@@HAXMAN Great idea with the music, I already following you on Spotify.. I’m sure it’s gonna sound Aaaaamazing in my car too.. Copenhagen 🇩🇰supports but I’m sure you know by now..
Why am I watching this? Don’t get me wrong, I totally enjoyed watching it. It was awesome but why am I watching this? I’m not planning nor am I thinking about building a fence, so why am I watching this? I’m not going to lie, I now feel like I might be able to build a fence and now, I want to build a fence. I am serious… this man had it look like it wasn’t too difficult. I just love it. I want to build a fence I don’t need. 😂. This guy is awesome. Great work. ❤❤❤❤❤
They can be extremely dangerous to the inexperienced...... I'd rather use a manual hand held post hole digger. Plus, you're less likely to punch through dangerous expensive infrastructure such as electrical wires & plumbing. ( Could cost you thousands of dollars in the end! )
@@australianwoman9696digging fence posts is actually weaker though due to soil disturbance!!!! If you want a tough fence driving them is the way to go!!!!
If you stack your roof panels you can pre drill your screw holes. Drill through the whole stack. Huge time saver. Then you don’t need a story stick and the screws don’t have to drill. They can just screw. Learned that trick from my Amish crew. Smart builders they are. 😀
But it's not flawless. As here where he did not level and built over an undulating "hilly" landscape. In those cases a few prefilled stack holes will miss wood and be "hole" only. But certainly smarter and a timesaver! Thanks for the tip.
Big tip on metal roof panels thought is was taught long ago. Pre-drill your holes through the stack of sheets. You get clean lines and find all the studs. Looks great
I don't think that works with a fence because your working off of the grade for the ground where as a house your setting your metal off of a chalk line that's perfect level
@@ShawnWing-t1o itll work if he measures from the top down. seems like all those two bys and level...if he runs a string line on top and its straight, he should be good.
I wrote you a complement but I don’t think it posted. It admires you for being such a good brother. I had a wonderful brother like you who would do anything for his family. He was a gift. Unfortunately gone too soon. Tell your family to hug you twice and to realize what a blessing you are!
I have to say, I love that every step is shown, and not just glossed over in some voiced-over edit. Processes are explained, pieces are announced, and reasons given. Instead of using jargon we the audience know you have access to, you use plain speech to make sure we understand, or if jargon is used, immediately follow up with the definition. Thank you for the entertainment, and it is wonderful that your family gets to take part in the projects as well, whether hands on, filming, or entertainment for you. They're learning important skills too.
It's Sunday morning. I'm just surfing RUclips and decide to click on this video. I end up watching the whole thing. The only thing missing was popcorn. The funny thing is that my wife and I are trying to buy a house which will absolutely need a fence. God's timing is impeccable. Great video!
a tip- don't cut galvanized (zinced) steel with an abrasive, use steel scissors or equivalent. the heat kills the galvanization and without further treatment rust starts to deteriate the material away
@@DBowTX did you ever try haul these corrugated sheets on a vehicle 😅 . The wind catches them , normal fences have gaps to funnel the wind through them ..
Fyi fyi, it dont matter here. Galvined is a coating, you said it yourself. So, the end cut is exposed raw steel. They coved it with wood, but personally id run some clear caulk on it to seal it, and prevent the sharp edge. Not paint because it can crack and fall off.
Haxman, please adopt me as your sister! You drive to her place, let the kids help, and do it with humor and a positive attitude. You are an awesome brother and RUclips educator - Sweetie, you ROCK! 💛
@@dawnbowie352 I'm a 71 yr old female & certainly don't plan to build any fences but I found myself watching multiple videos of his because he's so entertaining.😊
I don’t know what it is about you and your work, but I love it. Your down to earth, funny, smart, and very creative, I can go on but I think u get the picture. By the way my name is Maria and I am 73 years young. We would be so much happier if we had more People Like You. ❤
This is the first video I've ever seen of this guy. If there has ever been anyone to earn my subscription, it's this guy. You can tell he enjoys making the videos, and also puts a whole lot of effort into them. I can't think of anyone else who would have someone dress up in a Bigfoot costume just to dance in a video about building a fence. I will definitely be watching more of this channel.
You are so right! I love watching his videos. They're not just this is how you do it. He keeps you interested he keeps you wanting to watch more! That aspect is missing and so many other channels. Thank you Haxman
Great video. Will save a lot of people tons of money. Appreciate the attention to details, the whys, and constant little tips and tricks you wove into the video. Any reason you didn't use Trex or Azek along the top of the fence? It seems like that horizontal surface would be the most susceptible to warpage over time, but i also get that it might start to push the cost of the project upward. What was your approximate ballpark cost per horizontal ft of fencing (eg total cost of materials/total horizontal length of fence)? finally, loved the little bit of camera angle magic @ 7:35 min.
I'm a 77yr old woman who just learned how to make the best looking easily made privacy fence!!! Guess what im doing next spring?!❤😂 Thank you for the laughs, information, and tips, youre awesome🎉
Loved the Secret Bookshelf that isn’t secret anymore but it’s cool still lol! Love how you make it entertaining on all your videos! Original humor is appreciated
Recently I got estimates from several fence contractors and one of them installs metal posts. He said fence posts he installed 20 years ago are still standing and he's never had to replace any. After seeing this video, I'm going with the steel posts. Thanks!
Well we have 250 foot of fence with 4x4s set into concrete last 24 years, until our hurricane took out much of it, not many fences overcome 100+ MPH gusts.
@@phubarnow5388 Mounting and corners should be revised to enable laying and locking them down. Then set back up after some cleanup. Everything should be designed for the worst weather conditions possible anywhere. Add to that, to limit damage in case a giant sink hole opens under your home. Unless you paid for a deep penetration scan with result that guarantee it won't happen.
What a powerful statement. I built the pool deck, the porch and the well house, also do the dishes, cook and make coffee. My wife is my best friend and life partner.
