How to Set a Corner Post WITHOUT Concrete!

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How to set a corner post WITHOUT using concrete!! Save money, and time...your corner post will be ready for pulling fence as soon as you're done -- no waiting for concrete to dry! And to remove the post, simply reverse the process and it'll come right up!
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[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks!! That is my "Lil Bit," who has since died. At the time of this video, she was 18 yoa, deaf, & almost completely blind. She was totally attached to me - felt secure only when near me - and knew me by smell. She would cry loudly when she couldn't find me, so I carried her around my neck in the little sack you see. I put her there to keep from hurting her while digging the hole. I checked her often between shots. I didn't realize she was in the frame until after the video was uploaded.

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks Billy! I can tell you that we've used this method over and over again with great success, but it really works best when the ground is dry at the bottom of the post hole when you set it. It can work otherwise, but I haven't been as happy with the tautness of the post when the hole is wet at the time of installation.

[@greenwoodorganics4681]

Great tip, thanks. If you scorch the timber that's going to be in contact with the ground with a torch (or just do it over a fire), the surface will turn to carbon and the post will never erode or rot. Nothing eats pure carbon, so not even soil bacteria or fungus will eat through it.

[@AldermanFarms]

dang. didn't think of that. that's an excellent piece of advice, thank you!

[@AldermanFarms]

Awesome, Bonnie! So glad you found it helpful. The key is placed at an angle like that basically to make it a tight squeeze to get it in there. It does end up flat, of course, but angling it like that at the beginning also helps by marking out the "hole" to be smaller than it should be, rather than bigger than it should be. If it ends up bigger, it isn't a tight fit and therefore isn't as sturdy. Hope that makes sense!

[@johndozier8433]

My dad had 2 rules he would NEVER compromise. 1.) 4 feet deep. 2.) No concrete. During my childhood, I bet we dug over 100 post holes. (Spread over several years time.) Every single one of our posts were tamped using the dirt & rocks we originally took out of the hole. Like you said- STURDY! To this day, I cringe every single time I hear someone mention 'concreting' their posts.

[@ralphy1989]

We had to once cause the water table was 3 inches below the ground

[@patrickbass3118]

You dug 4ft post holes by hand? Dang.. Respect to you sir.

[@DtomDOJ]

Only a hundred of dug thousands easy. I'm not even a fencer I'm a carpenter. But I do fences

[@jefftraska5680]

)l)llqqq

[@AldermanFarms]

We are so glad you found it helpful! Keep us posted on your progress, and thanks for stopping by!

[@randomamy615]

Omg the dog in a bag in the background made my day!❤️❤️❤️ So cute!

[@AldermanFarms]

Hey it's great to hear from you "across the pond!" Very glad we were helpful to you, and we appreciate your kindness!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Very interesting! I watched it right through to the end - great video.

[@AldermanFarms]

Glad you found it helpful, and thanks for stopping by to say so!

[@AusJackal]

you know what's funny... I watched this months ago when I was researching fencing techniques. I was sitting in bed last night and it occurred to me that I had forgotten how you explained the method of bracing in two different directions.. luckily I found this video again... I've liked it this time (sorry) so I can reference it again..

[@AldermanFarms]

that's outstanding, JOD! Thanks so much for sharing that with us. We love it when something we've published proves helpful. :-)

[@deaconblue9038]

Awwww too precious,my condolences for your loss ,lost my lil pup Duncan Dec last year.Hard it was, to say the least!Glad we got to meet Lil Bit even if only for a minute in the background. Take care ,peace be with you and your family,thanx again for the video....

[@maverickf13]

Thank you! Your dog in the background was making me laugh the whole time. I'm so glad I don't have to use concrete. I've been procrastinating my fence because concrete is a pain and a mess.

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha! Good catch. Indeed it is. That is my "Lil Bit," who has since died. At the time of this video, she was 18 yrs old, totally deaf, and almost completely blind. She was totally attached to me - felt secure when near me - and knew me by smell. She would cry loudly when she couldn't find me, so I took to carrying her around my neck in the little sack you see. I didn't realize she was in the frame until after the video was uploaded! ;-) I sure did love that little dog.

