Jazz Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Time to right the fence. Turns out my property line is 17 yards off. I need put up some fence (T posts) into some rock, and I'm hoping there's a good way to do it. Most of the 240 ft I'm lining with T posts is ok, but there's about 30 ft of rock that I have to navigate. What's the best way to put a post into rock!? Do you have to drill first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Rotary hammer drill, and a large concrete drill bit? Large bits are pricy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dse Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Go rent a Hilti TE-70 roto hammer and a 2" bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benbrown Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Rock drill. Most ag rental companies have them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Cool, thanks. Turns out Home Depot has a roto hammer 2" Makita for about $75 bucks a day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Cool, thanks. Turns out Home Depot has a roto hammer 2" Makita for about $75 bucks a day. but It's gonna take you like 13 days to drill one hole. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbiewer Report post Posted May 15, 2018 AtoZ (if there's one close to you) is cheaper than depot. Most of the mom n pop shops that rent tools are always cheaper than depot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe hunter Report post Posted May 15, 2018 5guyshunting has it figured out !!! Last time I had to put t post in rock we used a big Ingersoll Rand compressor and a rotating jack hammer with a drill bit then put the post in and hammer away with a t post driver. PITA ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Gorilla glue the some bitch to the rock, drop the mic and walk away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Gorilla glue the some bitch to the rock, drop the mic and walk away. Pretty much.They make epoxy for shallow posts, sets up quick so be prepared. 30' of fence posts placed over rock isnt crucial if you have good solid corners and sturdy posts either side of the rocks. You can also build a rock column over the rock. Build a cage where the post goes and fill with rocks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Redneck encaneering is all that is needed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Gorilla glue the some bitch to the rock, drop the mic and walk away.Pretty much.They make epoxy for shallow posts, sets up quick so be prepared. 30' of fence posts placed over rock isnt crucial if you have good solid corners and sturdy posts either side of the rocks. You can also build a rock column over the rock. Build a cage where the post goes and fill with rocks.rock cage.JPG I hadn't thought of that. And the bone is a great touch. It's going to hold some horses- but you know, that might just work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Gorilla glue the some bitch to the rock, drop the mic and walk away. Pretty much.They make epoxy for shallow posts, sets up quick so be prepared. 30' of fence posts placed over rock isnt crucial if you have good solid corners and sturdy posts either side of the rocks. You can also build a rock column over the rock. Build a cage where the post goes and fill with rocks.rock cage.JPG I hadn't thought of that. And the bone is a great touch. It's going to hold some horses- but you know, that might just work. Out in the sticks you see these rock posts often. Horses; use smooth tension wire, no Barb's and a strand or two of hot wire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
