How to Build a Fence (Like a Carpenter)

Today we build a fence! This is a fairly standard fence in New Zealand, all rough sawn pine. A giant hedge was recently removed and the muddied ground presented some difficulties.

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[mmclaren]

This was the first Scott Brown Carpentry video I watched when researching building my fence about a month or two ago. Now I've watch every episode

[njuham]

Very polite to have the neighbours see the nice clean side of the fence.

[roccoconte]

i cant believe you called a cement truck to fill a few post holes

[TromboneRockGod]

I was beginning to think I was the only person doing lap cuts anymore. I refuse to ever do a scarf cut on fence rails and I see them bloody everywhere in Australia. So I was thrilled to see your lap cuts, thank you!

[pascalsutterlin]

We cut most of the stuff on an angel that the water floats away from the timber big hello from Germany used to work in nz for a year. Loved it how u guys framed all the houses so much to do for the carpenters👍

[briansmith]

The reality is that"s building in winter, Good one dude keep it up!

[Paul-qqmh]

Good to see a proper fence getting built, 900mm deep holes for post, witch really is regulation, not to many people would do that. Great job! That fence will last a life time easy..

[memphisjahx]

Awesome videos guys. Very educational. Makes me rethink my career as a bank manager lol. Good stuff, keep it up!

[jacksonjohnson]

Ok just to sort out the people who think they know it all in this comment section. For Scott's fence posts it's 44 bags of concrete at around $8 a bag which comes to $352 just for the concrete that isn't even quick set then you've got the hour of two of mixing all 44 bags. Concrete truck roughly $250 for 0.4 cubes and it's done in 20mins. So don't sit here and say it's lazy and "can't believe you got a concrete truck for that" when if you actually work it out it's cheaper and quicker. Thanks and goodbye. (Prices are for nsw Australia)

[ryanmccue]

The music you have is great and I like the editing glad I saw this channel.

[danielcamillire]

hey scott, just wanted to say love you’re vids and work! I’m from England but I’ve lived in New Zealand when I was younger (Christchurch) just left after the earthquake. Keep up the good work. Love your content!

[Ram]

Jesus you made that a lot harder than what it should’ve been

[Ichabod_Jericho]

Bro...that concrete work was an absolute nightmare...I’m sure the fence is fine but my god the concrete...

[tuuxe]

Just stumbled across your channel, spent a little bit trying to figure out if you were in England, then noticed the description. The content is spot on, really interesting stuff, I actually already follow a bricklayer, a sparky (electrics) and a plumber (heating engineer) on YouTube and now I've got a chippy too. In another life I'd work on site and not in IT, but am still a keen DIY'er. Sounds to me like your a natural at youtube, keep at it and watch those subs grow :)

[odger]

"We made a bit of a mess."

Umh... You noticed! :D

[Papidaddyyanky]

I watched from beginning to end at 3am and I live in apartments.

[finallyfriday.]

A shovel of cement in the hole before you put in the post saves that support work to hold the posts off the bottom.

[davidguy]

Don’t know if it was you or patreau that dumped the wheelbarrow full of concrete but the rule with me and my guys if you dump a barrow full of concrete it’s a case of beer lol

[Markkrochuk]

We do 150x150 posts 1.2m deep where I am because of frost heave and wind storms/blizzards. Cross members are hung with galvanized brackets and 40mm deck screws.

[mohammadalihossain]

I know Istill satter and pelay board work I am very happy to see your work your style of work is beautiful