How To Measure a Square Fence Corner

Use a 3,4,5 triangle to lay out a 90-degree corner when preparing to install a fence. All you need is a few stakes, some string, and a couple of tape measures to use this simple tip for making perfectly square corners every time.
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[@JoeThornFreedom]

Thank you for this. Building a fence tomorrow and all I need to know is how to make it square. I knew 345 but I didn’t understand it. I’m so glad I found this two minute video. I didn’t have to waste my time with some 20 minute mumbo-jumbo to be explained to me what can be done in two minutes.

[@stonemountainstar]

"I've got a secret for you though...I'm not left handed" -- that made my day!

[@Rich32262]

Wish this was around 38 years ago when I made a canopy for a boat. This brough back memories. Thanks for the simple explanation.

[@valdanowill]

Wow with youtube who needs university? Thank you, gentlemen. Helps a lot.

[@Colin623]

Thanks for this video, love this method and explanation makes it very simple to understand !

[@jackpinekid1]

great video, don't have to hear about the weather or someone's favorite music

[@Pakkerotten]

very informativ and good instruction how too use this in real life stay dry!

[@ricr.4669]

excellent vid and graphical

[@josephpostma1787]

In math class these sorts of hands-on applications should be taught, else we forget rules like the 3,4,5 or don't know how to use them.

[@cristinamorales763]

I might play this video for a math class, as a practical use of the Pythagorean Theorem

[@peggy3377]

hi i understen this method but how i know building not will be little turn?sorry for my english

[@nghiatran-qq3iz]

How do you make the first straight line 0:27 ? Thank you very useful

[@agim826]

If it’s not straight, you won’t be square.

[@m.hallright6947]

Thank u saar right

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Hallmark is trying to turn the horse shoe right but nobody is watching don't worry 👁️👽🤣

[@cblackmail]

Can you do this for a deck ledger to get parallel to ledger for post holes?

[@finehomebuildingmagazine]

You can use this method for squaring up any project. Just be sure to use bigger multiples of the 3,4,5 triangle for larger projects (so you could measure 3-4-5, 6-8-10, 9-12-15, 12-16-20, 15-20-25, etc.)

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

@@finehomebuildingmagazine nice thanks for the info

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[@zayy.2x]

😂 talking about the tape measure right ?