How Do You Remove A Broken Wood Fence Post?
Removing a broken wooden fence post is back-breaking work that can take hours to complete. The concrete plug that holds the fence post in place can be 30 inches deep in the ground and does not move easily. To ease the task of removing a broken fence post, rent a fence post puller that is able to connect to and remove a broken wooden fence post and the concrete plug. Once the broken post is removed, the hole can be reused to install a new wooden fence post. Remove the fencing from the area of the broken wooden fence post. Clearance is required for you to work safely around the broken fence post. Examine the broken wood fence post to determine the proper way to hook up the fence puller. Depending on the type of fence puller you are using, you may need to use the threaded eyelet to attach the fence post puller to the broken wooden post. Attach the fence post puller to the broken wooden fence post. If the post is broken off close to the ground, you will need to thread the eyelet, with the