Split rail fencing the DIY (and budget) way

[forgeblast]

Looks real nice. Are you going to stain it or let it fade?

 

[MoKelly]

That is a great job. It sure does make a huge difference in looks. And the price is amazing. Congrats.

MoKelly

 

[Domush]

Thanks for the compliments. I just wanted to share so others can have an idea for a cheap fence as well.

I do plan on staining it, but am waiting to find some stain on discount. Stain is super expensive this year.

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[lost in wisconsin]

Nice thread. I enjoyed watching your progress.

 

[easygo]

Talking about some serious improvement in looks. It is most pleasant to look at instead of the wires. Great job.

 

[stingray1]

Excellent craftsmanship and write up. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Djames55]

If you can fine some walnuts with the green hulls on them you can make a stain out of them. Just google how to make black walnut stain. There are more ways to make wood stain. Here is one way.

Link>>>Black Walnut Stain - How to Make a Cheap Black Walnut Stain

 

[UP Cat]

I wanted to send a "Thanks!" to Domush. I looked all over for an inexpensive way to block off a septic drain field and septic tank at our cabin and I came across this forum. A few days later I was at a Menards in the bargain area and came across a bundle of about 70 landscape timbers for $65.00 !! It must have been fate! We used some downed trees from the septic install as posts. Total cost was $90.00 when you add in the boring bit and extension. We worked through a misting rain all day to get this done with 4 guys. We still have over half the landscape timbers left so now we have to find other places that need fencing. Thanks again Domush!