The next job is to make an 'H' frame at either end of the fence to support the strainer and stop it leaning over when the tension of the fencing wire comes on it. And it's going to be under quite a lot of tension as you will see later.
Having secured it at one end, the sheep wire is then rolled out along the fence....
.....and attached to the tractor using my homemade sheep wire puller.
I asked a man once how tight the sheep wire should be pulled: "Well", he said "I have a Massey 165 and I just pull until the front wheels come off the ground and put on the handbrake. That's usually about right!" (Health Warning: do not try this at home!)
That's the sheep wire up, and the hedge is now safe! I'll put an electric top strand on later to stop the cattle and horses from leaning over and having a gentle nibble, but that's for another day!
Close-up of sheep wire strainer as requested by farmersimonk
I've never seen that H frame job for the straining post. I couldn't say if it's better or worse than the standard 45 degree stay.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a close up of your home made wire strainer.
Tidy job!
I used to use the 45 degree stay, but if you get the angle wrong the strainer can get levered out of the ground. So this method works for me, but is dependent on being able to pull the stay wires in the 'H' tight enough!
ReplyDeleteWill try to remember to get some photos of the strainer. Might put them on facebook!
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ReplyDelete, next to a painted white picket fence fade the fences made of wire mesh blend inconspicuously into its surroundings.6 foot chain link fence
ReplyDelete, next to a painted white picket fence fade the fences made of wire mesh blend inconspicuously into its surroundings.6 foot chain link fence
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