How to build a wooden fence straight!

[@miguelamigo6030]

Missing a lot of those center nails 😂

[@emptyheadbiden8698]

Makes it easier to tear down in 2 years

[@juanantonio6824]

U dont really need center nails

[@garypulliam3740]

​@@juanantonio6824 Then why waste them and the time and effort?

[@chadjohnson2853]

I like the jig works better than string

[@juanantonio6824]

@@garypulliam3740 we only do 1 becaus is the same thing with screw will be coming off after hrs.

[@anthonyo4038]

I was seriously waiting for the," Hey Mr. George" guy to pop in

[@CanISpoonYou]

I like how it says painter on his sleeve, rofl.

[@trumpwasbetter]

That's an awesome jig for fencing.

[@intangible0062]

Always helps when the ground is level enough that you dont have to cut the boards

[@dennislinden3657]

Only thing I'm thinking is with a bottom level and a string line this is easier. Kudos for wasting time and wood.

[@landscapingspecialist]

I was gonna say this. But you already did

[@landscapingspecialist]

@@dennislinden3657 was also thinking, we always used a string line and a level. We must have been doing it the hard way? Lol

[@2olvets443]

That shouldn't matter if your posts stand at the same height from ground. Would like to see jig on a sloped run.

[@ume1870]

@@2olvets443 The jig will run the same no matter what the grade is because your 2x4’s are flowing with the ground. So if the ground slopes your 2x4 will slope as well. Allowing your pickets to stay at that same height

[@supremefencespartanburg]

Thats very nice. Only thing it recommend is to bring your top rail higher, we aim for only 3" of picket sticking above the top rail. This keeps the tops of the pickets from warping. (Less unsecured board up there) For everyone else- 1. Yes, the ground may vary and not be flat all the way down. But if you use your head while installing the rails, you can place your pickets the same distance off the rail, so that there's the same amount of pickets above the top rail all the way down the fence. 2. No, we don't space pickets. They shrink when they dry and will leave an 1/8" gap in between them when they're installed as tight as possible. If you space them then you'd have huge gaps. 3. No, we didn't see him pull out a level. But if he know what he's doing, he can check it once per section, or just use the post when he gets to it. When i began, I'd plumb every 5 pickets. Now, i just use the posts

[@atlantarenovationsandconst1231]

Sir you know what’s going on! Thanks 👍🏽 Please take notes y’all 💪🏽

[@atVVV1]

Even with today's lumber quality? Yeeesh, we are now leveling ever 3rd picket BC quality has gotten so bad. (PNW region)

[@ericr154]

​​@@atlantarenovationsandconst1231 I'm noting that he knows about as much as he doesn't.. you aren't checking plumb, you're checking level... there's a difference. If you don't know that, what do you really know? I'll admit he has a point about the reveal... but that's about it.

[@ericr154]

Also, pressure treated is usually kiln dried so it wouldn't shrink any more...if anything, they will expand with the first rain and cause those boards to come loose as I explained in my comment.

[@jacobhelohelohelo]

@Erick Rodriguez depends on what you buy. Kiln dried stuff is nice, but I don't know anyone using it for fences, just due to the amount of material needed. Extremely high cost

[@philwittkamp]

As long as you have that top runner level. Good idea for sure.

[@Nobody_896]

I know these are decorative boards at the top, but on plain boards in Australia we just use use a chalk line and cut the uneven top off with a power saw, it's real fast,

[@rafatorres3777]

M para dejar casi se acerca ya me fuera muerto de hambre

[@XX-tg4gj]

So.... Your comment was pointless? We do the same thing here if the style allows. We get it. Y'all do it cheaper.

[@drewnolan96]

@@XX-tg4gj😂😂😂😂

[@UnmaskingTheMachine]

Dude couldn't wait to take a break after all that hard work of putting up 4 to 5 pieces

[@brokendown1236]

Theres probably more fencing that he put up that the video didnt record

[@naybreed]

😅😅

[@garypulliam3740]

​@@brokendown1236 🤣

[@garypulliam3740]

And slow as fk, too.

[@dannyknapp515]

And there it is .. someone always has to shit on a guy sharing a video

[@jonathandutra4831]

No kick board and cheap route. Real fence builders don't use nail guns we use screws.

[@cyrusgonzalez1508]

Totally wrong 😂 real fence people know we use nails

[@brianbunnich6221]

I've always screwed my 2x4's in but nailed my boards. Ringshank nails don't hold bad. If I end up having to replace a board I don't like, usually end up snapping the board or pulling the nails through the board still attached to the rail. Pretty easy to break the heads off, but man that ringshank has a bite to it ! Haha

[@godsflesh5057]

Screwed or nailed, just two different words describing what happened to your mom.

