[CompSci87]

[quote author=Kathy link=topic=10601.msg97706#msg97706 date=1410306714]
[quote author=ferrari link=topic=10601.msg97639#msg97639 date=1410294072]
[quote author=Yvonne link=topic=10601.msg97585#msg97585 date=1410281628]
post

While I agree running a post pattern can be effective, I have often wondered which type of wood makes the best posts.  Fence posts specifically.  Any suggestions?
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Hedge (or Osage orange) but you have to drive the nails in before the wood seasons or it's like driving a nail into iron. The posts last forever, though.
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Thanks, that was what I was looking for.  For the nails, stainless or brass?  And what for the stringers?
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I think it should be pinned.

You mean maybe the fence should be pinned instead of nailed?

[CompSci87]

[quote author=Kathy link=topic=10601.msg97706#msg97706 date=1410306714]
[quote author=ferrari link=topic=10601.msg97639#msg97639 date=1410294072]
[quote author=Yvonne link=topic=10601.msg97585#msg97585 date=1410281628]
post

While I agree running a post pattern can be effective, I have often wondered which type of wood makes the best posts.  Fence posts specifically.  Any suggestions?
[/quote]

Hedge (or Osage orange) but you have to drive the nails in before the wood seasons or it's like driving a nail into iron. The posts last forever, though.
[/quote]

Thanks, that was what I was looking for.  For the nails, stainless or brass?  And what for the stringers?
[/quote]

I think it should be pinned.

You mean maybe the fence should be pinned instead of nailed?