Looks great. But from one carpenter to another... You should add weep holes in the bottom rail so that any standing water does not rot the wood prematurely. Water is the enemy of all wood, treated or naturally insect resistant, because it invites the bugs whose sole purpose is to convert organic material into soil.
Switch the direction of the cross brace on the gate. It should go from bottom to top on the hinge side. The top of the brace should be closer to the latch and the bottom of the brace should be close to the bottom hinge. But looks great! I'm going to do the same/similar in my garden. Thanks for the video!
That's a nice looking classic design Lucas, I'm sure the folks were delighted with the way it turned out. Even though it already looks awesome I would have painted the hog panel black, gives the look that extra polish. Minor suggestion aside that's a job well done sir.
Thanks for sharing this video❤ cattle panel fresh has been on my mind for a while, but I did not have a visual to present to my husband. Your video will make it easier for me to explain what it will look like in our garden to him.
First time viewer on your channel. Right up my alley. Subbed. Thanks for this awesome video! I see others I want to watch. Good health and happiness to you and yours! Don't forget to enjoy your life and family during all this awesome work!
Good for you! Good to see the posts are rabbeted for the cattle panels to inset rather than the other methods bc it finishes it off beautifully and the strength is there. If you don’t have a router or router table use a table saw and make repeats till you have the depth and width needed or a circular saw and straight edge will work too. And the Cedar looks stunning. Love the gate, love the arbor for shade and I love that you can see through into your garden… really nice work
Thank you so much! It was definitely a labor of love. My parents love it and when they garden was in full swing thing year it was beautiful with everything climbing around it. Thanks for the comment!
This is an awesome video. Very clear and inspiring. 2 questions: can we use hog panel instead of cattle panel 2) we live in an area with woodchucks and rabbits and currently have a fence that I've been told has chicken wire sunk into the ground to keep those animals out. I'm not a do-it-yourselfer. How would you explain that chicken wire process to someone if they were going to attempt a fence like yours? I love the aesthetic. I also, sadly, think we would have to reinforce the bottom of the panel with chicken wire about least 2 feet from the ground to keep baby rabbits, etc. from squeezing in as well. Thanks for your thoughts.
You probably could use hog panel instead, though you may have better luck stapling it rather than routing it. Since hog panel is more flimsy it may not stay in as well. We have a video on our hog panel fence too! Good luck!
Dado blade with a table saw is a great option for someone who doesn’t have a router. I’ve never used one before. Any tips to share with people for success?
@@OurLibertyHouse Make sure you use a push stick to keep all your fingers and safety glasses. It's all fun and games until someone loses a finger or an eye!
Looks great! I've been eyeing this design for awhile. Best one I have seen. I am wondering if putting a couple holes though the routed groove in the bottom would be a good idea to let water drain out and not stay sitting in the bottom for too long. I'd use pressure treated wood, unfortunately we do not have redwood easily available here, but in a slightly wetter climate wondering if that would keep the wood better for longer.
Wow love it, I know it's been a year but will you do an blog about it with a list of materials and more detail like you did with your original hog panel? Not really handy but love your design @ourlibertyhouse
Hey Emma! I’ve actually never done it without the table but you could create a “fence” using some spare lumber and clamps (just like a guide) as if you had a router table
I would make sure to get galvanized steel which won't rust. Any and all wood will eventually rot, but we like using Redwood, which is rot resistant (like cedar), but you could choose to seal the wood if your worried about rot.
Roughly 48", the cattle panel is forgiving and cut to size after the posts are in place, so if you're dealing with tough soil to dig in we found it does not need to be exact.
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Looks great. But from one carpenter to another... You should add weep holes in the bottom rail so that any standing water does not rot the wood prematurely. Water is the enemy of all wood, treated or naturally insect resistant, because it invites the bugs whose sole purpose is to convert organic material into soil.
Switch the direction of the cross brace on the gate. It should go from bottom to top on the hinge side. The top of the brace should be closer to the latch and the bottom of the brace should be close to the bottom hinge.
But looks great! I'm going to do the same/similar in my garden. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the tip! Definitely a nice fence. My parents love it
That's a nice looking classic design Lucas, I'm sure the folks were delighted with the way it turned out. Even though it already looks awesome I would have painted the hog panel black, gives the look that extra polish. Minor suggestion aside that's a job well done sir.
I feel like it gets too hot here for black but in the right spot I think that would look great!
Thanks for sharing this video❤ cattle panel fresh has been on my mind for a while, but I did not have a visual to present to my husband. Your video will make it easier for me to explain what it will look like in our garden to him.
I'm glad it was helpful! We love the look and hope he does too, good luck!
First time viewer on your channel. Right up my alley. Subbed. Thanks for this awesome video! I see others I want to watch. Good health and happiness to you and yours! Don't forget to enjoy your life and family during all this awesome work!
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Duuuudes thank you for making this video!! It was super helpful! Boom!
Glad it helped!
Good job brother
Thank you!
Bro beautiful diy work looks great.
Thank you!
