T-post advice-How far to shove the Tpost in the ground.. for pen area

[wannabchick]

Should I actually then purchase the 8 foot t post

or 6 foot t post

I really dont want to sink it more then a foot in the ground.. or am I suppose to do 2 feet in the ground with t-post

 

[ColbyNTX]

Half of the T-post should be underground!



Just kidding, it should be in the ground past the dog ears that are about a foot from the bottom. If you want a 6' fence, then you need 7.5' or 8' T-posts. You want at least 1' but 18" is better.

 

[wannabchick]

Cool, thanks so much

 

[C&Rman]

You will also need a T-post digger. They slide ontop of the post and you basically hammer them into the ground.

 

[ColbyNTX]

Also, if you don't have a T-post driver, don't let them talk you into the spring loaded driver. You have to drive them twice as many times as the standard.

 

[wannabchick]

Thanks y'all

No spring loaded..gotcha

 

[doudini2]

Are You guys talking wooden post? Do I need concrete for post to stay for long? Or will these things hold it in place.

 

[wannabchick]

A lot of people just use the t post, some will say corner post should be wood...

 

[ColbyNTX]

Quote:
You should have 3 wooden posts in each corner with a brace between them. Also, an H-brace on each side of the gate so you can stretch the wire tight. Concrete is best for the wood posts.

 

[zazouse]

Don't forget a good pair of leather gloves ,driving t-post can give even the toughest hands blisters in a heartbeat.