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[@RockyMtnFenceofIdaho]

Joe, you have to be the nicest guy alive to be so kind in your reviews of these videos. I would have more video edited out than usable if I were to record my reactions.

[@JoeEverest]

He makes it easy! Appreciate you watching!

[@txreal2]

@@JoeEverest I would have thought that Jeff learned something about building fences when reviewing your videos.

[@nobleprimus2272]

I am always a Equal Spacing kind of guy. I am also a fan of doing it right the first time and build to last.

[@JoeEverest]

Both are 💯 right, thanks for watching!

[@clane1013]

Give me a fence built by April Wilkerson any day! When you listen to her describe how and why she builds a fence a certain way there is no comparison. But I did build my gates with your recommendations Joe. Thanks for all the good advice!

[@JoeEverest]

Agreed! Thanks for watching and weighing in!

[@NoahDevine91]

Totally agree with everything you said Joe 💪 I have seen all of Jeff’s videos on fencing he’s a funny guy. Can’t wait for the next review video

[@JoeEverest]

They get so much better/worse…

[@frontrockfences]

I think that post is maybe 2' in the ground and love the double string line and post bracing 😂

[@JoeEverest]

Absolutely agreed, thanks for watching and weighing in! Hope your travels are going well!

[@Bacrenfencing]

I need to get me one of those plastic post levels.........😂

[@JoeEverest]

😂

[@TicTacMI]

Hey Joe, I’ve been watching a lot of your videos in anticipation of putting in a fence at our next house-quick question for you: I’m looking for more of a traditional, decorative picket fence with more intricate details or touches. I’m split on vinyl or wood so I’m not dead set on either. My question is, would I be better off looking to go through a fence contractor, or a carpenter? Again, I’m ok with a good quality decorative vinyl fence, but is it even worth trying to find a contractor who can supply and has experience in that, or should I just go straight to looking for a carpenter to make a really beautiful, decorative fence? Thanks if you answer!!

[@JoeEverest]

I’d reach out to a fencing contractor first, they likely would have the vendor relationships you would need to source that material.

[@Mirecsooor]

Hi, new subs here ! glad I found your channel ! also its unbelieveble how time flies when I watch videos with Jeff haha

[@Paulspicks-555]

I've been a Fann of Jeff's handyman work for some time now and I've never seen him build anything half cocked, ever.... I havent seen him use a tape messure this hole series, very unlike him. you realy need to see his work when he's working on his own house, hes all fast and quality, make sure the job is done right the first time. It affends me how fast he is with the qualty work that done, realy. You couldnt tell by this series though, quite shocking for me to watch, especially with the lack of use with his tape measure. Durand the handyman dallas If anybody else waches Jeff, please let us know if I'm waching the wrong guy here.

[@MK-lr4cy]

Joe ! You can’t stop messing with this guy 😂😂😂 until he stops doing fences 😂

[@JoeEverest]

Absolutely not, I’d hate for someone to take him seriously and try following his advice to build there own fence!

[@texasfencing414]

@@JoeEverest His videos help us the Pros to stay busy 😁

[@chrislandrum4032]

Could someone explain on why you wouldn’t brace your post after setting them? We always do even tho our poles are always set adequately. Our logic is what if a storm comes thru that evening, or what if the client or their kids or even their dogs bump them after we leave for the day. Bracing them gives us peace of mind that when we get there the next morning our post are exactly where we set them yesterday.

[@Aepek]

2:54 @joe Everest Thank you thank you thank you sir. Know this seems “little and dumb” for ppl, but it helps EVERYONE know what not to touch, and what to touch. Example: 811 comes out and marks utilizes. Have a concrete sub mark out for forms, and footing, and wall using orange paint b/c that’s what they like and use. Something happens and takes few days to get to; but another sub does the removal and they were told dig down 24” on all orange paint markings….. well, they gonna hit data/communications and if a keystone house/property for a subdivision/hoa, it will take out entire subdivision….OUCH 🤦🏼 I’ve actually had the pleasure of experiencing this example, and why used it. Appreciate it, cheers✌🏻

[@txreal2]

Joe, you keep forgetting that Jeff's motto is "Good enough" 🤣🤣

[@JoeEverest]

😂😂😂 fair enough!

