Finally got around to finishing a couple of privacy fences (not including the gates) behind the house, one for our side and one for the patio of the granny unit.
I decided to use 6x6 posts with 2x stretchers to "capture" the rolls of bamboo (available at home depot). I actually pocket hole jointed the stretchers between the posts, which was lots of fun on the "curved" section! Had to cut those things nice and precise. I used gorilla poly glue to insert the pocket plugs and the RO 90 made quick order of sanding them invisible.
The bamboo sections only came in 4x6 (for the small fence) and 6x8 for the curved section. Since we wanted a step down design, I had to cut much of the bamboo roles. I contemplated using the bandsaw (delta with 6" extension) to cut the roll at once, but could imagine too many scenarios where that turned out bad.
So instead I rolled them flat on some 2x supports and used the TS 55. I actually clamped it to the ends and had my two boys (after much protesting) help me to keep it straight on one side and manage to cutoffs and hose management. After a couple though I felt comfortable enough and was able to do it alone.
If I had to do over, I'd put the 2x supports on the ground so the cutoffs didn't fall so much.
I decided to use 6x6 posts with 2x stretchers to "capture" the rolls of bamboo (available at home depot). I actually pocket hole jointed the stretchers between the posts, which was lots of fun on the "curved" section! Had to cut those things nice and precise. I used gorilla poly glue to insert the pocket plugs and the RO 90 made quick order of sanding them invisible.
The bamboo sections only came in 4x6 (for the small fence) and 6x8 for the curved section. Since we wanted a step down design, I had to cut much of the bamboo roles. I contemplated using the bandsaw (delta with 6" extension) to cut the roll at once, but could imagine too many scenarios where that turned out bad.
So instead I rolled them flat on some 2x supports and used the TS 55. I actually clamped it to the ends and had my two boys (after much protesting) help me to keep it straight on one side and manage to cutoffs and hose management. After a couple though I felt comfortable enough and was able to do it alone.
If I had to do over, I'd put the 2x supports on the ground so the cutoffs didn't fall so much.