Good for you! Good to see the posts are rabbeted for the cattle panels to inset rather than the other methods bc it finishes it off beautifully and the strength is there. If you don’t have a router or router table use a table saw and make repeats till you have the depth and width needed or a circular saw and straight edge will work too. And the Cedar looks stunning. Love the gate, love the arbor for shade and I love that you can see through into your garden… really nice work
Thank you so much! It was definitely a labor of love. My parents love it and when they garden was in full swing thing year it was beautiful with everything climbing around it. Thanks for the comment!
Super helpful- thank you!
Awesome! I am glad you liked it. Great fence, sturdy and nice to look at
This is an awesome video. Very clear and inspiring. 2 questions: can we use hog panel instead of cattle panel 2) we live in an area with woodchucks and rabbits and currently have a fence that I've been told has chicken wire sunk into the ground to keep those animals out. I'm not a do-it-yourselfer. How would you explain that chicken wire process to someone if they were going to attempt a fence like yours? I love the aesthetic. I also, sadly, think we would have to reinforce the bottom of the panel with chicken wire about least 2 feet from the ground to keep baby rabbits, etc. from squeezing in as well. Thanks for your thoughts.
You probably could use hog panel instead, though you may have better luck stapling it rather than routing it. Since hog panel is more flimsy it may not stay in as well. We have a video on our hog panel fence too! Good luck!
Did I miss how wide of a groove you made with the router?
Question, how deep was the router channel? Great video and explanation of how to make the fencing.
Did a half inch deep channel. Seemed to secure the cattle panel nicely
Great video! I’m going to be doing this same thing soon. Do you happen to remember how long of 4 x 4 post your bought?
I want to say we bought 12’ posts but I’m not exactly sure! It’s been a few years
Alternatively you could also use a dado blade on a table saw for your groves. Also cattle panels would cut your costs down significantly. Nice job!
Dado blade with a table saw is a great option for someone who doesn’t have a router. I’ve never used one before. Any tips to share with people for success?
@@OurLibertyHouse Make sure you use a push stick to keep all your fingers and safety glasses. It's all fun and games until someone loses a finger or an eye!
Looks great! I've been eyeing this design for awhile. Best one I have seen. I am wondering if putting a couple holes though the routed groove in the bottom would be a good idea to let water drain out and not stay sitting in the bottom for too long. I'd use pressure treated wood, unfortunately we do not have redwood easily available here, but in a slightly wetter climate wondering if that would keep the wood better for longer.
I definitely don’t think you could go wrong with adding drainage! Very smart idea. Thanks for commenting!
Wow love it, I know it's been a year but will you do an blog about it with a list of materials and more detail like you did with your original hog panel? Not really handy but love your design @ourlibertyhouse
I can definitely try to write a blog for it with a general outline! Thanks for watching
@@OurLibertyHouse I would also appreciate this! Gonna tackle this as a perimeter fence for the yard.
Love this so much we’re constructing a variation of it this weekend!
That’s awesome! Share pics with us on our Instagram! It’s a great fence.
suggestions for keeping the dado straight without a router table?
Hey Emma! I’ve actually never done it without the table but you could create a “fence” using some spare lumber and clamps (just like a guide) as if you had a router table
Yeah that’s what I would do, use a straight edge and some strong clamps for the straight edge. Thanks for asking this question
How did you get that cut line into the wood or did you buy it like that?
How did you set the posts into the ground? Concrete?
We just use earth. We have clay soil here so it’s strong on its own. Extra concrete creates a water barrier that will rot wood faster
Can you link the cattle wire you used for this project? Appreciate it thanks
It was from Tractor Supply. I don’t believe they have it on their website
Do you think it’ll still be sturdy if I do 8 ft sections instead of 4?
I think you could. I would just would be concerned that their may be more sagging in the long run
Does any of this rot or rust in the elements? I’m thinking of doing this, but live in the PNW.
I would make sure to get galvanized steel which won't rust. Any and all wood will eventually rot, but we like using Redwood, which is rot resistant (like cedar), but you could choose to seal the wood if your worried about rot.
How far apart are the posts?
Roughly 48", the cattle panel is forgiving and cut to size after the posts are in place, so if you're dealing with tough soil to dig in we found it does not need to be exact.
What size router bit did you use?
It was a 5/8” route bit
Very nifty. Did you stain or seal it to get that color? It’s so pretty! 👏
Nope! That’s the natural redwood for you! After a few months to make sure it’s dry we put on a clear coat of natural sealant though
After year 1 a clear coat sealer was added on the redwood and it added a very nice pop to the natural redwood.
i miss sacramento...😮💨
How much for you to come over and do this for me because it’s a simple project!?
thats not cattle panel thats hog or goat panel .cow panels have bigger squares
It’s definitely cattle panel
Rabbits and squirrels and cats pass freely through that wire.
Sorry but wood will of course look good brand new, then will age terribly and need to be replaced within a few years.
Is there any reason we couldn't do posts ever 16 feet? As to not cut the panels/ save wood
You could but I would be concerned it might become flimsy with less support
That looks great! Thanks
Thanks for the comment and watching! Fence is still as sturdy as the day we put it up thankfully
@@OurLibertyHouse Right on! I live where there are critters so I bet that would keep them out of the garden. lol