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The Set-Out and Cutting Sheet
Fences That Stand Straight · Template C · mathworkbook.netlify.app/go/fence-setout-sheet
The line
| The book's fence (A / B) | Yours | |
|---|---|---|
| Length of fence, latch post center to end post center | 7.2 m | |
| Gate opening, clear | 1 m | |
| Post spacing (largest allowed) | 2.4 m / 1.8 m | |
| Bays (rounded up) and posts (bays + 1, plus the hinge post) | 3, 5 / 4, 6 | |
| Offset in from the boundary |
Post centers, all from one zero, and the fall
| Post | From zero, planned | From zero, marked | Fall | Hole depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 (hinge) | 0 | |||
| G2 (latch) | ||||
| P1 | ||||
| P2 | ||||
| P3 | ||||
| P4 | ||||
| P5 |
A corner or a return (3-4-5)
| Side 1 | Side 2 | Diagonal should be | Diagonal measured | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner |
The cutting list
| Piece | Length | How many | From stock length | Offcut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickets or boards | ||||
| Bay rails | ||||
| Gate rails | ||||
| Gate brace | ||||
| Posts | ||||
Measure every post center from the same zero, never post to post. Diagonal = √(side 1² + side 2²): 0.9-1.2-1.5 m or 6-8-10 ft.
Free to print and copy for your own build. Print at 100% on US Letter or A4.