Yours is the BEST I've seen. I'm a 70YO Nanny just bought some property in NC and going to build a house and the lot needs a fence. I thought about using 2- 2x4s to make the posts and sandwich the wire between the boards, but I think yours is a much better idea with the dados. Thanks for the video and God bless you sir!👏
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… That was my original plan to sandwich, but this is a much lighter and stronger plan… Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions… If you need construction information, give me an email at JKHARTEL3@gmail.com
I just bought a home and plan to build a smaller version of this for my dogs on my front porch. My dad used to always help me with these sorts of things so your video is helpful now that he’s not around! Thanks!
And that’s exactly what i took the time to put this together, folks need to know. I’ve had hundreds of emails of folks reaching out with their fence project and great feedback. Shoot an email to jkhartel3@gmail.com and I will send over the construction info and answer any questions you may have
Thanks for the reply, and i couldnt agree more (laughing) when done responsibly. i have a detailed hand sketch, material breakdown and excel cost generator i developed based on my build design. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you are interested.
I have been building this fence in my mind and on paper for a year, but had never seen a version of the dato cut done and a fence in a similar climate, like Florida. Got the tools and beer its time to get this fence up. Thanks great video.
😂😂😂 thanks for taking the time to watch a. Comment! Let me know if you have any questions. Shoot me an email if your want construction plans. Jkhartel3@gmail.com
Thank you. This is EXACTLY what I've been wanting to build with cattle fencing and 8' posts so having the dimensions already from you is extremely helpful, much more so than scrolling through video after video.
Nice looking fence. FYI: I had an Australian shepherd back in the 90's. I built a 6' tall fence around the back yard. He walked up to it & jumped over without blinking. I make it 1' foot taller (7') ... he dug under it. So i added mid-size rocks along the base. All I am saying is don't underestimate an Australian shepherd. They are very smart & stubborn dogs. If they find a challenge, they will never give up on it. That makes them incredible & wonderful, but also challenging. :)
Alexander Ross thanks, andyou couldn’t be more right about the Aussie nature. Ours has picked up the scent for moles and the yard looks like a mine field. He left one sitting on the porch like a trophy the other day. Let’s hope he doesn’t figure out his ability to jump.
Mine was an aussie cattle dog, but she had the same athleticism and persistence. Fortunately, she was so stuck on us that she jumped the fence just to run around to the front door and beg to be let in! I miss her, she was a better dog than any man ever deserved.
@@slaplapdog our aussie's loyalty is of the same caliber. He will do anything to be right next to us. The unfortunate issue is any dog/animal within visible range is an immediate threat, and the dog sees red with madness and aggression. I understand that its an inherent trait to protect the herd, but its embarrassing to say the least. Hence, the fence.
My Aussie's can climb a fence no problem, The one I have now is so attached to me she only does it if I ask her too. If I leave the property and she's outside, she will follow. You just have to know your dog 😉
Great job on the fence. You did real good more than good enough for some people to hate on your fence. I can’t see why everyone wouldn’t love this fence.
thanks for your reply sanders. I dont understand it either. I needed a fence for my pups, and i had minimal cash available after purchasing the home, so i looked into doing it for myself. Building a full plank privacy fence defeated the purpose of us moving to the country, so i needed a attractive simple design. I was quoted $20-$25 per ft for a similar fence by a local fence builders, and at approx. 200ft of fence needed, $5000 was a big pill to swallow. I did this fence for a little less than $8 per ft. So, in the end, i a sturdy, inexpensive, attractive fence the contains my dogs. What people are hating or disliking about the fence is their own opinion, but i still have nearly $4000 in my pocket and i got some experience and sense of accomplishment. You cant hate that. I you are interested in building plans, material breakdown and excel cost generator i developed based on my build per linear foot, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com
Man! what an awesome fence and a very entertaining yet informative video. After reading some of the comments, I was about to shoot you an email then I saw the link to download. Thank you so much for taking the time to put all of these together. Gives me a boost of confidence that I can do this. I owe you some drinks maybe a case of them Texas beer, haha. Thank you!!!
Thanks for the outstanding reply! For people like yourself is why I made the video. I had to let it be known about this budget friendly design. I put in a bit of extra time to factory the most height and length for the least amount of scrap left over (aka money lost). The only thing I ask is that you shoot an email of your constrain progress or completion or both. You may have seen it all ready, but I just uploaded my staining and 18month review of the same fence. Another boost of confidence to be had for sure. Enjoy your fence!
Just finished up my fence. I built to most of the same specs and it came out great. I built a cantilevered big gate and mixed it up with some corten corrugated steel at the front. I struggled a bit with the dado at first, having to end up buying a table saw with a long enough arbor for the dado blade AND the dado-ing went a lot slower than I expected, it’s just a lot of wood to dado.
That’s awesome to hear and thanks for the follow up on your own experiences… Yes, I had 23 frames to make and that was a lot of wood to dado.. not to mention it was still wet pressure treated.. shoot some photos to jkhartel3@gmail.com I’d love to see how it turned out! 🤝
Jedidiah thanks for the reply! We love the fence! Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in construction plans with material breakdown and cost generator I developed
Russell Thompson send an Email to hawkijon@aol.com and I will forward you my hand sketch and material breakdown for you to reference. Thanks for the reply!
Gator_Overland Hi Russell!! I saw all your video fence you did Professional fence job I’m sure all People so far are very happy with posted video,please if you have time can you send all measurements you have for fence All best wishes Peter
Kickback can not be truly understood, respected, and appreciated by those who have not seen it first hand. I haven't used my table saw since seeing someone I thought was a master woodworker chop his fingers off, and I have seen viscous kickbacks as well. Once you understand the power of that table saw, then you can give a thumbs up to your comment.
@@brianandlynphilippines I agree with you 100%. I worked in lumber mills for most of my 20's, and saw some horrific kickbacks (thankfully no serious injuries). I really wasn't trying to make light of kickbacks. I truly am sorry if my comment came across that way. It was certainly not my intention. I'm sorry about your friend by the way.
Everyone should have anti-kick pawls on their table saw. In this case it could save his gonads from becoming a hood ornament. Also, don't stand directly behind the piece of lumber you are cutting.
Depending on the treatment and the screws sometimes pressure treated lumber causes galvanic corrosion in the fasteners and you'll want to watch out for that. Also a flat 2x4 on top isn't ideal because water can pool on it after a rain. If you cut a 10º bevel down each side of the top it'll shed water more effectively.
Old Guy Hustle Thanks for the reply… I was in the middle of building the panels the same way you did yours when I learned about the dado groove and it totally simplified my project.
Thanks for helping me with your plans. I have completed my fence using this video as rough guidance. One suggestion to others if they see this. Use a palm router instead of a table saw. It is easier to cut the grooves and a lot safer.
John, thank you for the great video! Thanks for the email with your plans and material list too! We got the 16ft panels today and are starting on our fence tomorrow.
@@terrid5634 Rural King. Tractor Supply and some farm supply places also had them. I think one of the big box stores also had a couple to pick from. Also online retailers (shipping is expensive of course).
Nice!!! Trying to find a diy project like this for our yard... Thank you for sharing.. Hoping my hubby likes this idea, all the others were not study enough for our bulldog, she loves jumping up to greet people walking by. We have a small area where she can play now, but we want all the way around.. again, thanks for sharing
Love this fence. It will be perfect for us. Moving to Florida this summer and am saving your video for reference. Thanks so much for a great video and the detailed comments you posted. Very helpful.
I couldn't agree more with Mr. Lombardo's comment. You just gave me the solution I was looking for; trying to find a way to have an open fence that can contain my dogs (Bullmastiffs), provide an open view and be resistant to wind. I will probably use a white opaque stain and add some rails and caps to keep the HOA at bay. An awesome, well thought out and executed design. Well done - American ingenuity, brother. BTW, I want your Chevelle.
Thanks for the reply Kurt. The fence has held up well to my 200lb English mastiff and feisty Aussie. A storm with 50+ mph winds blew through a couple weeks back and a large quantity of neighbors had fencing blow over. Mine is standing strong. If you are interested in building plans with material breakdown and cost generator based on my design per linear foot , shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com. Also, if you like the Chevelle, check out my channel, i have an MSD kit install video and a recent upload of the UMI coilover conversion which has a clip of the engine running with open headers. It'll put lead in the pencil for sure. Thanks again.