[@El_dela_Nissan]

You can used nails all you want but they ain’t gonna hold long lik screws

[@Jesus_is_Lord239]

No shit what r they thinking

[@fishon2602]

Great idea.. but you don't want the bottom of the boards on the dirt... Great video

[@danbrandt7252]

He’s having to pull most up to the straight edge so it’s not on the dirt, watch it again, about an inch above grade

[@CK-rc9ru]

Once your poles are set you pull a string to get your height correct for pickets so you won't have gaps underneath and your fence rolls with the counter of the land.

[@hondaservicecenter]

Or you make the fence level and get your fkd up yard filled and graded instead

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Contour

[@michaellopez3306]

Yup that's going in the tool bag.👍

[@johnbailey2024]

I make sure my rails are level, I put a straight 2×6×10 on the level top rail and put 1 screw through the 2×6 and into my post so I have a level , then install fencing,by leveling the top of the panel with my board, and check level every 4 panels or so, plus I use spacers between panels, and no nail, only coated deck screws..it takes longer to install the panels, but the fence will last, and also no loose panels and no nail bleeding, that's just how I do it

[@CarlosSanchez-bg4wf]

Nice, I string line mines. Looks outstanding bruh 👌

[@vince6056]

Nothing straighter than a tight string.

[@akven0m]

If you ever use a gig like this, you'll never use string again. Just remember to do the whole section before moving the gig.

[@jwilli850]

clever jig you guys are using…looks good

[@daleescareno8694]

That's pretty cool make the job easier and clean

[@mattensley2641]

use a level and make sure your boards are plumb and a string line works really well

[@ef143]

Haters

[@ericr154]

Except you're not checking plumb.... besides strings line sags. The longer the run the more drop you'll have in the middle. To keep LEVEL this is actually a great technique, as long as the posts are level, though I did notice the jig doesn't stretch from post to post.

[@JoseGomez-gw9lt]

Great idea patent that tool smart guy 💘

[@atlantarenovationsandconst1231]

Thanks 🙏

[@anthonywilsonsr.8856]

That is so smart! Amazing🎉

[@dougs6962]

Yes, when the ground is level, it's easy to do. I run a 2×6 at the base and set all may fance boards on the 2x6 pressure treated . It looks great.

[@ricardobreton4230]

Excelente idea para mantener la altura del travezaño al mismo nivel.

[@jamesballard1170]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@joelmarcy8027]

That’s slick!

[@Nikki-fl4fl]

Maybe these guys never heard of a string line. Way easier and cheaper.

[@michaelshipp4602]

Only way I know 👊🏾

[@Dogman-cs5hv]

nope tops might be level but the ground can be different heights and boards In the dirt cause rot

[@MA777AYLOR]

That's my deal. We use string and always set it to where I can stick the toe of my boot underneath. In Florida that rot sets quick cause those pickets just soak everything up

[@michaelmercer2440]

Bloody genius, I'm a fencer and will take that on, great stuff guys👌👌

[@chadhouse1375]

Great jig idea!!

[@johngrubb1847]

,GOOD CONCEPT. AFTER 48 YEARS IN BUSINESS, I HAVE LEARNED THAT TREATED PINE WILL WARP WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF INSTALL. AND THE PINE 4X4S WILL ROT AFTER ABOUT 15 YEARS. WE USE ONLY WESTERN RED CEDAR AND STEEL POSTS FOR A FENCE GUARANTEED TO LAST 20 YEARS. THERE COULD BE AN OCCASIONAL WARP IN A CEDAR PICKET, BUT NOT OFTEN. BUT THE PICKET HEIGHTH GUIDE WORKS VERY WELL EVERY TIME AND WILL FOLLOW THE GRADE OF THE GROUND

[@akven0m]

The problem with a string line is that, not only is it affected by wind, if you're not very careful, each time you raise a picket to the string, you can unknowingly raise the string ever so slightly each time a picket is placed (I've seen it happen), which increases the height of the fence as you progress. This gig eliminates both of those issues, making it idiot proof. Also, on terrain that has varying degrees of slope, installing a string line can be time consuming. This gig eliminates the wasted time of installing and removing a string line.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Cool fence jig!

[@Craiglyhead]

Did he check any of those pickets for level or don’t we do that anymore?

