Locust Fence Posts 4X4 (not for split rail) -- where to get

[MMagis]

theres a blight in locust trees, they won't last when used as post like they did years ago. save yourself a big headache and use treated posts. locust will rot out in 5 years.

Wow, talk about an exaggeration. A good solid post will still last just fine.

 

[Haoleguy]

Over the past few months I have been looking and checking on black locust in the New England area but with no luck. Just very recently I found that these could not be grown in my state of Connecticut as it is listed as a banned invasive plant. Would still like to find 6"round posts in 10ft lengths south of here so that I can build a perimeter deer fence of several thousand feet. Any connections to saw mills from posters in this thread are extremely appreciated....Cheers, Gary

 

[Gittyup]

Not sure how far you are willing to travel, but there is a company about an hour south of Gettysburg, called "Rustic Fence" that sells split rail locust posts. I used them and they are nice. They might deliver to northern Carroll County MD, to the PA line: 4104421387

 

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Over the past few months I have been looking and checking on black locust in the New England area but with no luck. Just very recently I found that these could not be grown in my state of Connecticut as it is listed as a banned invasive plant. Would still like to find 6"round posts in 10ft lengths south of here so that I can build a perimeter deer fence of several thousand feet. Any connections to saw mills from posters in this thread are extremely appreciated....Cheers, Gary

Would this be something you're looking for?


Date: 2010-04-15, 12:26PM EDT
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Black Locust Posts

I have fence and gate post sizes available.
Fence posts will come in wholes, halves and quarters.
They will cost from $2-$3 each, depending on the size (up to 3" or so) and length (6' is normal) you buy.

Gate posts can be practically any size you want. I have them 6" on up to 10"
or even bigger. As long as 10 feet.
They'll range from $8-$20 each.

I also can make split rails. I'll only cut these to your order. Price will depend.

This is a great wood for fences. It lasts forever. Its lifespan is measured in decades,
not years.

It's been given a natural preservative, and won't leach out any nasty chemicals
over the next 50-60 years.

It doesn't grow as straight as other trees, and it won't look as good,
but it will outlast almost anything available.

You can contact me at the above email link, or you can try my cell at (518) 301-9171.

Thanks, Bill

 

[JEH412]

I need to build a section of picket fence, and want to use locust 4x4's for the corners and gate posts. ...
Any ideas on where to get these? In in South-Central PA, near Hershey.

Thanks,
Jay

Michael's saw mill in Greenpoint, in northern Lebanon County, sells locust. Marshall's Wood Products, along Rt 22 near Grantville, may have locust but I'm not sure. If they don't, they can probably point you in the right direction. They're good people. I buy most of my hardwoods from them.
John

 

[jas67]

Michael's saw mill in Greenpoint, in northern Lebanon County, sells locust. Marshall's Wood Products, along Rt 22 near Grantville, may have locust but I'm not sure. If they don't, they can probably point you in the right direction. They're good people. I buy most of my hardwoods from them.
John

Thanks! I'll check 'em out.

 

[JEH412]

Just saw this post on Harrisburg Craigslist 4x4 Locust posts
John

 

[jas67]

Just saw this post on Harrisburg Craigslist 4x4 Locust posts
John

Thanks -- I saw it too. I'll be contacting the seller.

 

[RickB]

Over the past few months I have been looking and checking on black locust in the New England area but with no luck. Just very recently I found that these could not be grown in my state of Connecticut as it is listed as a banned invasive plant. Would still like to find 6"round posts in 10ft lengths south of here so that I can build a perimeter deer fence of several thousand feet. Any connections to saw mills from posters in this thread are extremely appreciated....Cheers, Gary

The combined level of arrogance and ignorance required by CT to ban a species indiginous to the Northeast is amazing. Is that actually true?

 

[Haoleguy]

The combined level of arrogance and ignorance required by CT to ban a species indiginous to the Northeast is amazing. Is that actually true?

Here's the list......http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/pdfs/invplantsCT09commonname.pdf ...Doesn't mean I can't be in possession of a dead black locust.....Gary