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That's correct Chrispy. I think I needed someone to tell me that. In hindsight its like NASA spending umpteen millions on developing a pen that would work in zero gravity, when the russians just used a pencil. I suppose i could build forms above ground level in order to achieve the exposed top...

1 cubic foot was an arbitrary figure, if they were to be cast 8" square by 1' high would they be strong enough ? I was thinking of a way to ensure consistency, maybe just overthinking a situation. In my head it sounded good , on paper it looks good, I just wanted some feedback. Maybe it would be...

Thankyou for that link, that would work very well , so theoretically I could still cast the blocks as I originally envisaged and insert the sabrefix into the precast block? Or cast the sabrefixed post in the block? Then all I have to do is drop the blocks in the dug holes and backfill with...

@kostello- thanks for the link, looks a little advanced , I'm thinking just square atm. Are you suggesting that it would be better to affix the post to the top of the pier rather than encasing them and sinking them? @chippy1970 - I had thought of the gravel boards, but I need to suspend the...

Hi all, Newbie post alert!!! I'm not too sure if this is the right section but I shall fire away and seek your advice. My query is loosely woodworking related, more specifically to do with deck construction. The timber elements I am ok with although there is a lot of variation and opinions as...