Thank you for not spending 5 minutes in the intro like so many other how-to videos!
@diyforknuckleheads7 жыл бұрын
No worries Janet. Thanks for watching :-)
@AxeSquealer5 жыл бұрын
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.
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
Could't have said it better Brock 👍👍
@flamenco42082 жыл бұрын
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.
@flamenco42082 жыл бұрын
Hope you are feeling better.
@diyforknuckleheads2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad l could help and well done on the fence. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
@electronurd32346 жыл бұрын
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.
@robbocop33r125 жыл бұрын
I admire your concentration in doing that job without going next door and strangling that bird! :-)
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
Mate where l live it's like living inside a bird aviary 😂
@whisper73739 жыл бұрын
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!!
@diyforknuckleheads9 жыл бұрын
Papa Smurf Thanks Papa Smurf. Glad you liked it. Cheers :-)
@donniemagma77554 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. This is what KZfaq should be all about.
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
😂😂....Thanks Donnie 👍😁🇦🇺
@FixitFingers Жыл бұрын
A channel defining series Shane, just goes to show good content doesn't age... only us presenters 😁😁
@diyforknuckleheads Жыл бұрын
😂😂....so true mate
@diyforknuckleheads10 жыл бұрын
All valid points rrripbing. I couldn't agree more, especially in regard to the quality of the post used. Cheers mate.
@easomburke556210 жыл бұрын
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
@diyforknuckleheads10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the extra tips Easom. Much appreciated mate. Cheers
@6955beniegn7 жыл бұрын
why add the concrete mix first? Whats the advantage. thanks.
@shaymoose177 жыл бұрын
If you add water first it will drain through your sandy soil or gravel at the bottom and then it won't be the appropriate amount of water to set the concrete properly.
@6955beniegn7 жыл бұрын
thanks, i didn't even think of that. Makes sense I'm new at this , have you ever tried to instead of setting the post in concrete in the ground, to rather set a post bracket in the concrete at ground level, then the post will be above ground and held in the bracket, and then the post will not rot from being in the ground? I'm debating right now as to whether to set the post in the ground in the traditional way, or instead, use post brackets. thanks.
@shaymoose177 жыл бұрын
6955beniegn you probably lose an immense amount of strength and durability of it's simply bracketed on top of a footing.
@kellybabler81612 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU--this is exactly what I needed! And there was plenty of detail but still a succinct explanation. Much appreciated!
@diyforknuckleheads2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Kelly! 👍😁🇦🇺
@lesleymacgibbon27135 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, particularly on how to do the bracing. Many thanks
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lesley...glad to help 👍😁
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
No worries Gordon. Thanks for the comment. Cheers mate
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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
@benlloyddavis9 жыл бұрын
I won't state the obvious. Thanks for the help. Your a really good teacher.
@diyforknuckleheads9 жыл бұрын
+Ben Davis Thanks Ben
@lindaburke923611 жыл бұрын
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!
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
Cheers Linda. I appreciate the comment
@louies.22199 жыл бұрын
Awesome! this guy explains the process so well, in my opinion--even I could set a post properly now!
@LeoMumford10 жыл бұрын
I take a-ffense mate! And thanks to you I put it sturdy in the ground!
@diyforknuckleheads10 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Leo:-) I'm glad l could help. Cheers mate
@DorthyDee5 жыл бұрын
This guy is one of youtube's greatest! What a gem. Thank you ~
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
Hey Erika..thanks for watching and for the comment...much appreciated and l'm glad l could help out. 👍👍😁
@iftikharahmad41657 жыл бұрын
I watched other video but this one is way better.
@sndmoore90109 жыл бұрын
So helpful. Stay at Home Mom needing help to Do it myself!!!
@laraayoubi49705 жыл бұрын
Same with me
@Fly4aWhiteGuy6 жыл бұрын
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.
@ChuckD593 жыл бұрын
@F B Normally I'd agree, but I have privacy fencing using Cedar posts sunk directly into the ground (NE USA), no apparent treatment of any kind, the buried part is unpainted, that's more than 11 years old. That's how long we've owned the house, so I don't have any idea how older than 11 they actually are. These posts are surprisingly solid right down into the ground, maybe 2'.
@johnbracewell37002 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckD59 cedar will last around 25 years untreated. it's much more expensive for a reason lol
@skotofthenorth4 жыл бұрын
Nice one. The boards and clamps trick was really handy.
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Skot...glad to help mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@user-xl8fk9iv2q7 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful if you have soft dirt with no large boulders, old foundations or tree roots . For "soft guy's" like you !
@UnorthodoxFabrication8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I id not know I could do it w/o mixing the quick-crete. This makes the process much easier!
@diyforknuckleheads8 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's one of the advantages with the quick-crete. Cheers
@kevinalbert57246 жыл бұрын
But then you pay 5 time the price, I would just buy some regular, mix it yourself concrete, mix it with sand and gravel, little more work but you`ll save $100`s of dollars (if you have more than a couple of post of course (I had 32 posts)
@captaindisillusion25374 жыл бұрын
Perfect. I'm ready to get to building. You're a life saver man
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
@karenstott79803 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate...off to set my gate .
