The bar clamp trick worked perfectly! So glad that I found this video.
@jimmarble14253 жыл бұрын
My neighbor and I used this in real hard clay soil during the summer. Came out great! Solid as a rock. Don't rush, once they get a few inches down impossible to adjust, and you'll be happy. Keeps the post out of the ground - no more saggy fence.
@paocox7648 Жыл бұрын
Do they stay and not wiggly once the ground is wet?
@jimmarble1425 Жыл бұрын
@@paocox7648 Mine have stayed solid. They go pretty deep.
@ArendBuren4 жыл бұрын
Sunny in Germany like your video 🇩🇪 Plenty time to work in the garden in the covid19 lockdown.
@alexandergabis68798 жыл бұрын
I drove about 40 of these the other day for a greenhouse. We used a jackhammer exclusively -- no sledge. (It's good to have a helper to lift the hammer into place.) Most of them ended up twisted to varying degrees, despite our best efforts to keep them aligned. I'm not convinced the clamp tool would really straighten them out after they're all the way in.
@deltafour12128 жыл бұрын
What do you mean twisted?
@JulesRulesOK8 жыл бұрын
Twisted, means not square. Not in alignment. I had same problem. Using a clamp tool to 'straighten' them out after spike is in the ground may simply loosens the post in the ground. Exclusive use of the jackhammer, in above case, was I surmise part of the problem as well as part of the solution. Perhaps a sledge might have produced a better outcome? Also, ground conditions are different everywhere and this fact needs to taken into consideration before task is started.
@alexandergabis68798 жыл бұрын
Rotated so that the cube at the top was no longer at strict right angles to the wall we were building. It was an issue since these cubes hold a 4x4 post, and 2x6 horizontal pieces had to be nailed or screwed to that post, extending towards the interior of the structure. Not a game changer -- just a nuiscance.
@michaelcarton32995 жыл бұрын
@@alexandergabis6879 yep. it produced a less that perfect aesthetic result.
@jenellholt46423 жыл бұрын
We just put in one post with a sledgehammer, and it was also a little twisted out of alignment. We used the bar clamp trick, and it worked great. We didn't have to twist it too far, but it didn't loosen the ground in our case. (We have really dry, hard-packed clay dirt in Phoenix).
@passtheparcel20073 жыл бұрын
Ingenious. They still drive them in with a sledge in the UK!
@FrostyTheBeerMan12 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, great product ! Love how easy your system is, really awesome ! and that jack hammer really makes it super easy. wow. - Frosty in Ottawa.
@mikegreenberg64095 жыл бұрын
Hey Frosty how is your fence holding up? I am considering using these.
@JulietteNiner5 жыл бұрын
Do you drill out the spots for the screws? There only a few open holes for screws and the large holes on either side that I assumed was for a bolt?
@steveterry488810 жыл бұрын
You should always mention calling 811 Dig Alert prior to driving the base in. That metal in contact with Electrical or Gas (or Telecom Fiber) could be tragic. Otherwise; nice product.
@C.Church5 жыл бұрын
yeah, I thought of that, too. but reading digalert's website, they make it too hard. I'm going to hand dig and inspect the area first, then fill back in and tamp. far easier than their rigmarole for 6 measly posts.... ps. I don't need a permit for the little project I'm doing, but I fear it going into the system. their website makes it sound scary bureaucratic and data saving. Don't want the city showing up to inspect and "make sure". during the water shortage, I was spraying off a piece of out door furniture in the driveway (the only room I had). Kept it short and sweet. had a trigger nozzle on the hose. next thing, a city van stops and the guy gets out and inserts himself in my life inspecting under the guise of neighborly friendliness "Haha, advice is to have a trigger nozzle-" Me: "I have a trigger nozzle" (wondering why this nosy bureaucrat is blind). So he sees, awkwardly haha's again, and smiles and says just looking out, good job, etc. gets back in his patrol van and leaves. I don't need the overreaching privacy invasion again.
