How to attach a fence to the "middle" of a post

[MathiasS]

The top rail is a 45x95 pressure-treated beam that I first cut diagonally with the bench saw and then rounded off with the band sander.

Yes, it's screwed at an angle as you describe. But, I think in later iterations of this, I also did as @JanneJanne123 described, i.e., first mounting the piece closest to the post with screws from the side, and then placing the fence itself and fixing it with the horizontal parts.

The slats are screwed into the outer horizontal part, and yes, there are probably two screws in the wide ones, don't remember 100%.

 

[EasyCash]

The top rail is a 45x95 pressure-treated lumber that I first cut diagonally in the table saw and then rounded it off with a belt sander.

Yes, it's pocket screwed as you described. However, I believe that in later iterations of this I've also done as @JanneJanne123 described, i.e., first mounting the piece closest to the post with screws from the side, and then placing the fence itself and fixing it with the horizontal parts.

The pickets are screwed into the outer horizontal part, and yes, there are likely two screws in the wide ones, can't remember 100%.

Thanks a lot!

I'm not following the part about cutting diagonally. My imagination tells me it's to get a bit of slope on the top rail for water runoff? Or diagonally in another direction?

I've also considered screws from the side, but the picket is only 28mm wide; won't it split? Pre-drilling is probably necessary, I guess.

As I've drawn it up now, it will be like this:

Post 95x95
Pickets closest to the post 28x45
Other pickets, a mix between 28x45 and 28x70
Horizontal on either side of the pickets 28x70
Top rail 28x120 or 45x120

The tricky part for me is that the fence with vertical pickets will meet a fence with horizontal boards; executing that transition will be interesting

Additionally, the total span is 8.8 meters (fence 3 meters) where the load-bearing beams overlap

I have my own thread about this but few find it... Sorry for hijacking this thread, but that was a really sleek fence you built.

 

[MathiasS]

I don't understand the part about cut diagonally. My imagination tells me it's to get a bit of fall on the top rail for water drainage? Or diagonal in some other way?

I might be explaining it poorly. What I mean is that I've placed the rule on its edge and then tilted the blade slightly.

I've also considered screws from the side, but the slat is only 28mm wide, won't it crack? I guess pre-drilling is required

with good decking screws, it works. I've probably used essves screws.

Regarding the choice of materials, I've probably used 22mm rip-sawn timber. I remember it was a bit tricky to find pressure-treated ones, but maybe it's more common now.

 

[EasyCash]

I might be explaining a bit poorly. What I mean is that I have positioned the rule vertically and then tilted the blade slightly.

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With good decking screws, it works. I have probably used Essve's screws.

Regarding the choice of material, I have probably used 22mm rift-sawn wood. It was a bit tricky to find pressure-treated such, I seem to recall, but it might be more common now.

Now I understand. Thanks.

I have uploaded some pictures in my thread. If you have time, feel free to share your thoughts

https://www.byggahus.se/forum/threads/plank-och-staket-tips.485478/#post-5239059