I started drawing fence layouts and it fixed my alignment issues

I used to think sketching a fence layout was a waste of time. I would just measure and start digging holes. But last month, I did a job where the posts ended up uneven because I missed a slope in the yard. So I decided to always draw a quick map on paper first. Now I mark where each post goes and note any obstacles. It adds maybe ten minutes to my setup, but I haven't had to reposition a single post since. Jobs go faster and look better from the start.

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aaronburns14d ago

Oh man, my buddy’s whole fence leaned before he tried that.

linda_mason823d ago

Totally get that (fences are sneaky like that). But leaning usually means the posts weren't set deep enough, not the planning part. @the_jana is right about plans, but for a different reason.

the_jana14d ago

Planning on paper first saves so much hassle later (wish I'd done it sooner). @aaronburns' buddy's fence story is a classic case of why it matters.