Making A Basket-Weave Fence

Install posts and rails. Cut two 1×2 supports that fit between the rails and fasten them to the back edge of the rails with #8 2½-inch deck screws. Cut two 2×2 spacers to weave between the fence boards and mark their locations on the bottom rail.

Cut three fence boards 2" or so longer than the distance between two posts. Tack one end of each board to one of the supports and weave the spacers between them. Draw a line on the board showing where the free end meets the other support. Cut the boards at the line, then fasten one end of each to the supports

If the first three boards fit properly, cut the remaining boards to length. Screw one end of each to a support and weave the 2×2 spacers into place. Use a level to plumb the spacers.

Working up from the bottom, fasten the loose ends of the fence boards. Level each board as you screw it in place.

Cut a second set of 1×2 supports and screw them to the posts on the side opposite the first set of supports.