How to Cut Laser Straight Fence Posts

I recently built a beautiful, modern, horizontal style fence that does not use fence post caps. Therefore, you really need to have nice straight and level cuts for the post tops!

In this video I will show you how to build a small tool to achieve straight cuts on your posts with a sawzall (reciprocating saw). This will work to cut 6x6, 5x5, 4x4 posts without issue.

Enjoy!

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[thebrnhrnt]

Not building a wooden fence, but taking this tip in for when I will be able to use it. Excellent results and straight to the point.

[shannonbright]

Good trick! When you cut posts square and flat like that, its good to cover them with clear caulking or pitch to keep water out from swelling or freezing which can cause the post to crack and split. Some folks will cut their posts tops at 30-45º in order to allow a natural slope for the rain to run off.

[kingsteegg]

Great video sir, thank you. I built my fence last summer, but didn't get a chance to level out the posts before the snow flew. My original plan was to hit each post with my circular saw and finish with a pull saw. This is sooo much better. I have 40+ posts to cut so, enough said. Also, new subscriber, after a quick scan of your other videos, I'm a fan.

[boingthebaggies]

What a great idea. I will be building one or two of those my friend 😊

[rick]

I like this. Nice, simple, and elegant.

[anodtothevoid]

Firstly great video. First one I found after seeing 6x6 recipromate post jog. That beings said, consider the costs before you do this You may find that it might be cheaper to buy it from them. I didn't, but here's my Lowes list:

(4) x Perforated-Slotted Angle iron 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1ft ( Prod.# 11104)
non galvanized 5/16 hardware:
(4) x 1-1/4" long bolts
(2) x 8" carriage bolts or 6" if you're only planning on doing 4x4 posts.
(12) washers (two in the middle, one on the bottom)
(6) nuts
Total: $35.XX CAD with tax.
Summary: Factoring my time and gas "and this isn't one those enjoyment through the build things as it's mostly just simple assembly" I probably would have been better buying the jig as it's the same price.

[evansmith]

Just so happen to have about 6’ of angle iron lying around . 🍻

[brianalexander]

Got a new fence put up, the guy who done it cut the posts freehand with the smallest chainsaw i have seen, and it was as straight as could be done...but i think i would have to use this jig, looks idiot proof ..

[bayleezittlow]

This is great, thank you! Quick question...what do you use to line up the holes on either end of the 2 pieces angle iron? Clamps? A vice? TIA!

[LillianY]

This is awesome! One question: how did you affix the jig to the post so it doesn't bounce around during the cutting? Did you clamp it? Thanks in advance!

[maggiestuart]

My situation is just a little different. I need to trim off only about 1/4" to 1/2" on deck rail post. If I were to screw to each side of the post just 1 piece of angle iron and run my sawzall along it, can I still expect to get a nice clean cut?

[brianblackstone]

A lot easier to buy on Amazon for like $20. Lol