@DanA-vn9zz5 жыл бұрын
@@C.Church Hear hear! Thanks.
@lithiumlounge67313 жыл бұрын
What size and type screw did you use
@socalboergoats19318 жыл бұрын
why is there only videos of the actual company using this product. I can find any videos of someone actually using them.
@chilicheeseball6 жыл бұрын
These are perfect for tropical climates where you have to replace rotting post every couple years anyway.
@roymorrishx4 жыл бұрын
2:49 it doesn't look happy to be getting bashed into the dirt.
@l3designs9774 жыл бұрын
😯
@Fletch62 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure why you would drive it below ground level where the wood will rot.
@arkay49er6 жыл бұрын
The wedge shape and short length almost guarantee these cheesy things will heave out of the ground in a few years in northern climates. Couple that with the $30 price (each!) at Amazon conspire to make this little "labor saver" a perfect choice for a sucker.
@timcfields4 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely wrong. The wedge shape is exactly what makes prevents heaving. Exactly what is it you think the earth is going to get a grip on? This is also why the shorter length works - you don't have to get below the frost line to anchor it because the upward motion of the earth has nothing to push against. And as for your comment about them being cheesy, you make it obvious you have never even picked one up. I don't know about the 600's, but the 850's are extremely substantial and anything but cheesy. You're the sucker if you dig dozens of 3 foot wide and deep holes, load God-knows-how-many bags of concrete into the truck, then carry them around the site, find that your big hole made your post a little off center, wait for concrete to set to attach fence panels, etc. It's also WAY faster and if you are doing a larger project you are going to have to rent a serious post-hole digger for several days the old way, or a simple jack hammer for one day with Ozposts. If you are a professional, it's a no brainer because you can do at least twice as many jobs and you are billing materials anyway, and your customer will be happy to not have a bunch of ugly brown dirt piles around every post. You've gotta think this stuff through my friend.
@shitstinx3 жыл бұрын
2:10 he took the level off before camera guy ever zoomed in enough so that we could see if it was actually level. but maybe it would help if one person holds the thing plumb and level while another person drives the jackhammer (i realize it's a little dangerous)? but my bigger concern from the video is that at the end, there is a 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap between the wood post and the metal where water can creep in but has no way out. so it just going to sit there and rot the wood. it would be best to do a bead of glue or even caulk around the top edge of the metal to make sure to seal a gap as large as the one left at the end in the video. even a small gap will allow water to seep in and collect and stay, so maybe caulking/gluing that edge is a must.
@johnmknox3 жыл бұрын
There are holes in the bottom of my spikes and a massive gap at one side where the bolts are that water would be able to get through. I'm also using incised posts that are guaranteed for 15 years against rot or insects.
@michaelblodgett47042 жыл бұрын
90mph wind would flatten a fence built that way in about 2 seconds.
@mikehawk91568 ай бұрын
Guaranteed. People are stupid to buy these
@deanc80773 жыл бұрын
Can these be used to set post for a three rail horse fencing application?
@nathanield.45274 жыл бұрын
I bought one of those for my mailbox post. It wobbles whenever I open and close my mailbox. I will be replacing it with a cement base and anchor.
@mariolozano7953 жыл бұрын
This method is best for adding more 4x4s to support each other.
@user-kk9ig9wl5m Жыл бұрын
2 or 3 feet spikes are hard to move. Was the 4x4 bolted to the spike properly?
@tedkim33262 жыл бұрын
Can anyone recommend proper screw from homedepot for this? I ordered oz post T4-850 for my leaning fence. Instead of removing rotted post+concrete, Im thinking about using oz post between existing post. What do you think? Thanks!
@saranelson2269 Жыл бұрын
Number 10 2 or 2 1/2 inches stainless steel was recommend to me. Someone also recommend galvanized 1 1/2 hex but I couldn’t find that. Also use lock it after hole is predrilled.
@JJCRIC9 жыл бұрын
What size and type screws were you using to screw in to the bottom of the post?
