Mr. Fence - Buddy Picket™
BP-V1.0-5
Buddy Picket™ Fence Installation Tool
Work Smarter. Build Straighter. Install Fence Pickets Without a Helper.
The Buddy Picket™ is a precision fence installation tool designed to hold consistent picket reveal heights while allowing contractors to install wood fence pickets faster and more accurately — even when working alone.
Designed to work with both versions of the Straightaway™, the Buddy Picket™ supports the guide rail while maintaining precise reveal spacing across your fence line for a clean, professional finish.
Whether you’re building stockade fencing, board-on-board privacy fencing, or KING+ framing systems, the Buddy Picket™ helps simplify layout, reduce measuring, and improve installation consistency.
Description
Available Versions
Buddy Picket™ 1.0
Designed for use with:
- Straightaway™ 1.0
- Econo Straightaway™
- Standard single-board stockade fencing
Buddy Picket™ 2.0
Designed for use with:
- Straightaway™ 2.0
- Board-on-board fence installations
Why Contractors Love the Buddy Picket™
✔ Helps One Person Install Fence Pickets
Acts like an extra set of hands by supporting the Straightaway™ during installation.
✔ Consistent Reveal Heights
Keeps picket tops aligned for a cleaner, more professional-looking fence.
✔ Faster Fence Installation
Reduce repetitive measuring and speed up production.
✔ Designed for Wood Fence Contractors
Perfect for stockade, privacy, and board-on-board fence systems.
✔ Works with KING+ Framing Systems
Compatible with standard 3-rail framing and KING+ systems.
✔ Durable Professional Construction
Built for daily contractor use.
How It Works
The Buddy Picket™ sits directly on the fence rail or post while supporting the Straightaway™ guide system at the proper reveal height.
Simply:
- Position the Buddy Picket™ on the rail or post
- Place the Straightaway™ onto the Buddy Picket™
- Slide fence pickets upward against the guide
- Fasten pickets into place with consistent spacing and reveal
No second installer required.
No repeated measuring.
No uneven fence lines.
Compatible Framing Systems
- Standard 3-rail wood fence framing
- KING+ framing systems
- 27” rail offsets
- 27¾” KING+ rail offsets
The spacing from the top of the 2x4 to the mid rail is 30.5 inches.
Made in the USA.
Limited lifetime warranty available.
FAQ
What is the Buddy Picket™ used for?
The Buddy Picket™ is a fence installation tool designed to help contractors maintain consistent picket reveal heights while installing wood fence pickets faster and more accurately.
Does the Buddy Picket™ help with one-person fence installation?
Yes. The Buddy Picket™ supports the Straightaway™ guide system, allowing installers to position and fasten pickets without needing a second person to hold alignment.
What fence systems is the Buddy Picket™ compatible with?
The Buddy Picket™ works with standard 3-rail wood fence framing and KING+ framing systems using proper rail offsets.
What is the difference between Buddy Picket™ 1.0 and 2.0?
Version 1.0 is designed for Straightaway™ 1.0 and standard stockade fencing, while Version 2.0 is designed for Straightaway™ 2.0 and board-on-board fence installations.
Does the Buddy Picket™ improve fence consistency?
Yes. The Buddy Picket™ helps maintain even reveal spacing and straighter fence lines for a cleaner, more professional finished appearance.
