Set Posts - for the best, professional installation
you should always use a post driver!
Create a “flowing” visual line that follows the
contour of the land. (see Diagram
) Also
make sure posts are in line visually - front to
back. (see Diagram
)
Determine the height of your fence and run a
string line to determine if any posts need cut.
(see Diagram
)
Mark and cut any posts that are too high.
Mark the post for proper buckle and bracket
placement. (see Diagram
)
- First mark a line across the end post in
the direction of the fence run
- Then make a second line at a 90˚ angle to
the first line
- And last make a 45˚ mark splitting the two “pie shaped” quarters
Find the tangent to your endpost which is at the end of the 45˚ line you just drew. Use a marking
stick to vertically align and mark each rail run.
Note:
You can do this for all of the line posts, corner
post and end posts and then install your rail and hardware. (see Diagram
and
)
E
D
D
C
B
A
6
5
4
3
2
1
HOW TO MARK POSTS
1
For More Details,
Tips & Techniques
on Building Fences,
Please visit our website:
www.horserail.com
JWI8765_HTMP_1115
2
3
5
6
4
A
C
D
E
SAFETY FIRST: USE SAFETY EYE GLASSES AND GLOVES.
Tools Needed
• Construction Grade Ball
of String
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Marking Board
Other Related PDF Info Sheets
• Fence Line - Design and
Planning
• Fence Line - End & Corner
Post Assemblies
B
Too far from string
º
Marking End Posts for BUCKLES
Marking End Posts for BRACKETS
Height of
top coated
wire or rail
3
º
MAX
Just – buckle it up!
Horserail
®
is a registered trademark of John Wall, Inc. 2015