Mike, try just posting a link to the prior thread. I think that this is the one you are trying to post.
http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/893518/ShowPost.aspx
claycts wrote:I bought some fine mesh window screen in black and will paint it. Using Bamboo squers (spelling?) for the fence post. Using this as a 6' fence between the yard and passenger area. My wife suggested dress makers pins for the post since they are smaller and look better.
Your wife is correct....skewers are too thick. I've also used wire from large paper clips that is about the right size. You can also use hobby brass rod, but it gets more expensive and may be hard to find. Try the paper clips.
Hope this helps.
Mondo
mikesmowers wrote:Alan B, That is exactly what I was trying to do, only yours worked a lot better. Mind sharing your secret for doing that? Mike
Easy !
Open the thread that you want to link to.
Click on the address in the browser and click copy.
Open your reply and put your cursor where you want the link and click on paste.
That is how it works for me.
Go to a fabric store/fabric department in a department store and ask for some swatches of different wedding veil material or tulle or crinoline. Some of these have very chain-link-fence like weaves and can be painted easily. Some don't look correct at all. Anyway, you can often get nice sized swatches free-of-charge to experiment with. This is what I used in the scratch built chicken coop I made for my miners cottage.
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Mike - You should be able to just delete the messed-up post, since it's yours. I was really impressed with your fence when you posted it on Photo Fun a week or two back. Thanks for the detailed descriptions of how you did it.
I've got some black weed-proofing mesh down in the garage. I think I may give that a try.
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Hey, EL...
I purchased a kit from Walthers that includes fabric, posts, and gates. I was pleased with the look and the price is reasonable. (Its even on sale now!) Here's a link to the item description:
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3125
Check it out!
Bruce J.