Simple "Trick" Makes Corner Posts Solid

Simple Trick Makes Corner Posts Solid FENCING Miscellaneous John Sukraw sets his corner posts fast and easy with railroad ties and a chunk of concrete or a heavy plank “They stay straight even when set in high water areas ” he says Sukraw sets the post at a slight angle away from the draw of the wire Before tamping it in all the way he places a large chunk of concrete – or a 2 to 3-ft plank - against the wire draw side of the post The plank or concrete pieces are placed below ground level and tamped in place as well They serve as an in-ground brace when the wires are drawn tight “As I tighten the wires the post pulls straight up ” he says “The underground brace keeps it solid “ Contact: FARM SHOW Followup John Sukraw 421 Boyd Ave North Platte Neb 69101 ph 308 534-5698

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