taking apart fake iron fence

[murphy4trees]

I haven't done it for a while...
This is 5' aluminum, made to look like wrought iron... My recollection is that the posts are set inm cement and hard to get enough play in them to wiggle a section out... Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Raymond]

I'd do it with dark clothes on, on a night with little moon light. Then damage them so the scraper guys doesn't think nothing of it. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Dadatwins]

If you can't get the post out, cut it at the base, get some steel rod or tube and put it inside the cut post and use as a inside splint. Some JB weld or muffler weld and a spray can of matching paint and good to go.

 

[pdqdl]

Pictures would be helpful.

How are the sections held in? They usually slide out the top or have some sort of catch that lets them out.

My guys did that post-inside-a-post thing once (completely unauthorized!) on a chain link fence repair. We got an immediate call from the customer, who knew that a post was not supposed to wiggle.

I made them go back and fix it right before I would pay them.

 

[HorseShoeInFork]

I know it's a pain, but if you can take a small hammer drill or electric jackhammer to the concrete, it would be better. Usually a crack on opposite sides of the post and it will turn loose. Then all you have to do is mix up a little sack crete when you are done. Better than cutting or bending up the post to get it out. Are you doing this to get a vehicle in the backyard or to prevent damage from falling limbs? 5" aluminum.....if scrap prices go back up I may need the address.