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Fixing the foot The foot or cross-member is very important in resisting the twisting and upward-pulling forces on the straining post. It should be made of a piece of timber about 300mm x 75mm x 50mm (12″ x 3″ x 2″), or an equivalent piece of round timber. Although rot should not normally be a...