used utility poles ?

[farmerjim]

used poles work great for fencing. i have a ripping chain for an old saw and i first cut them in 8ft sections then rip the 8ft section into quarters, so i get 4 posts for every 8ft section. i run 3 strands of barb wire on them and set them in the gound about 24in. i'll run more strands in areas where the cows like to put their heads through to reach for feed. we've also built a few sheds that we used poles for the main supports about 6ft inthe ground then framed w/ 2x6 or 2x8. it helps that 3 of us in the family work/ worked for the utilities, so we have a pretty good stock pile going. check w/ your local utility sometimes you can get them for free, esp if they're doing removals in your area. best bet is to ask the crew doing the take outs. most of the time these days, we cut them up into 6ft sections and they get tossed on the truck and put in a dumpster at the shop, which is a pain. some of the old ones are a bit sticky from creasote, so wear some gloves and long sleeves. in the pic i loaded you can see the poles in the garage in the left and right center area of the pic.

 

[farmerjim]

heres the pic i forgot to load

 

[Farwell]

One on the main dangers from treated poles is when they burn. When creosote burns it releases dioxin into the air. Dioxin is a major carcinogen.
When living in California a neighbor of mine worked for the phone company and had an in to getting used power poles. He would take the top 15 feet or so, cut it up and burn it in his fireplace. This was about 10 years ago. His whole family now has very serious health problems. I don't know if the pole burning had any thing to do with the problems but it could have.

 

[rural2]

Nothing is idiot proof. Best would be idiot resistant maybe??? I know I have done stupid stuff on occasion, but that would have the Idiot-O-Meter pegged!

a neighbor of mine worked for the phone company and had an in to getting used power poles. He would take the top 15 feet or so, cut it up and burn it in his fireplace.

 

[schmism]

they use them for corner and gate posts around hear.

I Set one as 21' pole for lights etc. Id love to have one or 2 more. (the utility company pulled an old one out at my place and left it for me)

 

[sandman2234]

Talking to the bunch over on the Forestry Forum, cutting telephone poles is also a good way to get dead quickly. The dust will work havoc on your lungs, so if you decide to do anymore cutting, use a good respirator.
David from jax

 

[Tororider]

I would like a couple for placing some tree stands. Ready made thick sturdy tree for hanging or leaning a ladder stand on. Just need to get it in the ground where you want it.

 

[mopacman]

we have power and light company near by that has their own saw mill to cut up poles they sell the lumber.

 

[sandman2234]

Creosote - Online Lawyer Source

http://www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=18634.msg268155#msg268155


David from jax

 

[HappyCPE]

The link below has a small picture of cut telephone poles being used locally to fence buffalo. They just added +/- 2 more miles of fence like this.
NJ Bison Buy Buffalo from Readington River Buffalo Company