[@m.d.rofarm1665]

Use a creosote post. Those pressure treated posts will be rotten in 10 years. For a while we could not get creosote posts so we used pressure treated. One day the fence was slack and a post was leaning. Shook it and it was rotten. Checked the other corners and they were rotten right under the surface. They had been in the ground 10 years. Replaced with 5 inch pipe. Never going anywhere now! I have a hydraulic post driver and its the best thing for driving steel corner posts and even creosote line posts. We replace a lot of fence that was built in the 60's several years ago and my dad used some electrical poles that snapped off in a storm. Yes they were free but I am going to have to replace them. My dad said those poles would last longer than he would. I told him the other day that he was wrong. He's 90 and outlived the posts. I do believe the steel will outlive me though.

[@AldermanFarms]

I love the idea of spray-on liner to coat the wood! Seems like it would last forever like that. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for sharing that great tip.

[@TheGatto1964]

Bloody awesome mate, I'm going to do that this weekend. That will save me heaps in rapid set concrete.Great tip. From Australia

[@AldermanFarms]

Wow! Thanks so much! Would love to visit down under one day. ;-)

[@debbieestephan8479]

Thankyou for clearing that up for me as I see all kinds of terrible abuses towards animals on the internet and I always comment as I am concerned , of course, as what kind of person would I be if I didn’t. You sound like a very loving and caring person towards our best friends through your explanation regarding your sweet baby whom I noticed in the background. I feel your missing her as I have lost many pets into heaven. God will watch over them, Thankyou loving and caring person. ❤️😘🙏🏻

[@AldermanFarms]

Thank you. I don't mean to antagonize you here, but might I suggest that it would be helpful in the future to reach out privately to someone you perceive as being cruel before you publicly accuse them of cruelty? Or at least peruse the comments left by others before the public accusation to see if perhaps the issue had already been addressed? In the case of this video, for instance, if you look through the comments, you'll notice two things: (1) many (MANY) people noticed her hanging there on the fence and asked me about it, giving me the opportunity to publicly explain why she was there, and (2) you were the first person since the video's posting in 2012 to accuse me of cruelty. Again, I'm not trying to provoke an argument, and I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to come back here after my initial reply. You didn't have to do that. Thanks again.

[@race_to_the_bottom7331]

There is a better way to secure corner posts on a long wire fence. Set the corner post and the the next post in each direction so you now have three posts in an "L" configuration. Next get two poles, one for each direction. Secure the pole from near the top of the corner post to the ground level of the second post, forming a triangle. This braces the corner post, making it impossible to move. Next take some heavy wire and make a loop running from the bottom of the corner post to the top of the second post. You could wind it more than once depending on how heavy you want to make the resulting cable Make it as tight as you can. Now insert any bar between the wires to twist them until it makes one braided strand and is tight as a fiddle string. You could also use cable and a turnbuckle. This secures the second post and you have a corner which is indestructible. nothing can move this configuration.

[@davidra8317]

video?

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks, Jeff! You're mighty kind. Thanks for taking the time to say such nice things, we really do appreciate it.

[@KungFuMaintenance]

To prevent attracting subterranean termites to your property everyone will want to only use pressure treated wood. Toe nailing or predrilling and setting some screws at an angle through the key into the post can help add strength.

[@AldermanFarms]

KungFuMaintenance Agreed!

[@ruthslater6364]

couldnt help but notice your lil buddy in the bag, love it , and what a good man taking special care of that lil old dog . just loved it

[@AldermanFarms]

aw, thank you, Ruth! She was my little sweetheart. She was approaching 18 years old at the time of this video, and she was completely blind and deaf, and totally dependent on me. If she was close to me, she felt secure. I carried her around my neck in that bag everywhere we went. When I started digging the post holes, I realized she might get hurt so I hung her on that fence post - and didn't realize she was in the shot until I was editing!!!!! Ha. #TooLate But I'm glad, because she's gotten so many comments. ;-)

[@MARYAMMALAK1]

the dog in the tote distracted me too much lol~ Thank u for the help!