[@SG-uh6sw]

We don't

[@namedotzip]

When we do fences our rule is every 10-15 check for peace of mind, but since the eye is a pretty good gauge, if you feel it’s off just check. If you don’t, do a few more before checking because at the end of the day in the bigger picture you’re not gonna see a 16th or even 1/4 out of plum. (While working on it, if you can’t see 1/4 out of plum then you need more experience.)

[@yuyuestrada23]

😂he’s wearing a painter shirt!!

[@guillermogarcia4682]

Excelente idea, espero que suban más vídeos, bendiciones chavos

[@rustbucket9318]

That was just nailing the pickets. The “straight” part is in the structure.

[@JuniorG707]

No spacing in between the pickets?

[@Jo-xg6rk]

​@@paulunderwood8960 if the boards are already dry they will need a space to expand...u can get away with it if the boards are wet out of a sawmill...

[@paulunderwood8960]

@@Jo-xg6rk I've been a carpenter for 44 years I don't need your fucking advice I know which wood does what

[@Jo-xg6rk]

@@paulunderwood8960 check out other comments u Muppet- they agree with me.iv been a fencing contractor for a decade...I worked out very early that wet wood expands pretty quick...44yrs + u still can't work it out. What a sad old man u are.....😘 Sort out your anger issues- prob bcuz your a bad tradesman

[@Jo-xg6rk]

@@paulunderwood8960 yes I know...if they go on dry they will expand...your clearly not a v good carpenter. Now go rage at someone else numpty 🤬

[@Jo-xg6rk]

@@paulunderwood8960 "u don't never space them"..........🤡

[@bigtenfootball3417]

It might take longer...but drilling holes in those boards and using screws are way better than nails.

[@kiddhitta]

Or just using screws. Who the hell would pre drill for fence boards?

[@85toyotaSR5]

He was like, oh ya this middle Steiger needs nails. Pros my ass

[@markheintz1878]

That's pretty slick, gotta admit that. Better than a stringline.

[@billkoranda45]

Glad to see that posted ,I made the same thing on a previous job ,I will subscribe.....

[@OneCraziChihuahua]

Southern border needs help

[@amazon4716]

Work smart, not hard. Great work 👏 👍

[@JavierLopez-em6hq]

Guauuu esos son chingones

[@TEXAS.N8V]

Check those pickets for plumb too!

[@mandosanchez4666]

Screws? String line?

[@ericr154]

String line sags. This is better. Though screws would be a good call.

[@mandosanchez4666]

I'm looking at a string line right now thats 500 ft

[@mandosanchez4666]

Theres over 2000 lines in action at this job

[@waynes.2983]

Aren't those going to swell when it rains and start breaking off because they aren't spaced apart?

[@IVDestroyerzzVIJc]

Yea I did my first fence this week and we put a nail in between the 2 by 4s it was my first fence so it was a little off yk not straight

[@atlantarenovationsandconst1231]

Fence has passed inspection 👍🏽

[@waynes.2983]

@@atlantarenovationsandconst1231 that's good.

[@bing083]

That wood is going to shrink about ¼ to ½ inch and have spacing for swelling.

[@billyvice1520]

They will, I've never seen any wood that didn't expand and retract. Contractors don't care because it isn't their fence, it takes them longer and time is money. If the county is happy their happy.

[@quick1965]

That’s pretty damn cool!

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Good idea lads. 👏👏

[@PerezFencingandConcrete]

No need for the kid to be handing you pickets one by one he should be already be laying a couple for you to nail

[@atlantarenovationsandconst1231]

Hard to find good helpers 😂

[@PerezFencingandConcrete]

@@atlantarenovationsandconst1231 there’s no arguing with that brother 😂

[@jeromegarcia5396]

lol, bro should be stacking in between each post the amount of pickets ahead of the nailer, the nailer must focus on ground contact and plumb every four feet or so, nail placement, and amount of nails, so this holding hands love triangle going on is waste of money Mr George...

[@TheRealIndridCold]

@@jeromegarcia5396 😂😂😂😂😂😂 $20..? No that’s too much Mr George

[@patrickbellefleur5508]

Lol we should all work together. I frame and slow guys drive me nuts. Had a cutter that would take 5 minutes to cut one piece of wood. Would measure then inspect over and over until finally cutting the piece. Once he cut the piece he would double check it lol. I went off on him and told him that this is rough framing, not trim carpentry. We gotta move.

