I m sick of rusty chain link fencing.
Convert chain link fence to wooden fence.
Use a socket wrench or screwdriver to remove the bolts or screws connecting your fence s top rail to the metal posts.
This is my first posting here so take that into account.
With the assistance of another adult remove the top rail from the fence.
My chainlink fence was set up with the posts spaced 8 9 apart instead of the standard 8 spacing.
Next remove the brackets that hold the chain link to your fence.
Unfortunately the chain link fence conversion to wood fence isn t an easy transition.
Dec 29 2015 fences posts railings and gates converting chain link fence to wood fence hi all.
You may need to uncoil wire that has been wrapped around the fence support poles.
In theory it can be done but in practice there are many factors that are working against you.
Connect the wooden fence slats or boards with 1 4 inch diameter carriage bolts that are long enough to emerge about 1 2 inch from the rail behind each board and level each board with a.