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[quote author=ferrari link=topic=10601.msg97718#msg97718 date=1410310756]
[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]
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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?
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I guess so.  My first thought was to bind the rails to the posts with sinew and let the sun dry and harden them, but I am not sure that will last forever, as will the posts.  So, go for the quick fix or forever?  Need help fast as I am not getting any younger and my grandchildren are already talking about the day they can sell the land to Walmart.

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[quote author=ferrari link=topic=10601.msg97718#msg97718 date=1410310756]
[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?
[/quote]

I guess so.  My first thought was to bind the rails to the posts with sinew and let the sun dry and harden them, but I am not sure that will last forever, as will the posts.  So, go for the quick fix or forever?  Need help fast as I am not getting any younger and my grandchildren are already talking about the day they can sell the land to Walmart.