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha. She gets more comments than the method! I hope you read through the comments for my explanation and her story. ;-)

[@MARYAMMALAK1]

Thank you Alderman! Great video, thank u for help

[@jasoncooperpcola]

I havent heard the PHD joke since one of dads old friends passed away in 2009. You brought back some memories!

[@nicholascowart3416]

dog in a bag at 3:45

[@AldermanFarms]

+Big Boy Bass Fishing That little dog has gotten more comments than the fencing tip! ;-) She was 18 yrs old at the time, blind and deaf, and totally attached to me and dependent on me. I carried her around my neck in that sack, and hung her there so I wouldn't hurt her while digging the hole. Between shots I would step over there to let her know I was still close. She never whimpered, and I didn't realize she was in the frame until I was editing the video! Oops. She died a few months later. Sure do miss her. :-(

[@nicholascowart3416]

She's in a better place now, one day i will get a phd.

[@blessedtruthdragon9145]

well we know you loved her

[@AldermanFarms]

I sure did, and the feeling was mutual. ;-)

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Nicholas Cowart 😂

[@DJBlades57]

Hello from a small island off Canada's west coast. Just want to THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the great instructional video on how to install a stable corner fencepost. Because of your clearly described step by step demonstration, I'm confidently looking forward to doing the job of building a fence myself. It makes such a difference to have the physics behind what you're doing so clearly explained. Will definitely check out more of your videos. Thanks again.

[@antoniogriffin7135]

lololol! o man you had me hooked at PHD...i see why got so many thumbs up..this is classic! thanks for your time & video

[@AldermanFarms]

antonio griffin hahaha - thanks Antonio, that comment made our day!!! ;-) 'Preciate your kind words, very much!

[@AldermanFarms]

Well you are most welcome! Glad you found it helpful, and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@AldermanFarms]

+arkay49er - I can't seem to reply to you directly. I guess optimally the wood could even be coated with tar. I'm sure more could be done to make it last longer - but I've got posts in the ground that were installed with this method in the year 2000, and they are still standing strong. I'm certain that soil content and drainage matter a whole lot, too. ;-)

[@gtthgld]

Another way is to wedge rocks down on each side of the post,I use a big bar and drive them in like you would a nail.

[@AldermanFarms]

Howdy! Thanks for the kind words. We are in central Mississippi, so not quite next door neighbors, but neighbors still. ;-)

[@robertrlkatz6890]

I am so impressed with you with your attitude and also how you explained with minimal words, so good. Thank you and God bless you.

[@AldermanFarms]

wow, thanks so much for your kindness!

[@robertrlkatz6890]

As good as they get!

[@raybeckner1478]

Don’t ever use concrete to set a post because it will eat away your post!!! A piece of advice is to paint on a 50/50 mixture of used motor oil and diesel fuel to prolong the life of your posts instead of any other sealant that is what the old farmers used to do!!!! You can use secure set which is a foam that is better and cheaper to set your posts!!!!

[@boobalooba2]

Very well said. I can't talk, the land where I come from is very stony and rocky, so whenever we had to put in strainer posts we had to dig holes about two and a half feet wide a three feet deep, and then back fill around the post with stones or small rocks packing them in tight every time you put them in. It was a very sturdy job as you could use a very large straining post. It's all done with hydraulic post drivers now, I'm from Ireland, good talking to you.

