allelopath
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I could pour a concrete base for the poles. What would you recommend for minimum dimensions of this base?
Not sure the purpose of the existing bolts in the base of the pole
The holes for the bolts into the concrete are 1/2 inch. What length of bolt would you recommend to go into the concrete.
Where can I get more of these? I see no mfg information on the pieces and I don't know what these "anchors" are called.
killernat
the existing bolts are for levleing the pole tyou shoud keep a minimum of 2" from the nearest edge of the pole looks like a 6" sonotube should be enough of a base at least 1 foot deep
dasAchteck
about three fitty
anosebyanyothername
Hi OP. I'm a Gardener, not a fencing dude, but: I'd be a lot happier, were I building this myself, if I had embedded something metal IN the concrete for this to marry up to. You have three holes on either side...can't be sure if they are all the same dimension, but if the metal "thing" you'd concreted into the ground had two spikes up, they could house into the furthest holes. Four threaded holes in our thingy and you could bolt into it. Now the concrete isn't taking the strain. 1/2
anosebyanyothername
2/2 As to the anchors, try to take any OCD you may have and put it in a jar for the day. If they unscrew, then all you need is something of the same dimensions that fits the threaded holes...even if you use multiple washers or some other solution. But of course you should try contacting a friendly fence dude or go into a real hardware store where they actually know stuff with one in your pocket and ask...never know your luck.