[Shop-talk] Fence posts

[Jack Brooks]

When I have a bad post, but the concrete is good, I yank the post, often in pieces, bit, by bit, plane down the new post so it fits easily, then pile up construction sand around the base of the post.  Wiggle it around for a few minutes and it'll lock in place.  In another month, with some rain, etc., it's like you put it in new concrete.

One back of sand should solve your issue.

Jack

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From: Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Robert Nogueirao via Shop-talk
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 9:12 PM
To: Shop Talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Shop-talk] Fence posts


Folks, I have a 4 foot high cedar wood fence in bad shape that I need to fix. While I will replacing the rails and pickets with new wood the posts appear to be in good condition,  ie: no rot, except for the fact they are set in concrete and the posts have shrunk a bit so the posts are loose on the concrete.
What would be the easiest way to firm up the posts in those holes? 
I’m only looking for a fix that will last 5 or so years.
Bob Nogueira 
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