Thanks for the reply. I have construction details with material breakdown and cost generator based on my exact build per linear foot available. shoot and email to hawkijon@aol.com if youre interested.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Don’t forget to check out part 2 (18month review and staining) See description for links to construction information
Amy Champagne Thanks for the reply… Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in building plans with material breakdown and excel cost generator I developed based on my build per linear foot.
@@GatorOverland Hey Thank you so much! I've been trying to figure out how to build a fence that looks nice and keeps our dogs in as well. Our back yard fence is all but falling down - My brother used those notched metal posts and we are on sugar sand hill on the outskirts of the Ocala Forest in Florida so you know how that's holding up. I'll shoot you the email. Have a great week!
Rock Gilroy thanks for the reply! We love the fence! Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in construction plans with material breakdown and cost generator I developed
@ 5.57 i saw that 2x4 tug back on the table saw and thought to myself if you were not holding on to that board well there goes the windshield on your chevelle.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Hopefully there are better days ahead and you get that fence… It’s been holding strong for us for the past five years, and look forward to many more
Danny thanks for the reply! I did 3/16” holes in the bottom dado every 8-12” or so and tested it with a bottle of water in the groove and it drains sufficiently.
Oh i see what you are saying now....at first i thought you meant drilling holes from side to side in the bottom of the panel....but now i realized you mean drilling small holes from top to bottom so water doesn't collect in the bottom dado itself ...
Excellent video, dude. I've been looking for a solution to keep my dogs contained in one half of my back yard. I settled on the hogwire panel fence, then found your video. GREAT work - it looks amazing. Now I'm off to build mine soon!
Thanks for the reply! I’m confident you’ll have no problem making it happen. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and I will send you a pdf of my construction plans and a excel cost generator.
Built my fence like this three years ago. I didnt dado tho. I took two 2x2s and attached to both sides of the fence tieing the fence at the bottom just as his dado does. Just less work cutting.
Wife wants me to build one. Your video is pretty dang good and the only one that gives as good a detail. Guess I have to decide if I want to commit the time to this project.🤔 thanks!
@@Joneickman good luck bud, i know exactly how it goes, just keep a good pace and dont over do it in the heat. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com for updated drawing detail and cost generator for reference.
Great video! My wife and I made our first panel today just to see how difficult it's going to be. We can't find 5ft high panels though. Ours are 4X16. But it turned out great. Thanks for your advice.
Bearded Dragon awesome! Thanks for the follow up! I’m sure it will turnout great! Shoot some photos over to my email when yall are done, hawkijon@aol.com. If I haven’t already sent you them, I do have constructions plans available on PDF.
Yes, check description or email me at jkhartel3@gmail.com
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Great job and original "concept"dude! I'm a handyman as well and I'm looking forward to learn some techniques on how to install some posts at home and I ended up here. Thanks man!.
Thanks for the reply, i have a hand sketch and material breakdown available for my fence build. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and ill send them. Also, my method of plumbing the post was with levels i already had available, ive since bought for about $10 @ lowes/home depot a very convenient level for measuring both sides a the same time. www.homedepot.com/p/Oz-Post-Post-Level-50740/202400878
Love, Love, Love the fence... one note... When wood gets pressure treated they don't always get the pressure treating chemicals all the way thru the wood... You may have datot'ed an opening into untreated wood... On the top and sides, that won't be much of a problem... but on the bottom grove, water will just sit in there... and you know what that will do. Just thinking...…….
Mike Braun Thanks for the reply… After doing the video I went back and drilled a 3/16 hole in the dado groove about every 8 inches in each of the bottom panel frames and then applied 1 L of water from a bottle in the groove… It has sufficient drainage… Now that the wood has weathered for a couple months I plan to stain now that it will except it instead of bead up. Shoot an email to Hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in building plans, material breakdown and cost generator
Hey brother, I'm also right outside of Beaumont and about do a panel fence. I've been racking my brain about how to actually do it and I believe I'm gonna go with this. I feel like I need to get with you and buy you a beer for doing all the thinking for me.
Absolutely! Hundreds of folks like yourself have reached out for insight and shared photos of their own projects completion. I’m confident you can do it too. My email is JKHartel3@gmail.com if you have any questions
What is your annual rainfall where you are located? Do you have insects there that eat wood? Termites, fire and other ants? Those dadoes will be a way for them to continue to bore their way through the lumber. If you are planning on adding another wood panel above the panel part of the fence, be sure the top sheds water or it will rot, warp and fail very soon. The bottom of the panel frame with a dado will catch water and rot away and cause the panel to rust. Also, you can angle the table saw blade to take a small cut from either side of the centerline of that bottom panel board to help it shed water and then leave about 3/4-1" flat in the middle. Use regular fence staples to secure the bottom of the panel. These panel fences are more decorative and practical for yards and building lots for smaller animals, sheep, goats, dogs, poultry etc... they have clean lines and do not sag. Nice job.
1mtstewart Question: what insect would eat through pressure treated lumber? The concert protects the wood in the ground and the chemicals in the wood protect from insects, rot and warp “prevention”. I’m confused about your statement on insects because many homes are built with pressure treated lumber for this exact reason. And Yes Texas has Termites and Fire Ants... never seen issues with pressure treated lumber ever... not even after the wood has rotted. I agree about making the top board slanted slightly for drainage or cap the entire rail with the same stuff log homes are treated with (like a thick lacquer almost apoxy like). And definitely cap the post. Just my thoughts but other than that, I enjoyed the build too!
Brother watching you build that fence I got a lot of ideas from you I'm a painter by trade we always have Epoxy paint I thought it would be feasible to get epoxy clear resin and put it in there where that data line is at it will seal it up real nice make it last for years or even liquid nail in the trades we work with a lot of Carpenters I do get ideal from them guys also I also said we learn everyday thank you a lot
Thanks!! Yes, I was “on the fence” about what to do and ended up going with drain holes in the dado.. works great! See my part 2 video for answers to common questions from part 1 th-cam.com/video/bL89wkzSPDo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the reply Brian. I have a detailed hand sketch, material break down and a cost generator specific for my design available. if youre interested, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com. this fence ran me about $8 per ft. vs. a contractors quote to do a similar design @ $22. my fence was 207 linear ft..
I like the fence better and the chevelle not so much because it's a 70s model.....now if it was a 66 or 67 chevelle or impala, then I would be impressed
TexPR1 thanks for the reply. I have developed a pdf drawing with material breakdown and excel cost generator based on my exact build per linear foot available. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and I’ll send it over
Thanks for the reply! I have developed a PDF sketch and cost estimator based on my exact build per linear foot. If you are interested, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com
Thanks for posting! I've been looking at plans and never would have considered a dado until seeing you're video (and the weephole). Making my backyard dog fence will be so much easier and faster now. Thanks again!
Thanks for the reply! hit the dropbox link for construction info or shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and ill send it over. let me know if you have any question. Enjoy your fence!
Thanks for the reply Jake & Naomi, if you are interested in a detailed hand sketch with material breakdown and pictures, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com. If your wondering this fence project worked out to about $8 per foot. I was quoted $22 per foot by a fence builder to do something similar. You can probably understand why i did it myself.
Great looking fence. Also, really liked the tip toward the end using boards with clamps to create a "kickstand" effect to make your posts plumb and while working alone. I will be doing my own fence so that's a valuable tip for me. Thank you!
A_B_C Easy_as_123 it’s holding up great! I put 1/4” weep hole in the bottom groove about every 8”-12”, and it drains more than sufficiently. Shoot an email to Hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in construction plans and cost generator
kool fence design, weep holes? and spacers , keep learning gettn there :)-- board can launch like rocket into that nice car, seen kick back go thru doors lol,
Thanks Ken, weep holes are simply holes i drilled from the bottom into the dado channel to allow for water to drain. As far as the spacers, that was a suggestion by youtuber with some dado or wood fence experience. The spacer/shim would used to keep the metal panel from bottoming out in the dado groove, and allow for air movement for quicker evaporation of trapped water. And fortunately i had no kick backs or missing fingers from my less than safe woodworking techniques. If could do it all again i would probably use spacers with the weep holes as well as turning my table saw 90 degress and using a push stick. The fence is holding up quite well.
