice. Usually it 's a catch basin instead.

Good explanation. Simple but practical. By the way, how old is your fence? At what age the fence posts will get wobbling problem?

Always is best if doing it to the other side of the fence post, reason why, the damaging wind does not blow side ways but back and forth,

Nice. Lag screws? (Lag bolts are usually threaded)

Hey! I know this was 3 years ago but is there something CHEAP I can put in the ground before I put the pole in the ground so it won’t rot? I’m older and I am just going to buy those round wood poles to make a fence for cosmetic purposes only. It will have a post then 2 horizontal fence panels (round wood poles) kind of like a western fence.

Most comprehensive video on this product! Quick question: how tall is the fence? Looks taller than the usual 6ft privacy fences.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a 7’ fence! Thanks for watching!

You should install E-Z mend on sides of post not face of post as video shows. Your installation on the face eliminates much of the strength of E-Z mend to resist bending due to wind forces.

@ersp1

Жыл бұрын

On the other hand, his installation doesn't require disassembling two fence panels and then figuring out how to anchor the bottom rail through the bracket.

@0kewl

Жыл бұрын

@@ersp1 If he doesn't do it perpendicular, the vibration/ rocking from the wind will just cause him to inevitably disassemble it anyways in the near future. Do it right the first time, and you won't need to do it again. Being lazy only creates more work.

@johnnguyen2376

6 ай бұрын

Good enough! I did same way, it's quick and still lasting > 12 yrs now .

@kimchiman1000

2 ай бұрын

I noticed that the photos on the Home Depot page where they sellnthese shows them being installed the same way as in this video. For my part, I'll take me chances and do it the same way also when the time comes. If I'm going tongontonthe trouble of disassembling my fence to put these in, I may as well justnoutbijna new post while I'm at it; the point fornme os to save time and trouble in the short term - if I can cheat another few years out of my fence before I eventually rebuild it, so much the better.

@danwilliams4089

25 күн бұрын

Oscillating multi tool instead of saw for the win

It might last for a bit ,but;,Fence post spikes for @ 20$ might have been better it worked for me a bit more $ but much sturdier. Nice sandals by the way 😃

@DIYfortheaverageguy

Ай бұрын

Thanks! :)

@DIYfortheaverageguy

Ай бұрын

This one has been in place for 3 years! Still solid

What size lag bolt was that?

How do u call the metal and where to buy it please

They are supposed to be on the sides not the face, and two for each post. So you'd have to remove or cut away the rails to get it in. The plates don't have a lot of strength face on.

Doesn't work if your posts are set in concrete, which is the case for every fence I've ever seen.

@lydianagarcia7374

27 күн бұрын

Right

@TrillBillTx

21 күн бұрын

Worked great for me.

I bought those, when the channel hits the cement it stops and will not drop further. does not hold the post. You seem not to have a cement base for posts as usual in construction. Home Depot post doctor might work with its tapered spikes.

Good idea but it still Looks a bit wobbly Love the safety sandals

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

You could add a second one to further strengthen it! It’s a drastic improvement from before! The post was literally split in two before the installation of the reinforcement. Please subscribe! :)

How many pound you using the hammer?

Woops. You placed the EZ Mend incorrectly. It should go on the side of the posts. It’s designed to have the strength with the edge bend so it doesn’t wiggle. You should use two. The downside to these is that in most cases you hit the concrete around the loose post.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

It worked like a charm!!! :)

@petershann6463

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYfortheaverageguy yeah, except that it didn't. What we in the UK call a bodge job !!

the "new" pressure-treated wood is *Garbage*. ground contact rated fence posts now rot within a few years, and they rot at ground level where moisture and oxygen are plentiful. the rest of the post underground is usually intact.

How well will this work with a broken post rather than a weak one? Got a storm came through n now my fence is leaning pretty good cracked 2 posts.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

11 ай бұрын

This is what they are designed for! Try one out and let me know how it goes! Cheaper then replacing the fence!!

Great video , just subbed to you 💪💪

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

According to Simpson: "The E-Z Base and E-Z Spike products should not be used for solid fences in excess of 4' in height or that are unprotected from wind force" and "Sold individually; use in pairs"

Is there concrete in the hole?..

