How to easily Remove a Fence Post Stump

[@johnamor2378]

yYou're a genius. No one else has suggested anything like this. our rotten fence post was surrounded on all sides by pavement - this was the only thing that could possibly have worked. And it did! Can't thank you enough!

[@roblong4257]

Thanks John, If you were round the corner I would have come and helped, but you did fine anyway.

[@robertkelly9772]

...and you know what John?...if you were round the corner I would've come by to watch. You did fine anyway.

[@eddiestableford5383]

Worked a treat for me to removing a 100mm square post which had snapped of at ground level surrounded on al sides by paving slabs. Whilst the top of the post was soft, using 5 inch screws worked a treat. Genius, thanks Rob.

[@bthompson2192]

Thank you. I didn’t have to buy any extra big tools. Just used stuff I have around shed and easy peasy. All done!

[@pr1tch1]

Worked a treat. It would've taken me all day to dig out the five broken posts. Many thanks

[@tommccarrick18]

Where did you buy the bracket?

[@hsamo713]

Thank you! You’re the smartest person on KZbin!

[@ARFilms2]

Thank you for that compliment. I know I am the smartest person on KZbin. I am just waiting for the rest of the world to appreciate that. Thank you, you made me laugh

[@jamessparkman1001]

Wonderful idea. Just used it to remove a broken split rail post. 2 thumbs up! Mine broke off about a foot below ground. Rotten but enough good wood left to pull it out with your method.

[@Jwp714i]

So after removing old post I'm presuming you use the old concrete socket for the new one ? Do you still need to cement or concrete in the new one more in any fashion ? Thanks

[@huffmac]

Excellent "post", Mr. Long. Thank you for taking the time and demonstrating the steps!

[@andygowing9677]

Absolutely brilliant. I ruined my back trying to get the first post out before watching this video and following your method. Suddenly things were much easier and faster. Thank you.

[@ARFilms2]

This just started off as a mad idea, that might just work, and it did. so shuffed it worked for you and you took the time to message me. makes it all worth while, thank you.

[@prdpapak2563]

I've got a bunch of broken posts and will be replacing the fence myself in the spring. I've tried to get these damn things out and they are a pain, this is a great idea and I will use it for sure!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@donmorgan3873]

Nice video! I have the luxury of a tractor bucket and chain in place of the lever.... Instead of the ring and bracket I use a vane drill bit, drill a hole down into the post. Then I use a gate hinge (screw with right angle post for holding a gate) I screw the hinge into the drilled hole of the bost, wrap the chain around the gate hinge & bucket and raise the bucket. Works! Thanks for the lever and bracket ideas! Nice video!

[@jeremyclymer7434]

What's the name of this bracket and where to get this

[@mitchmckenzie2459]

I loved your helper!! I assume there was no concrete in the hole. I wonder if this will work with the added weight of the concrete, tomorrow will tell I guess!! Thanks for the great idea.

[@pbr4814]

Liked the video but, unfortunately, I've never come across a rotten fence post that this method would work on as they are too rotten for the screws to bite (and hold) while using the lever. Fence posts are simply too soft for the screws to hold onto the rotten wood.

[@kingbeauregard]

This technique worked perfectly for me just this weekend, but in my case, the fence post had been bending back and forth about 15" from the bottom and eventually broke at that point. The 15" segment remaining in the ground was still pretty solid. So thus far, this technique has worked on 100% of fence post stumps I've had to remove (1 out of 1).

[@robertkelly9772]

@@ARFilms2 You have to be aware of those high winds and take them into consideration when you build a fence these days. They can be mighty destructive as they have no problem snapping a fence post in half at its footer. The only thing I've ever seen more menacing to fence posts than high winds are low winds.

[@yepper1165]

If it's rotten clean it out of the concrete and put the new post back in the same hole.

[@dougplommer9961]

where did you get your hardware

[@fhionaemslie2912]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. We were stuck and this method worked like magic!

[@madeinjapan3485]

Anyone got a link for the screwfix eye plate

[@kenthompson6539]

Was that stump in concrete?

