Steel posts?

[sgtcrispy]

I've thinking about using some steel posts to put a barrier/shade with a tarp or two. Steel posts as in fence posts fyi.
I was wondering if those are ok for the playa since pulling them out would/could leave a nice little hole if removed improperly.

Should have posted on this sooner, but I get lazy.

See ya there!!

[chiefdanfox]

Sarge,
If they're the ones I think you mean, with the steel flag on the foot, then if you have the means to drive them in, and pull them, then you have the means to repair. Filling, tamping, filling, tamping, maybe a little water (less than mixing concrete), until it looks like they were not there.

[Bob]

I use t-stake fenceposts for windbreak fences around my camp. No problem.

[fenwick]

I prefer "smooth" rebar over the "ribbed" rebar.

Smooth is easier to get out of the playa- the ribbed rebar can really grab hold.

I typically never have to pound further then 8 inches into the playa.

Smooth also leaves less of a disfugred surface- easier to repair when breaking camp.

Tennis balls or milk jugs to mark the poles so they be avoided by pedestrian traffic.

[sgtcrispy]

The "T" ones would be ones I would be using.

Cool thanks guys. :)

[Steven bradford]

They work great. I prefer them over rebar. have used them for several years now.

Get or make the 2" pipe hammer (it's a pipe with little side handles and an end cap) for driving them. much easier than a sledge hammer.

They remove fine, don't leave any worse of a hole than rebar does.

[sgtcrispy]

[quote="Steven bradford"]
Get or make the 2" pipe hammer (it's a pipe with little side handles and an end cap) for driving them. much easier than a sledge hammer.
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I grew up up on a farm and have used post drivers like those for years. So I'm covered there, it was just the environmental aspect I was concerned about.
Thanks :)

[Bob]

DPW puts in a few thousand t-stakes every year, so don't worry about it.