[@tanagra2]

Just to let you know there are people in England who appreciate your video so much, thank you

[@tjfy34c]

In other words, the dug hole side opposite of the direction that you will be pulling the body of fence to be, MUST be the natural packed soil/ground 90degrees straight down. Great Vid, great low volume background pickin music. To make it easy to dig your key troughs, use the claw end of a healthy framing hammer. It is much more precise than using anything else. The leverage and digging power of you swinging the claw end of the hammer will accurately go thru the toughest clay/rock/soil. Folks who use concrete, foam, and other fillers in a post hole are wasting their time and money. The best way to set any pole is just the way that Mr Stump Easly and you have demonstrated here. Love the stereo rooster crows at 1:55 min. What's with the lap-dog hanging on the fence in a bag behind you?????? No wonder Toby walked away. He didn't want to get stuck in a bag... Keep it up, I am a subscriber!!!!

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha. Thanks Timothy. That little dog was my constant companion for 18 years. Scroll through the comments and you'll see that she garnered more attention than the post hole. ;-) You'll also find more of her story in the comments below.

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

The old folks knew how to get stuff done and done right! Thanks for sharing.

[@AldermanFarms]

Boy, they sure did!

[@9amStudio]

now that is wisdom!

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks! Didn't originate with me, so I agree! ;-)

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha! Good catch. That is my "Lil Bit," who has since died. At the time of this video, she was 18 yrs old, totally deaf, and almost completely blind. She was totally attached to me - felt secure when near me - and knew me by smell. She would cry loudly when she couldn't find me, so I took to carrying her around my neck in the little sack you see. I didn't realize she was in the frame until after the video was uploaded! ;-) I sure miss her. 

[@Makestuff227]

Hello from Scotland :D Thanks for posting this video it's just saved me from having a strainer post collapse! I love these videos, All the best for the year ahead!

[@michaelpalosaari9460]

Just ran across your page due to looking for as much info for building a fenced in 6 acre property I just bought and will need fencing for my horses and perimeter fencing of the property for our 3 dogs. Using no Climb fence and braided wire. Ive learned that the corners are SUPER important as is the straightness of the fence line. I wanna build this fencing right, the first time so I am investing some capital into the materials. This was to secure the corner is great! Thank you very much!

[@AldermanFarms]

Hey thanks for taking the time to comment all the way from Ireland. ;-) That's one of the coolest things about the internet. Our soil is indeed pretty good now, but when we first got here in the summer of 2000 it was in the midst of a drought, and one would've thought ALL of it was stone. WHEW. Thought we'd never get those first post holes dug, even with an auger! Much better now. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@driverain2]

I am really thankful that you put the effort in that produces your videos. I really appreciate them. Knowledge is truly the key to success !

[@AldermanFarms]

that's very kind of you!

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha! Good catch. Indeed it is. That is Tommy's "Lil Bit," who has since died. At the time of this video, she was 18 yrs old, totally deaf, and almost completely blind. She was totally attached to Tommy - felt secure when near him - and knew him by smell. She would cry loudly when she couldn't find him, so Tommy took to carrying her around his neck in the little sack you see. Tommy didn't realize she was in the frame until after the video was uploaded! ;-) He sure did love that little dog.

[@AldermanFarms]

Well thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your taking the time to say that. It "hits the spot." ;-) You know, I'd be nothing without my wife - she has trained me well. lol I cherish her, and she is the most gifted person I've ever met. And of course, the Word plays such a huge part in our lives as believers, guiding everything we do as stewards of the earth, right? ;-) Thanks again for your kindness and for stopping by!

[@lenny38138]

Did not know I had a PHD.

[@AldermanFarms]

+leonard payne See there! ;-)

[@jaydengerber15]

+Alderman Farms I've also got a public highschool diploma, so with that said i have 2 phds at the age of 20. Not to shabby if you ask me.

[@scotttodd2928]

Brilliant video! Good camera angles to show what was going on and your pace of explanation was perfect to follow exactly what you were doing and why you were doing it.

[@AldermanFarms]

+Scott Todd Wow! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to comment. Beginners luck, I reckon. ;-)

[@mathewshackelford8037]

Anyone else noticed the animal hanging in the bag on the fence in the background? lol

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha. Yep, a "few" people. Lol. Scroll through the comments and you'll see that she's gotten more attention than anything else in the video. ;-)

[@AldermanFarms]

Sounds perfect! So glad our little method will be useful for you. Do keep us posted on your progress, ok?