[@LesleyLeaseland]

Screwfix appear to have stopped supplying these Diall Ring on Plate X stock no. 9589V. None in stores nor any for delivery or collection. However, Toolstation had them, 8 in stock ( part no. 31142 ) at my and other local stores for £1.98 or for £4.75 you can get a stainless steel one ! Tomorrow will find out if it works on my stump

[@susann5344]

I am going to try this right now. I have this situation and need to get a broken post out. Thank you.

[@ARFilms2]

Hi Susan, did you try this technique and did it work?

[@susann5344]

@@ARFilms2 Unfortunately the post was not in a condition where this method could be used.

[@garyhorne2972]

Hi where did you say you got the ring bracket from? ( not sure what it's called ) 😊 great helpful video 👍 cheers

[@jonnydwolf]

I am using loop hook ended lag bolt, 3/8 inch. 3 of them. The wood doesn’t hold, it is too rotted!

[@ARFilms2]

Hi, sorry it didnt work. My post wasn't rotten, it snapped off due to force of wind against fence panel. I did actually snap one of the metal hooks, fortunately I had bought two.

[@danielploy9143]

Wow!!!!! Educational and impressive. Question if you don’t mind? Will the cement come out with the rotted fence post????

[@derbydrifter]

Excellent video Rob. "Thank you." Did one of these today - the hard way, breaking up the concrete. Wish I'd seen your video first. Where'd you get that blue strapping by the way?

[@derbydrifter]

Okay, thanks Rob. And thanks again for your video, pulling rotten posts has been on of the curses of my working life, but now I'm blessed with a new plan.

[@TheBestAsianGamer]

You sir are a genius. I ran into this problem yesterday and cant figure out how to pull it up. I'm worried that one screw eye isn't enough but this has 4 screws

[@dq7143]

Will this method work for extracting a bad tooth?

[@jackbloznowski5429]

I had a dentist that didn't charge much. She offered this to me as an alternative to using a more expensive technique. It was cheap but it took a while for the bruise that the 4x4 left on me to heal.

[@quartytypo]

I did the same thing and the screws pulled out instead of the post stump.

[@jasonfoley4677]

Great idea. Im looking for ways to replace a broken post just like that

[@thomasnewbery7449]

I'm just flabbergasted that those four screws could get any real traction in that rotten stub! Reports below indicate it's a very good method. Another below used a large gate hinge support (screw with a 90 degree head) and I'd trust that even more..... Now, it's my turn to verify by doing! Cheers, all!

[@ARFilms2]

The post was NOT rotten, it snapped off in a storm. I did snap the ring on my first attempt, so it's the weakest point where it either breaks - or, by luck, the post comes out without the screw coming out of the post first. Hope you can confirm it worked with you? Good luck

[@DavidFuller1]

All the post here are rotten to the bottom almost. I have even tried 12 inch lag bolts.

[@robertcavendish4849]

This worked for me and was almost easy. Thank you so much for the help.

[@jchisholm1968]

What's one of these?

[@glenn20081965]

This worked perfectly for me....long screws are a must as the top of my post was rotten.

[@jonnydwolf]

Yes, at least 4”. I am going to try this again tomorrow with a longer lag screw.

[@mattlawton4715]

I usually dig a big hole around the post then jack hammer the concrete. I don't think your method would pull all the concrete out not without digging all the solid around first then it might lift the concrete ball out. But seems to work realy well on posts with no concrete 👍 good video and very inventive

[@manchildministries]

Excellent method. Glad I watched. Learned a lot!

[@001SapoBBQ]

Good Job. I'm going to do this today. Cheers from Texas USA

[@davidspeed8151]

What is the ring and bracket called please ?

[@johnwhite5557]

I was wondering that too. From the nearest I can tell. It's called a hitching ring.

[@Badboyzfitness]

Great video mate💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@ARFilms2]

Thanks 👍Made years ago, the video I mean and still going strong

[@davidemson1834]

Great solution tried it and it remove the stub so easily == good work well done

[@spannerssockets6308]

I've had to remove some 3"x6" fence post stubs set in concrete. If they're rotten, you can gouge them out with a 4ft crow with the straighter end sharpened to a chisel point. If the wood is sound, get a couple of M12 200mm coach screws and screw them into the stub top to form a V. Fit a washer on each screw by the way. Get a length of strong rope and a decent car or trolley jack. Tie the rope around the screw heads then use the jack to pull on the rope and up. Wasn't able to get new 3x6 posts so coach bolted x2 3x3 together. Use a power file or whatever you have to put a chamfer the bottom edges of the new post to ease them into the existing concrete.

