oakleaf
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Just a simple question as I never used one before. Is it better to hold up on the arms while knocking in the posts or to have it sitting on the ground ?
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Walterp
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These post knockers can be pretty dangerous (my son had a very near miss this Summer, when he was using a Parmiter type - lucky he's still got a left hand left, I think) so get it checked over (rope, not chain; the pole base flanges in good order, hoses fine, and if it's got that crappy frame type post holder have a think how you're gonna hold the post).
Don't use it single handed.
All of them 'cept some of the front/digger mounted type are supposed to have ground rests on them?
Don't use it single handed.
All of them 'cept some of the front/digger mounted type are supposed to have ground rests on them?
tmb
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Depending what it is always have on the ground never put your hands on top of the post just in case take your time and when banging post in stand at an angle so if the post brakes it doesn't smack you have been fencing for years and made many of these mistakes and been very lucky just make sure you take you're time and think about what you're doing common sense goes a long way hope that's of some help
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Which machine is it?
As has been said, take your time. Life is already short, don't make yours shorter! Check the machine over, especially the rope and hoses.
What's the ground like? If its flint and stone then bar a good pilot hole first. If its bone dry then soak the holes up with water.
As has been said, take your time. Life is already short, don't make yours shorter! Check the machine over, especially the rope and hoses.
What's the ground like? If its flint and stone then bar a good pilot hole first. If its bone dry then soak the holes up with water.
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blackbob
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We borrowed an old Parmiter a few years ago and I persuaded mum to drive the tractor while I held the posts... We got on ok, did maybe 1000 posts, took a long time to get her out of the habit of lifting the weight right to the top and blootering the post in with one bang, impossible to keep it straight or level.. Quick though!
multi power
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first time i used one it was a parmiter borrowed from neighbour, only instrunctions he gave me was to never ever put a hand on top of a post, apart from that a bit of common sence they are no problem, i normaly leave the arms down forgate posts etc but doesnt matter too much for smaller posts, use a long bar to keep post straight
oakleaf
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It is a Vector Powerdrive model 2 , made in Kilkenny, Ireland. Fairly new about 2006/7.
Ground shouldnt be too rocky maybe bits here & there.
It belongs to a neighbour and is going on to my tractor to do about 250 posts and some gateposts/strainers for him.
Reason for original question is he says the "feet" on it are just parking stands and to hold it on the hydraulic lift during operation.
This just seems wrong to me , I would have thought it should be plonked firmly on the ground before thumping starts.
I don't want to shake my tractor to bits but as I said I never used one before. Won't be at it till next week sometime.
Thanks for the safety advice too , I don't think I 'll put my hand in there, but I suppose everyone says that!
However I have knocked myself out with an old manual thumper when I lifted it too high. Not the only one to do that I'm sure!
Ground shouldnt be too rocky maybe bits here & there.
It belongs to a neighbour and is going on to my tractor to do about 250 posts and some gateposts/strainers for him.
Reason for original question is he says the "feet" on it are just parking stands and to hold it on the hydraulic lift during operation.
This just seems wrong to me , I would have thought it should be plonked firmly on the ground before thumping starts.
I don't want to shake my tractor to bits but as I said I never used one before. Won't be at it till next week sometime.
Thanks for the safety advice too , I don't think I 'll put my hand in there, but I suppose everyone says that!
However I have knocked myself out with an old manual thumper when I lifted it too high. Not the only one to do that I'm sure!
Post Driver
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Aye, if its shaking the tractor about too much then plonk it on the floor.
You should be grand for hitting power
You should be grand for hitting power
All the post drivers I've used you rest on the legs/support feet.
It shouldn't shake your tractor any how, unless you're using a vibrating driver.
Nearly
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They rest on the floor, then wipe a greasy finger across the mast where the top of the first post goes as a level mark.
Edit - unless it has hydraulic foot just to keep it steady?
Edit - unless it has hydraulic foot just to keep it steady?
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petrolpostdriver
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You might find our portable post driver of interest, particularly if you're driving in posts up to 70 mm in areas where you can't get the tractor. The driving head is enclosed, so its very safe to use.
Drop me an email if you're interested 
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I have a Protech 200, which has a telescopic foot below the mast. I put that down on the floor, if I can, to stop it shaking the tractor. The rest of it sits on the 3 pt linkage. Does the Vector have a telescopic foot?
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You might find our portable post driver of interest, particularly if you're driving in posts up to 70 mm in areas where you can't get the tractor. The driving head is enclosed, so its very safe to use.
Drop me an email if you're interested
Less than 3" diameter would be very small for a fence post for farm use, can it handle bigger posts (with a bigger head maybe?)? Looks a handy bit of kit if it could.
I think these were demonstrated at the last APF I went too, looked ok for soft ground with small posts, but then for such going you may as well just push them in with loader/digger or just use a manual drivall.Less than 3" diameter would be very small for a fence post for farm use, can it handle bigger posts (with a bigger head maybe?)? Looks a handy bit of kit if it could.
Post Driver
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You might find our portable post driver of interest, particularly if you're driving in posts up to 70 mm in areas where you can't get the tractor. The driving head is enclosed, so its very safe to use.
Drop me an email if you're interested
We were chatting on here the other week about them.
You got many people putting in Y posts with one?
petrolpostdriver
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Yes, we have a 107 mm adapter. The performance is more dependent on ground conditions at this size. Full range of accessories on our website if you're interested http://www.petrolpostdriver.com
petrolpostdriver
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Yeah lots people use them for Y posts, ground anchors, scaffold poles etc. Its very effective for these types of post with smaller surface area.
multi power
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sledge hammer ?
I have a vector, not sure what model but just slightly better than basic. I always take off the stand legs as they're only to support the driver when its off the tractor. you can leave them on but you can't back in near a wall or bank as they will stick in it and prevent you getting close. I never banged in a post with the driver resting on the ground. They are meant to be kept at a set height on the linkage