4"x 6" Fence Post Anchor Ground Spike

[Size: 16 Inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 16 Inch, Number of Items: 1]
This is an easy way to install a mailbox post. The anchor is a high quality metal that is the perfect size for a 4" by 4" post. Just pound it into the ground, add post and mailbox, and you have a sturdy mailbox that will last for years. Approximately 4" of the post will be inserted in to the anchor. To insert the anchor, I first dug a 3 inch hole. This is not necessary, but I did not want the anchor to show above the ground. Next, I dumped about a gallon of water into the hole and left the grounf absorb it. This made the ground softer for pounding in the post. Next I inserted a 8" long scrap piece of 4"x4" into the anchor, making sure to trim it so it fit loosely in the anchor. A loose fit is necessary to assure easy removal after the pounding. Next, using a level to keep the post upright, we pounded the post into the ground. I was well pleased with how secure the post was. Add the mailbox assembly and we're done.

[Size: 16.5 Inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 16.5 Inch, Number of Items: 1]
Just installed it a few hours ago. Seems pretty sturdy. Used it for a hose reel. Fit was perfect and came with extra screws and a magnetic hex bit.

Was skeptical about sturdiness but after putting in ground. This thing is solid. I used it for my water hose reel.

[Size: 16.5 Inch, Number of Items: 2]
Put up 10foot 4X6s worked great

4 out of 5 stars until I install them.We have had a great deal of dry weather and I delayed in installation overall.These spikes are incredible. They are very heavy duty. The welds look solid, but the powder coating could conceal any small defects. I do not doubt their integrity upon inspection.Each spike is 16” long as shown in the photos. The holes where you connect the spike to the base bracket are well aligned. The heavy duty metal would ultimately be a nightmare if those holes did not line up correctly. Regardless of screw, it will be stripped in an instant.The package comes with all screws needed to assemble the steaks and drill into the wood. My use for these, as it stands, is to utilize them for two posts where I will attach eye hooks to attach a tarp (which I will be reviewing next). My back door gets the afternoon sun directly on the house and door. The door handle is very hot and it is the door that appears to be most used, even by visitors. I think that the tarp, although not incredibly pretty, will be functional. It will still let some sunlight through, marginally.The instructions are straightforward. I have to consider the concrete reference as I did not intend to use concrete for this application. I also do not know if I drove a 16” steak into the ground that I would ever be able to get it out, should I need to. This makes me think about buying more for fencing around a future garden instead. Anywhere you think you want to install anything that requires a post, this should be your go-to. In the future I may move my mailbox and I would use this instead of digging the hole I’ve had to dig before and pour concrete and hope it sets.The ultimate pro of these is I can drive the spikes into the ground and keep an eye on the level. With concrete, I can do that as well, but you also have limited time to adjust accordingly. For anything, you want the lines as plumb as you can get.Right now, I would recommend these. I intend to use a 3 pound sledgehammer, they call it a handheld because the handle is shorter, to drive these in using the suggested block. Otherwise, I doubt any old hammer would be efficient. A mallet doesn’t seem like it would work if the ground isn’t exceptionally soft. If it is, I would think about whether that ground is often soft and then consider the concrete.***Please note, when you are doing anything that is driving something into the ground or digging into the ground more than just a couple of inches, you absolutely better dial 811, which is a locate service in the United States. Give some lead time on your project so that all utilities can come flag or spray paint lines indicating where there are water/sewer and other utility lines. Looking at my property, I am guessing I’d be ok, but given that I am still a bit unsure how these will be used, I will order the locate report. Do it or don’t, but don’t be surprised when you hit a line.

This was perfect, and worked perfectly for creating a post for a hose reel!!

Product works as advertised.