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Originally Posted by john70t
6x6 means nothing these days.
Go with 8x8+.
Modern pine has now become cheap fast growth wood full of water that will warp at the drop of a hat.
Pull any 2x4 out of a box store and by the time you get it home it has become a pretzel.
A swing gate post stem needs soaking in waste oil for the section below ground, rubberized sealant over that, triangular concrete base, drain stone with a water overflow drain, and an angled surface skirt to divert all surface water.
Then the opener will operate every single day. with regular maintenance.
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No, you misunderstand.
6x6 steel box tube. You have to make it thick enough steel to weld on. I can check the thickness of our steel, but it's almost 1/4" thick.
A wood post is pure silliness.