Thx for sharing the video, 👍 where can I buy that from?

@torpigeonloft779

2 жыл бұрын

Got it thx for the links 👍

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

I have a link in the description that will take you to an amazon link (I make a small comission). But you can likely find them at your local homedepot or Lowes! Good luck with the project & thanks for watching! Make sure to watch my 1 year update video that I uploaded yesterday!

planning on doing this next weekend.. what size sledge is that?

@DIYfortheaverageguy

Жыл бұрын

A big one! Lol I don’t recall to be honest… 3lb should do it! Good luck!

Surely there’s concrete around the post?

Safety Sandals 😂

Really cool! One issue... Wont the metal plate hit the concrete footing when you drive it into the earth? Maybe I missed something?

@John01GM40

Жыл бұрын

I think you missed that apparently there is no concrete in the hole. Hammering that much metal in would never have been that easy were it going between post and concrete

Saw these then found "Post Buddy" prefer the Post Buddy system, simpler and quicker to install. I have the same safety sandals😂😂😂

Would this fix work with cemented post?

@kimchiman1000

2 ай бұрын

Yes. They are intended for that purpose.

What if the post has concrete at the bottom. This cant be knocked down

But those 4by4s are installed in the cement How the metal boot goes through the cement? Thank you

@kimchiman1000

2 ай бұрын

The point wedges in between the old wood and the concrete ball.

It would be more sturdy if it was placed on the side of the post

@openyoureyes3113

3 жыл бұрын

No but they should’ve put one on each side. (Just two)

Pardon my interruption! Utube search brought me here. 😮😢😮 I just need to reattch the horizontal wood stringer (?). Back to the wood post ? (Post decent, Fence panel decent, & Stringer looks serviceable). Can any give me a link, to a cheap and easy repair ? (Fence Repair Newbie, here) Last time, I helped my dad put up a pickett fence. My brother's and I were teens. (Fird or Carter was prez) My dad was weekend tired, and u kno how that goes. U just wanna finish, so the yelling would stop ! (We were too afraid, to good around) In grade school, there were no shop classes beyond carving, metal work (manipulation of tin) & science fair electrical. Can any peivide a lil guidance, aka website or link direction. That would be greatly, appreciated ! Thx !

do you Need 'One' on the 'other side' as well? ( to Make it even 'STRONGER'..).... i measured my Post it's Only 3.5 X 3.5 inches ..not 4 x 4.....do they have different 'sizes'??..

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely install two of them, to be honest, the one was enough! 4x4 posts measure 3.5” x 3.5”. These will fit your fence posts! Good luck with the project & let me know what you think if you decide to go ahead! :)

@gungfuriceboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYfortheaverageguy .Cheers!!! If i do go Thos 'route'..i Will Try just 1...on each post..& See how 'Strong' it is..... Thanks for your 'INPUT'!

what size of bolt that fits in the e-z mend?

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry! I don’t recall off hand! A big one! :) it was Definetly 3” long & roughly 3/8” diameter! Good luck with the project!

3:33 is where the action begins!

Thank you for this! What all will I need to buy besides the ez menders?

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

That’s right! + the lag bolt & a few galvanized nails

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the project!! :)

So what happens when the bracket is driven part ways in and it is stopped by the cement around the post?

@BilliumRye

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

The post that I used in the demonstration had concrete a few inches under the grass! Please give me an update offer you try them!! :)

@billparrish4385

2 жыл бұрын

The size of the hole created by the diggers or auger is usually not much bigger than the posts, causing thin corners in the concrete plug that are easily fractured and spread when driving the metal piece in. If it stops driving in, usually the answer is a bigger hammer (unless the post is sitting on a large rock in the bottom of the hole). I will quibble with the face of the post he chose to reinforce. He put the strongest orientation of the repair piece, its width, in the same plane as the fence panels, which are unlikely to rack side to side. Driving it in on the side of the post is better, as it puts its strongest orientation in the direction of the broken fence's movement. The demo as shown does provide some strength, but on the sides provides maximum strength. It's a bit more trouble to use the sides, as one usually needs to at least partially detach the fence panels, but it's worth it for a stronger repair.

