How to Build a Simple Split-Rail Fence. You don't need special tools or a lot of money to build this rugged American classic. By Theresa Breen Published: Apr 26, 2013 2:30 AM EDT.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – It took 25 people an entire day to build a new fence at Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, but for Evan Kenmore the work started long before the first shovels hit the ground.

Now, let's talk money. A split rail fence made of pine typically costs around $3 to $6 per linear foot. On the flip side, vinyl split rail fences usually run about $20 to $26 per linear foot.

It’s the perfect handyman project for the man or woman. who’s not that, well, all that handy. Building a cedar split-rail fence, I discovered, is pretty forgiving and you certainly don’t ...

For the purposes of this story, call it a snake-rail fence, something that Robbie Cochran is building by himself along the road side of the Old Stone House, which will be 250 years old in 2016.