Fencing

[HeyWayne]

Not the stuff with foils and face-sieves, but to go around the plot.

Apparently, we have a bit of a problem with Wabbits on the allotment, and as I have a large bramble in the plot next to mine - chances are the little bl**ders are in there, waiting for me to plant nice tender, juicy leaves for them to munch.

Wanting to keep expenditure to a minimum, could anyone point me in the direction of a cheap fence post supplier - or maybe you have an alternative to fence posts? I've found rabbit/chicken wire at about £30 for 60x1.5m which should just about do it, but fence posts are proving a little more elusive...

Many ta's

[Two_Sheds]

did you try Freecycle yet? www.freecycle.org

[LaurenGrows]

Have you got any wooded areas near you, where could *aquire* some falled chunky stumps etc. (Don't get into trouble, better ask permission first).. Lauren

[Hazel at the Hill]

I was thinking that when fencing contractors go to replace a fence, they replace the posts as well, and chuck the posts and kn*ckered fence panels in the skip...

[OverWyreGrower]

Depends on how much you want to spend....

Can you contact a local timber/fencing supplier and see if they've got any unwanted materials (e.g. wrong lengths, slightly damaged etc)

We've just had a load of fencing delivered and the 6ft fence posts were about £1.50 + VAT from a local timber company

[denise]

Would the bigger stronger bits from a pallet be any good as fenceposts?

[johnty greentoes]

Ethical fencing dilemma

Not 5 mins from where I'm sat is a gigantic roll of sweet chestnut paling fencing on a wire roll. Beautiful stuff. It's sat in a council flowerbed having never been used. It's been there for months. It's been put to no good use. It's literally rotting.

Surely no on would mind if I..................

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[Alexx]

I thought I'd ask here rather than starting a new thread (sorry Wayne).

Has anyone got any idea as to where i can find used pallets in order to recycle them for fencing? I guess i would need about 2 dozen. I googled and googled with no avail...

I realise it has to be a local supplier, so just wondering where used pallets normally go... Guide me where to look please.

And yes.. I'm gonna use the middle bits for fence posts

Many thanks

[johnty greentoes]

Alex

I just take a drive around the nearest industrial estate. Always loads to pick up, just don't squeeze in my car too easily.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Surely no on would mind if I..................

Do it - it's wrong to see that waste.

Suggest you find a mate, a couple of hi-vis jackets, and an early hour on a weekday. If you have 3 or 4 cones to cordon off your parked estate car/van so much the better. Adopt air of tranquility - leaning on a spade or fork whilst chatting and/or smoking will add an air or authenticity. Collect fencing - ensure entire operation lasts an hour or you will arouse suspicion.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Has anyone got any idea as to where i can find used pallets in order to recycle them for fencing? I guess i would need about 2 dozen. I googled and googled with no avail...

...I just take a drive around the nearest industrial estate. Always loads to pick up, just don't squeeze in my car too easily...

Ask first, or drive quickly!

Most ind ests have a chap who comes round and collects unwanted pallets, mends if necessary and sells them.

NB pallets come in 1m square blue (THESE ARE RENTED AND NOT FOR THE CASUAL COLLECTOR!), 1m square unpainted - which will fit into a Fiat Punto, and larger 2m pallets which do not.

If in doubt ask!

[LaurenGrows]

Places to look, Builders Merchants, B&Q, Tesco, Ask at local garden centres, they have compost delivered on pallets. Do you have any industrial Estates? Cruise on a Saturday, stop and ask, worse they can say is No

[LaurenGrows]

The BLUE PALLETS are known as CHEP PALLETS and are tracked and accounted for along with 285 million others EVERY DAY . If you see any BLUE Pallets don't take them, you will be fined, just like the BBC were. Monty Don, (I believe) used some on a gardening show...Ooooops

[johnty greentoes]

Do it - it's wrong to see that waste.

Suggest you find a mate, a couple of hi-vis jackets, and an early hour on a weekday. If you have 3 or 4 cones to cordon off your parked estate car/van so much the better. Adopt air of tranquility - leaning on a spade or fork whilst chatting and/or smoking will add an air or authenticity. Collect fencing - ensure entire operation lasts an hour or you will arouse suspicion.

I'll tell them you said it was ok.

[Alice]

Surely no on would mind if I..................

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Johnty, you know the answer to that or you wouldn't even be asking the question.
But if public money is being wasted you could get on the phone and demand an explanation.