How To Use Metal Fence Post Spikes

Start at a corner and drive the first spike into the ground at the marked location.

How to use metal fence post spikes.

This helped get the stump out after sledging was completed. The hi lift farm jack has many uses and removing posts from the grou. If chain link fencing is used all the posts should be positioned and securely erected first. It s easier to put a short section of fence post five or six inches into the metal box and hit it with the sledgehammer to drive in the post.

Took about 8 guys to do 46 or so in a day used 1 stump per 2 spikes. There are three ways of anchoring the posts in the ground. Mark your fence line and measure for fence post installation then simply use a post driving tool to drive the spike into the ground. The metal spikes are simply driven into the ground with a sledge hammer or mallet but it is really advisable to put a driving block into the fence post spike first shown in the image below.

You push the fence spike into the ground as far as you can by hand then slot the driving block into the top of the fence spike and hit the top of the block with the hammer or mallet. Check the vertical alignment of the spike frequently with a spirit level to ensure that the spike stays aligned with your fence line. Metal spikes can be used. The posts can be bedded in concrete.

This is the best way i have used to remove a fence post or metal spike from the ground. Cut small 4x4 stump pieces about 7 inches long and shaved about half an inch off two adjoining sides. Drive the spike into the ground before securing the post you may need to use a spare bit of timber and a sledgehammer to properly secure the spike into the ground and to ensure the strength of the fence. Whether you erect all the posts first or one at a time depends on the material used for the fencing.

The section of fence that was completed last week went off without a hitch. Prior to placing your spike into the ground use a stick or metal rod to loosen the ground and create some space. The section of the spike is shaped like a cross and got driven into the bottom of the stump once fully installed. Ensure the safest and most precise result by enlisting another person to help.

Consensus between home depot employees was that the posts would be stable enough using spikes. 3 spikes one sledgehammer lots of muscles and boom the spikes were in and level and it was all good. It provides an inexpensive and convenient way to erect a fence in a short amount of time. The metal spike is driven into the ground with a sledgehammer.