[Mikey1]

i am a handy guy but have never installed a fence post,

i do not have much experience working with concrete,

the post is actually for a large birdhouse that will be mounted on top of the post, that will weigh about 20-30 pounds,

not sure if i will go 4x4 or 6x6 yet, looking at being about 8-10 feet from the ground up, so im assuming i should go 3-4 feet into the ground?

any tips or links to articles or videos on how to install a very sturdy fence post? (as easy as possible) im assuming concrete is a must?

 

[ron45]

You could use pipe, just bang in the ground 2', no concrete needed.

 

[Mikey1]

thanks,

what kind would you suggest?

and what would i "bang" it in with?

not sure how i would mount the birdhouse though

 

[rjniles]

12 foot long 4 by 4 pressure treated. Dig 3' hole, back fill with dirt.

 

[de-nagorg]

If using pipe , get threaded pipe, at least on one end, screw on a cap, then use a heavy shop hammer, to pound it in.

Then remove the cap, and have a metal plate welded, epoxied , etc to the cap, and bolt your house to the plate.

If you cannot get high enough to hammer safely, use two or three shorter joints, connected with collars.


ED

 

[ron45]

Also helps to keep squirrels out.
You can use a pipe one size bigger diameter and 2' long to hammer in the ground then insert the long pole.

 

[ron45]

This will also allow easy access to make changes, repair, etc.....

 

[Ron6519]

There's no reason to "bang "the pipe in. Use a post hole digger and go below the frost line or the depth you want if there's no frost line. Put the pipe in and fill the hole with gravel. I usually sleeve the pipe. Bury a larger diameter pipe and slide the other pipe inside. This way I can remove it easily for repairs and such. Chain link fencing pipe works well as it comes in various diameters.

 

[stadry]

hacksaw off a 4" section of pipe at an angle to the pipe's bottom has a sharp 'spear' end,,, far's banging it, 8" sledge will work fine if your soil's 1/2 decent

drill a couple holes at the top & bolt on short vertical 2x4's - after that, build a platform for your birdhouse on top

btw, ron's is gorgeous !