You gave me a great idea. Instead of the expensive plastic fencing, use this. I have an acre in Florida and your system saved my tons of money- Thank you. Subscribed!
Absolutely fantastic job I'm 70 years old hanging sheetrock for 50 years not in the fence business but I'll tell you what that was one of the greatest construction feats I've ever witnessed in my life thank you for posting
I live in SW Missouri. You can easily dig down at least 1/4" without hitting a rock. In some places as deep as 1/2". I helped a friend build a privacy fence back in the mid-90's and never again. It was brutal work.
@@timothyoldford6638 haha right! I trenched a water line 14inches deep and pulled out rocks bigger than my head. Had to buy dirt for backfill. Bright side, I have a lot of rock to build with!
One of our neighbors has a privacy fence built from roofing panels similar to this. We live in the deep south and deal with tornadoes, thunderstorms, etc. Their fence is still standing strong. Great video
That’s because the installer did their job right. There are wooden privacy fences in my area that are as old as me (32) and still look new. Just like with any material, if you maintain it and do it right the first time, it stands for a long time. NC resident
LOL ya it will stay up but will be so crooked and messed up after a year cause the ground shifts... are americans really this uneducated? No wonder america is falling apart
I was taught the 3,4,5 rule for square. Once your strings are laid out, measure 3' from corner or intersection of one string. Then measure 4' from corner and intersection of the opposite string. Now measure between the 3' and 4' marks and if it is truly square it will always equal 5'. When it doesnt just move one string until those two marks meet at 5' . then once one corner is square you just continue off that true corner only moving strings that have not been squared using 3,4,5 until you end back at your first true squared corner. Works well any size square and doing it by yourself. Anyone can easily measure 3 feet, 4 feet and 5 feet. And it is really easy to remember and you always have this tool or method with you! And I'm not a carpenter but an electrician originally; but found this knowledge "priceless"! Lol😂
Love your videos and this fence idea! I read through the comments and didn't see this mentioned yet. I just wanted to mention that i noticed the overlap on the steel panels is backwards (not that it matters on this fence). The side of the panel that has the tiny flange should lay flat, and the other end that looks half finished lays on top of that. As you work down from where you started, this flanged end gives rigidity and strength for the half finished end. When the half finished end overlaps, it pushes tightly against the ridge it covers, creating a seamless look.
The most underrated show on RUclips. Thank you! My kids love your videos, my wife loves to add to the honey do list, and I get to rock out to some new tunes in the shop. Thank you sir. Glad to see you made it through all the storms.
I may have missed it but are the screws and washers galvanized too? Important for rust. Stainless screws would eat the zinc coating then the steel panel out, allowing the panel to come off in wind. I’d go nuts and spray Wurth Zinc Perfect spray onto all the hardware day before use.
Just a tip for the screw template: make little hooks on both ends. The top end is holding the template, the bottom (max 1 inch wide) is holding the sheet metal so you can work freely with two hands.
I have a metal roof on house. Last year I put a new roof and used the old panels for a fence. Works great. Strong and private. I had to get a bobcat to dig the post holes. I used some galviizend poles. I used plastic 4 inch pipe at some spots. I filled them all with concrete, and it's solid.
This is me and my Brother!!! We have made wonderful memories working together!! Thanks for reminding me that quality time spent together is the best gift we can give each other. My brother is exactly like this man. God bless him !! Dear Jesus take care of him
Just a note: pull also a string line close to the top to set the intermedium studs, that way they'll be all perfectly lined up and you just need to set the level the other way on each one. Thanks for posting this great idea of fencing!
I don't whisper to them, I just tell them that they will land in my husbands clutches. He is very good at scrapping everything out. They start out of shock. =)
That whole thing was a Riot. Who doesn't hate starting the damn things, or reading the directions. The echoing sound over the hills......roflmao Made my day after a very long hard one. Blessings for you and yours :))))))))
Dude, just came across this video and found it very entertaining and informative, thank you. But what I enjoyed seeing most, is the great relationship you have with your sister. I don't have any siblings and always wished I did. Congrats
Still, nothing beats an electric one...plug, switch on and go... no strings attached.. no gas smell or spill on you, no smoke... I used these ..but have literally switched all my tool to electric or battery. Loving life
Yes, like you, I have always felt that reading the instructions for doing something is always a last resort procedure, something you do if all else fails. Love your humor, your instruction and your talent. Your family is lucky to have you around them.
My guy... not trying to come on to you but you are one of the most personable people on the internet. Not to mention clearly smart, funny, clever, passionate, compassionate, etc. Etc. Hella good content bro
I did the line movement thing you talked about and ended up giving my neighbor about two feet by the end of my property. So from 0 to 2ft in 450 feet. I had already dug and set all the posts by the time I realized so I just said to heck with it and congratulated him on the extra space. Oh well 🤷🏼♂️
I think he's my long lost brother. He was kidnapped at a young age because of his humor under pressure and his genius take on projects, construction, editing and music. This nice family must have rescued him when he got away from the diabolical organization fixing to exploit him for his talents. Thank you family for caring for him....I want him back.😉
I've always thought using corrugated or roof panels wood make a practically life long fence with steel post and stained horizontal. Glad to see someone do so. Unfortunately those steel post's are Dmed expensive, but they are easy and they work. This summer I rebuilt an RV gate, 14ft wide using stained (weather treatment for longevity) and the red plastic(?) roofing from Home Depot. Looks great, it's 200 pounds liter than using redwood and has already survived 35 mph wind here in Cal. Also wrapped a small shed in the green stuff, blends right in with the trees.
Hearing that your music is copyright free makes me want to reconsider starting up my youtube channel again. It costs a lot to run the channel when you dont have enough subs yet or views to get you to a monetized state. Having to pay for one less thing is super helpful and I'd even donate some money for helping me out because obviously you put work into it. Thank you!
I NEED to do this at my house! Block road noise, privacy. Thank you! I will definitely be doing this. Going to build two or three of them along my property when tax season gets here I think! Thanks again!
