Where can I find "Post Ups" for installing a fence?

Question

In Massachustts, at the local Grossmans Bargain Outlet, we saw an item called "Post Ups", which were basically hard plastic stakes, with a box shape on top. You drive them into the ground with a sledgehammer, and place your 4X4 wooden post into them (for installing fences and railings). No need to mess with cement or a post hole digger. They came in 24", 30" or 36", I think. They may have been made in CT. But now that we need them, we can't find them anywhere! No luck on the Internet or the local Home Depot. Has anyone heard of them? Do you know where we can order them?

Found it! If anyone's interested, these Post Ups can be found at: http://www.gordoncelladoor.com/featpost.htm

Thanks for all your help :)

Found it! If anyone's interested, these Post Ups can be found at: http://www.gordoncelladoor.com/featpost.htm

Thanks for all your help :)

Answer 1

Both 1 & 2 offer clues. In looking at the link Kimba offers; obviously those "anchors" accept 4x4 posts; but all the strength to hold the post is at the top of the anchor, not the entire length of the anchor. In essence you'll be depending on 4 to 6 inches? I could be wrong on the depth of the collar. I didn't investigate that deeply (no pun intended). Perhaps to butt the post into. You'll still have to back fill; perhaps with river rock and/or soil; and depend on the depth of that support system above the anchor; to hold the post Plumb.By the way,,, The post hole concrete method is securing a length of post at least 24 inches into the ground, then back filled.

It seems to show that all the support is in what seems to be a pretty short collar and any bolting you do. The length/depth of the anchor might well hold the anchor; Slammed into the ground; but the post will be minimally supported.

Just one old mans opinion after Miles of Fencing.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

I have not seen them for fencing, but did for mail box posts. I'm not sure they'd be strong enough for fence posts. Try the mailbox aisle, instead of fencing.

Answer 3

http://www.academyfence.com/ozpost/types/