[@michaelgutierrez6293]

or u could just buy a 3$ bag of concret and call it a day :)

[@AldermanFarms]

+Michael Gutierrez True, but I'd also have to wait until the concrete set before I could pull fence. ;-)

[@arnoldromppai5395]

you don't want to use concert if you don't have to, its like a big cork and frost likes to bit on to it and lift it out unless you keep the top of it below the frost line, that's why home foottings are down as deep as they are

[@brendaAmerrick]

Some places are just a pain in the neck to try to get concrete and water hauled to; good option!

[@AldermanFarms]

It was a pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to comment! ;-)

[@dkmcarolina]

Why is there a dog in a bag in the background?

[@NancyMilligan]

Aw! He says in the comments it was an 18 year old dog, blind, who enjoys just being around him. He stuck her in the sack to keep her out of harm's way. Very clever method, but seems like a whole lot of work!

[@whistlelips]

Linda Kingston Thanks for the laugh, I need that!

[@AldermanFarms]

You're most welcome, of course! Keep us posted on your progress.

[@2CUSING]

Your info will help me so much! We strugle finding way building fence without cement. The place we will build our fence it hard to transport cement and others supply. it very expensive.In the U.S.we have everything and it convenience but not in the third world country. it is a gift from God!!! He send you to share it to us and others who needed. Thanks for posting.

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks for your kindness...and your patience! We've tried to make them shorter since this one. ;-)

[@rebeccabates7433]

Nice to see clever fencing from old timers, they seem to have it down to a science! Was going to ask how Lil Bit was doing but read some comments where you said you missed her. So sweet and kind of you to have her close when she needed you. So sorry for your loss. She certainly made me a subscriber! Oh, and so did your fencing tips ...... Thanks. Keep up the good work and videos!

[@AldermanFarms]

Rebecca Bates Aw, that's very kind of you. Thanks. She was my constant companion, and I still miss her. Thanks again for your kindness, and for subscribing!

[@Harmonlisa]

Good video. I built a fence for someone 11 years ago and he wanted it done without concrete. I though he was nuts but he was paying for it. That fence is still solid - at least it was 2 years ago when I was there last.

[@01cissy]

MOST EXCELLENT VIDEO !!!! Have no plans to put up a fence any time soon, but I still learned so much, and you explained things so well, and its not that tough to do !Working on getting my PHD now, LOL !!P.S. As a hearing aid user, I REALLY appreciated the time you took to add closed captioning to the vid. Thanks, B&H, Spokane Wa.

[@AldermanFarms]

hahaha thanks, BB gun!! I appreciate your thoughtful commentary. ;-)

[@AldermanFarms]

Well thanks, AB! We really appreciate your taking the time to say that! Let us know how it goes if you try it. We're sure it'll do the trick - we've used it on every post on our place!

[@JonesFamilyRanch]

Nicely done video. For areas with poor drainage, you can also set the lower portion with a bag or two of gravel, using the same method of add an inch and tamp down to get the post nice and tight.

[@rhonda4107]

I'm renting a home and have been trying to find a way to set a post strong enough for a laundry line without pouring concrete into a yard I don't own. Thanks for the tutorial! I'll be trying this out tomorrow.

[@AldermanFarms]

awesome! let us know how it turns out, ok?

[@edwardmclaughlin6126]

Char the wood going into the ground to keep bugs and rot away. Great advice, Sir. Well done.

[@AldermanFarms]

great tip!

[@terryogletree2128]

Tractor Supply has PHD's that are hinged in the middle that you push in on the handles to remove the dirt , you can dig 4 feet deep easily, takes a little getting used to but you'll never go back to the old style

[@AldermanFarms]

wow! that's awesome. Thanks for the info. I'll definitely be checking that out!

[@jenniferlaporte7917]

Awesome! I'm glad I kept all those little 2x4 pressure treat "ends". Very helpful, thank you.