It does take a bit of planning in the beginning… But it’s really repetitious and simple once you get going… Feel free to reach out if you have any questions I’m happy to help… Check the description below for contact information and construction information… I’m confident you can do this
Came for the fence, planning on doing similar bit with 3x3 steel post 12' long, 4'x16' goat and sheep psnels 2 high. For an 8' tall fence to keep our hound on 4 acres of ground. Just wish i had bought the panels a couple years ago before they jumped in price.
Thanks of taking the time to watch and comment! That fence sounds like and incredible feat, but it’s going to looks great! I’m actually helping a friend build theirs this weekend..🤘🏼
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Hundreds of folks have reached out with photos of their own build based on my video… If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask… Shoot me an email to JKHARTEL3@gmail.com if you would like construction info!
Thank you such a great video John! Love your work and that car. I am installing a similar fence for our Aussies. I am doing it myself in my free time and it took some time to dig and set the posts in this rocky South Texas soil. Now that I have gone to install the panels about half of the posts are twisted or bent. Gotta love pressure treated posts. I wanted to ask what tools, tips, or tricks you might be able to shar on how you dealt with yours?
I have been reading a lot about the effects of todays treated 4x4's with ground contact. Most of the treated 4x4's are only treated for bugs and not rot. Did you ever consider putting your 4x4's on concrete piers with metal post holders
I use post protecters on all of my ground contact projects. Won't do a project without them. Slide the sleeve over post put in ground. Post never come in contact with ground
Love your diy fencing. Sometimes I do wonder if its needed to have fencing on home properties in large acres. Love the idea mostly for privacy especially in the back(balcony) and ofcourse the idea of feeling safe is important to me.
That "cutter thing" is called an "Angle Grinder." Trust me, get or make at least 1 push stick for your table saw. Keep your fingers attached to your hands. Just a suggestion but your Dados appear excessively deep. Welded wire fencing cost much less than "Cattle Panels." Just an observation.
Kurt Marucci heck no 🤣 they will bite the wire and just lean back on their haunches till they pull it apart. Now you may have some type of large diameter welded wire in mind. However the small diameter welded wire at hardware stores won’t stand the test of time.
@@shawnhagen6871 Yes, I do have a larger diameter, very stout welded wire in mind. I've seen what happens to the typical grade hardware store wire. I think the hogwire used in this fence is probably pretty sturdy. I also like the fact that high winds can't blow it over, even with 4X4, 8' on center posts
Brandon Gonterman send an email to hawkijon@aol.com and I will forward you the hand sketch and material breakdown for you to reference. Thanks for the replay!
Thanks Bonnie, it really turned out great. We've had quite a few people in the neighborhood inquire about doing theirs like this. As we were on a budget a the time of building the fence, we decided to glue down the decorative wooden post caps for the time being, but could always do a lit post at the corners, I agree that would look good.
Your Aussie is beyond gorgeous!!! I have my two Aussies as well and I love this idea to separate my dirt digging Aussies from my future garden lol. Obviously mine will be on a much smaller scale and I maybe not use 2x4’s since mine won’t need to be heavy duty like an entire fence but love this project and thank you for explaining and sharing your build
I noticed one very important thing you did not do........ cover that Chevrolet Chevelle while working around it .... gonna build same fence for my mini horses up in Tennessee... nice job
Glad you found it.. was just about to drop the link. Let me know if you have any questions.. check the description for the Dropbox link to all the construction info
On the surface the fence looks nice. But the fence wire its self is not really attached it is sitting loose in the dado groove a good sized dog going at the fence may push the fence wire out of the groove and get loose. And alcohol and power tools do not mix, glade you came away with all your bits still attached.
James Grunwald Thanks for the reply… I agree that I could’ve practiced a bit more safety during my project, especially when uploading to the world of TH-cam. As For the fence, the wire panel is by itself is fairly rigid. When Placed in the dado groove frame it is very sturdy. I’ve Leaned and pulled on it with all my weight and you’d be surprised how little the panel gives. I’m confident that it would contain anything shy of an atv or truck hitting it. It’s worked great for my 200 pound mastiff and 50 pound Aussie. In a recent windstorm, the majority of the people in the neighborhood with a plank fence had significant damage, and mine is still standing without a problem.
What a great fence. Thanks for sharing. I’m in rural northern Illinois, and need a fence to keep the deer out of an area. Would you think I could stack your panels on top of one another, (with a 2x4 in between for support), so I can get a fence that is 8’ tall? I’d truly appreciate any advice. Thanks so much for a great video.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… we’re coming in on our fifth year of construction and all is holding up well… If you haven’t seen our part two (18 month evaluation) you should check it out, it answers a lot of questions that folks have had over the years. It will take time, money, and strength to do, but I have no doubts that this design will hold up to what you’re wanting to do. Since the weight of the fence panel is distributed between the lower rot board and the two vertical post, it shouldn’t be an issue of sag. It would definitely be different, and I would love to see the finished project. What is your expected length of fence in linear feet?
This is really great and very helpful. Thank you for including the plan information. It is impossible to find the wire fence at gauge 6. I am not sure if gauge 10 would be strong enough.
That is a very good question. I think that would work with my design, but from my experience, the roll wire isn't as rigid by itself the way the utility panel is and could result in construction complications because of its flimsy nature. You could save a few steps of my design, but still make a frame without the dado and hammer staple the wire to the frame and the post much like you would barbed wire. Im not sure how sturdy the end result of that would be, but i guess that depends on what exactly your trying to keep in, or out of the fenced area.
TH-cam algorithm thinks I need to watch a fencing video.. anyhow I hope your fence lasts. Why not just put dados in the fence posts and run rails top and bottom? I like the gate latches too.
Thanks for the reply Jason! Yes i agree, and this idea was considered during the planning process. Running the dado or router down the 4x4 post would be economical (saving the cost of 25 - 2x4's @ $4 ea.) as it would become an integral part of the frame for the wire panel to sit in as well as being a sturdy post, but i didnt know if it would be as rigid or efficient as a full frame design, considering i used the vertical frame lengths to screw through to secure to my 4x4 post. With the grooved post method, In my mind, this would make it difficult to secure the top and the bottom frame lengths to the post as you would have to toenail screw at an angle into the post while holding up the panel at the same time.The full frame is also forgiving if you are not precise on your post setting. If youre +/- too much on your post setting it might conflict with fitting your wire panel into the post groove (too tight/too loose). I you are interested, send an email to hawkijon@aol.com , i have a hand sketch and material breakdown to reference and some finished product pictures.
I watched part 2 which directed me to part 1. You matured quite a bit in those 18 months. Did your success on TH-cam help that along? Thanks for sharing your plans. I’m going to build a fence like that in Northern Michigan.
It’s funny, you say that… I actually did the first part not so much as a parody, but I got tired of explaining how to do it to neighbors, so I figured I would make a video and that was just my off-the-cuff lighthearted nature.. I never Imagined the video would get that much traction, which also has given me more incentive to do other videos… So I figured I would dial down the slapstick nature and be more serious about it.. I’ve helped folks all over the world with that fence build… Six years strong, no issues… I love it
I get that he doesn't want to blow dust at the garage, but if there's any breeze, it's gonna happen anyways.... Generally, I dont, just because a thing called "laws of attraction" would have some child or vehicle walking right when I get kickback, and it would fly in the street possibly killing or hurting someone or their property...
Great video... Great job on walking through the process of your thinking. Video was well done and clear. Loved to laugh about the fancy mask for your eyes while watching you not use a push stick on your table saw. In all honesty, I'd rather keep my eyes than my fingers, but still funny.... Seriously though, really cool design on stuff. I was planning on doing something similar and like the dado usage much better than just stapling it.
Thanks for the reply. I agree i could have used a bit more safety when it came to the saw. I have developed building plans, material breakdown and excel cost generator based on my build per linear foot. Shoot an email to hawkjon@aol.com if you are interested.
Excellent video, your fence looks great. I would add some kind of drain holes to the bottom board holding the wire, to insure water doesn't sit in the dado cut after it rains. Or caulk it with clear or matching color f you paint the fence.
i did go back and put 1/4" weep holes every 12" in the bottom of every panel set and checked its operation with a bottle of water in the groove. Its no Niagara falls, but it definitely drains.