[@TheBestAsianGamer]

What is that thing called?

[@goettling]

Tie ring, used for horse barns

[@rawbfish9355]

Somewhat of a tough problem. Good solution.

[@yves2348]

Simple, cheap, fast, works. 👍

[@Equestrian-g1z]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've spent ages trying to dig and lever out my fence posts, but your method (plus a trolley jack) did the trick! Mine were cemented down almost 3 ft, so no wonder they would budge otherwise. Can't thank you both enough for sharing your video. This is also such charming video. You two are stars!!!

[@ARFilms2]

Hi Matthew. I looked for ages on youtube and all ideas were a bit over the top. I came up with this dea thinking it might just work, and it did! I was as surprised as anyone. Thanks for letting me know it worked, I am really, REALLY pleased it worked.

[@andyeilio]

Awesome idea my friend, thanks for sharing 👍

[@stevynw1048]

Nice short and simple. Good tip.

[@alanmcrae8594]

I have this exact problem. I'll give your method a try and report back. Thanks for sharing!

[@ARFilms2]

How did you get on?

[@alanmcrae8594]

@@ARFilms2 Didn't try yet. Next visit to the site hasn't been scheduled as yet.

[@TheMegashorts]

I've just done this and it worked an absolute treat! Thanks :-)

[@Mr3sheds]

Great idea, worked a treat and saved me a lot of effort! Thanks.

[@800Viffer]

Provided it is just rotten at the bottom of the above-ground but that is a great idea. Have seen some that are completely rotten under ground so unfortunately your solution would not work. Like it though 👏👏👏👏

[@jamiehoward6069]

Worked perfectly - thanks for posting this!

[@blackrifle3932]

College education: $80,000 Common sense: PRICELESS This is by far the easiest way I have seen on KZbin to remove a rotten fence post. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@fishingotheradventuresonke7996]

Thanks Rob just about to try it 🤞👍

[@ARFilms2]

how did you get on?

[@fishingotheradventuresonke7996]

@@ARFilms2 I’m afraid it didn’t work Rob, unfortunately the post was set in paving slabs within about 2 feet of concrete so I had to use a hammer action concrete breaker to get it out. I’m sure your method is still great especially when posts are concreted into soil. Thanks again for your video 👍

[@tonyguest581]

The previous comment was right, you are a genius thank you!

[@gord307]

Great idea - I'll be trying this with our rotten fence post. Thank you for sharing! Gord :-)

[@strokeSteward]

Thanks for that a very educational video 👍

[@gh50hill1]

Good job, thanks for the video.

[@kennys4100]

that's very smart! good job there.

[@LeonSunam]

Absolute genius, worked a treat for me.

[@JohnJTymn]

Mate you are lucky it wasn't cemented in the ground there. Good idea, cheers!

[@richardbinns1]

Fair play to you was so funny here it comes but not quite enough bud great tip with the ring .

[@hugh4gilbert]

I'm going to try that tomorrow, thank you

[@Andy-2022]

Didn’t work for me, used a trolley Jack and a rope which is rated at 1 tonne load capacity. The rope broke and the ring bent

[@Digmen1]

Great system I'll have to give it a go

[@foggiapainting]

Fantastic video. Thank you.

[@robinlander1158]

Removing broken off fence posts today with my son. I said "I bet there is a KZbin clip on how to do it"

[@ARFilms2]

Yes, there is my youtube video on how to do it. I did this years ago. Glad people like yourself are still finding it. Makes it all worth while. 😀

[@wendywhales2310]

Well Done Young Man.

[@jaydub8596]

That won't work if the pole is rotted in cement and clay dirt. A Jack hammer in that case would work fine

[@treyzapata8481]

If there is concrete around the post break it loose from the post with a sledge hammer and then do this

[@ARFilms2]

sounds a good idea. you could use a big screwdriver or bolster chisel used vertically down side of post on each side. brilliant idea.

