Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

Doesn't solve the problem.

As I understand it, the post is in the metal thing, which is bolted ON to existing concrete.

Do read Floydy's initial post (nope that's not a pun, merely unfortunate).

He wants to remove the bolts in order to install another metal 'thingie' so he can put a new post in it.

Pneumatic drill comes readilt to mind

Cold chisel once you've removed the metal thing?

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

Twas you said 'Don't put a post into concrete', I was just showing you it is common practice.

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

I know.
This is what can happen if posts are set in concrete.

No it's not my fence.

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

If the post is rotten then just replace the post.

DO NOT put the post directly into concrete...it will rot within a couple of years.

If the post holder is rusty then try this....tighten bolt first..just to crack the seal formed by water...then try undoing it.

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

Whack it with a club hammer too

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

I think that fence was in need of some attention anyway.

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

Nah...bit of creosote will have it looking like new

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It's still not clear to me that the metal thing is in need of replacing and I know there are other fixings whereby you can bash a new spur into the old, rotten wood.

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

Why not just put galvanised metal posts in the first place they are about the same price as the same length hardwood 125mm by 75mm hardwood posts.

I still used 150mm by 150mm hardwood posts for my gates but the rest of the fence was steel posts.







This was done 8 years ago and I expect it to last another 20 at least.

Re: Removing concrete anchor bolts

Yes. I've taken the old post out with the damaged bracket, but I still need to remove what's left of the anchor bolts before I fit a new one.