How We Build No-Dig Cedar Fence

Sometimes simpler is better. Here's how we build our no-dig cedar fence using driven steel fence posts. From posts to rails to pickets we'll walk you through our process and what we do!
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[@orionred2489]

I gotta say you cut a straighter line with that handheld bandsaw than I've ever cut in my table saw! That was like watching someone throw a perfect spiral.

[@KrisTheSpecialist]

Nice Job!

[@rogerbettencourt9654]

Nice install. That looked easier in the first video. Lol. When half the work was done. Great attention to detail.

[@SWiFence]

Thanks 😉

[@Grggeorge]

Use a pipe wrench when the tops bend

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Very nice

[@susancelotto122]

how does the cost of this fending type compare to tht of a chain link fence for the same length? Also, How does it compare for time and effort? My daughter and I (mom) would like to try to do a fence ourselves but haven't decided on which type. She has a small (20 lb) dog that she need to have a protected space for.

[@MegaFry94]

Will a sawzall do the trick as well or do I need to bite the bullet and get a bandsaw like that? Just switching to postmasters my next job. Also buying the rhino you recommend.

[@SWiFence]

I mean... you could use a sawzall, it's just not going to be nearly as easy to get a nice, clean, level cut. Maybe rent a bandsaw for a day?

[@ambershepherd2104]

Do you guys ever do jobs in Utah? I need to replace a fence that blew down, and this kind of fence would be perfect!

[@SWiFence]

Unfortunately it's not too feasible for us but we wish we could!

[@wxmyjnsn]

Nice!

[@WillLightfoot]

Good luck trying that in Connecticut.

[@SWiFence]

I always love the “good luck trying that in ________” comments

[@CinematicFanatic]

@@SWiFence Good luck trying that on Mars....

[@woodman1701]

@@SWiFence I’ve often thought this would be easy here in the Willamette Valley. I’ve done a few post master jobs. Day dreamed about pounding them in. This place is a soggy clay mess in wintertime. I’ve torn down plenty of pressure treated post cedar fences here without concrete in them but I haven’t felt comfortable trying this way yet. I did a test with a chainlink end post once to see how it would stay after a year or two. It stayed but definitely opened up a top gap in the soil when I started pushing back and forth in it by hand after all that time. I could definitely see doing this in a drier climate.

[@OneRealConservative]

Have you built a no-dig Hog wire fence? wondering how that would work. Specifically using the 16' panels.

[@SWiFence]

Driven posts or the postmasters?

[@OneRealConservative]

@@SWiFence Thinking of the no dig postmasters

[@thelazyhandyman]

I wonder what kind of nails they used for nailing the pickets.

[@SWiFence]

Stainless. Otherwise you'll get chemical reactions with the tannic acid in the cedar and you'll end up with streaks.

[@thelazyhandyman]

@@SWiFence you're awesome sauce!

[@larryseibold4287]

nice work! that seems like a lot of steel poll (>36") in the ground, especially for an open 48" high split fence. aren't the shorter (7'-6") polls a lot lower cost?

[@SWiFence]

We get a LOT of HEAVY wind out here in Wyoming! We're engineering this to make sure it stays exactly where it's been put. 👍

[@larryseibold4287]

@@SWiFence I get it. have you tried a hybrid approach, by first digging a quick shallow 10" to 12" deep hole then pound 24 more inches and then come back later and fill the top of all the 10" holes with concrete ? It solves the wind with wet soil issue with minimum work and materials, etc. You might need to go a few inches deeper if there is deep frost line in your area.

[@wxmyjnsn]

@@larryseibold4287 or they could just do it the way they did and save time and money.

[@TruOnyxfire]

Those posts are about $30/each.

[@stepside78]

Nice

[@austingdisis5972]

Hey guys, I’m gonna subscribe! I’m wondering if you come to Montana? I’m in Roundup. Ground isn’t great after two feet and pretty rocky. I need a 6’ privacy fence though. Can you do it? It’s about 4 or 5 hundred ft.

[@SWiFence]

It's possible! Give our sales guy a call and talk it over. 👍🏻 307-578-8040 ex.1004

[@garykeenan3724]

Hi like your techniques, so why not use a two piece sliding template that lays ontop of framing between post that slightly adjustable then you wouldn’t have to use tape measure to calculate boarding distance would save so much time using tape measure 👍✌️ I might have just invented a patent or just quicker technique

[@SWiFence]

You're thinking in the right direction. We actually do use a bump board at times. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJy7ZKp4oMxoja8

[@michaelmorris4902]

Why in the world would you mark all over the stringers instead of cutting a spacer board to hold up between the pickets as you nail so the final product is cleaner?

[@SWiFence]

Because the picket spacing between each pair of posts was just ever-so-slightly different, and we're obsessed with even picket spacing. 🙂 In other words, one spacer board would only work between one pair of posts, and at that point it was faster for us to take some quick measurements.

[@trishbaby1001]

What are these fence posts? I can’t seem to find info on them. Thanks.

[@SWiFence]

They are on our website. Here's a link: www.swifence.com/master-halco-3-1-2-x-1-3-4-postmaster-steel-post-f.html

[@theFLshark]

Yeah, why didn't you make a spacer block and then go hog wild, because the spacing should be very similar with an inch or so of play at the most per section.

[@quacktony]

With these posts how do you guys handle corners?

[@SWiFence]

We are forced to screw into the end grain on one section at the corner.

[@davidgermany1527]

What happens when you get stopped by rock? Just SOL?

[@SWiFence]

Completely depends on the size of the rock. Smaller stuff it breaks up and moves through; larger stuff-no, you'll need to dig. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2bdfWuYhL2IZ6c

[@jamesrios4069]

At $62-$140 per post, I can prob build that fence several times over with a regular old 4x4 and concrete. I’ll dig the holes thanks …

[@SWiFence]

They are, of course, cheaper if you can find them locally, instead of from a company like us who's paying for shipping steel both ways. It's all about how long you want it to last.

[@ayanaherbert6115]

what is the name of the machine used to drive the posts?

[@SWiFence]

That one was probably our Rhino driver. bit.ly/rhinomultipro

[@glidrod]

@@SWiFence This Rhino Driver costs $2,875, I wonder if you can rent one?

[@toddformanek8495]

Are these fence posts really $30+ each?

[@SWiFence]

Yes but they’ll be the last ones you buy. Since putting the posts in place is the most expensive part of the fence it pays to spend a little extra to make sure they last.

[@jkhhahahhdkakkdh]

@@SWiFence Why am I seeing $116 for almost the same length?

[@alexbarrera1908]

Hello, tool's name please...thanks .

[@SWiFence]

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[@johngaspar4425]

And concrete displaces the good life giving earth, and the concrete is not recyclable, etc

[@daddyalen1726]

If this guy doesn't go to the gym I would be so pissed cuz I go every day and I'm not nearly as muscular

[@emdadulheadteacher3348]

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