Pipe

Pipe is the raw material of a built fence, a pen or a gate frame. It is available in 8′ and 10′ lengths and in 2 3/8 and 2 7/8 pipe, which covers most of the jobs around a set of pens.

The 8′ length suits posts, short braces and gate frames. The 10′ length gives more span for rails and top rails. The two diameters let a builder match the pipe to the load: lighter for rails, heavier for posts and corners that take the strain.

Good pipe welds clean and holds paint, and it can be cut to size on the place. Having a few lengths on hand means a repair gets made the day it is needed instead of after a trip to town. Ask at the lots about the lengths and quantities on hand.