@@dominicdouglas7580 thanks they work great!! shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you are interested in a hand sketch with material breakdown and some completed photos.
Thanks for the reply, i did go back and drill 1/4" hole every 8" for the dado grove for draining. I checked it by pouring a bottle of water in the groove. Its no Niagara falls, but it definitely drains. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you are interested a hand sketch with material breakdown and completed photos.
Thanks for the reply Adam! Small world, I'm familiar with that area, im from the Fannett area. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com, i have some hand sketches with material breakdown and some completed photos if youre interested.
@@dominicdouglas7580 i agree i wasnt exactly the model for ideal safety for the project. maybe next time ill get a table on the other side for the board to land on instead of falling of the saw table.
Great job. I have been interested in adding a hog fence design to our back yard for the pups, but the Mrs. hasn't been impressed by my idea. I think when I show her how nice yours turned out I can get her on board! Thanks for all the useful tips and information. The weather is starting to break here in NE Ohio. I think I've got my spring project.
Thanks for the reply, if you are interested in a hand sketch and material breakdown, feel free to send an email to hawkijon@aol.com and i will send it over as well as some finished product pics.
Going six years strong and no issues… It’s been an incredible build for our yard and the neighborhood… I just finished doing a neighbors 60 x 60 garden and it turned out great… If you need construction information, shoot an email to JKHARTEL3@gmail.com I also have dozens of viewers constructions that have reached out after they completed their bill… A lot of really cool ideas
It is actually possible to train your dogs to do their business in a specific place and time. I had a blind friend who's dog was also trained to pee and poo by command. Only requirement is to keep your designated place clean, like you would do with a cat litter. Adult dogs usually do their business 2 times a day. So with little patience it shouldn't be a problem to keep your dogs yard and your shoe soles clean and odor free 😊 🤗
Great fence! I'm about to buy a piece of land and I have two Australian shepard/Pitt mixes that love to run.... and dig. I had a nice privacy fence they broke the slots out of to run off. I think I'll make something similar with concrete around the base or something
Anna G Thanks for the reply… The fence should hold up well to your pups, especially with the added concrete bottoms. Buried cinderblocks or pave stones could work as well For minimal price as well. If you are interested in construction details, material breakdown, and cost generator based on my build per linear foot, shoot an email to Hawkijon@aol.com
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.. I did my fence for about $8 per ft... other fence options were closer to $18-$20 per ft. I think I came out alright in the end.. about $1700 for 207ft of fence. It’s holding up well and looks great, and more importantly our dogs are safe 👍🏼👍🏼
If you pay close enough attention you would realize that he's in a neighborhood. So we have to spend some kind of money on a fence. Privacy fences and chain link are extremely expensive. He was wise with what he did.
Man I wish I would have found this video before I started mine. I am building my fence now as we speak and I put my post at 10' centers but now I learned it makes a lot of waste on the panels and at 80 dollars I'm going to have a lot of cost in waste. Great job I might have to show my video to explain what i did wrong.
I hear ya. I spent a lot of time running numbers to get the most height and length as possible with as little excess waste as possible to make my bang for the buck. I even began with my fence design a total different way and made 3 panels befor stopping and redesigning to the way that you see in the video. Nothing wrong with 10ft centers, just incurs a different set of drawback when hindsight hits you in the butt. You picked the right time of year to do this.. i did it in 100deg temps in SE Texas August. Good luck with the rest if your build.
You are sketching me out with your table saw skills
Yours is the BEST I've seen. I'm a 70YO Nanny just bought some property in NC and going to build a house and the lot needs a fence. I thought about using 2- 2x4s to make the posts and sandwich the wire between the boards, but I think yours is a much better idea with the dados. Thanks for the video and God bless you sir!👏
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… That was my original plan to sandwich, but this is a much lighter and stronger plan… Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions… If you need construction information, give me an email at JKHARTEL3@gmail.com
Nice fence!
As a tip I would drill drain holes in the bottom panel for drainage to slow any rot.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… I addressed this in my part two.
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I just bought a home and plan to build a smaller version of this for my dogs on my front porch. My dad used to always help me with these sorts of things so your video is helpful now that he’s not around! Thanks!
And that’s exactly what i took the time to put this together, folks need to know.
I’ve had hundreds of emails of folks reaching out with their fence project and great feedback. Shoot an email to jkhartel3@gmail.com and I will send over the construction info and answer any questions you may have
I love Texas and think there is no better place. Working power tools and drinking beer is priceless.
Thanks for the reply, and i couldnt agree more (laughing) when done responsibly. i have a detailed hand sketch, material breakdown and excel cost generator i developed based on my build design. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you are interested.
Wow! Fence looks great! The rims and tires on that Chevelle look even better.
I have been building this fence in my mind and on paper for a year, but had never seen a version of the dato cut done and a fence in a similar climate, like Florida. Got the tools and beer its time to get this fence up. Thanks great video.
😂😂😂 thanks for taking the time to watch a. Comment! Let me know if you have any questions. Shoot me an email if your want construction plans.
Jkhartel3@gmail.com
Thank you. This is EXACTLY what I've been wanting to build with cattle fencing and 8' posts so having the dimensions already from you is extremely helpful, much more so than scrolling through video after video.
Absolutely! Thank you. Let me know if you have any questions, I’m always happy to help.
Jkhartel3@gmail.com
Nice looking fence. FYI: I had an Australian shepherd back in the 90's. I built a 6' tall fence around the back yard. He walked up to it & jumped over without blinking. I make it 1' foot taller (7') ... he dug under it. So i added mid-size rocks along the base. All I am saying is don't underestimate an Australian shepherd. They are very smart & stubborn dogs. If they find a challenge, they will never give up on it. That makes them incredible & wonderful, but also challenging. :)
Alexander Ross thanks, andyou couldn’t be more right about the Aussie nature. Ours has picked up the scent for moles and the yard looks like a mine field. He left one sitting on the porch like a trophy the other day. Let’s hope he doesn’t figure out his ability to jump.
Mine was an aussie cattle dog, but she had the same athleticism and persistence.
Fortunately, she was so stuck on us that she jumped the fence just to run around to the front door and beg to be let in!
I miss her, she was a better dog than any man ever deserved.
@@slaplapdog our aussie's loyalty is of the same caliber. He will do anything to be right next to us. The unfortunate issue is any dog/animal within visible range is an immediate threat, and the dog sees red with madness and aggression. I understand that its an inherent trait to protect the herd, but its embarrassing to say the least. Hence, the fence.
My Aussie's can climb a fence no problem, The one I have now is so attached to me she only does it if I ask her too. If I leave the property and she's outside, she will follow. You just have to know your dog 😉
I recommend at least two more beers before the next video. It can make you a little smoother with the table saw.
Great job on the fence. You did real good more than good enough for some people to hate on your fence. I can’t see why everyone wouldn’t love this fence.
thanks for your reply sanders. I dont understand it either. I needed a fence for my pups, and i had minimal cash available after purchasing the home, so i looked into doing it for myself. Building a full plank privacy fence defeated the purpose of us moving to the country, so i needed a attractive simple design. I was quoted $20-$25 per ft for a similar fence by a local fence builders, and at approx. 200ft of fence needed, $5000 was a big pill to swallow. I did this fence for a little less than $8 per ft. So, in the end, i a sturdy, inexpensive, attractive fence the contains my dogs. What people are hating or disliking about the fence is their own opinion, but i still have nearly $4000 in my pocket and i got some experience and sense of accomplishment. You cant hate that. I you are interested in building plans, material breakdown and excel cost generator i developed based on my build per linear foot, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com
Man! what an awesome fence and a very entertaining yet informative video. After reading some of the comments, I was about to shoot you an email then I saw the link to download. Thank you so much for taking the time to put all of these together. Gives me a boost of confidence that I can do this. I owe you some drinks maybe a case of them Texas beer, haha. Thank you!!!
Thanks for the outstanding reply! For people like yourself is why I made the video. I had to let it be known about this budget friendly design. I put in a bit of extra time to factory the most height and length for the least amount of scrap left over (aka money lost). The only thing I ask is that you shoot an email of your constrain progress or completion or both. You may have seen it all ready, but I just uploaded my staining and 18month review of the same fence. Another boost of confidence to be had for sure. Enjoy your fence!
