Getting started

[qhlover]

After many delays and having to relocate the coop I am starting our chicken/ duck run today. Of course it is going to be 95+ today. I better get moving I have 8 posts holes to dig.

 

[Wise Woman]

Oh my. I hate the heat. Anything over 70 and I feel like I am going to melt. Good luck to you!

 

[qhlover]

I got the holes dug and the sheep fence moved. Then got rained out

 

[16 paws]

I got the holes dug and the sheep fence moved. Then got rained out

Send some rain over here....we are parched here in Cally....

Great job on getting your posts dug in the heat!

 

[qhlover]

Well I didn't get the posts set today. Had good weather this morning but had to take a puppy to the vet now there is thunder and lightning. Maybe tomorrow at least mt husbend will be home to help

 

[qhlover]

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Posts are set old fence posts polled out. It has been a productive day

 

[Wise Woman]

Wow, that is a lot of work. My husband has a question for you or anyone. How do you make sure the poles are in a straight line? We aren't good at building things and will be up to this stage within a few weeks. It will go smoother if I can show him some directions on how to do this. Any info is deeply appreciated.

 

[qhlover]

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Wow, that is a lot of work.  My husband has a question for you or anyone.   How do you make sure the poles are in a straight line?  We aren't good at building things and will be up to this stage within a few weeks.  It will go smoother if I can show him some directions on how to do this.  Any info is deeply appreciated.

I use stakes an string as I guide, out lining the perimeter of the run. Then line the flat side of the 4x4 with the string. Double check the spacing. Then add your concrete and use a level to straiten the post. I hope that helps good luck

 

[Wise Woman]

Thank you. That is very helpful!

 

[aart]

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Quote: You may need something to hold the post plumb while the concrete hardens.
http://www.quikrete.com/SettingPosts/