Built a Fence for my Sister

[Tidybuoy]

I built a fence for my sister last weekend. Just showing off my handy work. Transported all materials from Fresno to Sacramento - My little truck was overloaded but got-er-done. The same style fence I've built at my own house so I've got the method down (this is my 5th fence).

Truck Loaded:




Materials:


Tearing Down Old Rotted Fence:


Chopping up Old Fence:


Getting Started:


Finished Fence (40' Long): I'll do the longer fence next year.

[stevej37]

Nice work!
love the wood finish.

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by stevej37

love the wood finish.

Penofin "Transparent Redwood" I'm gonna seal my own fence this weekend.

[stevej37]

^^^ How does something like that stand up to the hot sun?

[Crowbob]

Speaking of fences. 56 more holes to go...

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ How does something like that stand up to the hot sun?

A fence I built 15 years ago seems like it's time to be re-sealed but has held up very well over the years.

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by Crowbob

Speaking of fences. 56 more holes to go...

If only I had a Kabota. I brought my mini-hand held auger but had to dig all holes with a manual post hole digger due to the numerous roots. Plus, I had a gas line I had to be mindful of.

[stevej37]

^^^ 15 years is excellent. I have a plain three board fence surrounding my 1.25 acre home.
Every 4-5 years...I'm painting.

Edit: I dug all the 12ft spaced holes with a manual post hole digger.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by stevej37

Nice work!

I have no skills in this area: without supervision my fence would look like a meth addicts front row of teeth.

Well done.

[billybek]

Was your sister singing this while you were building the fence?



Looks great!

[look 171]

Originally Posted by Tidybuoy

If only I had a Kabota. I brought my mini-hand held auger but had to dig all holes with a manual post hole digger due to the numerous roots. Plus, I had a gas line I had to be mindful of.

Call Dig Alert next time they will come and tell you the location of pipes usually within 24 or 36 hours. Its a free service.

Fresno to Sac is jsut as far as LA to Fresno. That's a long drive Vern. You are a great brother. Fence looks great.Nice color.

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by look 171

Call Dig Alert next time they will come and tell you the location of pipes usually within 24 or 36 hours. Its a free service.

I was lucky as the Gas line had already been marked with a PG&E flag + spray paint in the alley from previous work. Still, I hand dug that particular hole just to be sure.

[VINMAN]

Looks great! Awesome work!


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[hcoles]

Very nice work. I like the strong wood appearance. I just finished building a redwood fence attached to a new retaining wall. Fence building is fun, retaining wall tear out and rebuilding not so much.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ How does something like that stand up to the hot sun?

I think what Steve is trying to say is, when are you planning a trip to NW Ohio and then Michigan?

[stevej37]

^^^ I need painters...not installers!

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ I need painters...not installers!

He seems to do a good job at both. So again.....

[ramonesfreak]

swing by new york. we are shopping for a fence now

that’s a very nice fence. you’ve got talent !

[MRM]

Does she still get out, or is the fence strong enough to keep her in?

[Crowbob]

Originally Posted by MRM

Does she still get out, or is the fence strong enough to keep her in?

Gold!