Instructions / Assembly

Ranch 2 Rail Fence

LBP3972 2” x 6” x 96”

Tools Required:

 Shovel

 Power drill, 1/8” drill bit and #2 Philips bit

 Tape Measure

 String line, stakes, and level

Optional Tools:

 Post Hole Digger

 Power Auger

 Safety Glasses

 Miter Saw (optional if cutting down rails or pickets)

 File (optional for sloped picket installations)

Accessories Needed:

 Concrete and gravel (sold separately)

 PVC Vinyl Cement. Careful planning and measurement of your fence project is essential, as moving

posts after the concrete sets is extremely difficult.

Planning:

 Prior to construction, check with your

regulatory agency for local code

requirements.

 Contact your utility company to locate and

mark underground lines.

 Careful planning and measurement of your

fence project is essential, as moving posts

after the concrete sets is extremely difficult.

Installation Steps

Step1. Layout fence and position post



Consider soil conditions, slopes, utility

locations and property lines when

positioning posts.



Run a string line to locate the fence

line, using the line to establish the

outside faces of your posts. (Fig.1)

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Ranch 2 Rail Fence LBP3972 2” x 6” x 96” Tools Required:  Shovel  Power drill, 1/8” drill bit and #2 Philips bit  Tape Measure  String line, stakes, and level Optional Tools:  Post Hole Digger  Power Auger  Safety Glasses  Miter Saw (optional if cutting down rails or pickets)  File (optional for sloped picket installations) Accessories Needed:  Concrete and gravel (sold separately)  PVC Vinyl Cement.
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Stake out the fence posts, locating line, corner, end and gate posts. Mark the centers of the post locations for your fence style and gate using dimensions from the Post Location Chart below   Post Location Chart The following chart summarizes sizes and measurements for posts, fence sections and gates. Post Style There are 3 styles of posts needed to complete your project (Fig.2&3). Line Posts, Corner Posts and End Posts.(Use End Posts for Gate Posts).