The 3 secrets to ROT PROOF POSTS and how to make them

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? If you're interested in chainsaw milling, we have written a whole book on the subject: "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 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: https://youtu.be/oIDhkkkFfrA?list=PL95ElZTgRGGt9_ST0yXkRq1Qbub57UUa0 Sharpen your chainsaw with elegant efficiency: https://youtu.be/a1XUBdvwjnE Make a garden bench with a chainsaw: https://youtu.be/96I7OLDXQt4 Lets Connect! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/floweringelbow Our website: http://www.FloweringElbow.org FB: https://www.facebook.com/floweringelbow/ Make cool stuff, subscribe to the channel for more diy upcycling ideas! https://goo.gl/7tFFPu