[@tommyalderman4156]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@AldermanFarms]

Aw, thanks very much for those kind words! Very happy you found the information helpful. Where are you located, if you don't mind my asking?

[@AldermanFarms]

Well thank you, Denise! And please thank your friend for us, too. Glad you found it helpful.

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks, Steve. Love hearing about that - what awesome memories, and they seem to be very fresh in your mind. You can see similar construction here in Mississippi, too, and they are as tight today as the day they were set! Thanks again for your kindness, and for sharing that memory.

[@indigoswan5722]

Thank you for this video. Building a pretty long fence for my moms dogs this week and I am not a fan of concrete. Yes a little more work, but I have a lot of 2x6's laying around from an old deck that I can use for this method of installation. Going to watch how to install the wire now. Don't know how her soil is yet, hopefully not too wet. Thanks again.

[@AldermanFarms]

You're very welcome! I'm sorry for the delay - I somehow missed your comment.

[@ericstringer8619]

I learned a lot from Stump. Miss that man and love that family.

[@AldermanFarms]

Oh man. Us too!!

[@fullerspubcollector]

I like the ideas presented here. I do garden fencing now& then & appreciate the savings in cost of cement etc, Also, Ive had to dig out cemented-in posts and thats no fun. Many thanks from London, England

[@AldermanFarms]

That is my "Lil Bit," who has since died. At the time of this video, she was 18 yoa, deaf, & almost completely blind. She was totally attached to me - felt secure only when near me - and knew me by smell. She would cry loudly when she couldn't find me, so I carried her around my neck in the little sack you see. I put her there to keep from hurting her while digging the hole. I checked her often between shots. I didn't realize she was in the frame until after the video was uploaded.

[@ticiaswatch3780]

Love the dog hanging in the bag in the background! 😆

[@markhanchey5409]

I was really annoyed that I had to put up fence post and had no concrete, connecting wire fence and having post move is a nightmare. Thanks so much for this, didn't use post hole digger but notched with chainsaw. works great !

[@AldermanFarms]

Awesome! So glad it was helpful!

[@davealber2444]

very clever!! I need to replace a couple fence posts and really like the idea of not using concrete. Got quite a charge when your dog walked into view. Thank you for the tip!!

[@AldermanFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kwasipoho]

thank you for this video, i am making a fence for my garden, i will be digging the post in just about 2feet deep and the whole thing will stand 3feet tall. i hope my toddlers cant push that down. this is really informative !!

[@AldermanFarms]

Thank you for your kindness, Baffour Addo! I think you will find that horses won't be able to push it down, much less toddlers! ;-) Let us know how it goes for you.

[@rustyfordsutube]

Enjoyed this video...thanks for posting it. I'm looking to buy some land soon in Texas and start becoming more self-sufficient. Practical videos like this one are a big help.

[@AldermanFarms]

That is my "Lil Bit," who has since died. At the time of this video, she was 18 yoa, deaf, & almost completely blind. She was totally attached to me - felt secure only when near me - and knew me by smell. She would cry loudly when she couldn't find me, so I carried her around my neck in the little sack you see. I put her there to keep from hurting her while digging the hole. I checked her often between shots. I didn't realize she was in the frame until after the video was uploaded. ;-)

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks, Dennis - we are so glad you found it helpful. It sure has helped us here at Alderman Farms - saved us a lot of time, for sure.

[@scotthughes2633]

I am just a city guy with very little construction ability or acumen and that was an awesome tutorial. (PS the Phd comment was great).

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha. Thanks, Scott. I am a reformed city boy myself. Well, a reformed suburbanite at least - and I knew nothing before someone took the time to show me. ;-)

[@berti642]

Now that’s just what I needed to see ! I hate dumping concrete in to the ground. Roll on tomorrow and that’s what I’ll be doing. Aaaand Tuesday I’ll be putting 4 sacks of quick drying cement on eBay 😂

[@AldermanFarms]

You know, Keith, I'm not sure. As I noted in the video, I screwed up by not using at least a treated 2X4 (and I even had one in the barn I found later!). I have posts done this way (with treated wood) that have been in the ground since 2000, and they are holding just as strong as the day a set them. I've since decided, though, that if I do more, I will 1) use treated lumber, and 2) coat them with tar before putting them in the ground.