@user-mt9tn1ni4g5 жыл бұрын
Sheetrock LOL
@rasheemsanford93485 жыл бұрын
Would this pass inspection for a 12x8 deck, about 4ft off the ground?
@Missbrittany334 жыл бұрын
No it says on the description when ordering you can not use them for structures such as decks and sheds
@lp11193 жыл бұрын
Lol what inspection if you got a permit you’d have plans
@bulld9646 Жыл бұрын
Holy cow these things are expensive!!!
@frenchiechanel643 жыл бұрын
Shit hehe how much is the jack hammer? Will it fit in my tool box and does it run with lithium battery lol!
@notbuyingit22042 жыл бұрын
How did you remove that scrap piece of 4X4?
@tonya46132 жыл бұрын
Good question. I made the mistake of using a 4x4 block to sledgehammer the spike into the ground but Now I can’t get the wood block out. Did you find a solution? I don’t want to remove the spike front the ground. I just want the wood block removed
@Worts1 Жыл бұрын
How did you remove the scrap 4x4? Made the same mistake. Please advise
@barbarabecker98616 жыл бұрын
great idea for a mail box but other than that not practicle
@tigerbalm6665 жыл бұрын
Incorrect, the 4" model is for 6 ft tall post@8' apart. You don't know what you are talking about.
@timcfields4 жыл бұрын
Tell your local building department that because these meet code and with the compression plates, they even meet code for upper level decks. I'll never understand why people comment as if they know what they are talking about when they haven't done a single bit of research.
@michaelblodgett47042 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 💯 correct.
@kimcurtis93667 жыл бұрын
My question is that every time I've seen a video for this product it is being driven into easy, soft soil! WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE A LOT OF ROCKS AND HARD PACKED CLAY?? You are NOT going to get these in any easier than having to dig, drill or auger a hole and then insert the post! In fact, I doubt this would be as sturdy or as well aligned s doing it the old way! I LIKE the idea and it is probably a great product for soft soils with no obstructions! I doubt it would work well where I live! If they REALLY want to sell this product they should show it being done in rocky hard packed soil and actually building a fence, instead of inserting ONE post! No one out here, in Wyoming, in the country would even consider these posts unless they can be SHOWN that they will work in rocky, hard packed soil! Besides, have you ever seen a horse or cow rubbing and scratching themselves on a fence! These would look like they were installed by a one-eyed drunk after the animals got done! LOL!!
@michaelcarton32995 жыл бұрын
It works, I did it on my extremely rocky soil. I did have to just "go with the flow" for spacing and twisting. I wanted a perfectly straight handrail. The rocks made the ozpost sleeve turn a little and made me move it over a few inches here and there.
@tonan54404 жыл бұрын
Did not work for me. I live in the Pacific NW and our soil is extremely rocky. Of the 30 posts I needed to drive only one was successful. Total waste of money for me as I had to manually dig holes and pour cement. Great idea, but your conditions have to be right in order for these to work effectively.
@jenellholt46423 жыл бұрын
We just used this for a post in Phoenix. We dug out the first 12" just to make sure that there wasn't an irrigation pipe, and then used a sledgehammer to get it in the rest of the way. The ground is very hard packed clay, but we didn't hit any rocks, surprisingly. It seems like every single project runs into problems, and I was shocked when this one went smoothly.
@mikehawk91568 ай бұрын
No way are they stable for fences.Youre only securing 6 inches of post.
@peterpiperpicksapeck2 жыл бұрын
Will get its angle changed if it hits a rock.
@kitten_processing_inc44155 жыл бұрын
What's that you say? No ear protection? Eh? Speak up sonny! Say what?
@viggy8825 жыл бұрын
Here's a video link from a customer who is highly satisfied: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcd-ftV-19vaoXk.html
@bucurilie-lo4jf Жыл бұрын
This looks like a nice alternative for a world of sorrows after the posts rotten. But the instructions are stupid. Why drive the hole-think in the ground to end up with a rotten post base?