Yes I tried that fence post tool but I preferred to use a lump hammer and
then switch to a sledge when the going got tougher. I was able to get 10
foot ground rods in below ground level. Some were easier than others
The Tractor Supply place had them.
Mark N1UK
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lyles" <jtml@losalamos.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 25 May, 2011 7:19 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Copper ground rod driver
>I just sunk 3 8 foot copper clad steel rods for an electric fence
>counterpoise, using the handled fence post driver from local hardware
>(Lowes, etc). It is a steel pipe thing that has two handles on the sides,
>and it slides up and down, driving the rod or post with force. I use this
>tool a lot. Only the last 2 feet requires using a sledge.
> K5PRO
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