I put in round steel posts like you would use for a commercial fence and put up a wooden gate on Cattle panels, building a 6' x 12" gate. I used Hook straps and hung 2/4's and pickets right on the panels. Each panel was about $90. Big savings and has withstood some hefty winds.
Watching this video makes me realize why I would absolutely hire someone to do this work---too complicated for me! But it's a great idea! And I totally agree that burying wood posts in concrete is a great way to rot them out fast.
You are hilarious! 😂. I laughed so hard while you were trying to get that post pounder thingy going, plus the aerial views getting farther and farther away, but the noise getting louder and louder - so funny! Glad you finally got it going, and the fence looks great! Glad I discovered you on RUclips. I think I’m in for a lot of fun entertainment, and hopefully a lot of knowledge as well.
That tropical storm before Helene took out 2 panels of my fence. Lots of rain afterward so was not able to repair before Helene came through and took out 2 more. Milton loosened some panels from the posts. Need to replace my entire fence and I like this look.
You made it look both fun and easy. I, however, strongly suspect that when I endeavor to accomplish such fencing, it will be neither fun no easy! lol! Thank you!
Looks great! I'm in the middle of a cabin project and was considering doing a fence like this. Several people have told me it will look like crap. I think this proves them wrong. Love the video! 😁
@@HAXMAN Just shared the video with one of the "look like crap" guys. He changed his mind! Since the cabin has two-tone metal siding, the plan is to do the fence the same way, so it looks more like an extension of the cabin. Of course, that could change. Plans keep doing that! 🤣
Thank you for saying that. We have clay soil and concrete footers in every post. I feel like builsers tell people concrete will prevent rotting, just to keep you constantly buying posts.
That style of fence post is the best. We replaced a section with our fence with them, absolutely fantastic and easy (with a post driver). Never installing wood posts again, can't wait to replace the rest.
@trailerparkcryptoking5213 they are called PostMaster posts by Master Halco. You can rent pounders at a lot of rental places but the posts require a special adapter to drive they most likely will not have. Many fence companies are driving posts so they may drive them for you.
Pressure treated 4x4s in concrete installed over 20 years ago. All are/were still rock hard. I just removed 3/4s of them to expand the fence and switch to a steel fence instead of wood. But no, they are not guaranteed to rot in any reasonable time. I'd love to see you put those steel posts into the ground in my area, its called Rock Cliff for a reason. You can't even use a power auger for more than a foot,
Dude is so charismatic. I don't need fencing, but he is hilarious, unpredictable, and entertaining. Love the music, the dancing squash...etc. I have to subscribe...I just have to.👍👍
3:26 3,4,5 triangles are a great help for squaring up lines over distance with string 6:27 also, putting a clamp at 3’ can help you focus on keeping plumb
THIS is the solution for my need for a fence at a rental. Are there rental places that rent the post pounder? Last time I checked, they were a little North of 3K. By the way...TOTAL BANGERS!!!
So happy to see you and the family made it through Helene 🙏 sorry the trees didn't 😮 hope Milton passed with no troubles . Enjoyed the video 👍👍 have fun with music 🎶
Love the detail in the video instructions. It’s nice to be able to be an independent home owner capable of doing most of your own repairs and upgrades on a home. The only downside is all these expensive tools. That post digger is top notch awesome! I have lots of good friends and family, but no one has had anything like that for me to barrow. And I sure the heck can not afford the $2,900+ price tag on that thing. So little ol self is stuck digging holes and flopping in the wooden fence post now. Unless I can barrow your digger. 😂😂 Great video and you have my subscription. ❤
I've only watched the first 5 min but he need a work bench and table for cutting..his back will be sore. I LOVE that you tell people wood roots in the ground especially with water.
I might have missed it, but what is the wind rating for this fence? We have had to replace wind blown fences with a regularity that brings smiles to the contractor’s faces hereabouts! This look awful solid to me, how will it do once the wind blows?
Thank you for helping your sister! You had me laughing so hard! I enjoy watching your videos, in part, because your behaviors remind me of one of my brothers that I lost a couple years ago. He picked on me a lot when we were young, and our older brother, who passed a couple years before him, was always in the middle defending me. About a year before he passed he was very sorry for the way he treated me and apologized. I told him there was no apology necessary but I accepted it. I barely remember those incidents but I do remember working on his car with him sometimes, helping him partially finish the basement, helping him put in a drop ceiling in the dining room and motorcycle rides. Blessings of love and light to all!
I was lookin for this comment. He mentioned the bad storm and built a giant wind sail. If the storm was strong enough to knock trees over it would be strong enough to rip the screws right out of that fence and send 6 foot floppy metal knives shooting across the property.
Speaking of home depot. I had some bowed walls I was replacing drywall on and my thought was to grab some bowed 2x4s from the delivery I had received a few days ago and and sister them in with the bowed going the opposite way so it pulls the wall straight. But to my disappointment, they were all straight for once.
Fence looks great but ... question ... why didn't you top it with the metal fence cover? The wood is eventually going to warp. We made sure our new house had no wood exposed to the elements because I was tired of the warping and cracking. It looks nice though you did a great job! We used the same 'diving rods' 'Witching sticks' to locate water to dig our well ... it worked perfectly! We also have a metal fence ... awesome! Our last one was still going strong 10+ years.
@@sreilly Not sure where you get your information but that sounds like something the high school kid working at Home Depot told you. I've been building homes for 50 years and pressure treated wood warps just like any other wood, wet or dry. It all has to do with moisture content of the wood, the species of wood, and the grain of the wood. Pressure treated wood is construction grade soft wood, usually spruce, pine or fir. As soon as you pop the bands (straps) on the bunk, or lift, dimensional lumber, including that which has been pressure treated, begins to twist and turn. In the business, we don't break the bands, on any dimensional lumber, until the last possible moment before we can nail it down, or together. The pressure treating process is a process where a chemical is forced into the cells of the wood using high pressure while inside of a vacuum chamber. Its purpose is to increase resistance to moisture, rot, and insects. It has nothing to do with increasing the structural integrity of the lumber cells or fibers.
