smashing cement off bottom of Clothes Line?

Question

We moved our clothes line on the weekend, it is a traditional hills hoist, the kind you see in most Australian backyards. We dug the hole, but when we sunk the post in it is not as deep as the hole it was in previously. It seems pretty sturdy, but the problem is that there is cement at the bottom of the post protruding above ground level, which looks kind of ugly. Any ideas for getting this off? We tried a sledge hammer but it seemed pretty stuck fast. Otherwise, is there a way to cover it?

Answer 1

I would use a hammer drill and a good quality masonry bit to drill many holes all around the area that you want to remove. then use the sledge hammer to knock it off.

Answer 2

DIRT??? Perhaps.

I have to ask; WHY is such the case? With all due respect; perhaps some PREP might have achieved a desired result; and the post should have been placed, then the concrete poured as the post was kept plumb, AND more important; the concrete should have been kept below ground level allowing a back fill of soil.

Answer 3

Use a cold chisel, hand sledge and start chipping away. wear protective eyeware. It'll be slow, but it'll get it done.