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swolfe

Fri, 06/22/2007 - 12:08pm

Clothesline removal

My house was built in the early '50s. There's a clothesline in the back yard that's supported by 4 steel posts (2 on each end of the lines) which go into the earth about 8 inches and are surrounded by concrete. I've dug around the blocks on one side and they're about 6 inches deep and for each pole, about 12 inches long and 5 inches wide. I am at a loss as to how I can get this sucker down and out. Other than hiring someone to do it, is there anything I can do? I'm fine with just cutting the metal posts at dirt height, but I don't know if there's a blade or tool out there can I can manage on my own. Thanks for your help!

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An idea

Fidget1479 writes:

Sat, 06/23/2007 - 7:00am

I would use a saws all to cut down the metal posts, assuming that they are hollow in the center. After that you may want to rent/borrow a hammer drill with a chisel attachment. Use that to chip and break the concrete into manageable pieces. You'll have to stay away from the center where the posts meet the concrete, but you can go around the outside to break it up.

I find the hammer drill to be awkward, especially when using the chisel, so be careful. It takes a couple goes to get used to it, but then the concrete will be out before you know it!

Good luck!

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You could consider removing

deisshs writes:

Sun, 07/29/2007 - 8:28am

You could consider removing them like I've head of people removing bushes -- get a heavy truck, put a thick chain around the post from the hitching post (not the bumper of course), and using the power of the truck just pop them out. I don't know it it'll work but it's an idea. Just be sure that if you have a septic tank that you're not driving over it.