This will be the base of the concrete form.
Making your own concrete fence posts.
How to make concrete fence posts making concrete fence posts is a fast weekend project once you have the easy to build forms.
Use a post level to make sure the post is plumb and then add braces to hold it in place.
Water gets into concrete its unavoidable and absolutely certain if the posts are made diy as the concrete needs to be vibrated in a way which removes all air.
This does not even happen in a purpose built factory so there is no way it will happen in your garden i m afraid.
This will be the base of the concrete form.
Thompsons fencing allows us to set how the molds are prepared and poured using their.
Plumb post with a level.
Includes instructions for making molds for posts mixing concrete and building the fence itself.
How to make concrete fence posts step 1.
This video shows how concrete fence posts and concrete panels are made.
Lay the piece of 12 inch by 96 inch plywood on a flat surface.
Lay the piece of 12 inch by 96 inch plywood on a flat surface.
Follow the same steps to set the rest of your posts.
Cut the above wooden parts list using the circular saw always wearing those safety glasses.
Fence posts are reinforced with steel and should not be attempted diy.
Fill the bottom of the first hole with about 6 inches of dry concrete mix.
Once the holes are dug pour 3 to 4 inches of gravel down the base of the hole for proper drainage.
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