How to make posts that LAST! Rot Proof Gate and Fence Posts

There are three crucial elements to making rot resistant wood posts that last a long time and this video discusses them each in turn.

Regular pressure treated posts are a problem as they don't last long anymore and/or use nasty chemicals. Can we make better, more durable posts using three natural steps?

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00:00 Intro to the project
00:30 Selecting and cutting the right material for the posts. Chainsaw Milling!
08:29 Treating the wooden gate or fence posts - options and sugi sugi ban (charring)
12:04 Installation detailing - dug hole vs rammed posts and the benefits of stones and rocks.
May your timber posts last forever!

More good chainsaw milling videos: youtu.be/oIDhkkkFfrA?list=PL95ElZTgRGGt9_ST0yXk…
Sharpen your chainsaw with elegant efficiency: youtu.be/a1XUBdvwjnE
Make a garden bench with a chainsaw: youtu.be/96I7OLDXQt4

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