[@MORRIS6161]

Have to do this today thanks

[@MORRIS6161]

Rob Long not yet, there was cement in it too :-(

[@cbxImpossible]

2020 Screwfix link to the "ring on plate" Item number 9589V www.screwfix.com/p/diall-ring-on-plate-50-x-50mm/9589v

[@sp276]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

[@alcopower5710]

Good job Rob

[@rudycorona6964]

That was awesome thank very much smart guy you are sir

[@racoondiver]

Very good info, thanks.

[@tonychater4284]

good idea!

[@peternolan5632]

Bottom bits are out

[@ynyslochtyn]

Have you got a slightly more informative name for the item you used than 'one of these'?

[@goettling]

This is a tie ring often used for horse barns or horse trailers.

[@ynyslochtyn]

Thanks for taking the time to give the information. It makes it easier to find the items.

[@arandomgentleman3051]

Appreciate that one!

[@Ojeramup12]

Simple solution!

[@johnpartridge7052]

If you haven’t got intelligence like this at home, soak in petrol and WOOOMPH!!

[@maugerg]

You life saver😁

[@sirrichardrichard5655]

Back saver

[@neryaguilar3598]

Good job.

[@nathans5773]

Comment for the algorithm

[@austintx4556]

Brilliant

[@benjokazzooie]

Good lad.

[@ARFilms2]

i LIKE THAT EXPRESSION, i TAKE IT YOUR FROM yORKSHIRE OR lANCASHIRE THEN, i AM FROM mANCHESTER, ps I hate Cap locks

[@barkershill]

Good old British ingenuity. Two OAPs from Yorkshire show the world that you don't need expensive equipment or muscles like a prize fighter to get a job done . and people say we were wrong to vote for Brexit!!

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Not mucj use if you dont tell people what 'this' thing is called!

[@shure46]

of course it works , there's NO CONCRETE around your post ..... of course it pulled up "easy" ...... This is the second video I have seen using this method , NEITHER post had concrete around it ..... So yes , this method will work , I guess overseas people do not pour concrete around their fence posts , In America we do

[@videofanclip]

Steady camarea would have helped. Impossible to watch

[@stebrandon1]

Where's screw to fix😆

[@ARFilms2]

ScrewFix is a uk company for DIY bits, - this is where I got the ring with the fours screws in.

[@darrengillesdarrengilles8336]

good god this is what you get when you are clueless, tell me how is it a properly installed post that is completely rotten is going to hold onto four little screws when being extracted especially if it was set in concrete and installed below the frost line. Ridiculous.

[@hieutran6121]

L

[@chrissmoke2117]

Bull crap. I do this for a living. This would never work. Rarely if ever can you extract a post out of the concrete it is set in. It's very very uncommon. Next the wood always rots at the top of the concrete where exposed. Where the screws would be drilled. Rotten wood would not hold the screws. Even in the video his lever system did not lift even close to two feet. The depth of most posts. This has got to be a joke.

[@chrissmoke2117]

@@ARFilms2 language? Crap? If you are sensitive to a word I said what does that have to do with the word I said?

[@ynyslochtyn]

'Rarely if ever can you extract a post out of the concrete it is set in. It's very very uncommon' Well if this doesn't work u can bash it out with a cold chisel. Whilst the job is a bit of a nuisance it CAN be done.

[@ynyslochtyn]

@@ARFilms2 Steady on there :)

[@chrissmoke2117]

@@ynyslochtyn lol. Anything can be done. Is it pertinent? Hardly. Chisel. Lol. Do you have any idea how long that would take? I do. I've tried it. You still end up having to break up the concrete as you go down the post two feet

[@ynyslochtyn]

@@chrissmoke2117 'Chisel. Lol. Do you have any idea how long that would take?' Yes I've done it. It is tedious! I think maybe u have to differentiate between the professional who needs to complete a job quickly and the amateur who will take longer to sort out a problem but maybe save quite a lot of cash. It takes all sorts . . . as they say, but the sorts who show respect are precious?