Locate and collect rocks prior to constructing a rock post.
Rock posts are seen at the end of driveways, along paths, as mail box stands and as decorative yard items. Building a rock post is not as difficult as it looks. The base or inside of the post is wood. The base helps to square the post during the building process. The decision of what size rock is used to make the rock post is determined prior to making the post along with collecting an adequate amount. Choose a sunny day to construct the post so the mortar has sufficient time to dry.
Instructions
1. Dig a 3-foot deep hole for post placement with a post hole digger. Place the 6-by-6-inch post in the hole. Mix and pour fast-setting cement around the post. Allow the cement to dry for 24 hours.
2. Fill a 5-gallon bucket 1/4 full of fast-setting cement. Add water and mix until the consistency is that of cookie dough.
3. Trowel a 1/4-inch layer of cement on one side of a rock. Place the rock on the ground with the cement to the left or right side. Repeat the process with the next rock. Place the rock next to the first and push the side without wet cement into the cement on the first rock. Repeat the process for the first round of rocks.
4. Spread a layer of wet cement over the top of the first row of rocks. Repeat Step 3 to hold the edges of the rocks together to form the second row. Continue this process until the entire height of the wooden post is covered with rocks.
5. Spread a layer of wet cement over the top of the last row of rocks and over the 6-by-6-inch top of the post. Place an 8-inch diameter rock over the top to cover.
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