How do I get rid of star picket post?

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All you need to do to remove a star picket with a device like this is place a fulcrum underneath the bar, attach the D shackle to one of the post holes and then put pressure on the opposite end of the bar to start working the star picket out of the ground.

How do you drive a star picket into the ground?

Use a post driver to take the hard work out of installing the star pickets – when the picket is positioned, place the driver over the top and use downward pressure to drive the post into the ground.

What is the easiest way to remove T post?

Position a garden hose to be running into the ground where the T-post is. While water flows freely into the post hole, start rocking the T-post back and forth. You will continue this motion until the ground loosens around the T-post and you can pull it free.

How far should star pickets be in the ground?

600mm deep
Drive in your star pickets Your star pickets should be 600mm deep into the ground, so make sure when planning your fence, you account for this with the height of your star pickets.

How to remove steel posts without tools?

Without suitable tools, removing steel posts is an absolute chore. If you regularly work with steel posts then do yourself a favor and buy (or make) a specialized post puller. They are not expensive and save so much work. All post pullers work on the principles of the lever, amplifying your force to remove the post with less effort.

Should I buy a post puller for steel posts?

If you regularly work with steel posts then do yourself a favor and buy (or make) a specialized post puller. They are not expensive and save so much work. All post pullers work on the principles of the lever, amplifying your force to remove the post with less effort.

Is it possible to pull posts without a tractor?

Without a tractor this is a really slow and tedious way to pull posts, I don’t recommend it. Why lug multiple tools (jacks are heavy) when you could use just one that is lighter, quicker and purpose made for the job.

How do you use a post pull tool?

Some post pulling tools, like this one on Amazon are designed for use with a jack, tractor or a sturdy bar. The idea is that you slip the plate over the top of the post and when you apply upward force to the plate it pushes up against the post on an angle, gripping it tightly.