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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEM curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the wood badge in Woodland Care.

I hear fences make good neighbors.  No wonder my neighbors keep putting up more fences...  Let's keep up with the Jones's and build a long split rail fence!

 
 

Here's Mr. Chickadee building a split rail fence:


Minimum requirements:
  - Make a split rail fence
  - At least 100' long (not counting zigs and zags)
  - Sturdy enough for uncle Frank to sit on (250 lbs)
  - Starting with the logs (you don't have to cut them down)
  - At least 80% of the pieces are split
  - Can be any historical split rail fence design, possibly like the pictures above
  - Rot resistant wood

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
  - The logs you're starting with
  - Where the fence will go
  - Splitting a log
  - Fence midway through construction
  - Finished fence with length measurement
 
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