Links

America's Fence Store hot to build a picket fence. Nice technical step-by-step. Includes instructions for building over varied terrain.

Guide to spacing. Maybe not useful. Planning on no gaps during install and wood should shrink to make gaps.

How to set posts in concrete. Includes layer of gravel. Should brace posts for an hour or two.

Shopping list

• ☐ 8" auger bit https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-diameter-auger-bit-56709.html
• ☐ way to brace posts

Design decisions

Bottom rail will be 8" above grade. Top rail will be 8" below top of fence (not post). Middle rail is halfway between top and bottom rails.