I used to be in the fence business and i can say for sure. this is the niciest looking fence ive seen. Would love to see the final video of it once 100% complete. Nice work!
I'm a homeowner AND a carpenter. You had me in TEARS laughing so hard through this entire video!!! Pull-starting the post pounder...omg...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That's me and my weed eater. Always.😂 You are brilliant and hilarious, and I'm in love. WELL DONE, SIR!💖😍😂😂😂
You, Haxmeister, are a better person than I.... because there's NO ONE in my family that I like enough to do...... ANYTHING for! There's definitely a place in Heaven reserved for you! I must say, the damage to your place was bad but it looks like you came through better than some areas here in NC! Glad you're ok but I hope you made it through Milton also!!! Take care, be safe and God bless!
You are a gift. I miss my brother so much who would do anything in the world for me, his sissy. Tell your sister what an absolute blessing it is to have her brother!❤
I give you my absolute assurance it does not work. James Randi had a $1 million reward for anyone that could demonstrate it under controlled conditions. People were 100% certain they could do it easily. They failed. No one has ever succeeded under controlled conditions.
HAXMAN, I love 80s synthwave music. I can't believe you have an album. I'd love to see a video about this. I'll be listening to it tomorrow at work. Also great fence. Wonder if you could do a shed like this.
Definitely One Of The Best Of NOT The BEST DIY Video I've Seen.. Probably Don't Have The Courage To Do A Video But If I Did, I Would Steal Some Of Your Stuff.. Thank You For Teaching Me Something Today..
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@@HAXMAN Great idea with the music, I already following you on Spotify..
I’m sure it’s gonna sound Aaaaamazing in my car too..
Copenhagen 🇩🇰supports but I’m sure you know by now..
How much does the post driver weigh?
Thank you so much!
I'm guessing 25-30 pounds.
@@HAXMAN Tks!
Why am I watching this? Don’t get me wrong, I totally enjoyed watching it. It was awesome but why am I watching this? I’m not planning nor am I thinking about building a fence, so why am I watching this? I’m not going to lie, I now feel like I might be able to build a fence and now, I want to build a fence. I am serious… this man had it look like it wasn’t too difficult. I just love it. I want to build a fence I don’t need. 😂. This guy is awesome. Great work. ❤❤❤❤❤
You're not alone. I do need a fence but I have no idea why I started to watch this. I'm not disappointed though. I too feel motivated. 😊
😂same
Well my neighbor now has a new fence and I have no idea why I built it for him.
its just in case some horrible jerks move in next door to you and you suddenly need a cheap fence that will last forever :)
I'm watching cuz he is HOT, hardworking and funny! 😂
Using a post pounder isn't lazy, it is the very definition of how to work smarter not harder.
They can be extremely dangerous to the inexperienced...... I'd rather use a manual hand held post hole digger. Plus, you're less likely to punch through dangerous expensive infrastructure such as electrical wires & plumbing.
( Could cost you thousands of dollars in the end! )
@@australianwoman9696Doesn't everyone know, Call before you did?
What is the type of post pounder u used please I can't find it
Living Traditions Homestead uses one to pound Tpost fir fencing into the ground. They have videos all about how to use it and where to get it.
@@australianwoman9696digging fence posts is actually weaker though due to soil disturbance!!!! If you want a tough fence driving them is the way to go!!!!
If you stack your roof panels you can pre drill your screw holes. Drill through the whole stack. Huge time saver. Then you don’t need a story stick and the screws don’t have to drill. They can just screw. Learned that trick from my Amish crew. Smart builders they are. 😀
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing, passing it along
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Hey! Thank you for sharing that. That's really very smart! 😁
But it's not flawless. As here where he did not level and built over an undulating "hilly" landscape. In those cases a few prefilled stack holes will miss wood and be "hole" only.
But certainly smarter and a timesaver! Thanks for the tip.
Big tip on metal roof panels thought is was taught long ago. Pre-drill your holes through the stack of sheets. You get clean lines and find all the studs. Looks great
I don't think that works with a fence because your working off of the grade for the ground where as a house your setting your metal off of a chalk line that's perfect level
Nice tip
@@ShawnWing-t1o itll work if he measures from the top down. seems like all those two bys and level...if he runs a string line on top and its straight, he should be good.
Sweet!!! Thanks.
Now that’s a pro tip thank your for that lol can’t believe I never thought to do that like wtf
I wrote you a complement but I don’t think it posted. It admires you for being such a good brother. I had a wonderful brother like you who would do anything for his family. He was a gift. Unfortunately gone too soon. Tell your family to hug you twice and to realize what a blessing you are!
Thank you so much. That’s very kind of you.
I fully agree with your comment, however I got a chuckle thinking to myself how I would sound if I told my family the same!
I have to say, I love that every step is shown, and not just glossed over in some voiced-over edit. Processes are explained, pieces are announced, and reasons given. Instead of using jargon we the audience know you have access to, you use plain speech to make sure we understand, or if jargon is used, immediately follow up with the definition. Thank you for the entertainment, and it is wonderful that your family gets to take part in the projects as well, whether hands on, filming, or entertainment for you. They're learning important skills too.
How lucky is this woman to have a brother like you.
Yeah I didn’t get one of those
Can you be my brother in mass and help me
How lucky this woman is that she doesn't have to deal with an HOA that tells her she can't have this type of fence.
@IRgEEK yes!
I would have never believed on a Sat I would be in bed watching “how to build a fence” I don’t even own property lol.
Saturday October 12 9:28 pm
And I'm doing the same how ever I own a few lots and couple of properties 😅
Get some for your RV life.😛
You should try watching Carpet Cleaning videos. Those are my fav. 😂
I was looking at how to get the damn Rose of a lockset and he has me binge watching again....lol. He's informative AND entertaining.
