Wooden Fences

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An experienced carpenter and talented writer, Nash traces the evolution of the American wooden fence from Colonial times to the present. He discusses the various types of fences, and explains how to design a fence to meet every conceivable need - including how to be a good neighbor. Everything you need to know to build a fence is here, from laying out the fence to digging postholes, anchoring the posts, and installing gates and fence boards. There's even a trouble-shooting guide...
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Overview

An experienced carpenter and talented writer, Nash traces the evolution of the American wooden fence from Colonial times to the present. He discusses the various types of fences, and explains how to design a fence to meet every conceivable need - including how to be a good neighbor. Everything you need to know to build a fence is here, from laying out the fence to digging postholes, anchoring the posts, and installing gates and fence boards. There's even a trouble-shooting guide for maintenance and repair.
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Bloomsbury Review
I never expected the modest fence to be treated so eloquently and thoroughly...When presented in this manner, the fence deserves our determined and loving examination.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781561582921
  • Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 1/28/1999
  • Pages: 240
  • Sales rank: 779,149
  • Age range: 2 - 5 Years
  • Product dimensions: 8.78 (w) x 9.24 (h) x 0.55 (d)

Meet the Author

Nash is a renovation contractor and fencebuilding enthusiast.

James Blair is Chief of the Unit on Affective Cognitive Neuroscience in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program of the National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research Program.

Derek Mitchell and Karina Blair both work on the Unit on Affective Cognitive Neuroscience in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program of the National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research Program.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 26, 2012

    Highly Recommended

    Great ideas, instructions, and inspiration. The illustrations are detailed and well documented.

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