[@AldermanFarms]

You're quite welcome, and thank you for your kind words. ;-)

[@cowboyup545]

Thanks I set a corner post using your method and it works really Great!!! Was Impressed.

[@AldermanFarms]

awesome! it works like a charm, if the soil is the right composition. We have LOTS of posts set this way and they've been holding for 16 years so far! ;-)

[@AldermanFarms]

Im so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! If we can help you, let us know!

[@debkogelman]

I love the video, especially the sack hanging on the pole behind you. The little dog looks very old. Your to funny. Thanks for making my day. That's one way to keep loved ones close! lol

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha. Thanks! Yep, she was 18 years old at the time and died not too long after this video. :-( I still miss her.

[@hh-acres-ranch-rescue]

Dog in bag hanging on thr fence post is absolutely adorable

[@kroekerta]

Was looking for cool tricks for my posts in the next few days and saw... Third Day!! great video and a great band. Thanks

[@AldermanFarms]

+Todd Kroeker Excellent! Thanks so much!

[@johnfrei7131]

Great way to explain "Keying". Love it. Thanks!

[@AldermanFarms]

+John Frei Thanks, John!

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha - that's awesome. I may not overbuild stuff, but according to the lovely Mrs. Patti, I do have a tendency to over-nail stuff. She always says "that's gonna be hard to take apart," to which of course I always say "I ain;t planning to take it apart." ;-) That's wild about your dry conditions. 20 yrs, wow. I bet digging a hole there is fun, too, huh?

[@AldermanFarms]

well thanks for your kind words! Yeah, that's right about the flat piece, whatever that's called. haha Come to think of it, I've never seen one twist. keep us posted on whatever you decide to do. holler if we can help, and thanks again for your kindness.

[@joeodden5326]

That PhD joke was grade A dad humor, I'm stealing that one

[@AldermanFarms]

hahaha Use it at will, with my compliments. 😀

[@AldermanFarms]

I don't see why that wouldn't work. Sounds like a good plan to me! Thanks for the kind word. I'd love to know how that works out - keep me posted???

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks! And yep, that's one of the great things about it: if you ever need to move it, just reverse the process and it comes right up! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment. We really do appreciate it. ;-)

[@DutchHollow]

THANK YOU! Never thought of doing this and I've been trying to figure out a way to keep some posts from leaning that have a hanging weight on them on just one side. This should work great to fix my problem!

[@KungFuMaintenance]

For most types of soil a rotation style (PHD) post hole digger (Lol) will work great as you can go four feet without needing to widen the hole (Might not be as good for really sandy soil or soil that does not clump together very well.)

[@AldermanFarms]

KungFuMaintenance Ha. You're right about that, and we certainly have that on our wish list! :-)

[@rockyreynolds4243]

Great job man. I always enjoy work a lot more when I have my dog nearby.

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks, Rocky! I sure miss that little dog

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you liked it. ;-)

[@jpeters3270]

That is a great idea!! Especially if you think you might want to move the post down the road. Concrete is too permanent.

[@patrickbass3118]

Excellent tip. Thank you, this is just what I needed. I understand this is an old post but it is very valuable information. Subscribed and looking forward to more. Also the PHD joke is a classic - I've used it myself a few times haha

[@AldermanFarms]

Ha. Thanks!

[@indigoswan5722]

Just read the comment about your dog. So sorry you lost her. This video will be a great memory. :) I have 10 dogs myself. Love them all.

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks for your thoughtfulness, Maggie. Again, sorry for the delay in responding. I don't know how I missed your comments, but I did, and I apologize. :-(