[suziequeue]

Yes - rammer without doubt. We work as a good team on the rammer my OH and I. We decide how many we're going to do (normally five) then make ready and count them out. Then stop, check for height and level and then another five. It's good fun

[Penninehillbilly]

We have a large rubber maul.
my job to hold post straight. after a bruised hand and skimmed knuckles, I now use a short piece of plastic drainpipe, loop of rope through and round the post, pulled tight thru and against body, safe distance and no jarred hands 
Been wanting to share that for ages 

[deepinthewoods]

thats a great idea. ta

[Moleskins]

When I nod my head you hit it !
 Seriously a rammer is best, BUT be careful when you use it on tall posts, if it's over your head height and topples back it doesn't half hurt ......... Yes I speak from experience.

[benkt]

Defo with the post rammer. Its a great job for building up the old muscles - at least they ache like hell after a day of it. For our workdays at the farm I usual email round what jobs we're going to be doing so folk know what to expect and what tools to bring along. I no longer mention fencing on these emails as it tends to result in a lower turnout Now I just surprise 'em with it when they show up.

[chrismahon]

Great idea that for holding the post Penninehillbilly. My wife is always complaing about the jarred hands -and earache, because a 6" rammer doesn't half make a racket!!!

[Small Farmer]

Always called it a Drivall myself.  My cousin lost his thumb to a sledgehammer operated by another.

[mab]

Got my rammer today - works great - have to be careful not to knock 'em in too far now. 

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[Bionic]

MAB, no chance of knocking them in too far where we are.   There is so much rock below the surface 

[belgianblue]

got an tractor?  buy an post rammer for the tractor, once use, you won't be using the tube and handles again.