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Re: Building Fences
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lugnet.town
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Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:52:45 GMT
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Duane Hess wrote:
> In lugnet.town, Fred Carcanague III writes:
> > I have an idea that uses 1x1 bricks, 1x3 plates and 1x8 tiles. Very simple
> > for straight runs, 1x3 elbow plates do corners. 1x1 plates for top caps or
> > and decor you like. I have a picture of the idea at...
> > http://www.carcanague.com/images/new/fence1.jpg
<snip>
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> > LMYK
> > Fred Carcanague
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> Hey! I like that. Not really what I'm looking for, but nice and simple. Kind
> of reminds me of the fence that we had around the yard when I was growing up
> on the ranch.
> Good job.
> -Duane
Speaking of ranch fencing (and not really what you're looking for), I've been
very pleased with the split rail fencing that I slapped together for a show.
It's instantly recognizable, appropriately scaled, extremely versatile, and
very simple. And it only requires 1x8 black plates (and a few 1x2s). It can be
built any length, and can be stretched or shaped (accordian-style) to fit the
need.
It's basically a zig zag design. Now that I think about it, hard to describe.
Simple to show. Take a look:
http://www.pnltc.org/Gal_LLCA_0801/WildWest/Gallery.html?PIC00052
Basically, just take 1x8 plates and interleave them at the second stud in. Use
1x2s on the ends to finish it. From the top:
\ / A
X
\
\ B
\
\ /
X (where each slash and each X represent a stud)
/ \
/ C
/
\ /
X
/ \ D
Put down a 1x2 at A, and a 1x8 at C, then a 1x8 on top at B, and a 1x2 at D.
Continue until you have three or four rails. Looks great!
For the record, a 3-rail fence is adequate to keep in livestock, so if you want
to show off how rich you are, use a 4-rail fence (true!).
Rick Clark
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| (...) Hey! I like that. Not really what I'm looking for, but nice and simple. Kind of reminds me of the fence that we had around the yard when I was growing up on the ranch. Good job. -Duane (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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