I am erecting a section on a slope and want to use closeboard and concrete posts. The intention was to use morticed posts but I can't seem to find an arris rail bracket that will allow the arris rail to be set at the relevant angle in the post mortice to follow the level of the ground. Has anyone overcome this issue? Thanks in advance for any help.
If you use mortised posts and the slope is severe you often find you can't stand the post upright. The shaped rail will pinch in the mortise. To overcome this I generally shave the end rail a ittle more - either with an adze or saw,
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