@diyforknuckleheads3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Karen 👍 Hope it goes well 👍😁🇦🇺
@TheDTagz10 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful. Still battling through the concrete atm. Looking forward to pouring the quickset once the hole is dug "Oh Yeah".
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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.
@StornowayCG6 жыл бұрын
Cant expect more than 25 years no matter how you install them
@bootiedude4 жыл бұрын
Did he say “Great Tip Niggaz”😂😂😂😂😂
@cyberbid8 жыл бұрын
This is a great way of doing this on your own with concrete posts. Thanks for the video ;)
@ScottySchindler4 жыл бұрын
Great tip knackers.
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
👊😁
@gordonclark763211 жыл бұрын
Now I know what I was doing wrong! Thanks for the easy to understand instructions in your videos Shane.
@kwametwumasi85434 жыл бұрын
Nice video man straight and to the point 👍
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@lmlrabbitry Жыл бұрын
LOVED your opening...too FUNNY:)
@diyforknuckleheads Жыл бұрын
😂
@blacklungotto8 жыл бұрын
Nice video, good simple clear instructions...just what a knucklehead like me needs:)
@diyforknuckleheads8 жыл бұрын
+beau bryant Good stuff Beau :-)
@waynepower54785 жыл бұрын
At least the guy use the word plumb instead of level! It's a good start.
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
It's to easy mate. You've gotta love it.
@joemahoney12216 жыл бұрын
Unkle Knackers to the rescue! Again!
@diyforknuckleheads6 жыл бұрын
👍👍😁
@fjbutch11 жыл бұрын
Very good mate...love the super fast bit at the end,,quite entertaining..
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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
@fabuloso71767 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video,Greetings from Arizona!
@diyforknuckleheads7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Manny
@marcsmith98267 жыл бұрын
shaneconlan1 and y
@edpdx5010 жыл бұрын
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.
@6955beniegn7 жыл бұрын
How would you mix the concrete? What would you use? thanks.
@SurosNova7 жыл бұрын
a spoon
@6955beniegn7 жыл бұрын
metal or wood spoon ?
@6955beniegn5 жыл бұрын
thank you. I never set my fence post, i paid a guy 1800 to build my 6 foot fence w a gate and used redwood.
@whocares03169 жыл бұрын
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.
@diyforknuckleheads9 жыл бұрын
JERRY RUNNELS Thanks Jerry. Good luck with the bird feeder. Cheers :-)
@MeleMacs11 жыл бұрын
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!
@mos8541 Жыл бұрын
HOLY CRAP knackers.... i mean wtf 9yrs ago? whats next, how to dig a hole or how toooo umm sit in a chair...?
@diyforknuckleheads Жыл бұрын
🤔🤔....How to dig a hole sounds interesting 😂😂
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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
@DobbsyLondon5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Kudos FROM England mate.
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate.....We're heading over your way in a months time...can't wait!! Cheers 👍😁
@DobbsyLondon4 жыл бұрын
@@diyforknuckleheads top man. Hope you managed to escape before lockdown
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment fjbutch. Much appreciated. Cheers mate. By the way l liked your video on the impersonation of VBED :) Cheers mate
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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
@tonyaclark59005 жыл бұрын
great help thank you
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
No worries Tonya 👍
@tonyaclark59005 жыл бұрын
@@diyforknuckleheads Oh goodness, someone sunk one into the ground, no concrete, 2 feet deep (1 foot out) this is 1.9 inch pipe that rafters will slide into. Is there a way to safely make it level without bending the pipe, or should I just did it out? It's not that far off. Not quite 1 inch, pretty soft ground.
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
Thanks ZA C. Get that shovel out mate and go for it! Cheers
@barnbersonol4 жыл бұрын
Lol, I keep expecting you to say "Have ya gissed whut it is yit?"
@mikelyyski52164 жыл бұрын
I'm headed out to buy the quickcrere now. Thanks for the easy how to video!
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Good luck with it 👍👍
@mikelyyski52164 жыл бұрын
@@diyforknuckleheads Worked perfect, even for a knucklehead!
@markdeanmurphy8 жыл бұрын
Amusing and informative.Thank you
@diyforknuckleheads8 жыл бұрын
+mark murphy Thanks Mark
@wilsonaguirregomez37518 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy! Thank you :)
@diyforknuckleheads8 жыл бұрын
+Wilson Gomez No worries Wilson. Glad you liked it. Cheers
@jessielacson9 жыл бұрын
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
@swn028 жыл бұрын
+jessie lacson not if using treated timber
@shawnp84298 жыл бұрын
it will rot any ways, concrete absorbs water, moisture.
@ampatau90928 жыл бұрын
+Shawn P I just removed treated pine posts that had been in the ground for over twenty years, with a good deal of soil resting against the exposed wood for a few inches above the concrete. NO rot after twenty + years
@6955beniegn7 жыл бұрын
why do you paint the concrete? thanks.
