Thank you for not spending 5 minutes in the intro like so many other how-to videos!

Good vid. For those people so worried about wood rot, use steel. If you are then worried about rust, use fibre composite. If you are still worried, maybe leave the fence posts for someone else.

Bonzer. You have sorted our fence out. It's just 2 posts and 3 panels and something that might have taken me 3 days to start or even 3 months, or longer, took me 3 hours because it was SO EASY. THANKS A LOT.

Please make sure you concrete above the soil level and create a slight slope away from the posts. What I also do is use a highly flexible, temperature resistant clear silicone to go around the edge of the post (like in your bathroom). This will stop the post in hot and cold temperatures when expansion and contraction will happen, from exposing a gap for water to seep into and collect. Another measure you can take (although overkill) is to paint the bottom of the post with bitumen paint a few inches above ground. It works for me.

I admire your concentration in doing that job without going next door and strangling that bird! :-)

Great video. I watch a few videos on this topic and yours was the most sensible and well explained approach I've seen. Go Aussie!!

Amazing video. This is what KZfaq should be all about.

A channel defining series Shane, just goes to show good content doesn't age... only us presenters 😁😁

All valid points rrripbing. I couldn't agree more, especially in regard to the quality of the post used. Cheers mate.

a couple of suggestions... 1 add the dry cement first and then the water 2 apply roofing tar or spray on truck bed liner to the bottom 2 feet of post 3 shape the poured concrete into a dome and make sure it extends to above grade your friend in texas

THANK YOU--this is exactly what I needed! And there was plenty of detail but still a succinct explanation. Much appreciated!

Brilliant video, particularly on how to do the bracing. Many thanks

No worries Gordon. Thanks for the comment. Cheers mate

Hi Poiqtube, prior to applying the concrete mix you wet the hole which prevents the water you add, from soaking in prematurely. The gravel takes up the majority of space so there is little water loss through this. The dry concrete mix works through capillary action so it sucks up any water that may be in the gravel. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for the question. Cheers

I won't state the obvious. Thanks for the help. Your a really good teacher.

Thank you so much! I have just purchased a new property and need to set up a lot of fencing for my horses! Great tip!

Cheers Linda. I appreciate the comment

Awesome! this guy explains the process so well, in my opinion--even I could set a post properly now!

I take a-ffense mate! And thanks to you I put it sturdy in the ground!

This guy is one of youtube's greatest! What a gem. Thank you ~

I watched other video but this one is way better.

So helpful. Stay at Home Mom needing help to Do it myself!!!

Will last longer if you bring the concrete above the soil instead of having soil in contact at the top of the hole. Bugs & organisms which cause rot don't like concrete, but will move through soil.

Nice one. The boards and clamps trick was really handy.

This is very helpful if you have soft dirt with no large boulders, old foundations or tree roots . For "soft guy's" like you !

Thanks for the video! I id not know I could do it w/o mixing the quick-crete. This makes the process much easier!

Perfect. I'm ready to get to building. You're a life saver man

Thanks mate...off to set my gate .

Thanks very helpful. Still battling through the concrete atm. Looking forward to pouring the quickset once the hole is dug "Oh Yeah".

Hi Clint l beg to differ. Over the past twenty years of being in the building industry we have built many fences using the concrete method and have never had to go back and replace a fence due to the posts rotting out. I drive past fences that have been installed using only cement dust and soil and after twelve months are leaning all over the place. I agree that over time timber posts will rot, but if you provide adequate drainage (under the post) you will get a long life out of your posts.

Did he say “Great Tip Niggaz”😂😂😂😂😂

This is a great way of doing this on your own with concrete posts. Thanks for the video ;)

Great tip knackers.

Now I know what I was doing wrong! Thanks for the easy to understand instructions in your videos Shane.

Nice video man straight and to the point 👍

LOVED your opening...too FUNNY:)

Nice video, good simple clear instructions...just what a knucklehead like me needs:)

At least the guy use the word plumb instead of level! It's a good start.

It's to easy mate. You've gotta love it.

Unkle Knackers to the rescue! Again!

Very good mate...love the super fast bit at the end,,quite entertaining..

fj, the program l use is iMovie 11 on my mac. It is seriously easy to use.It has to be...l use it. Cheers mate

Thank you for making this video,Greetings from Arizona!

OK for many jobs, but for all the dough you sink into a fence around your home, I'd put a bit more effort into mixing the concrete instead o relying on it to reliably mix itself. Secondly, I'd use more concrete to build up a small mound up to the post on all sides. This keeps the post dry and resistant to decay over a longer period and water will always run away from the post. Good video from a lively dude.

good video although i would never mix the concrete mix with water in the hole. i always premix it in a wheelbarrow and add the finished mix to the hole. Just works well for me over the years. The idea of clamping boards to the post to help with leveling is one i hadnt thought of....i have clamps and am about to put a birdfeeder post in and that will really help me with the potentially biggest problem...plumbing the post! Thanks very much.

Great job, loved the video! Best part is when I realized your gloves where on the wrong hands....at least the backs of your hands were protected!

HOLY CRAP knackers.... i mean wtf 9yrs ago? whats next, how to dig a hole or how toooo umm sit in a chair...?

Definitely the hardest bit Simon. But like l say in the video description, if you have kids, save your back and get them to do it:) Cheers mate

Great video. Kudos FROM England mate.

