How To Use Metal Fence Post Spikes

This helped get the stump out after sledging was completed.

How to use metal fence post spikes. The metal box that is attached at the top holds the base of the wood fence post. The section of the spike is shaped like a cross and got driven into the bottom of the stump once fully installed. The metal spike is driven into the ground with a sledgehammer. If chain link fencing is used all the posts should be positioned and securely erected first.

Mark your fence line and measure for fence post installation then simply use a post driving tool to drive the spike into the ground. It provides an inexpensive and convenient way to erect a fence in a short amount of time. The posts can be bedded in concrete. There are three ways of anchoring the posts in the ground.

When it came to our section of fence we weren t so lucky. Check the vertical alignment of the spike frequently with a spirit level to ensure that the spike stays aligned with your fence line. This is the best way i have used to remove a fence post or metal spike from the ground. Cut small 4x4 stump pieces about 7 inches long and shaved about half an inch off two adjoining sides.

Took about 8 guys to do 46 or so in a day used 1 stump per 2 spikes. 3 spikes one sledgehammer lots of muscles and boom the spikes were in and level and it was all good. The section of fence that was completed last week went off without a hitch. Consensus between home depot employees was that the posts would be stable enough using spikes.

Metal spikes can be used. 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. Prior to placing your spike into the ground use a stick or metal rod to loosen the ground and create some space. Whether you erect all the posts first or one at a time depends on the material used for the fencing.

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. The hi lift farm jack has many uses and removing posts from the grou. 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. 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.