[@dldgranite1931]

I do like the jig that you made however I can tell you that you’re a hobby person the reason why I can tell you that is because you can only take so many shots in your nail gun before your air compressor which sounds to be like maybe a Dewalt 5 gallon tank or maybe a 3.5 gallon tank that’s not the choice of a professional

[@Lebigboi64]

You don’t need the biggest tools to do quality work, what rubbish. He is producing quality work of a professional, I have seen many quality professional tradesmen use various tools. You know what stays the same - it’s the quality of the end product.

[@atlantarenovationsandconst1231]

🔥👍🏽

[@DovidMoshe]

This has to be the most pettiest comment ever lol

[@JuniorG707]

What? So only big compressors are professional and anything less is amateur? That’s laughable.

[@dldgranite1931]

@@JuniorG707 nice to hear from you. That’s not exactly what I’m saying right tool for the job a small, 3 gallon air compressor. Is good for a lot of projects. But not for a bigger nail guy with rapidfire. for that you would need more CFM cubic feet per minute

[@user-mu9od5cd1s]

2 thumbs up to u. So smart

[@rudyortiz6503]

GOOD IDEA - NICE WORK ; KEEP IT-UP !!!

[@EagleRun23]

10/10 idea

[@robertoescobarhernandez8690]

Excelente trabajo amigo

[@juanoldhandspainting8986]

I like that!

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Jigs are the greatest! There is always one that can solve a problem.

[@michaellove6809]

Love how this guy good faced That 1 stick halfway through the video well done bro

[@ChopsticksDIYGarden]

Genius! Well done.

[@enriqueramos842]

Fences need love......screw it next time lol

[@johnking8679]

Now, that's a SMART way to build a fence !!

[@BlackDogBones1964]

That's one of the better hacks I've ever seen

[@wesleyscott8028]

Awesome Looking 👍👍👍👍👍

[@gearjammer4779]

That is so cool! 👍

[@craigbarry1340]

Great idea

[@ronaldshank7589]

Looks like fun. I'd definitely love to do this kind of work!

[@akven0m]

I can tell you that the working conditions are not always this perfect.

[@celinavaca7499]

Que gran invento ❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@PaffordHomestead]

Great Idea 💡

[@renostubbs8504]

Nice work guys

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

Brillant idea !

[@joshuamurphy7165]

Nice little jig you made

[@jasonguyer6542]

String line works amazing!

[@joemvin.j3-16]

Brilliant !!

[@kennethnoland8246]

Very smart work SMARTER not harder !!

[@rodrigocortes1823]

Muy ingenioso,gracias por el tip

[@dariomoreno2216]

Good job guys!!

[@wakeupamerica4610]

Brilliant!

[@eustorgiocamaro6762]

buenisima idea thank you

[@boomyashockya7166]

Nice jig!

[@michaelturner97311]

Nice gig 👍🏾

[@Eupv]

Comi batallan los viejones saludos 👌👍👍

[@gregory2668]

Nice!

[@dirtyvet5404]

Hot dang Cletus. we done found a helpful videa. I see a few are commenting not so nice, but I like this dude's cleaver way to speed things up. I am sure he'll come back for those missed spots. Being on camera can make one nervous, becoming a star and all. Get Err Dun!

[@kevindunlap5525]

That's when you know your guys are working by the hour.

[@camping_with_tywan]

Fuck I needed this idea 2 months ago

[@chriswalker6776]

Great idea but what about the center nailing? I also temp nail to hold the board in place then have a person using screws come in and follow up

[@akven0m]

It's funny reading critique from people who don't do this for a living. Time is money. Screws are a waste of both.

[@bigred1964b]

Perfect 👌💯💯💯

[@ksut5721]

Awesome idea.

[@littlefish9670]

That's pretty neat had to keep them boards nice and straight.

[@mikecurliss848]

Excellent idea

[@waltertadeus8307]

An ingenious idea

[@jameshoops5257]

Perfect alignment 😊

[@bobnorman8397]

Very nice 👍

[@mprrx]

Cool!

[@thefirmament1616]

why he angrily grabbing those pickets from him.. lol that last nail went thru the middle of two boards.. lmao

[@karlmiller7500]

working smart

[@stevenbradford6824]

I like the template

[@Framer_Mike]

Good stuff

[@danthompson5797]

Excellent

[@christelting1359]

F'ing love it!!!

[@manuelvaldez6178]

That was funny you put nails in the middle of those boards after I said ding dong hahaha that's so funny

[@srsayas8328]

Center beam, “am I just a joke to you?”