Thanks for the comment fjbutch. Much appreciated. Cheers mate. By the way l liked your video on the impersonation of VBED :) Cheers mate

Thanks for the comment Dodgy. Mate those bloody drop bears are a real nuisance. There should be a bounty on them like there is with foxes. The only solution to drop bear proof your patio roof is to build a really strong one :) Cheers mate

great help thank you

Thanks ZA C. Get that shovel out mate and go for it! Cheers

Lol, I keep expecting you to say "Have ya gissed whut it is yit?"

I'm headed out to buy the quickcrere now. Thanks for the easy how to video!

Amusing and informative.Thank you

You make it look so easy! Thank you :)

wood post will rot quickly if you put soil on top of the concrete. I always Made a pyramid concrete around the post about 2 inches and paint it later on so water just drain on the soil not on my post

My favorite DIY video... maybe ever. LOL

Bloody hell sorry about that mate. I'm having big problems with KZfaq at the moment. I haven't received any notifications (new subs or subscriber uploads) for the last two weeks! I receive comments only! Judging by what's been talked about on various forums l'm not the only one suffering form this. Mate, l'm on it. I'll let you know my thoughts. Cheers mate

Great video Shane! Thank you.

Fantastic as always Shane. Any tips on building a drop-bear proof screen over the patio?

It’s a ripper 👍👍

Cracking video mate, well done and keep em coming.

Love you man your funny and brilliant.😊

Tidy job lad😀

Thanks a lot Mr Oz from a pommie.

Awesome, loved it. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge: your introduction reminded me of "Benny Hill converges with Hee-Haw"! However, the audio was very low even with my speaker setting at 100%: you were almost a silent movie. I didn't consider the boards and clamps for setting the post by oneself. I have to look into a assist like your setup, so I can set a fence post by myself.

I must have set a hundred posts - by eyeing the post fast against the walls of neighbouring building, what a doofus I am. Thanks for the correct way!

Very good! Thank you!

Liked video with exception of u didn't tell how much or how far up you should fill the hole with quick set concrete!!! Help!!!!

If using fence panels with metal panel clips its best to attach the panel to the post and get it level and straight before filling concrete... dont worry if its flapping around, just prop it up then move onto digging next hole. this way the post has no chance of moving while its still curing when trying to attach the panel. Also you know exactly where the next hole needs to be and you will find the fence line incredibly straight and true if using a line with this method..

Great Video!

Great video..thanks for the tips..!

Thanks it was very helpfull

thanks Brother, just going to attempt the post fixing now..... wish me luck ;-)

Great video champ. Thanks for the info.

Good job man!!! Thanks heaps

you are insanely cool at teaching the uninitiated at doing the things you do thank you for makeing me laguh your vid are cool from stephen tec eng

Hey DP, l'm writing this from my hospital bed. I've worked out (the hard way) that l am way to old to be doing Bear Grylls impersonations! You can send me a get well card if you like. Some posts come pressure treated which helps to slow down the decaying process and other guys coat the section of post in the ground with cresol. Everyone seems to have their own opinions on the subject. Best to leave it alone unless you're prepared to be attacked! I can see a ship in the distance. Gotta go, seeya

good video, many kick back comments here :) obviously they havent taken the time to make a video for all to watch n comment... good stuff buddy

I always like your video's but in my opinion you need to put another bag of crete into the hole as there was possibly a few inches of post below ground level that could rot over time. So maybe make the crete a couple of inches above ground level and round the top of the crete for water run-off.

Good man..cheers mate..looking forward to more of your vids..

Did you add anything to the bottom of the braces? Or was the ground good enough to keep it from moving?

When adding the required amount of water for the mix, how do you account for water that will drain down into the gravel? In this case, the mix required 2.5Liters but a good portion of that would drain into the gravel, thus the mix would be too dry.

I have seen some folks covering that part of the post which remains underground with "Roof Cement". Only the sides .

Pocket money..? Lucky little blighters. Not a bad increase in pay mate. The kids will be stoked! They'll be wanting to dig holes all over your yard :)

Another easy to follow vid. Ill check the website out :)

Thanks Mayor. When are you guys uploading again? Have a good one mate

You need to mix the quickcrete with water. I would never just toss it on top of the water and call it good. What I do is pour some water in the hole, pour a bag of qc in, more water then use the post and a narrow shovel to mix it. Also, what's with the clamps, wood and straight level? a post level is much easier.

I would rod the cement and fill the hole with it. Dirt will rot post above cement.

Yup, Mark Kansler said it best. Always and i mean ALWAYS keep soil from touching post. That means even if you have stsble native soil always use gravel or concrete mix below the post as well. Not to mention if you place soil above the concrete then it defeats the purpose of even using concrete. Concrete is not just there to hold the post up but to protect the post from rotting away due to moisture, bugs and other pesky elements/critters. It's a decent video but needs to be updated, the last step of "filling in the hole" is not the way to go at all. ADD CONCRETE TO AVOID ROTTING POSTS!!!

20 inches won't cut it in Canada. Gotta get down to the frost level at least three feet down.

Cool vid. Thanks.

Coat the underground post in tar Cover the othe in oil and diesel combo Search videos Lasts for many decades

Pity that concrete is about as strong as rammed earth , ie it cracks very easy. use proper mix up stuff

Cheers mate

Good work mate - im from melb - Got inspired to make the shed table, and perhaps change some fencing :)

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