DIY SPLIT RAIL FENCE CRACK

DIY SPLIT RAIL FENCE CRACK

To start the wedge, you can look for a natural crack on the edge of the log, place the wedge over the crack and uses the sledgehammer to begin driving it in. Depending on the log's thickness, you may be able to split it even further. Once you have your logs selected and cut to the length of your choice, it's time to begin splitting! You will be using your wedges and sledgehammer to split the log in half and then into quarters. Hearing protection (the sledgehammer hitting the wedge is surprising loud!).

Pace yourself! Accidents tend to happen when you get tired or bored. Avoid wearing shorts and open-toed shoes. If you are attempting this project, it is assumed that you have experience using the tools listed in the materials section. It is imperative that you take several precautions before starting this project. Remember: You are always one small slip away from an ER visit. Plus, if you are unhappy with the results, with a few quick cuts from a chainsaw, you have a nice stack of firewood. It is quick and easy to disassemble to re-position or move completely somewhere else. The best part about this style of fence is that it does not require nails or screws. In addition, I wanted to recreate the experience of an early American colonist as (relatively) authentically as possible. The solution? Use the wood from the trees to create a simple split rail fence like the one I saw on the field trip. First, we had a number of oak trees that needed to come down and second, there is a drainage ditch in the back that we wanted to put a simple barrier in front of. After we moved into our new home, there were two problems that needed to be addressed. I got the idea for this fence while taking my students to Colonial Plantation located in Ridley Creek State Park.

Diy split rail fence