Cutting Chain Link Fence Posts

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Cutting chain link fence posts.

The secret to cutting your chain link fence lies in the way the fence fabric is created. By mastering this lesson you will be able to set chain link fence posts so that the fence is both pleasing to the eye and functional. You can cut the chain link fence without physically cutting the woven fabric that makes up the majority of the fence. The same methods may apply when removing an old chain link fence post it s often much easier to cut them at ground level than trying to dig out the concrete that holds them in place.

Determine which section of chain link mesh you want to cut out to remove or replace. String line level post hole digger stakes hammer sludge hammer marking paint marker or crayon 20 tape measure 200 tape measure shovel spade ladder wheel barrow or hand held mechanical earth drill. Easiest way to remove a steel pole from the earth. Cut the chain link where you want to separate it from the rest of the fence.

Chain link fences are attached to the posts with tension bars.