@6955beniegn7 жыл бұрын
so, its OK to just tamp soil down around the fence post at the bottom? So there's no need to fill it in with concrete, at an angle, where the concrete meets the ground at the post? thanks
@snipe69r7 жыл бұрын
My favorite DIY video... maybe ever. LOL
@diyforknuckleheads7 жыл бұрын
Hahahah...glad you liked it mate 👍👍
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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
@budshure31837 жыл бұрын
Great video Shane! Thank you.
@diyforknuckleheads7 жыл бұрын
No worries mate 👍
@dmaifred11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always Shane. Any tips on building a drop-bear proof screen over the patio?
@wokeupandsmellthecoffee2144 жыл бұрын
It’s a ripper 👍👍
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@johndebmax6 жыл бұрын
Cracking video mate, well done and keep em coming.
@diyforknuckleheads6 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Appreciate the comment mate 👍😁
@Jereuel5 жыл бұрын
Love you man your funny and brilliant.😊
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it RJ! 👍😁
@therealslimshady45555 жыл бұрын
Tidy job lad😀
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍👊
@8u7cher10 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Mr Oz from a pommie.
@diyforknuckleheads10 жыл бұрын
No worries mate. Have a good one.
@leighpember76308 жыл бұрын
Awesome, loved it. Thanks!
@diyforknuckleheads8 жыл бұрын
+Leigh Pember Thanks Leigh.
@PappyNet014 жыл бұрын
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.
@francesluck65977 жыл бұрын
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!
@diyforknuckleheads7 жыл бұрын
No worries Bruce 👍
@scottsenjo20575 жыл бұрын
Very good! Thank you!
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
No worries mate 👍😁
@lindamurphy27765 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@diyforknuckleheads5 жыл бұрын
G'day G.....Fill the hole up as much as you can and when you get to the top leave the concrete a little higher than the top of the ground and round it over so that the water runs away from the post. Hope that makes sense and good luck!
@robthesamplist9 жыл бұрын
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..
@davedub1006 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@diyforknuckleheads6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching David and for the feedback 👍😁
@rambam75758 жыл бұрын
Great video..thanks for the tips..!
@diyforknuckleheads8 жыл бұрын
+Marlon Ramirez No worries Marlon. Thanks for the comment. Cheers
@bernadettekeeton7339 жыл бұрын
Thanks it was very helpfull
@diyforknuckleheads9 жыл бұрын
Bernadette Keeton Thanks Bernadette :-)
@crustyscab97704 жыл бұрын
thanks Brother, just going to attempt the post fixing now..... wish me luck ;-)
@diyforknuckleheads4 жыл бұрын
Hope it went well 👍😁🇦🇺
@crustyscab97704 жыл бұрын
@@diyforknuckleheads unfortunately the weather in scotland turned and I had to POSTpone it... will let you know when its done
@AdamStanecki7 жыл бұрын
Great video champ. Thanks for the info.
@diyforknuckleheads7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam :-)
@mustbejon39809 жыл бұрын
Good job man!!! Thanks heaps
@diyforknuckleheads9 жыл бұрын
+Must Be Jon Cheers mate :-)
@ttsstt100011 жыл бұрын
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
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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
@V8SB4U210 жыл бұрын
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
@diyforknuckleheads10 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@malcolmdastur44116 жыл бұрын
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.
@fjbutch11 жыл бұрын
Good man..cheers mate..looking forward to more of your vids..
@Jsd-zg2cz2 жыл бұрын
Did you add anything to the bottom of the braces? Or was the ground good enough to keep it from moving?
@Poiqtube11 жыл бұрын
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.
@kr75845 жыл бұрын
I have seen some folks covering that part of the post which remains underground with "Roof Cement". Only the sides .
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@MrJrwoodward10 жыл бұрын
Another easy to follow vid. Ill check the website out :)
@diyforknuckleheads10 жыл бұрын
Thanks MrJrwoodward. Appreciate your support mate.
@diyforknuckleheads11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mayor. When are you guys uploading again? Have a good one mate
@ericstrada32609 жыл бұрын
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.
@furlougha9 жыл бұрын
I would rod the cement and fill the hole with it. Dirt will rot post above cement.
@tylerd99254 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@TheLkvoice7 жыл бұрын
20 inches won't cut it in Canada. Gotta get down to the frost level at least three feet down.
@StornowayCG6 жыл бұрын
dont forget to wear a touque
@purplewolf82117 жыл бұрын
Cool vid. Thanks.
@diyforknuckleheads7 жыл бұрын
No worries P.W. Glad you liked it! Cheers 👍😁
@mmccrownus24064 жыл бұрын
Coat the underground post in tar Cover the othe in oil and diesel combo Search videos Lasts for many decades
@swn028 жыл бұрын
Pity that concrete is about as strong as rammed earth , ie it cracks very easy. use proper mix up stuff
@tmapplesgaming22718 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
@diyforknuckleheads8 жыл бұрын
+Tmapples Gaming No worries mate
@DaliborSaula9 жыл бұрын
Good work mate - im from melb - Got inspired to make the shed table, and perhaps change some fencing :)
@diyforknuckleheads9 жыл бұрын
***** G'day Dalibor from an ex Melbournian :-) Hope to get back down there soon. Glad you liked the video mate and good luck with your fencing. Cheers