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A steel fence post, also called (depending on design or country) a T-post, a Y-post, or variants on star post, is a type of fence post or picket. They are made of steel and are sometimes manufactured using durable rail steel. They can be used to support various types of wire or wire mesh. The end view of the post creates an obvious T, Y, or other shape. The posts are driven into the ground with a manual or pneumatic post pounder. All along the post, along the spine, there are studs or nubs that prevent the barbed wire or mesh from sliding up or down the post. They are generally designated as 1.01, 1.25 or 1.33, referring to the weight in pounds per lineal foot. They are commonly painted with a white tip on top; white improves the visibility of the fence line. When driving the post with a post pounder the white top paint is a visual means to ensure the user doesn&#;t raise the pounder too high while pounding. Raising the pounder too high allows it to lean towards the user and could lean to striking them in the head.
While T-Posts are more common in the United States, Y-posts are more common in Australia and New Zealand where they are sometimes called either star pickets or "Waratahs", after the company which registered a patent for them in .[1] In New Zealand Waratahs are often used for trail blazing.
In areas (such as the British Isles) where treated timber is relatively inexpensive, wooden fence-posts are used and steel ones are unusual for agricultural purposes. In the British Isles steel posts are however often used for fencing into solid rock. In this case a hole is drilled into the rock, and the post is fixed using cement or epoxy. In Australia these are normally called a star picket and sizing is by length, normally one notch on the top and holes down the length. They are often covered in a black bituminous coating.
A steel post on a standard seven wire fence in New Zealand.
End-on view of a T-post, showing the T-shape that gives the post its name.
Two T-posts and red post pounder (or driver) used to drive them into the ground. The flat plate helps stabilize the post, which is driven into the ground until the plate is buried.
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Outback magazine, "Outback Story", Issue 62, Jan/Dec
T-post fences are one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to contain livestock or exclude wildlife from a garden. The steel posts provide superior strength and durability and are generally much easier to install and repair than wood fencing.Setting up a t-post wire fence is a relatively straightforward process, so we&#;ve outlined the six primary steps below.The first step to installing fence posts is to set the fence line&#;s corners and gates with wooden fence posts. Because wire fences place a lot of tension on the ends of an enclosure, you will want to go ahead and mix a batch of concrete in a wheelbarrow to set the posts with. Dig the holes to a depth of ½ the height of the posts, set the posts in the holes, and fill with concrete to secure.Run a string between all the corner posts as a guide for setting the others in a straight line. Set the metal t-posts 8 to 12 feet apart, using a tape measure to make sure there is even spacing between posts. It can be helpful to lay the posts on the ground under the string before installation to confirm spacing and the number of posts required.The anchor plate at the bottom of the t-posts should be positioned perpendicular to the fence line and completely buried during installation. If you are using the fence as a livestock enclosure where animals will be putting more pressure against the inside of the fence, face the studs inward. If you are using it to protect a garden from deer or other livestock, direct the studs outward.To keep animals from pulling the posts out of the ground, drive the t-posts about 18 to 24 inches deep &#; at least until the anchor plate is covered. A post driver is the most common tool to get the job done; however, a sledgehammer or even a regular hammer can be used if necessary.Using a few staples, secure one end of the wire to a corner post with about 18 to 24 inches of excess wire left on the end. Wrap the excess around the main line for a stronger connection, then use a come-along on the next corner to pull the wire tight and secure it with a few more staples. Wrap the excess around the post on that end as well. The wire should be taut, but not so tight that it might break.Using t-post clips will ensure the fencing wires do not slide up and down or get pulled away from the posts. Set the wire clips in a stud on the t-post, hook the wire with one side of the clip, and wrap the other side of the clip around the wire using a pair of fence pliers. Use a clip for every strand of wire running between t-posts.Your local Co-op has all the tools and material you need for your next fencing project. Find the nearest location here For more content like this, check out the latest issue of The Cooperator
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