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   CapnMac | May 26, 2004 05:16pm | #1

   Since the rails are an "architectural" element on 'your' side of the fence, why not alternate the rails vertically? 

   Instead of one line, the rails would alternate above anf below the line from each post.

   This lets you get a full lap on each post for the rails while also simplifying all of the corners.

   Like this:

   Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
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   Sphere | May 26, 2004 05:30pm | #2

   I'm bettin the panels are premade..no can do.

    

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   ccampbell | May 26, 2004 05:54pm | #4

   No - I'm constructing it from scratch.  My design includes 2x6 rails, with alternating 1x3 and 1x6 pickets that are flush with the top rail, and a 2x4 cap across the top for a more finished top edge.  It's all in cedar, except the posts.  It's a nice look, and achieves nearly the appearance of a framed fence with the solid construction of a simple rail and picket fence.  I have torn down young, failing, professionally installed framed fences and don't trust the construction of them to last.

   Toe nailing rails and pickets does not a long-lasting fence make.  I know there are other, more complicated ways to construct for strength, but I wanted a nice compromise between speed, appearance and longevity.

   So, for my inside corners, that makes it hard to stagger the rails because their placement dictates the size of the panel.

   One idea I had was to use joist hangers at this location.  I would first attach one set of rails, and then hang the ends of the next set on hangers, on the first rails.  Think that would look terribly tacky for just two inside corners?

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   ccampbell | May 26, 2004 05:58pm | #5

   OR, I could notch both rails so they pass by each other, like a giant finger joint.

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   FastEddie1 | May 26, 2004 06:23pm | #6

   Run one rail normally, then have the other rail die into the first, and use a Simpson FB26 bracket, or maybe a FC6.  Same idea as the joist hangers, but a bit more elegant.Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!"  Then get busy and find out how to do it.  T. Roosevelt

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   ccampbell | May 26, 2004 06:37pm | #8

   Thanks for the tip.  Where can I find those?  I don't remember seeing them at the orange store, but also have never really looked.

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   FastEddie1 | May 26, 2004 08:08pm | #10

   I know that Lowes and HD stock the FB24.  The local McCoys Lumber will special order anything from Simpson, with a couple of day delivery and decent prices.

   Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!"  Then get busy and find out how to do it.  T. Roosevelt

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   RalphWicklund | May 26, 2004 06:35pm | #7

   Anything in this diagram helpful??

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   ccampbell | May 26, 2004 06:40pm | #9

   Perhaps, though I would probably have needed to change the placement of my corner post to keep the fence on line.  My posts are set, so your diagram would change the angle of the rail.  I'll take a look though and see what that would look like.

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   CapnMac | May 26, 2004 11:01pm | #11

   I could notch both rails so they pass by each other

   That's probably the way to go.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)

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   Snort | May 26, 2004 05:31pm | #3

   Two posts in the corner?

   Corner post on the inside?

   Butt (or miter) the rails & attach to an outside corner post w/ a bracket(s)?

   Don't worry, we can fix that later!