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Backfilling the Hole
For most horse fencing, backfilling
the hole with dirt is usually adequate. For very sandy soil
conditions, you may need to to backfill with concrete. In the
clay rich soil for our project, the soil when properly compacted
becomes very hard and dense.
The key to success of a good fence
job is in setting the posts. Be sure to run a string or masons
line between the posts, both along the top and along the base.
Adjust the position of the post in the hole to be sure that your
post are in proper alignment. The posts should to be
vertically plumb in all directions.
Your digging iron may have a rounded
end, but we recommend that you make your own tamper. We use a
6-foot piece of 1-1/2" closet pole and attach a 6" to
8" section of threaded pipe and end cap. A bolt is added
to keep it attached. This "home-made" tamper will be
heavy enough for back filling and won't wear you out near as quickly
as using a heavy digging iron.
Back fill the hole in lifts of
4" to 6" at a time. Tamp between each lift.
Continue until the entire hole is completely backfilled. If
you can find the original divit, replace this.
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