If you’ve ever been stuck in a situation where you can’t get your car out because of a broken fencepost, then you know how frustrating it can be. Thankfully, there are several ways to remove a fencepost without having to call a tow truck or use the car jack. Here are four methods: 1. Use a crowbar or pry bar: If your fencepost is concrete or metal, you can use a crowbar or pry bar to try and break it free. Be sure to wear gloves and protective eyewear if needed since this will likely be a very loud process. 2. Use a tractor: If your fencepost is wooden, you can use a tractor to pull it out. Just make sure to have the correct equipment – a cable puller for instance – and have someone on the other side of the fence post ready to help when the tractor starts moving the post. 3. Use explosives: In some cases, explosives may be necessary in order to remove a fencepost that’s located too deeply into the ground. Speak with an experts before attempting this type of removal since there could be dangerous consequences if things go wrong. 4. Call a tow truck: If
Materials Needed
1. Car jack
2. Old post that is broken
3. Bolt cutters
4. Nails or screws
5. Hammer
6. Saw
7. Level
8. Tape measure
9. Safety glasses
10. Ladder or step ladder
11. Chisel or axe
12. Sandpaper
13. Paint or sealant
14. Garden hose
Step 1: Locate the broken post and jack it up into position using the car jack. Make sure the car jack is securely fastened to the post with the bolts cutters, and then use the saw to cut off the top of the post so that you can start chiseling off the broken pieces of wood around it (be careful not to cut through any wiring!). Once all of the broken wood has been removed, use a hammer and nails/screws to secure the new post in place (again, be careful not to damage any wiring). Use a level to make sure everything is evenly spaced, then tape measure to make sure everything is correct before painting or sealing (if desired). Step 2: Remove any old fence posts that are in the way, using a ladder or step ladder if necessary
How to Remove Broken Fence Post With Car Jack
If you are having trouble removing a broken fence post with a car jack, there are a few things you can do. The first is to make sure that the car jack is able to reach all the way down to the post. You may need to raise the car jack off the ground a bit so that it is higher than the post. Second, use a breaker bar or stirrup jacks to lever the post out of the ground. Finally, remove the post from the ground and dispose of it properly.
Tips for Safe Removal
When you have to remove a fence post that is broken, it’s important to do it safely. Here are some tips:
1. Get an extension cord. This will make the job a lot easier.
2. Park as close to the broken post as possible. This will make it easier to use the car jack and avoid damage to your vehicle.
3. Use the car jack as lightly as possible to avoid breaking the post further.
4. If the post is too large or heavy to move with the car jack, use a crowbar or axe to break it free. Be sure to wear safety gear when doing this so that you don’t injure yourself or damage your property.