2011 - Volume #BFS, Issue #11, Page #92
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"Wild Chance Post Anchor" Keeps Fence Posts From Pulling Up Out Of Ravines
Keeping a fence in place at the bottom of a ravine isn’t easy, because the upward pressure from the fence on either side of the ravine tends to pull the post up. The “Wild Chance Post Anchor”, which attaches to any standard steel post, holds the post down, solving the problem, says inventor Patrick Fordyce of Hilger, Mont.
The anchor is easy to install, using only a pair of pliers. After the post is driven into the ground, the natural upward pull of the fence acts to open the anchor under the ground. Instructions on how to attach the anchor are included with each box of anchors.
“It works better than anything we’ve ever tried,” says Neta Fordyce. “We have a lot of steep ravines here with rocky ground so it’s not easy to dig holes for a post. We came up with the idea several years ago and have been refining it. So far they’ve worked great in all of our soil conditions. It is easier and less time consuming than any other method we have used.”
  The Fordyce’s say they will have a supply on hand for the spring fencing season if anyone wants to give them a try. They will sell for about $3 apiece and you should allow 3 to 4 weeks delivery.
Contact: Patrick Fordyce, 13411 Salt Creek Road, Hilger, Mt. 59451.
   www.wildchanceranch.com


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2011 - Volume #BFS, Issue #11