Easy Star Picket Driver and Puller

Star pickets go in easy—but getting them out is a pain… unless you’ve got this! 💡 In this video, I show you how to make a DIY star picket puller from scrap steel using basic tools. This easy fencing hack saves you time, money, and frustration on the farm. Using just an angle grinder, drill, and some old steel plate, you’ll build a tool that pulls star pickets out of the ground without bending them—perfect for reuse and sustainable fencing practices. 🛠 What you’ll need: - Scrap steel plate (use 6mm+ for strength) - D-shackle & chain or jack - Grinder, drill, punch 📍 Filmed in regional Australia ⏱ Only takes 15 minutes to build! Want more fencing tips? 🔧 Best Way to Sharpen Your Hammer 🔩 How to Strain Wire Around Corners 📌 Follow for more practical farming tips: 🌐 Website: timthompson.ag 📲 Instagram: @farm_learning Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/timthompsonmedia Facebook https://www.facebook.com/timthompsonmedia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timthompson.ag Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw #fencinghack #starpicket #diyfarmtools #ruralinnovation #farmlife steel star picket - http://go.magik.ly/ml/bkz6/ 00:00 Star Pickets: Easy In, Hard Out 00:35 What We’re Building & Why 00:58 Tools & Materials Needed 01:24 Marking and Drilling the Plate 02:20 Cutting the Slot with Angle Grinder 03:34 First Test – What Went Wrong 03:45 Strengthening the Tool with Angle Steel 04:04 Attaching the Jack or Chain 04:18 Pulling the Star Picket Out 04:48 Final Thoughts: Cheap, Strong, Reusable