Removing the chain fence fabric 1.
Easy way to remove chain link fence posts.
The trench does not have to be any deeper than about 1 foot 0 3 m.
To get started you ll need a way to get a bite on the post and something to apply pressure.
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A wooden post that is sunk into the surrounding soil will be relatively easy to remove while one that is sunk into concrete will require additional equipment.
There should be several narrow wire loops called fence ties that secure the chain link to the top of the fence rail.
Find the wire ties on the top rails and posts.
Remove the clamps holding the fence fabric to the post.
Start with an end or corner post.
Often you ll find the wider the hole you make the easier the rest of the process will be even the digging will be easier.
Sorry about the dog he got excited right after i started recording.
Step 1 assess the status of the fence post.
Start out by digging a whole about two to three feet in diameter around the post.
Cut the wire starting from one corner of the top rail to the end corner then start cutting the wire of the posts.
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Any wooden fence post that is severely deteriorated may also require additional tools to manage the extraction step 2 dig a trench around the post using a shovel.
Step 1 dig around the post until six inches of the concrete footing is exposed.
The post in this position is generally wider in diameter than the other posts.
Remove the dirt directly around the post or around the.
Work your way along the length of the fence detaching each of the links from the post.
Approaching it as mike did.
After hooking a chain around both ends of the re bar attach a long four by four to the chain set it on a cinder block fulcrum and use the four by four as a lever.
The clamps are generally attached with a bolt and nut.
You can also place a car jack.
Pull out the tension bar.
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To cut down an existing fence post remove 4 or 5 inches of soil around the base of the post so the saw can be held parallel to the surrounding soil level with ample room for cutting.