Thread: Fencing Method

Originally Posted by Bob Willson

It is easy enough to make something fool proof, the real challenge is in making something that is dedicated and total idiot proof.

I reckon if the posts are all similar size to use a plunge router with guide to cut out mortises: you would have to make a guide jig to clamp to the wood and a straight cutter (1/2 inch) but once set up i think the process would be cleaner and quicker: does anybody support my view???

Arthur A

Been old post diggin AA!
So long as your posts are only 80mm max, and that would be using a large spiral bit on each side.
It would be easier/faster to use stock half the width cut some halflap's then glue together.

This resurrection happened a bit after easter.
Redgum is ok, been used for posts and stumps since settlement.
Chainsaws the way to go but if thats not yer cuppa,
the only other easy way to do it is to rough the mortices out with large spade bit and clean up the holes with a big sharp chisel. Redgum chisels out easily, just watch the curly grain.

Of course if yer from the dark side (and wanna bust yer pooper valve) use a brace with an auger.

Pooper valve? Please don't talk such technical medical stuff. I am a poor dumb country lad, an' I don't unnerstan ya.

Crapper Valve.

Depending on the size of the wood you are intending to cut - i'd use a chainsaw...

Here's a dollar i'll have 98 cents change thanks.

Cheers

Kris