[@mhoch59mh]

I've been waiting for is video! So many things wrong. If you are gonna do something may as well do it right! Looking forward to the rest of the videos!

[@JoeEverest]

It just keeps getting better/worse!

[@justabirdwithaword]

watching you correct Jeff has taught me quite a lot.

[@JoeEverest]

Glad I can help, thanks for watching!

[@kvasirofold4784]

I know this is an old video, but did you notice that the corner post had shrunk about 2 feet at the end of your video?

[@LarryB-inFL]

I liked the series. One comment: @12:16 I disagree about running your string down the center of where your posts are going. I found it much better to run my string down the front face of where the posts will be, then mark it 2" (or 1 3/4" if you want to get silly precise!) back with a stake and paint. That way, when it is time to set the posts, your string is put back in place and you set the post snugged up against the string (and plumbed, of course!). The 2" is "close enough" for a properly sized hole (ie, big diameter). Doing it this way, you have one string line and your holes will be exactly where you want them (or centered within a 1/2" or so!)

[@SANTA17]

Thank you! Someone saying it as it should be said. As a contractor in springfield, i am tired of horrible work and im glad to see someone who takes peide it their work, i mean you of course although he might too, unfortunately he didnt take the time to speak with the fence expert first. haha.

[@curiouscat3384]

Indeed the theme of his channel is that nothing is ever exactly perfect! I watched a variety of his videos and always found him to be clumsy and careless about some details. You should see his kitchen remodel with butcher block counters. Or the ground level deck.....

[@uncle_creepy2743]

Bylaw in our area can't have a center support on a fence , only top and bottom , so kids can't climb it

[@bigcmcg3946]

Good luck getting below the frost point this far north of you can find a long enough auger you will be pulling out glacial boulders or worse.

[@GrapeJustinTrudeauAnnaLee]

I absolutely love watching you, a professional, trash this Jeff dude wanna be tv star without the skills! Hahaha. Me and my brother literally send each other his videos to have a laugh at Jeff’s hackery! 😂 Keep up the good work Joe!

[@blameitonben]

Post is at most 18 inches in the ground. Get the extension for the auger!! I hate the corner post. I've been building my own fence on 3/4 of acre. 2 ft level didn't do it. As you said, 4 ft min.

[@Stebeway54]

I’ve seen some of Jeff’s videos. Some of the tips are okay, but some of them and the workflow tends to be chaotic, often incoherent. Usually he’s prescribing a less than robust way to do things. I appreciate Joe’s videos because they’re educational even when critical. Plan to put in a horizontal picket fence soon, will likely reference Joe’s videos during that project.

[@JoeEverest]

Thanks for watching and weighing in!

[@raddad9041]

I think I argued against what you were saying in one of your original videos covering Jeff's fences. Don't know what I was thinking then, lol. Over the years, as I've watched more of Jeff's shit I'm continually amazed he hasn't hurt himself catastrophically or been sued out of business. The guy just wings so much shit and keeps pushing his 'cheap and easy' shtick. If I tried to put a fence in my yard like he shows here it'd be down in a year or two tops.

[@pbj417]

Darn....I thought he would show how he cut the posts. His favorite saw is a "hack" saw as it describes him perfectly.

[@JakePlisskin12]

I'm pretty sure my fence being even remotely semi decent is my fence. I litterally eyed out a line as I walked with stakes I threw into the ground as I was walking past then ripped around with a auger attach to my hitch and speed blasted. Through 4×4 in the ground dumped a half bag of post hole cement. And through up 1 buy 6s. Looked great..still looks great that. Was 15 years ago. And the fence next door I did 15 years before that looks and feels solid as mine. They enclose 6 acres total in mid michigan. Never painted either of them once. Just sealed the ends and whatever ever the rest of the can finished..

[@BigHarryBalzac]

I don't know about the post holes, but I can say with a high degree of confidence that Jeff isn't very deep.

[@JoeEverest]

😂 💯

[@seanfinn107]

My favourite is you dont have to dig your holes in a straight line, just dig your holes then put the posts wherever the holes are.