Would *have*
It's Sunday morning. I'm just surfing RUclips and decide to click on this video. I end up watching the whole thing. The only thing missing was popcorn. The funny thing is that my wife and I are trying to buy a house which will absolutely need a fence. God's timing is impeccable. Great video!
Lucky girl. Everyone needs a brother like him.😊
Looks like he’s married. His wife is blessed as well! Awesome man
The starting up the fence post pounder was hilarious. This is a brilliant way to make a privacy fence. Always enjoy a Haxman episode.
a tip- don't cut galvanized (zinced) steel with an abrasive, use steel scissors or equivalent. the heat kills the galvanization and without further treatment rust starts to deteriate the material away
FYI They make electric shears and nibblers for the task. No need to destroy your hand.
Would the first storm not rip this to shreds?? Surely
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Why more than a standard fence?
@@DBowTX did you ever try haul these corrugated sheets on a vehicle 😅 . The wind catches them , normal fences have gaps to funnel the wind through them ..
Fyi fyi, it dont matter here. Galvined is a coating, you said it yourself. So, the end cut is exposed raw steel. They coved it with wood, but personally id run some clear caulk on it to seal it, and prevent the sharp edge. Not paint because it can crack and fall off.
Haxman, please adopt me as your sister! You drive to her place, let the kids help, and do it with humor and a positive attitude. You are an awesome brother and RUclips educator - Sweetie, you ROCK! 💛
@@dawnbowie352 I'm a 71 yr old female & certainly don't plan to build any fences but I found myself watching multiple videos of his because he's so entertaining.😊
Only if you live under a rock.
..but can he start a post pounder?
Me too
Putting together a great sound track and making it copyright free... You're the real MVP. I'm going to subscribe now. You've earned it.
I don’t know what it is about you and your work, but I love it. Your down to earth, funny, smart, and very creative, I can go on but I think u get the picture. By the way my name is Maria and I am 73 years young. We would be so much happier if we had more People Like You. ❤
Thank you so much Maria!
Yes ,he is! I love his personality, plus ,he's intelligent!
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This is the first video I've ever seen of this guy. If there has ever been anyone to earn my subscription, it's this guy. You can tell he enjoys making the videos, and also puts a whole lot of effort into them. I can't think of anyone else who would have someone dress up in a Bigfoot costume just to dance in a video about building a fence. I will definitely be watching more of this channel.
Thank you!
You are so right! I love watching his videos. They're not just this is how you do it. He keeps you interested he keeps you wanting to watch more! That aspect is missing and so many other channels. Thank you Haxman
Costume ?! That was a genuine sasquatch cameo
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My first time too. Subscribed 😍
Great video. Will save a lot of people tons of money. Appreciate the attention to details, the whys, and constant little tips and tricks you wove into the video. Any reason you didn't use Trex or Azek along the top of the fence? It seems like that horizontal surface would be the most susceptible to warpage over time, but i also get that it might start to push the cost of the project upward. What was your approximate ballpark cost per horizontal ft of fencing (eg total cost of materials/total horizontal length of fence)? finally, loved the little bit of camera angle magic @ 7:35 min.
Haxman strikes again. Entertaining and informative. For 24 minutes and 49 seconds I forgot the world is on fire.... Thanks Brother...
I'm a 77yr old woman who just learned how to make the best looking easily made privacy fence!!! Guess what im doing next spring?!❤😂
Thank you for the laughs, information, and tips, youre awesome🎉
Loved the Secret Bookshelf that isn’t secret anymore but it’s cool still lol! Love how you make it entertaining on all your videos! Original humor is appreciated
Recently I got estimates from several fence contractors and one of them installs metal posts. He said fence posts he installed 20 years ago are still standing and he's never had to replace any. After seeing this video, I'm going with the steel posts. Thanks!
Wood posts I sunk 20 years ago are also standing. Marella is also not stronger
yeah 20 years ago metal was metal now its tin foil good luck with that
Well we have 250 foot of fence with 4x4s set into concrete last 24 years, until our hurricane took out much of it, not many fences overcome 100+ MPH gusts.
@@phubarnow5388 Mounting and corners should be revised to enable laying and locking them down. Then set back up after some cleanup. Everything should be designed for the worst weather conditions possible anywhere. Add to that, to limit damage in case a giant sink hole opens under your home. Unless you paid for a deep penetration scan with result that guarantee it won't happen.
Anybody that has a real man in their life that can do stuff is blessed more than they know.
That's an amen statement
@@lesliem5617 Yes m'am. Amen. God Bless all the Men!
Right!! 🥴 All mine wants to do is hold the couch down, especially during football season. 🤨
What a powerful statement. I built the pool deck, the porch and the well house, also do the dishes, cook and make coffee. My wife is my best friend and life partner.
I do this as well, and "I am no man!"❤
You gave me a great idea. Instead of the expensive plastic fencing, use this. I have an acre in Florida and your system saved my tons of money- Thank you. Subscribed!
Absolutely fantastic job I'm 70 years old hanging sheetrock for 50 years not in the fence business but I'll tell you what that was one of the greatest construction feats I've ever witnessed in my life thank you for posting
I’m so jealous of everyone on RUclips without a bazillion rocks in their land 😂! Looks great!
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Wife and I just got our homestead and its on solid rock. Lol exhausting!!!
@@jplezon5014 the second you think “their might not be any rocks here” as your 2 feet deep, CLUNK!!! Haha
I live in SW Missouri. You can easily dig down at least 1/4" without hitting a rock. In some places as deep as 1/2". I helped a friend build a privacy fence back in the mid-90's and never again. It was brutal work.
@@timothyoldford6638 haha right! I trenched a water line 14inches deep and pulled out rocks bigger than my head. Had to buy dirt for backfill. Bright side, I have a lot of rock to build with!