Just finished up my fence. I built to most of the same specs and it came out great. I built a cantilevered big gate and mixed it up with some corten corrugated steel at the front. I struggled a bit with the dado at first, having to end up buying a table saw with a long enough arbor for the dado blade AND the dado-ing went a lot slower than I expected, it’s just a lot of wood to dado.
That’s awesome to hear and thanks for the follow up on your own experiences… Yes, I had 23 frames to make and that was a lot of wood to dado.. not to mention it was still wet pressure treated.. shoot some photos to jkhartel3@gmail.com I’d love to see how it turned out! 🤝
Your neighbors will love you...great looking fence......excellent video.
Jedidiah thanks for the reply! We love the fence! Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in construction plans with material breakdown and cost generator I developed
Really nice fence! We just bought a new house and I need to build a fence for the dogs. You've given me great inspiration.Thanks for the video.
Russell Thompson send an Email to hawkijon@aol.com and I will forward you my hand sketch and material breakdown for you to reference. Thanks for the reply!
Gator_Overland
Hi Russell!!
I saw all your video fence you did
Professional fence job I’m sure all
People so far are very happy with posted video,please if you have time can you send all measurements you have for fence
All best wishes
Peter
Hi I’m Peter my e mail preke46@msn.com
Thanks
Nice build. I was cringing when I saw you running the wood through your table saw...all I could think was a kickback right into that beautiful car!
Intoxicating Masculinity same!!!!
Kickback can not be truly understood, respected, and appreciated by those who have not seen it first hand. I haven't used my table saw since seeing someone I thought was a master woodworker chop his fingers off, and I have seen viscous kickbacks as well. Once you understand the power of that table saw, then you can give a thumbs up to your comment.
@@brianandlynphilippines I agree with you 100%. I worked in lumber mills for most of my 20's, and saw some horrific kickbacks (thankfully no serious injuries). I really wasn't trying to make light of kickbacks. I truly am sorry if my comment came across that way. It was certainly not my intention. I'm sorry about your friend by the way.
Everyone should have anti-kick pawls on their table saw. In this case it could save his gonads from becoming a hood ornament. Also, don't stand directly behind the piece of lumber you are cutting.
James Morrissey how exactly would anti kickback paws work on a dado cut?
Now that is a professionally looking fence done by a professional!!Great work young man,now go get my tea so I can relax!!!
Augustine Sullivan thanks for the reply!
Thank you very much for the instructions, and double thanks for not adding annoying pling pling music loop sounds
You bet! Let me know if you have any questions!
Well deserved thumbs up...for the camera lady! ...and the fence construction too...OK it was a eye opener.
Thanks for the reply! The camera lady did a great job for sure.
Depending on the treatment and the screws sometimes pressure treated lumber causes galvanic corrosion in the fasteners and you'll want to watch out for that. Also a flat 2x4 on top isn't ideal because water can pool on it after a rain. If you cut a 10º bevel down each side of the top it'll shed water more effectively.
Thanks for the reply, thats great information!
I did a similar thing for my deck railing except I sandwiched the panel. I wish I would have seen this video sooner. Great job!
Old Guy Hustle Thanks for the reply… I was in the middle of building the panels the same way you did yours when I learned about the dado groove and it totally simplified my project.
Table saw, beer, and all ten fingers - my hero.
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Thanks for helping me with your plans. I have completed my fence using this video as rough guidance. One suggestion to others if they see this. Use a palm router instead of a table saw. It is easier to cut the grooves and a lot safer.
Thanks for taking the time to watch comment and construct… Shoot some photos to jkhartel3@gmail.com
@@GatorOverland sent!
Got it! 🤝
John, thank you for the great video! Thanks for the email with your plans and material list too! We got the 16ft panels today and are starting on our fence tomorrow.
einsteinpi you bet! Let me know if you have any questions! Take your time and stay cool !
einsteinpi where did you buy the 16ft panels?
@@terrid5634 Rural King. Tractor Supply and some farm supply places also had them. I think one of the big box stores also had a couple to pick from. Also online retailers (shipping is expensive of course).
Thanks for the video, could I see that email with the plans and materials? Would be greatly appreciated!
Disregard, I see the link thanks!
Nice!!! Trying to find a diy project like this for our yard... Thank you for sharing.. Hoping my hubby likes this idea, all the others were not study enough for our bulldog, she loves jumping up to greet people walking by. We have a small area where she can play now, but we want all the way around.. again, thanks for sharing
This is definitely bulldog worthy. Let me know if you have any questions. Check the description for links to construction info
Love this fence. It will be perfect for us. Moving to Florida this summer and am saving your video for reference. Thanks so much for a great video and the detailed comments you posted. Very helpful.
send an email to hawkijon@aol.com and i will send back a detailed hand sketch with dimensions and material breakdown.
Tammy S Tam th-cam.com/video/bL89wkzSPDo/w-d-xo.html
I couldn't agree more with Mr. Lombardo's comment. You just gave me the solution I was looking for; trying to find a way to have an open fence that can contain my dogs (Bullmastiffs), provide an open view and be resistant to wind. I will probably use a white opaque stain and add some rails and caps to keep the HOA at bay. An awesome, well thought out and executed design. Well done - American ingenuity, brother. BTW, I want your Chevelle.
Thanks for the reply Kurt. The fence has held up well to my 200lb English mastiff and feisty Aussie. A storm with 50+ mph winds blew through a couple weeks back and a large quantity of neighbors had fencing blow over. Mine is standing strong. If you are interested in building plans with material breakdown and cost generator based on my design per linear foot , shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com. Also, if you like the Chevelle, check out my channel, i have an MSD kit install video and a recent upload of the UMI coilover conversion which has a clip of the engine running with open headers. It'll put lead in the pencil for sure. Thanks again.
That's a very aesthetic use of prefab livestock fencing.
Thanks for the reply. I have construction details with material breakdown and cost generator based on my exact build per linear foot available. shoot and email to hawkijon@aol.com if youre interested.
Can’t believe I just now got around to watching this! I learned something; never heard of a dado groove. Fence turned out awesome!!!
😂😂 yes, still holding strong. It’s now a very popular fence design in the neighborhood.
Brilliantly done! I love your attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Don’t forget to check out part 2 (18month review and staining)
See description for links to construction information
Best and sturdiest wire fence I have EVER seen! Going to do this for our front yard. Thank you so much for posting and sharing what you did. :-)
Amy Champagne Thanks for the reply… Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in building plans with material breakdown and excel cost generator I developed based on my build per linear foot.
@@GatorOverland Hey Thank you so much! I've been trying to figure out how to build a fence that looks nice and keeps our dogs in as well. Our back yard fence is all but falling down - My brother used those notched metal posts and we are on sugar sand hill on the outskirts of the Ocala Forest in Florida so you know how that's holding up. I'll shoot you the email. Have a great week!
Loved your video, been trying to figure out a way to keep our dogs safer and have it look better than field or chain link fence.
Rock Gilroy thanks for the reply! We love the fence! Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in construction plans with material breakdown and cost generator I developed
I used this exact video to make a garden for my wife. Its amazing. Thanks bro
That’s awesome to hear! I’m glad it worked for y’all!
@ 5.57 i saw that 2x4 tug back on the table saw and thought to myself if you were not holding on to that board well there goes the windshield on your chevelle.
Beautiful fence! Wish my husband was well enough to make on in my backyard for the dogs
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Hopefully there are better days ahead and you get that fence… It’s been holding strong for us for the past five years, and look forward to many more
I would have drilled some weeping hole in the bottom run to allow for water run off.
Danny thanks for the reply! I did 3/16” holes in the bottom dado every 8-12” or so and tested it with a bottle of water in the groove and it drains sufficiently.
Yep, I have that concern that water will be trap in that slot and than will get rotted ?
Danny Snelling th-cam.com/video/bL89wkzSPDo/w-d-xo.html
Oh i see what you are saying now....at first i thought you meant drilling holes from side to side in the bottom of the panel....but now i realized you mean drilling small holes from top to bottom so water doesn't collect in the bottom dado itself ...
Excellent video, dude. I've been looking for a solution to keep my dogs contained in one half of my back yard. I settled on the hogwire panel fence, then found your video. GREAT work - it looks amazing. Now I'm off to build mine soon!
Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com. i have developed building plans and cost generator based on my build per linear foot of fencing.
I Love this fence! My wife and I are planning on doing one similar to this in a couple of months. Thanks for the video, well done.
Thanks for the reply! I’m confident you’ll have no problem making it happen. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and I will send you a pdf of my construction plans and a excel cost generator.
Bearded Dragon th-cam.com/video/bL89wkzSPDo/w-d-xo.html
I live in Sour lake just up the road. Enjoyed the video. Just bought a new house and was looking for ideas
Small world.. I grew up in sour lake. Shoot me an email and I’ll send over my construction info. Jkhartel3@gmail.com
Built my fence like this three years ago. I didnt dado tho.
I took two 2x2s and attached to both sides of the fence tieing the fence at the bottom just as his dado does.
Just less work cutting.
Wife wants me to build one. Your video is pretty dang good and the only one that gives as good a detail. Guess I have to decide if I want to commit the time to this project.🤔 thanks!
Thanks for the reply, if you are interested in a hand sketch with material breakdown and completed photos, send an email to hawkijon@aol.com
Starting the solo build today. Lots of beer and patience lol I'll get done someday.......
@@Joneickman good luck bud, i know exactly how it goes, just keep a good pace and dont over do it in the heat. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com for updated drawing detail and cost generator for reference.
Great video! My wife and I made our first panel today just to see how difficult it's going to be. We can't find 5ft high panels though. Ours are 4X16. But it turned out great. Thanks for your advice.
Bearded Dragon awesome! Thanks for the follow up! I’m sure it will turnout great! Shoot some photos over to my email when yall are done, hawkijon@aol.com. If I haven’t already sent you them, I do have constructions plans available on PDF.
@@GatorOverland Do you still have the construction plans by chance? I’m getting ready to start on this soon.
Yes, check description or email me at jkhartel3@gmail.com
Great job and original "concept"dude! I'm a handyman as well and I'm looking forward to learn some techniques on how to install some posts at home and I ended up here. Thanks man!.
Thanks for the reply, i have a hand sketch and material breakdown available for my fence build. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and ill send them. Also, my method of plumbing the post was with levels i already had available, ive since bought for about $10 @ lowes/home depot a very convenient level for measuring both sides a the same time.
www.homedepot.com/p/Oz-Post-Post-Level-50740/202400878
Love, Love, Love the fence... one note... When wood gets pressure treated they don't always get the pressure treating chemicals all the way thru the wood... You may have datot'ed an opening into untreated wood... On the top and sides, that won't be much of a problem... but on the bottom grove, water will just sit in there... and you know what that will do. Just thinking...…….
Mike Braun Thanks for the reply… After doing the video I went back and drilled a 3/16 hole in the dado groove about every 8 inches in each of the bottom panel frames and then applied 1 L of water from a bottle in the groove… It has sufficient drainage… Now that the wood has weathered for a couple months I plan to stain now that it will except it instead of bead up. Shoot an email to Hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in building plans, material breakdown and cost generator
Hey brother, I'm also right outside of Beaumont and about do a panel fence. I've been racking my brain about how to actually do it and I believe I'm gonna go with this. I feel like I need to get with you and buy you a beer for doing all the thinking for me.
Absolutely! Hundreds of folks like yourself have reached out for insight and shared photos of their own projects completion. I’m confident you can do it too. My email is JKHartel3@gmail.com if you have any questions
What is your annual rainfall where you are located? Do you have insects there that eat wood? Termites, fire and other ants?
Those dadoes will be a way for them to continue to bore their way through the lumber.
If you are planning on adding another wood panel above the panel part of the fence, be sure the top sheds water or it will rot, warp and fail very soon.
The bottom of the panel frame with a dado will catch water and rot away and cause the panel to rust. Also, you can angle the table saw blade to take a small cut from either side of the centerline of that bottom panel board to help it shed water and then leave about 3/4-1" flat in the middle. Use regular fence staples to secure the bottom of the panel.
These panel fences are more decorative and practical for yards and building lots for smaller animals, sheep, goats, dogs, poultry etc... they have clean lines and do not sag.
Nice job.
1mtstewart
Question: what insect would eat through pressure treated lumber? The concert protects the wood in the ground and the chemicals in the wood protect from insects, rot and warp “prevention”. I’m confused about your statement on insects because many homes are built with pressure treated lumber for this exact reason. And Yes Texas has Termites and Fire Ants... never seen issues with pressure treated lumber ever... not even after the wood has rotted.
I agree about making the top board slanted slightly for drainage or cap the entire rail with the same stuff log homes are treated with (like a thick lacquer almost apoxy like). And definitely cap the post.
Just my thoughts but other than that, I enjoyed the build too!
Go over it with silicone?
Brother watching you build that fence I got a lot of ideas from you I'm a painter by trade we always have Epoxy paint I thought it would be feasible to get epoxy clear resin and put it in there where that data line is at it will seal it up real nice make it last for years or even liquid nail in the trades we work with a lot of Carpenters I do get ideal from them guys also I also said we learn everyday thank you a lot
Thanks!! Yes, I was “on the fence” about what to do and ended up going with drain holes in the dado.. works great! See my part 2 video for answers to common questions from part 1 th-cam.com/video/bL89wkzSPDo/w-d-xo.html
Really nice looking fence. Well done.
Very nice fence...gave me some ideas for redoing the fence for our backyard...well the portion we have fenced.
Thanks for the reply Brian. I have a detailed hand sketch, material break down and a cost generator specific for my design available. if youre interested, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com. this fence ran me about $8 per ft. vs. a contractors quote to do a similar design @ $22. my fence was 207 linear ft..
To hell with the fence let’s hear about that Chevelle
David Miller Thanks for the reply, if you want to hear that beast, Go check out my channel for the UMI performance coil over install…
Hell yea what fence
I like the fence better and the chevelle not so much because it's a 70s model.....now if it was a 66 or 67 chevelle or impala, then I would be impressed
dieselcowboy777 it’s a 69 model.. but I know what you mean generation wise
Some of us are old enough to remember that car when it was new... :(
Nice work. I’m gonna run the wire fencing along the back of my privacy fence and I’m searching ideas. Thanks for the post.
You bet ! Let me know if you have any questions !
This is exactly the fence that I want.
Thank you for your very informative video by the way I’m in Central Texas so I know the heat! 🤪
TexPR1 thanks for the reply. I have developed a pdf drawing with material breakdown and excel cost generator based on my exact build per linear foot available. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and I’ll send it over
Great video John. This is exactly how we build the patio fences at the restaurants. :)
thanks Frankie!
Great video man!! I'm getting ready to build mine! Thanks for the tips, and taking time to make this video!!!
Thanks for the reply! I have developed a PDF sketch and cost estimator based on my exact build per linear foot. If you are interested, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com
Thanks for posting! I've been looking at plans and never would have considered a dado until seeing you're video (and the weephole). Making my backyard dog fence will be so much easier and faster now. Thanks again!
Thanks for the reply! hit the dropbox link for construction info or shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com and ill send it over. let me know if you have any question. Enjoy your fence!
@@GatorOverland Thanks! I already downloaded to dropbox...thanks for posting that link!
Jill Zdunczyk th-cam.com/video/bL89wkzSPDo/w-d-xo.html
Great looking fence! I really like this idea. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the reply Jake & Naomi, if you are interested in a detailed hand sketch with material breakdown and pictures, shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com. If your wondering this fence project worked out to about $8 per foot. I was quoted $22 per foot by a fence builder to do something similar. You can probably understand why i did it myself.
Great looking fence. Also, really liked the tip toward the end using boards with clamps to create a "kickstand" effect to make your posts plumb and while working alone. I will be doing my own fence so that's a valuable tip for me. Thank you!
A_B_C Easy_as_123 it’s holding up great! I put 1/4” weep hole in the bottom groove about every 8”-12”, and it drains more than sufficiently. Shoot an email to Hawkijon@aol.com if you’re interested in construction plans and cost generator
kool fence design, weep holes? and spacers , keep learning gettn there :)-- board can launch like rocket into that nice car, seen kick back go thru doors lol,
Thanks Ken, weep holes are simply holes i drilled from the bottom into the dado channel to allow for water to drain. As far as the spacers, that was a suggestion by youtuber with some dado or wood fence experience. The spacer/shim would used to keep the metal panel from bottoming out in the dado groove, and allow for air movement for quicker evaporation of trapped water. And fortunately i had no kick backs or missing fingers from my less than safe woodworking techniques. If could do it all again i would probably use spacers with the weep holes as well as turning my table saw 90 degress and using a push stick. The fence is holding up quite well.