I got stopped by concrete. Should I have wedged the stake to the post first, then hammered down on the lip? Seems like the concrete is always going to stop you. Any help appreciated.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jerry, that thing should wedge itself between the concrete and the wood post! In this case, you might actually need a bigger hammer! :)

@jerryg7929

3 жыл бұрын

I thought so. I used a hand held sledge and whacked it hard may times. I even destroyed one hitting the top after the lip lethod failed. Something isnt working.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if your post was set on a boulder... that would cause issues. This might also be why you are having issues with it... sounds like this quick fix might not work for you...

@spencehogg2410

3 жыл бұрын

He makes me nervous wearing those sandals...😉

@johnmurray9422

14 күн бұрын

That's why it's a rubbish product.

How that plate can be hammered into the concrete so easy?

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

I make it look easy ;) hahaha

This is great, but only works when post was not set by concrete, right?

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

This one was in concrete! I just make it look easy! Haha

@johnmurray9422

14 күн бұрын

@@DIYfortheaverageguy No it wasn't

Should have put in on the right or left side. Would be much more secure. I did it wrong the first time and it really didn't help, then I did it on the side and it was like brand new.

Can I borrow your sledgehammer?

That is possible...

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure out what your problem was?

What do you do if you have concrete at the base?

@bentong8

Жыл бұрын

Hammer it harder

@johnmurray9422

14 күн бұрын

Do the job properly, which means concrete, not this useless thing.

This vid is 2 yrs. old and I guarantee it's leaning heavily again. These things are not recommended on a 6ft+ fence, especially a tight dog ear where the wind is always hitting it. But they work pretty well on 36-42" tall picket fences, preferably lightweight vinyl.

I got safety slippers. Samoan style diy 🇼🇸 lol

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Lol we would make a great team. Hahaha

Safety sandals 😂

Correct me if I'm wrong. I clicked the Amazon link and their price is $37/ pair but I can find these at Lowes for $20/pair. Am I missing something?

@georgecarter5595

2 жыл бұрын

I also found them yesterday at Lowe's for $20/pair.

@christopherzigler4363

2 жыл бұрын

$9 at home depot

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

They are available at your local hardware store! Thanks for watching & good luck with the project! make sure to watch the 1 year update I uploaded yesterday!

What size lag bolts ?

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

3/8"x 3.5" :)

What happen if you hit concrete when driving in the bracket-problem.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Get a bigger hammer!!! :)

The fence post is shaky, does it work

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

It worked great!! It’s been over a year since the installation & it’s still as strong as ever!! Update video to come!!!

3:22 safety sandals🤭

You don't say if that brace can be pounded into a concrete footing around the wooden post

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they can! Mine went in concrete. :)

@mwngw

2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYfortheaverageguy ....very surprised to hear that. Mine hit concrete after penetrating maybe 5" into the dirt. Had to call it good.

We talking about crack on top portion not under ground i just mad new fence after 3 weeks star crack on middle of post not below part

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

A vertical crack is normal once the wood dries! This post was broken in two pieces! Thanks for watching!

You can add another one on the other side.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

3 жыл бұрын

I did end up adding a second one although i don't think it was necessary! The steel on this U channel is nearly 1/4" thick!!!

Did u not check fence was straight before fixing??

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

No, I wasn’t worried about it being plumb, more about it staying standing!!! :)

WHAT ABOUT IF THAT POST HAD TO MUCH CONCRETE THAT TOOL IS GOIBG TO BE ABLE TO CRACK THE CONCRETE OR NOT

In 2024, each brace is now about $25 each

Metal hammer + metal brace -> eye protection required against flying chips.

@DIYfortheaverageguy

Жыл бұрын

Safety squint!! ;) thanks for watching

Damn these are almost 50 now

Such an obvious invention but I didn't know it exists

@DIYfortheaverageguy

2 жыл бұрын

Right!! Now you know! THanks for watching!! :)

$15? More like $50 with your link!