[@JoeEverest]

Sometimes it seems like he’s doing silly stuff on purpose!

[@TheodoreM-wp6cs]

I’ve come to the conclusion that this dude in the blue is just trolling everyone, he has to be. HalfassDIYvision

[@JoeEverest]

Now that you mention it, I wouldn’t put it passed him 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@loco4dogg]

If that soil is clay you'd have no problem getting those post in 4 feet.

[@michaelamartocci]

Set string 1ft out of grade set post to hight. The post braces are a joke. The post are probably 1ft deep always set post 42inches deep.

[@robbiewilson2882]

I don’t understand why you wouldn’t use a string to get your post exactly straight and level. Some people have the “why do it right when you can do it wrong” mentality.

[@JoeEverest]

Absolutely agree, thanks for watching and weighing in!

[@InternationalKarl]

Let me guess it will fail

[@JoeEverest]

💯

[@TT-ik3kd]

Atleast the guy says its diy

[@JoeEverest]

True, for better or worse he did install it himself. Thanks for watching!

[@ShawwwHa]

Canadians have small feet.

[@calmeaj]

I can't stand that Jeff's videos. He once said to rip out all my baseboards and flooring and throw them away and that it only takes a couple minutes to do this

[@MrAykron]

that much might be true, depending on the room size and type of flooring. I have ripped up a room, baseboard and flooring in a 30 minute timeframe. I've also done it in 2 hours because of a different type of subfloor. Pretty sure in a hurry i coulda ripped 1000sqft of carpet and baseboards in under 30 minutes, but hardwood would take me hours.

[@calmeaj]

@@MrAykron yeah it was hardwood floor from the 90s probably. i do flooring for a living and with 3 guys you cant haul the shit out to the truck in "a few minutes" much less demo the floor. not to mention all the nails and staples left behind that need to be removed before install. guys a half ass completion artist. shows in his work as well as in his videos

[@houstonastrorider713]

Home Reno is a joke. Everything he builds is just get it done cheap... 😆.

[@JoeEverest]

Couldn't agree more, I'm starting to have a hard time deciding if he's serious or just messing with people...

[@houstonastrorider713]

@@JoeEverest been thinking the same thing. 😆

[@wannabefishing37]

If i hired this guy and watched him do this stuff he would be fired! Im not even a fence builder and cant stand half A#$ stuff!

[@nexxterra]

You do realize you are reviewing a "jack of all trades" that is giving a basic idea and courage to the homeowner that can not afford a "Joe Everest the fence expert.

[@spacemonkey2915]

That dude always seems to be in a rush. I used to watch him, but the way he talks and his work methods are idiotic.

[@kryptomage252]

You seem very biased ive used those corner level foe 37 years never failed yet so u seem to be very judgmental

[@JoeEverest]

Just sharing my experience, they’re great at telling you how plumb that particular part of the post is level but if the post is warped or bowed in the least it could throw the whole thing off. To each their own, though. I appreciate you weighing in and sharing your experience!

[@kryptomage252]

@@JoeEverest if you straight post it will never fai i guarantee it

[@kryptomage252]

@@JoeEverest tpu also need to stop hating on this guy! Seems to that u like to cut corners based on your response . Do you even look at your materials tou huy and see 8f they are straight...I bet you do not!!

[@houstonastrorider713]

Is that you Jeff. 😂​@@kryptomage252

[@cosmicartist1]

@@JoeEverest kryptomage252 is most likely an internet troll. Don't waste your time responding to him/her/it.

[@Aepek]

2:54 @joe Everest Thank you thank you thank you sir. Know this seems “little and dumb” for ppl, but it helps EVERYONE know what not to touch, and what to touch. Example: 811 comes out and marks utilizes. Have a concrete sub mark out for forms, and footing, and wall using orange paint b/c that’s what they like and use. Something happens and takes few days to get to; but another sub does the removal and they were told dig down 24” on all orange paint markings….. well, they gonna hit data/communications and if a keystone house/property for a subdivision/hoa, it will take out entire subdivision….OUCH 🤦🏼 I’ve actually had the pleasure of experiencing this example, and why used it. Appreciate it, cheers✌🏻