Enjoyed your video. I just need the courage to start my fence project. You made it look super easy!
It does take a bit of planning in the beginning… But it’s really repetitious and simple once you get going… Feel free to reach out if you have any questions I’m happy to help… Check the description below for contact information and construction information… I’m confident you can do this
Loved this video and I am so happy to have found it. Oh, and that car in your garage is beautiful.🌸
send an email to hawkijon@aol.com and i will send back a detailed hand sketch with dimensions and material breakdown.
Came for the fence, planning on doing similar bit with 3x3 steel post 12' long, 4'x16' goat and sheep psnels 2 high. For an 8' tall fence to keep our hound on 4 acres of ground. Just wish i had bought the panels a couple years ago before they jumped in price.
Thanks of taking the time to watch and comment! That fence sounds like and incredible feat, but it’s going to looks great! I’m actually helping a friend build theirs this weekend..🤘🏼
Nice Chevelle! '70 is my favorite.
Wait that’s not a Ford?
😂
I love this so much!! Thank you so much for sharing these videos!!❤
You bet! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment .. happy to answer any questions you may have.. the fence design is holding up great
LOL "I'm not an engineer, but it still pissed me off"
I literally had this same idea but hadn't ever seen anyone do something like this so this is handy to see before I finish up this project lol
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… Hundreds of folks have reached out with photos of their own build based on my video… If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask… Shoot me an email to JKHARTEL3@gmail.com if you would like construction info!
different look / interesting use of materials. I like it.
Thank you such a great video John! Love your work and that car. I am installing a similar fence for our Aussies. I am doing it myself in my free time and it took some time to dig and set the posts in this rocky South Texas soil. Now that I have gone to install the panels about half of the posts are twisted or bent. Gotta love pressure treated posts. I wanted to ask what tools, tips, or tricks you might be able to shar on how you dealt with yours?
I have been reading a lot about the effects of todays treated 4x4's with ground contact. Most of the treated 4x4's are only treated for bugs and not rot. Did you ever consider putting your 4x4's on concrete piers with metal post holders
I thought the same thing, often why you see decorative wood surrounding the bottom of the post.
Nice, I like that idea. I think I’ll do that if I go this route.
I use post protecters on all of my ground contact projects. Won't do a project without them. Slide the sleeve over post put in ground. Post never come in contact with ground
Whoop! Looking to put something in for the pups in the new house and this is perfect! Thanks & Gig’em 👍🏼
Thanks for the reply.. check the description for Dropbox link to all my construction info.
5:44 NEVER DO THAT!! How hard is it to use a pusher?
Thanks for the reply. I agree i should have practiced a bit more safety during my project, especially when uploading to youtube for the world to see.
@@GatorOverland + not for the world to see... for your hands, for your safety!
Bruh I use my dick because it’s long enough to keep my hands safe
Love your diy fencing. Sometimes I do wonder if its needed to have fencing on home properties in large acres. Love the idea mostly for privacy especially in the back(balcony) and ofcourse the idea of feeling safe is important to me.
Pheebe Likes thanks for the reply! Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you had like construction info and cost generator.
That "cutter thing" is called an "Angle Grinder." Trust me, get or make at least 1 push stick for your table saw. Keep your fingers attached to your hands. Just a suggestion but your Dados appear excessively deep. Welded wire fencing cost much less than "Cattle Panels." Just an observation.
Yes, you need a push stick
Welded wire doesn’t hold up on dogs like his, trust me, I own cattle dogs
@@shawnhagen6871 It doesn't hold up against a 35lb cattle dog?
Kurt Marucci heck no 🤣 they will bite the wire and just lean back on their haunches till they pull it apart. Now you may have some type of large diameter welded wire in mind. However the small diameter welded wire at hardware stores won’t stand the test of time.
@@shawnhagen6871 Yes, I do have a larger diameter, very stout welded wire in mind. I've seen what happens to the typical grade hardware store wire. I think the hogwire used in this fence is probably pretty sturdy. I also like the fact that high winds can't blow it over, even with 4X4, 8' on center posts
Nicely done young man, I’m gonna subscribe not just for the fence idea and your craftsmanship BUT you’ve got a great sense of humor too 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Looks great 👍 I think I'm going to do this one thanks for the video.
Brandon Gonterman send an email to hawkijon@aol.com and I will forward you the hand sketch and material breakdown for you to reference. Thanks for the replay!
Thanks a million!!
Fence looks great! This video was exactly what I was looking for to build our backyard fence.
Fantastic! thanks for the reply! Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you would like PDF construction details and excel cost generator i developed.
Bill Lane th-cam.com/video/bL89wkzSPDo/w-d-xo.html
Wow that's a nice fence,,I really like that,,hope you used your corner post for lights. GREAT JOB🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thanks Bonnie, it really turned out great. We've had quite a few people in the neighborhood inquire about doing theirs like this. As we were on a budget a the time of building the fence, we decided to glue down the decorative wooden post caps for the time being, but could always do a lit post at the corners, I agree that would look good.
They have solor lights that will go on top of 4×4 post.
Your Aussie is beyond gorgeous!!! I have my two Aussies as well and I love this idea to separate my dirt digging Aussies from my future garden lol. Obviously mine will be on a much smaller scale and I maybe not use 2x4’s since mine won’t need to be heavy duty like an entire fence but love this project and thank you for explaining and sharing your build
Thanks for the reply! shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you would like a hand sketch with material break down and some completed photos.
I noticed one very important thing you did not do........ cover that Chevrolet Chevelle while working around it .... gonna build same fence for my mini horses up in Tennessee... nice job
Thanks! yea, she had a good was after it was all said and done. Sawdust it a bitch when it gets wet.
Enjoyed your video! Great personality and humor! I'd love to see the fence after it was stained.
Just saw the link for the stain tutorial, so I'm going to watch that now. Thx.
Glad you found it.. was just about to drop the link. Let me know if you have any questions.. check the description for the Dropbox link to all the construction info
On the surface the fence looks nice.
But the fence wire its self is not really attached it is sitting loose in the dado groove a good sized dog going at the fence may push the fence wire out of the groove and get loose.
And alcohol and power tools do not mix, glade you came away with all your bits still attached.
James Grunwald Thanks for the reply… I agree that I could’ve practiced a bit more safety during my project, especially when uploading to the world of TH-cam. As For the fence, the wire panel is by itself is fairly rigid. When Placed in the dado groove frame it is very sturdy. I’ve Leaned and pulled on it with all my weight and you’d be surprised how little the panel gives. I’m confident that it would contain anything shy of an atv or truck hitting it. It’s worked great for my 200 pound mastiff and 50 pound Aussie. In a recent windstorm, the majority of the people in the neighborhood with a plank fence had significant damage, and mine is still standing without a problem.
What a great fence. Thanks for sharing. I’m in rural northern Illinois, and need a fence to keep the deer out of an area. Would you think I could stack your panels on top of one another, (with a 2x4 in between for support), so I can get a fence that is 8’ tall? I’d truly appreciate any advice. Thanks so much for a great video.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment… we’re coming in on our fifth year of construction and all is holding up well… If you haven’t seen our part two (18 month evaluation) you should check it out, it answers a lot of questions that folks have had over the years.
It will take time, money, and strength to do, but I have no doubts that this design will hold up to what you’re wanting to do. Since the weight of the fence panel is distributed between the lower rot board and the two vertical post, it shouldn’t be an issue of sag. It would definitely be different, and I would love to see the finished project. What is your expected length of fence in linear feet?
That looks great nice job and you're funny too
James Dombroski thanks for the reply!
This is really great and very helpful. Thank you for including the plan information. It is impossible to find the wire fence at gauge 6. I am not sure if gauge 10 would be strong enough.
