How to remove big permapine posts

**Max250** · 26th September 2009, 10:29 AM

I am in the process of demolishing a fernery constructed by the previous owner and am replacing it with an inground swimming pool I am building myself.
For the uprights, he used stout poles about 7' long, embedded in concrete which will not move a single mm if you belt them with a mallet.
Other than digging them all out by hand (7), which dosen't appeal - could I perhaps pull them out with a rope and my Pajero?

I need to get them out of the way so that I can level and mark the ground for when the excavator man comes around to dig the hole.

**Max250** · 26th September 2009, 12:33 PM

Well, I did it, but I'm not sure the Pajero will ever be the same again.

**Sir Stinkalot** · 26th September 2009, 12:56 PM

At least it was quick ....

Couldn't the excavator man dig them out when he was digging the pool?

Even if it is too late now.

**Max250** · 26th September 2009, 01:45 PM

yes he could, but to mark it out properly and level out some of the ex fernery beds, the poles (dotted all over the show) needed to go before he comes - I don't want to keep him hanging around while I try and get the thing marked up square and level.

Pajero: unspeakable smell of burning engine parts coming from exhaust.

**Tonyz** · 26th September 2009, 10:39 PM

Max what part of SA are you? If Eyre Pen and you want to off load your ferns PM me please. Payment will be offered.
Tonz

**Max250** · 27th September 2009, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Tonto

Max what part of SA are you? If Eyre Pen and you want to off load your ferns PM me please. Payment will be offered.
Tonz

KI, mate and there's only one left which I haven't trampled to death (it wasnt a great fernery anyway), its a pretty big palm but to my mind the frond type is a bit spindly looking and I doubt it could be got out with sufficient roots in tact. You could have it for free if you wanted it but you could probably get a better one 'new for less money than it would cost to collect from here plus there is a high chance it wouldnt survive.

**nihilism** · 27th September 2009, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by Max250

yes he could, but to mark it out properly and level out some of the ex fernery beds, the poles (dotted all over the show) needed to go before he comes - I don't want to keep him hanging around while I try and get the thing marked up square and level.

Pajero: unspeakable smell of burning engine parts coming from exhaust.

Probably just the clutch was slipping, not good for it but should be ok.

**HUON** · 29th September 2009, 12:28 AM

I'm with stinkalot, use your excavator mate, just wrap a chain around the post shackle it to the lifting lug near the bucket and lift. Then the operator can level out the site for you , then while your squaring off the site he can sit back and have a lovely cup of tea. No need to make life any harder than it is.

**Max250** · 29th September 2009, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by HUON

I'm with stinkalot, use your excavator mate, just wrap a chain around the post shackle it to the lifting lug near the bucket and lift. Then the operator can level out the site for you , then while your squaring off the site he can sit back and have a lovely cup of tea. No need to make life any harder than it is.

yes that's the problem, I will be paying $95 an hour for him to drink tea whilst I faff around in a fluster not getting it right. Kerching

**HUON** · 29th September 2009, 02:02 PM

Don't be so hard on yourself. It'll only take you 5 minutes, get the operator to hold the dummy end of the tape.

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