@@NathanExplosion99 legend has it, you’re still digging those post holes!!! 🤣
One of our neighbors has a privacy fence built from roofing panels similar to this. We live in the deep south and deal with tornadoes, thunderstorms, etc. Their fence is still standing strong. Great video
That’s because the installer did their job right. There are wooden privacy fences in my area that are as old as me (32) and still look new. Just like with any material, if you maintain it and do it right the first time, it stands for a long time. NC resident
Metal fence probably isn't much cheaper than regular fencing...😅
LOL ya it will stay up but will be so crooked and messed up after a year cause the ground shifts... are americans really this uneducated? No wonder america is falling apart
@@williamchaplick4227I don't know what those roof panels cost where he's at but where I am I could build a block wall for less than that fence lol.😂
I was taught the 3,4,5 rule for square. Once your strings are laid out, measure 3' from corner or intersection of one string. Then measure 4' from corner and intersection of the opposite string. Now measure between the 3' and 4' marks and if it is truly square it will always equal 5'. When it doesnt just move one string until those two marks meet at 5' . then once one corner is square you just continue off that true corner only moving strings that have not been squared using 3,4,5 until you end back at your first true squared corner.
Works well any size square and doing it by yourself. Anyone can easily measure 3 feet, 4 feet and 5 feet. And it is really easy to remember and you always have this tool or method with you!
And I'm not a carpenter but an electrician originally; but found this knowledge "priceless"! Lol😂
Love your videos and this fence idea! I read through the comments and didn't see this mentioned yet. I just wanted to mention that i noticed the overlap on the steel panels is backwards (not that it matters on this fence). The side of the panel that has the tiny flange should lay flat, and the other end that looks half finished lays on top of that. As you work down from where you started, this flanged end gives rigidity and strength for the half finished end. When the half finished end overlaps, it pushes tightly against the ridge it covers, creating a seamless look.
The most underrated show on RUclips. Thank you!
My kids love your videos, my wife loves to add to the honey do list, and I get to rock out to some new tunes in the shop.
Thank you sir. Glad to see you made it through all the storms.
Thank you so much Chris!
I may have missed it but are the screws and washers galvanized too? Important for rust. Stainless screws would eat the zinc coating then the steel panel out, allowing the panel to come off in wind. I’d go nuts and spray Wurth Zinc Perfect spray onto all the hardware day before use.
Brother, I love you for being so kind to your family!
Just a tip for the screw template: make little hooks on both ends. The top end is holding the template, the bottom (max 1 inch wide) is holding the sheet metal so you can work freely with two hands.
I have a metal roof on house. Last year I put a new roof and used the old panels for a fence. Works great. Strong and private. I had to get a bobcat to dig the post holes. I used some galviizend poles. I used plastic 4 inch pipe at some spots. I filled them all with concrete, and it's solid.
As someone who did this and metal buildings and roofs, it doesn’t matter what you use as long as the fence is sturdy.
This is me and my Brother!!! We have made wonderful memories working together!! Thanks for reminding me that quality time spent together is the best gift we can give each other. My brother is exactly like this man. God bless him !! Dear Jesus take care of him
Just a note: pull also a string line close to the top to set the intermedium studs, that way they'll be all perfectly lined up and you just need to set the level the other way on each one.
Thanks for posting this great idea of fencing!
Glad to see I'm not the only one that whispers sweet nothing's to mechanical tools!
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There are people that don't?!
I don't whisper to them, I just tell them that they will land in my husbands clutches. He is very good at scrapping everything out. They start out of shock. =)
And our vehicles... got to pet that dash regularly
That whole thing was a Riot. Who doesn't hate starting the damn things, or reading the directions. The echoing sound over the hills......roflmao Made my day after a very long hard one. Blessings for you and yours :))))))))
I never liked wood fences. That medle fence looks 10 times better. Your sister is blessed to have you help her. Great job.
Metal fence
@@lefthandmc No it's a medl fence to keep the medling lookie loos out..
Dude, just came across this video and found it very entertaining and informative, thank you. But what I enjoyed seeing most, is the great relationship you have with your sister. I don't have any siblings and always wished I did. Congrats
I laughed at the visuals and the sound of you trying to start the post hole machine….until instructions were followed! Thanks! (For the laugh) 👏👍
Still, nothing beats an electric one...plug, switch on and go... no strings attached.. no gas smell or spill on you, no smoke... I used these ..but have literally switched all my tool to electric or battery. Loving life
Yup, great segment!
AGREED! It was really funny!
Yes, like you, I have always felt that reading the instructions for doing something is always a last resort procedure, something you do if all else fails. Love your humor, your instruction and your talent. Your family is lucky to have you around them.
I counted 35+ cord pulls. I am glad he read the instructions.
Hax...youe the best! (From a native Floridian of 70 years) you ARE definitely a blessing to all! ❤😊
My guy... not trying to come on to you but you are one of the most personable people on the internet. Not to mention clearly smart, funny, clever, passionate, compassionate, etc. Etc. Hella good content bro
Thank you very much
Built Fencs my whole life and can honestly say, you did a phenomenal job. No rookie mistakes were made 👍🏽
Thank you very much!
I did the line movement thing you talked about and ended up giving my neighbor about two feet by the end of my property. So from 0 to 2ft in 450 feet. I had already dug and set all the posts by the time I realized so I just said to heck with it and congratulated him on the extra space. Oh well 🤷🏼♂️
Quick question. Will there be an issue with wind? Not being able to flow through?
Me coming from a very windy location was thinking same thing, maybe sheltered there.. Guess it would blow flat at mine though 🤔
Haxman is like our favorite uncle we never had
He looks like my Uncle!
@@DeusVolo Are you sure he's not actually your uncle?
I think he's my long lost brother. He was kidnapped at a young age because of his humor under pressure and his genius take on projects, construction, editing and music. This nice family must have rescued him when he got away from the diabolical organization fixing to exploit him for his talents. Thank you family for caring for him....I want him back.😉
Ikr?