I would recommend four or six gauge… Go to tractor supply they should have bundles of this stuff 60” x 16’
Perfect, I think four gauge is ideal and strong enough. Thanks@@GatorOverland
Can you use a roll of weld wire instead of panels and get the same result
That is a very good question. I think that would work with my design, but from my experience, the roll wire isn't as rigid by itself the way the utility panel is and could result in construction complications because of its flimsy nature. You could save a few steps of my design, but still make a frame without the dado and hammer staple the wire to the frame and the post much like you would barbed wire. Im not sure how sturdy the end result of that would be, but i guess that depends on what exactly your trying to keep in, or out of the fenced area.
I love that the dogs can still watch the world go by.
Thanks for the reply... that was the underlying concept of the build... we wanted to contain the pups without blocking us from the world as well.
TH-cam algorithm thinks I need to watch a fencing video.. anyhow I hope your fence lasts. Why not just put dados in the fence posts and run rails top and bottom? I like the gate latches too.
Thanks for the reply Jason! Yes i agree, and this idea was considered during the planning process. Running the dado or router down the 4x4 post would be economical (saving the cost of 25 - 2x4's @ $4 ea.) as it would become an integral part of the frame for the wire panel to sit in as well as being a sturdy post, but i didnt know if it would be as rigid or efficient as a full frame design, considering i used the vertical frame lengths to screw through to secure to my 4x4 post. With the grooved post method, In my mind, this would make it difficult to secure the top and the bottom frame lengths to the post as you would have to toenail screw at an angle into the post while holding up the panel at the same time.The full frame is also forgiving if you are not precise on your post setting. If youre +/- too much on your post setting it might conflict with fitting your wire panel into the post groove (too tight/too loose). I you are interested, send an email to hawkijon@aol.com , i have a hand sketch and material breakdown to reference and some finished product pictures.
I watched part 2 which directed me to part 1. You matured quite a bit in those 18 months. Did your success on TH-cam help that along? Thanks for sharing your plans. I’m going to build a fence like that in Northern Michigan.
It’s funny, you say that… I actually did the first part not so much as a parody, but I got tired of explaining how to do it to neighbors, so I figured I would make a video and that was just my off-the-cuff lighthearted nature..
I never Imagined the video would get that much traction, which also has given me more incentive to do other videos… So I figured I would dial down the slapstick nature and be more serious about it.. I’ve helped folks all over the world with that fence build… Six years strong, no issues… I love it
Turn the saw the other way, a kickback will destroy the front of that car...lol
True
I get that he doesn't want to blow dust at the garage, but if there's any breeze, it's gonna happen anyways....
Generally, I dont, just because a thing called "laws of attraction" would have some child or vehicle walking right when I get kickback, and it would fly in the street possibly killing or hurting someone or their property...
But then you wouldn't see the car, which is the whole point of it being there...
Great video... Great job on walking through the process of your thinking. Video was well done and clear.
Loved to laugh about the fancy mask for your eyes while watching you not use a push stick on your table saw.
In all honesty, I'd rather keep my eyes than my fingers, but still funny.... Seriously though, really cool design on stuff. I was planning on doing something similar and like the dado usage much better than just stapling it.
Thanks for the reply. I agree i could have used a bit more safety when it came to the saw. I have developed building plans, material breakdown and excel cost generator based on my build per linear foot. Shoot an email to hawkjon@aol.com if you are interested.
I like the Lone Star beer cans sitting by the table saw !!!
Excellent video, your fence looks great. I would add some kind of drain holes to the bottom board holding the wire, to insure water doesn't sit in the dado cut after it rains. Or caulk it with clear or matching color f you paint the fence.
I really like those gate latches also, great idea.
i did go back and put 1/4" weep holes every 12" in the bottom of every panel set and checked its operation with a bottle of water in the groove. Its no Niagara falls, but it definitely drains.
@@dominicdouglas7580 thanks they work great!! shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you are interested in a hand sketch with material breakdown and some completed photos.
Drill holes in bottom groove so the water can drain.
Thanks for the reply, i did go back and drill 1/4" hole every 8" for the dado grove for draining. I checked it by pouring a bottle of water in the groove. Its no Niagara falls, but it definitely drains. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com if you are interested a hand sketch with material breakdown and completed photos.
Right on always think about drainage makes material last much longer
@@jaylong3581 thanks for the reply! I hope to hope to stain soon, but so far the fence has held up great!
I live in Beaumont, Texas. Well it’s Beauxarts Garden. I’ve been wanting to build a fence just like that. We have a typical hurricane fence now.
Thanks for the reply Adam! Small world, I'm familiar with that area, im from the Fannett area. Shoot an email to hawkijon@aol.com, i have some hand sketches with material breakdown and some completed photos if youre interested.
I suggest a push stick. Keep your fingers safe.
Thanks for the reply Carl! I agree, and especially for a global video post, i should have practiced proper wood working safety.
@@GatorOverland Lol, I cringed watching you pull the wood thru instead of pushing it, if it would have 'Kicked' you might have got a bad head ache.
@@dominicdouglas7580 i agree i wasnt exactly the model for ideal safety for the project. maybe next time ill get a table on the other side for the board to land on instead of falling of the saw table.
Great job. I have been interested in adding a hog fence design to our back yard for the pups, but the Mrs. hasn't been impressed by my idea. I think when I show her how nice yours turned out I can get her on board! Thanks for all the useful tips and information. The weather is starting to break here in NE Ohio. I think I've got my spring project.
Mike Colo thanks for the reply! Hope it works out for you! Feel free to contact me about any questions!
Just like this, "Boom!"
Bein' a man, love it.
Thanks for the reply, if you are interested in a hand sketch and material breakdown, feel free to send an email to hawkijon@aol.com and i will send it over as well as some finished product pics.
Thank you so much. I too thought i would have to use 2 pieces of wood to secure the cattle panel. Dado blade here we come!
Going six years strong and no issues… It’s been an incredible build for our yard and the neighborhood… I just finished doing a neighbors 60 x 60 garden and it turned out great… If you need construction information, shoot an email to JKHARTEL3@gmail.com
I also have dozens of viewers constructions that have reached out after they completed their bill… A lot of really cool ideas
"Only thing i gotta worry about now is stepping in dog shit!" Bahaha
It is actually possible to train your dogs to do their business in a specific place and time. I had a blind friend who's dog was also trained to pee and poo by command. Only requirement is to keep your designated place clean, like you would do with a cat litter. Adult dogs usually do their business 2 times a day. So with little patience it shouldn't be a problem to keep your dogs yard and your shoe soles clean and odor free 😊 🤗
Coincidentally and thankfully they do it in the same spot...
Great fence! I'm about to buy a piece of land and I have two Australian shepard/Pitt mixes that love to run.... and dig. I had a nice privacy fence they broke the slots out of to run off. I think I'll make something similar with concrete around the base or something
Anna G Thanks for the reply… The fence should hold up well to your pups, especially with the added concrete bottoms. Buried cinderblocks or pave stones could work as well For minimal price as well. If you are interested in construction details, material breakdown, and cost generator based on my build per linear foot, shoot an email to Hawkijon@aol.com
Expensive project for being in the “country”. But does look really nice
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.. I did my fence for about $8 per ft... other fence options were closer to $18-$20 per ft. I think I came out alright in the end.. about $1700 for 207ft of fence. It’s holding up well and looks great, and more importantly our dogs are safe 👍🏼👍🏼
If you pay close enough attention you would realize that he's in a neighborhood.
So we have to spend some kind of money on a fence.
Privacy fences and chain link are extremely expensive.
He was wise with what he did.
You’re exactly right.. $8 per ft vs $20+
Man I wish I would have found this video before I started mine. I am building my fence now as we speak and I put my post at 10' centers but now I learned it makes a lot of waste on the panels and at 80 dollars I'm going to have a lot of cost in waste. Great job I might have to show my video to explain what i did wrong.
I hear ya. I spent a lot of time running numbers to get the most height and length as possible with as little excess waste as possible to make my bang for the buck. I even began with my fence design a total different way and made 3 panels befor stopping and redesigning to the way that you see in the video. Nothing wrong with 10ft centers, just incurs a different set of drawback when hindsight hits you in the butt. You picked the right time of year to do this.. i did it in 100deg temps in SE Texas August. Good luck with the rest if your build.
Sell those short ends on a local market page. Critter people and gardeners would love to have them.