Create Mortises and Install Board Fences
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What happens here
For board fences, create rectangular mortises (slots) in the posts to allow horizontal boards to slide in. The video shows using a specialized tool that uses a grinding action to cut the precise mortises. This method provides a very clean, strong, and visually appealing joint for the fence boards, creating a seamless connection without visible fasteners. After the mortise is created, slide the wooden fence boards into these slots. This approach allows for a durable and aesthetically pleasing board fence.
Goal: Construct a board fence with mortised connections for strength and aesthetics
Tools and materials
- Safety Glasses Oakley — Eye protection from wood debris
- Specialized Mortising Tool — Cutting precise rectangular slots in posts
- Wood Preservative/Sealant — Protecting cut wood surfaces from rot and insects
- Wooden Fence Boards — Horizontal components of the board fence
- Wooden Posts American Timber and Steel — The posts receiving the mortises