Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Ever been caught without a post lifter?
In today’s video we show how a simple physics trick can free even the most stubborn steel posts — using nothing but a ratchet strap and a hammer.
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Steve forgot the post lifter, we’re stuck in the middle of a paddock, and these steel posts have been in the ground for years. But with the right technique (and the right posts), they come out fast and clean.
In this video you’ll learn:
• Why percussive force makes stuck posts release easily
• How to pull steel posts without the right tool
• Why coating type matters for long-term post removal
• A safe, simple method you can use on your own farm
how to pull a stuck steel post, remove star picket easily, fencing hacks for farmers, post lifter alternative, ratchet strap farm tricks, remove T-post without tools, stuck steel picket removal, stockpost coating durability, farm fencing tips, simple physics farm trick, vibration loosens soil, post removal methods, rural DIY solutions
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How to Pull Barbed Wire Safely – youtu.be/o4cVy7hxcXw
Ultimate Steel Post Guide – youtu.be/PdJIgsmZGTI
#fencingtips #farmhack #australianfarming #rurallife #farmlife
• Filmed in: Eildon, Australia
• Featuring: Steve (Fencestay Crew)
• Products mentioned: Stockpost steel posts, ratchet strap
00:00 – The Post Lifter Problem
00:11 – Why the Posts Are Hard to Pull
00:35 – Stockpost Coating Advantage
01:20 – Setting Up the Ratchet Strap
01:56 – The Physics Trick That Makes It Easy
02:23 – Percussive Force Explained
02:35 – Post Comes Free
02:50 – Final Tips & Why Good Posts Matter
Ever been caught without a post lifter?
In today’s video we show how a simple physics trick can free even the most stubborn steel posts — using nothing but a ratchet strap and a hammer.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join
Steve forgot the post lifter, we’re stuck in the middle of a paddock, and these steel posts have been in the ground for years. But with the right technique (and the right posts), they come out fast and clean.
In this video you’ll learn:
• Why percussive force makes stuck posts release easily
• How to pull steel posts without the right tool
• Why coating type matters for long-term post removal
• A safe, simple method you can use on your own farm
how to pull a stuck steel post, remove star picket easily, fencing hacks for farmers, post lifter alternative, ratchet strap farm tricks, remove T-post without tools, stuck steel picket removal, stockpost coating durability, farm fencing tips, simple physics farm trick, vibration loosens soil, post removal methods, rural DIY solutions
👍 Subscribe for weekly practical farm tips:
youtube.com/c/FarmLearningwithTimThompson?sub_confirmation=1
🌐 Visit the website:
https://timthompson.ag
🎥 Related videos:
How to Pull Barbed Wire Safely – youtu.be/o4cVy7hxcXw
Ultimate Steel Post Guide – youtu.be/PdJIgsmZGTI
#fencingtips #farmhack #australianfarming #rurallife #farmlife
• Filmed in: Eildon, Australia
• Featuring: Steve (Fencestay Crew)
• Products mentioned: Stockpost steel posts, ratchet strap
00:00 – The Post Lifter Problem
00:11 – Why the Posts Are Hard to Pull
00:35 – Stockpost Coating Advantage
01:20 – Setting Up the Ratchet Strap
01:56 – The Physics Trick That Makes It Easy
02:23 – Percussive Force Explained
02:35 – Post Comes Free
02:50 – Final Tips & Why Good Posts Matter
