Good fences, Version 2.1

Arnold was concerned about fence materials -- and I could sure see why.

However far apart the two layers of vertical slats were on Versions 1.0 and 1.1, they were eating materials at a frightful rate.

So he thought about it overnight, and then started making smaller models of Version 2.0 and 2.1: horizontal slats, like venetian blinds. You can see the variety of spacers he was working with.

Good solution -- not too complicated to make, still great for privacy and ventilation, and far more economical with lumber.

Also economical: There's no reason to throw away three perfectly good sections of Version 1.0 and 1.1, so we're plugging them in along the "service" deck on the south side of the yard. It's the least trafficked path, invisible from the street behind a tall gate.

Here Mr. B and Nate are making one of the sections fit.

I've learned carpentry can be a lot like cooking: If you've got scraps, make soup.