Star post
This article is about the joinery material. For the video game prop, see Star Posts.A
star post is used in making fences. In cross-section it forms a three-pointed star, perhaps 4 cm in diameter. One end is pointed so the steel post can be more easily hammered into the ground, and the other end is flat to suit the hammer. Holes are pre-drilled along the length of the post to allow wire fencing (especially
barbed wire) to be attached.
Star posts are typically dipped in tar to prevent rust.
