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Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? #6642155
10/17/19 06:36 PM
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Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post?

Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642161
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Not sure but could be a process requirement ?
I would guess its to hang it on a overhead conveyor to run it through a dip tank or robotic paint booth.
Just a guess


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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642162
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I think it's so you can ground electric fence wire with the post.

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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642195
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would make one heck of a trap stake just slap ya a cable and swivel on it . nothing will pull that out lol

Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642276
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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642348
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It is there for the same reason that the cap on a Bic ink pen has a hole in it.
Its so that if a child swallows it and it gets lodged it the throat, they will still be able to breath until it can be removed.
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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642376
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That end of the drowner wire goes LOW on the stake.


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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642378
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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642386
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Hole is located at bottom so that the post can stand by self "no help needed"....... Tut.... P. S. sorry didn't see the T in original ?... Tut

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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642437
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I've driven hundreds upon hundreds of T posts. I've never seen one with a hole in it.

Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642444
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Never seen one either - and I have built and pulled miles of fence utilizing t posts.

Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642479
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^ This.


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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642507
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I think it is there for when the posts are painted that's where they were hooked then they were dipped.

Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642508
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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642509
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I just drove 300 defective hole less T posts.

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Originally Posted by Owen156
I just drove 300 defective hole less T posts.

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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: M.Magis] #6642513
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Originally Posted by M.Magis
I've driven hundreds upon hundreds of T posts. I've never seen one with a hole in it.



I was thinking the same thing last night , I went out and grabbed one off the pile and sure enough the very first one I grabbed had a hole and an angled cut at the bottom. it was a newer green and white one. it may well just be the one brand unsure.


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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: Dillrod] #6642543
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Originally Posted by Dillrod
Not sure but could be a process requirement ?
I would guess its to hang it on a overhead comveyor to run it through a dip tank or robotic paint booth.
Just a guess

Yip!

I worked in the Fence Post section of US Steel in Duluth back in my college days. The posts were hung on overhead racks where they were pulled through the anchor stamping, paint booth/ovens and on to the bundling stations. I know of no other use for that hole, but, never thought about it until now.


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Re: Why is there a hole at bottom of a t fence post? [Re: OhioBoy] #6642544
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Maybe something used during manufacturing of the post. Maybe a place to hang the post for paint or something like that. Interesting question to say the least.


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How else would you see through it?

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