I've always thought using corrugated or roof panels wood make a practically life long fence with steel post and stained horizontal. Glad to see someone do so. Unfortunately those steel post's are Dmed expensive, but they are easy and they work. This summer I rebuilt an RV gate, 14ft wide using stained (weather treatment for longevity) and the red plastic(?) roofing from Home Depot. Looks great, it's 200 pounds liter than using redwood and has already survived 35 mph wind here in Cal. Also wrapped a small shed in the green stuff, blends right in with the trees.
@woodturner1954 do you have a pic of your fence using the red plastic roofing panels for your fence?
Thanks for calling out the potential for fence leaks. A very under reported concern.
Let the helper know she did an awesome job!
Hearing that your music is copyright free makes me want to reconsider starting up my youtube channel again. It costs a lot to run the channel when you dont have enough subs yet or views to get you to a monetized state. Having to pay for one less thing is super helpful and I'd even donate some money for helping me out because obviously you put work into it. Thank you!
I NEED to do this at my house!
Block road noise, privacy. Thank you! I will definitely be doing this. Going to build two or three of them along my property when tax season gets here I think! Thanks again!
I put in round steel posts like you would use for a commercial fence and put up a wooden gate on Cattle panels, building a 6' x 12" gate. I used Hook straps and hung 2/4's and pickets right on the panels. Each panel was about $90. Big savings and has withstood some hefty winds.
Nice fence. What i envy the most are the lady's safety flip-flops! I am looking for this kind of heavy duty workwear since ages
Your silliness makes me miss my dad. I am also VERY handy because of him, too. You're doin' great things 😊
Watching this video makes me realize why I would absolutely hire someone to do this work---too complicated for me! But it's a great idea! And I totally agree that burying wood posts in concrete is a great way to rot them out fast.
You are hilarious! 😂. I laughed so hard while you were trying to get that post pounder thingy going, plus the aerial views getting farther and farther away, but the noise getting louder and louder - so funny! Glad you finally got it going, and the fence looks great! Glad I discovered you on RUclips. I think I’m in for a lot of fun entertainment, and hopefully a lot of knowledge as well.
Informative, entertaining and funny.
Thank you so much!!
I have to agree with you! That was hilarious! Also, him whispering to it. lol
Wrote same to scroll down and see you. Priceless right! I think I'll forward it to my Dad.
That tropical storm before Helene took out 2 panels of my fence. Lots of rain afterward so was not able to repair before Helene came through and took out 2 more. Milton loosened some panels from the posts. Need to replace my entire fence and I like this look.
You made it look both fun and easy. I, however, strongly suspect that when I endeavor to accomplish such fencing, it will be neither fun no easy! lol! Thank you!
Looks great! I'm in the middle of a cabin project and was considering doing a fence like this. Several people have told me it will look like crap. I think this proves them wrong. Love the video! 😁
Thanks! Good luck with the cabin project!
@@HAXMAN Just shared the video with one of the "look like crap" guys. He changed his mind!
Since the cabin has two-tone metal siding, the plan is to do the fence the same way, so it looks more like an extension of the cabin. Of course, that could change. Plans keep doing that! 🤣
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I think it looks awful.
@@BruceHurley True, it is. I'm picturing it in the proper colors and completely finished with wood trim. If not, recycling is always an option. 😁
I would love working with this guy cause he's got a great sense of humor and he love's sharing knowledge.
Thank you for saying that. We have clay soil and concrete footers in every post. I feel like builsers tell people concrete will prevent rotting, just to keep you constantly buying posts.
That style of fence post is the best. We replaced a section with our fence with them, absolutely fantastic and easy (with a post driver). Never installing wood posts again, can't wait to replace the rest.
What is that style post called and who sells them? And who rents those post drivers? Thanks
@trailerparkcryptoking5213 they are called PostMaster posts by Master Halco.
You can rent pounders at a lot of rental places but the posts require a special adapter to drive they most likely will not have. Many fence companies are driving posts so they may drive them for you.
Love your energy man! Bout to be doing fencing myself, did this stuff as a teen and now relearning old knowledge. THanks!
I showed up to watch a video about making a fence, unexpectedly got some awesome music. Great work.
Love your fence idea! It was a good chuckle when your post hole pounder would not start! It was “I hate when that happens“ moment 😅
Pressure treated 4x4s in concrete installed over 20 years ago. All are/were still rock hard. I just removed 3/4s of them to expand the fence and switch to a steel fence instead of wood. But no, they are not guaranteed to rot in any reasonable time. I'd love to see you put those steel posts into the ground in my area, its called Rock Cliff for a reason. You can't even use a power auger for more than a foot,
You can also run a string to keep your screw rows nice and straight
Dude is so charismatic. I don't need fencing, but he is hilarious, unpredictable, and entertaining. Love the music, the dancing squash...etc. I have to subscribe...I just have to.👍👍
"You certainly could Kim, if you didn't care what it looked like!" Laughed way too hard! Sounded like me talking to my sister!😅😅😅
3:26 3,4,5 triangles are a great help for squaring up lines over distance with string
6:27 also, putting a clamp at 3’ can help you focus on keeping plumb
THIS is the solution for my need for a fence at a rental. Are there rental places that rent the post pounder? Last time I checked, they were a little North of 3K.
By the way...TOTAL BANGERS!!!
So happy to see you and the family made it through Helene 🙏 sorry the trees didn't 😮 hope Milton passed with no troubles . Enjoyed the video 👍👍 have fun with music 🎶
Thanks so much!
Idk how in the heck i ended up here, but this man seems wonderful!!
Love the detail in the video instructions. It’s nice to be able to be an independent home owner capable of doing most of your own repairs and upgrades on a home. The only downside is all these expensive tools. That post digger is top notch awesome! I have lots of good friends and family, but no one has had anything like that for me to barrow. And I sure the heck can not afford the $2,900+ price tag on that thing. So little ol self is stuck digging holes and flopping in the wooden fence post now. Unless I can barrow your digger. 😂😂 Great video and you have my subscription. ❤
I've only watched the first 5 min but he need a work bench and table for cutting..his back will be sore. I LOVE that you tell people wood roots in the ground especially with water.
