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Project 7 - Post Railing

Let me show you how to build a post railing with FlexFence hardware FlexFence post railing, animation

Dimensions - FlexFence post railing
Dimensions - FlexFence post railing
Dimensions - FlexFence post railing

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Material Listing

  • 2/kits FLEX•fence ®
  • 2/pcs.- 2" x 4" x 34"
  • 4/pcs.- 2" x 4" x 10"
  • 6/pcs.- 2" x 4" x 35¼"
  • 10/pcs.- 1" x 6" x 31"
  • 4/pcs.- 4" x 4" x 43¼"
  • 4/pcs.- Post tops (optional)
  • 33/pcs.- #8-2" wood screws
  • 1" finishing nails
  • Exterior grade carpenter’s glue

Tools Required

  • Pencil
  • Measuring Tape
  • #1 Robertson Screw Driver-Green Handle or (Philips Screw Driver)
  • #2 Robertson Screw Drive-Red Handle (Philips -Screw Driver)
  • Hand Saw
  • Hammer
  • Chissel
  • Combination Square
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Level

Optional Tools

  • Drill with appropriate bits & counter sink bit
  • Router with decorative bits
  • Power saws - Mitre & Skill

Howie's Tips

  1. When attaching the FLEX•fence ® brackets onto the rails allow for the brackets to move freely (swivel). Do not over tighten!
  2. When sizing FLEX•fence ® always cut the rails and operating bar with hand tools and never with power tools.
  3. Always wear protective goggles

Note: The drawings are to be used as a guide only.


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