A poor fence brace. See how the lack of a diagonal brace has allowed both the corner post and the brace post to pull inward, towards the tension of the fence wire. A horizontal wooden brace and horizontal wire brace were not enough. Steel posts are quick and easy to use, very durable,...
Tighten nuts on all brace and tension bands. Step 8 – Hanging GatesAfter the fence has been completed, install the male hinges to one of the gate posts, hanging the top hinge with pin pointing down and the bottom hinge with the pin pointing up. This will prevent the gate from being ...
A horse who learns to toss or raise his neck and head and brace himself against the bit can completely ignore your reining cues. On the other hand, a horse who learns to soften to the bit, maintain flexibility and respond to light handed cues remains within your control and stays in posi...
The chain link fence on the slope is its own section of chain link fence – not connected to the sections on the sides. On both ends of the bias you will notice that this section has its own tension bars and brace bands. If you are not familiar with this terminology you can visit ...
Brace the corner posts. Since they withstand the most stress, corner posts need to be reinforced with braces, and they are usually longer and wider than other posts in the fence. Mount wire insulators on fence posts. Choose them in accordance with the type of wire you will use and the ty...
Front side of single-door gate. The post on the “latch” side of the gate is mounted to the cinder block wall with toggle bolts. READER TIP “Great job on the Shadowbox Privacy Fence. I spent a few years managing fence companies and building fences, so I appreciate the details. Here...
Some veterinarians might also suggest a custom-designed brace or support for your dog's ankle, especially if they are an energetic dog, to hold the ligaments in place while they're healing and to prevent further injury. Note that if your dog has a torn CCL, your pup might require surgery...
Hammer a piece of rebar over each foot of the L-shaped braces with a rubber mallet so that the curved end of the rebar holds the foot of the brace in place. Make sure to pound the rebar all the way into the ground so that just the top arch of the rebar is still showing. ...
A wooden swing that is properly mounted to a tree branch is a fun, relaxing addition to your yard. An improperly mounted swing, however, is unsafe and could cause injuries. Install the swing correctly the first time to keep your family safe and reduce th
equivalent to prevent below-the-ground rot. Coat metal posts with rust inhibitor. Center the post or pillar inside the form. Brace it as needed to prevent shifting during the pour and while the concrete sets. Use a mason’s level to make certain the post is plumb and its top is level....