Building a metal fence is something I will probably never attempt. But it was quite entertaining to watch you do it😂
I might have missed it, but what is the wind rating for this fence? We have had to replace wind blown fences with a regularity that brings smiles to the contractor’s faces hereabouts! This look awful solid to me, how will it do once the wind blows?
Glad to see y'all are safe after the hurricane. So good those trees didnt hit your home!
Thank you for helping your sister! You had me laughing so hard! I enjoy watching your videos, in part, because your behaviors remind me of one of my brothers that I lost a couple years ago. He picked on me a lot when we were young, and our older brother, who passed a couple years before him, was always in the middle defending me. About a year before he passed he was very sorry for the way he treated me and apologized. I told him there was no apology necessary but I accepted it. I barely remember those incidents but I do remember working on his car with him sometimes, helping him partially finish the basement, helping him put in a drop ceiling in the dining room and motorcycle rides. Blessings of love and light to all!
Astounding that the fence could tolerate the wind loads. If there’s a prevailing wind maybe set up with screws put in windward?
I was lookin for this comment. He mentioned the bad storm and built a giant wind sail. If the storm was strong enough to knock trees over it would be strong enough to rip the screws right out of that fence and send 6 foot floppy metal knives shooting across the property.
Speaking of home depot. I had some bowed walls I was replacing drywall on and my thought was to grab some bowed 2x4s from the delivery I had received a few days ago and and sister them in with the bowed going the opposite way so it pulls the wall straight. But to my disappointment, they were all straight for once.
Fence looks great but ... question ... why didn't you top it with the metal fence cover? The wood is eventually going to warp. We made sure our new house had no wood exposed to the elements because I was tired of the warping and cracking. It looks nice though you did a great job!
We used the same 'diving rods' 'Witching sticks' to locate water to dig our well ... it worked perfectly! We also have a metal fence ... awesome! Our last one was still going strong 10+ years.
Pressure treated wood won’t warp except in extreme drought conditions.
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@@sreilly Not sure where you get your information but that sounds like something the high school kid working at Home Depot told you. I've been building homes for 50 years and pressure treated wood warps just like any other wood, wet or dry. It all has to do with moisture content of the wood, the species of wood, and the grain of the wood. Pressure treated wood is construction grade soft wood, usually spruce, pine or fir. As soon as you pop the bands (straps) on the bunk, or lift, dimensional lumber, including that which has been pressure treated, begins to twist and turn. In the business, we don't break the bands, on any dimensional lumber, until the last possible moment before we can nail it down, or together. The pressure treating process is a process where a chemical is forced into the cells of the wood using high pressure while inside of a vacuum chamber. Its purpose is to increase resistance to moisture, rot, and insects. It has nothing to do with increasing the structural integrity of the lumber cells or fibers.
Genuinely some of the best original and real content I’ve seen on RUclips in a long time! Loved it! Subscribed!
I used to be in the fence business and i can say for sure. this is the niciest looking fence ive seen. Would love to see the final video of it once 100% complete. Nice work!
Thanks! I’m going to post a video or pic soon now that she has finished it.
@@HAXMAN Please tag me would love to see it! 💪🏻
LOL So precise with "and 9/16ths", then proceeds to spray paint a big ole "X marks the spot" that's at least 1 1/2" wide! 😂 😂 😂
I'm a homeowner AND a carpenter. You had me in TEARS laughing so hard through this entire video!!! Pull-starting the post pounder...omg...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That's me and my weed eater. Always.😂
You are brilliant and hilarious, and I'm in love. WELL DONE, SIR!💖😍😂😂😂
My brother in law was a builder and he Always water witched!!!
RIP Uncle Lou!! 🙏🇺🇸
Reminds of Grandpa!
You, Haxmeister, are a better person than I.... because there's NO ONE in my family that I like enough to do...... ANYTHING for! There's definitely a place in Heaven reserved for you! I must say, the damage to your place was bad but it looks like you came through better than some areas here in NC! Glad you're ok but I hope you made it through Milton also!!! Take care, be safe and God bless!
Thank you Jim!
You are a gift. I miss my brother so much who would do anything in the world for me, his sissy. Tell your sister what an absolute blessing it is to have her brother!❤
Totally agree with divining rods. Worked to find waterlines and power cables. Old AT&T tech showed me this 50 years ago.
I give you my absolute assurance it does not work. James Randi had a $1 million reward for anyone that could demonstrate it under controlled conditions. People were 100% certain they could do it easily. They failed. No one has ever succeeded under controlled conditions.
In our family,we say work smarter not harder! It’s amazing how much we can get done without killing ourselves . Make a plan and follow through.
HAXMAN, I love 80s synthwave music. I can't believe you have an album. I'd love to see a video about this. I'll be listening to it tomorrow at work. Also great fence. Wonder if you could do a shed like this.
Definitely One Of The Best Of NOT The BEST DIY Video I've Seen.. Probably Don't Have The Courage To Do A Video But If I Did, I Would Steal Some Of Your Stuff.. Thank You For Teaching Me Something Today..
Magnetic levels for the post pounding bro. 👍 Maybe even 2, you wouldn’t have to touch them at all except moving between each new post.
Pretty slick. I wouldn't have thought of using metal roofing for fence.
Don't think I could afford it.
@@DO-hc3lecheapest I’ve found is $2.55/ft! Poles..$90/each 😳💰💵💸
Thank you for finally reading the instructions. My right arm was starting get real sore.
Loved the show brother I'm a fence builder and can say that you really did a nice job on that fence! (Enjoyed watching your work very much!)
Thank you Bradley!
I love the top board. It’s a squirrel walk or run.
Never seen these posts, look like they would be a good way of repairing my existing fence. Now I'm curious as to the cost of all this.
BAD ASS!!! What a great idea. Fast and looks good and lasts.