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• Posted in thread: keep wood post from sticking to concrete ? on 07-23-2012 at 06:15 PM
  The abs pipe is the way to go. A big disadvantage of using round pipe or tube is that unless a
  locking mechanism is incorporated into the system, the post and backboard will have a tendency
  to spin wh...

• Posted in thread: keep wood post from sticking to concrete ? on 07-21-2012 at 11:40 AM
  build a 4X box to go around the 4X post. Post will be removable but not the box. Another very
  good idea, thanks ! I'll have to ponder on the various possible ideas before deciding. (a wood
  box would d...

• Posted in thread: keep wood post from sticking to concrete ? on 07-21-2012 at 05:47 AM
  I would use a piece of round pipe, and make a few wedges/or shims to keep it in place. It has
  worked many times for me. And if you get any ground movement, it is easier to remove because of
  the voids ...

• Posted in thread: keep wood post from sticking to concrete ? on 07-21-2012 at 04:36 AM
  Hi,I am planning on setting up a basketball hoop and backboard on a 16' 4x4 treated wood post -
  but - I want the post to be easily removable from time to time.My plan is to dig a hole about
  18" wide a...