Nice Video. Forgive my ignorance, but how did you attached the first vertical board to the t-post? Did you drill a hole through the metal stake, then screw the board into the stake at that hole? I noticed a comment about using 'self tappers' to secure the face board. Also, at one point did you point the drill at your own chest to get the screw through the metal?
Yes sir. I used self tappers that you use to secure trailer decking. They’re designed to go through metal and wood. Just one on top and then when I screw the boards down the side and put the board on the back it works like a clamp. It works best to have a hand to apply pressure to the backside of the post. They do bend as your pressing against them to get the screw started. You need to have the screw start near the side of the T-post and not in the middle(less metal).
I’m thinking about a similar design because I have a ton of t posts laying around. How’s it holding up? Does it wobble too much if you lean on it or if someone was to climb it?
My quick and easy answer would be 2 fence posts and having them really close but not connected. If I think of something throughout the day I’ll let you know
Nice Video.
Forgive my ignorance, but how did you attached the first vertical board to the t-post?
Did you drill a hole through the metal stake, then screw the board into the stake at that hole?
I noticed a comment about using 'self tappers' to secure the face board.
Also, at one point did you point the drill at your own chest to get the screw through the metal?
Yes sir. I used self tappers that you use to secure trailer decking. They’re designed to go through metal and wood. Just one on top and then when I screw the boards down the side and put the board on the back it works like a clamp. It works best to have a hand to apply pressure to the backside of the post. They do bend as your pressing against them to get the screw started. You need to have the screw start near the side of the T-post and not in the middle(less metal).
I’m thinking about a similar design because I have a ton of t posts laying around. How’s it holding up? Does it wobble too much if you lean on it or if someone was to climb it?
So far so good! It has some wobble but it keeps the cows contained on the other side and I can climb over it without any issues.
How do you handle corners?
When the fence makes a ninety degree turn?
My quick and easy answer would be 2 fence posts and having them really close but not connected. If I think of something throughout the day I’ll let you know
@@southernyankeeinnovations Good point. I will think about it.