To counteract some of those negative comments - I thought this was a great demonstration!And honestly that fence looks plenty of strong depending on what’s it’s being used for. I keep horses, cows, and pigs behind fencing far less sturdy than that and haven’t had any issues. I’ve also had to build fencing in a hurry and really wish I would’ve had some of these tools/accessories handy. Thanks for the video, I personally got a lot from it! For all of you haters, get over yourself and don’t knock it till you try it!
Oftentimes when confronted with the actual tasks & work themselves, their tune so quickly changes. Thank you for this useful, helpful, & practical instruction.
I never thought I’d fall in love with a video about building a fence but after building a fence with absolutely no knowledge, this is a beautiful video.
Aussies and kiwis create so much of this stuff because we have 10 of thousands of kilometres of fence ,gotta say though I like that fence you just built so bloody simple well done Cheers from Aus
Mark you have given me a good start on how to install a good quality quick fence! I own a lot 5/8 of an acre. This is exactly the system I was interested installing! I am in East Texas. Wish you were closer by! I enjoyed you sharing your vast knowledge of fence building and what to look out for! Outstanding sir! Former USMC.
Iv'e installed miles of chain link in the 70's, lots of wooden , and i loved your style , method, all the trick parts, superior job, learned something new today, thanks pardner.
Y’all. Crazy… this is an excellent fence…. Unless you’re trying to keep Goats or elephants in. This a good fence… I would use this for my chickens my dwarf goats I would use this for lots of different things and the bracing seems to work just fine. I have a homestead and I wish I saw this before I use what I used. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This video was worth watching just to see the fast clips tie the fence to the t posts. I will only be using those from now on. I think something you might have missed that I use, I place a tractor or truck at the end of the line and use that as my anchor for stretching. Then tie the fence up under tension. I am able to keep more tension in the fence and not have the anchor "come along" in my way. Great job.
Totally agree on using the truck hitch to stretch to keeping all the tension... I would still use wire and fence pliers to tie it all to t posts and end anchors... most of the things people think make it easier like electric drills suck because they cost more time everytime.... as for stretching a simple pipe or 2x4 or even 2 t poles or just a chain load binder... You don't need any of this high dollar fancy crap that breaks down... I could stretch a fence tighter than that in the video with just a pair of fencing pliers vice grips and a t pole It's not rocket science As far as the tie wires it's really just as fast to cut a length of wire and spin the ends with fencing pliers ... I just don't get people and their battery operated heavy tool that when it's dead it's dead and it's heavy it's clumsy and it's left laying around far away when your pliers go back in your belt every time... and everyone on the job will have their pliers Not to mention if you're doing lots of fence a simple rod or flat iron with 2 holes for the wire will be always in your pocket and save plenty of time Of course everyone of the crew can have a electric drill with batteries etc but they will be leaving that heavy crap behind all the time
As far as the fast clips wrap around the post twice then over itself and bent is more than strong enough any kind of tie is more than enough... those clips are just a lot more expense and really not faster nor stronger
For driving t posts i use my loader to push them in the ground and cut a 2×4 board to set the depth. Every post is the same height! Thanks for the informative video.
Did miles and miles of v-mesh and 2x4 wire here in California. Used the 2x4 stretcher. Never had a problem. Although I did use a hammer to crimp a few panels in a v pattern when needed to tighten. But liked the wedge!!!!!
Thanks Mark great tips, I love some of the tools you used… it really looks like we could build our fences a Lot faster! We won’t be able to use the braces on our farm because of our bulls, but if you don’t have to worry about that, I think they would be great! Don’t let the negative responses bother you, the needs of each of your clients are different and the needs of each farm are as well.
@8:13 it's a Grapple T clip also you didn't put them on your list. I've very impressed with your channel a friend showed me it. You explain things very well I wish i started with some one like that. Most people just say to do it this way and don't explain how we do it and why we do it that way. Chain walkers look sweet we use come alongs since they are cheap and chains used in commercial settings have to be inspected yearly, Sadly come alongs don't I hate them, mostly because a helper that doesn't know can fubar them easily. Like reeling it in with out tension, Or not putting them in release before putting them away in the truck as you drive down the road and hit bumps that come along will tighten and good luck getting it to release LOL also they are sharp is not well maintained. Never seen the H frame brace, We do Wild life fence 12 ft 1 ft in the ground 10 feet spacing every 100 ft we drill 4 holes for two 2 7/8 thick wall 8 ft spacing with stabilizer braces 4 feet spacing and bent then welded on to the 2 7/8th. We do it that way because It's to government specs. Deers bounce off our fences LOL. Awesome Channel btw
Made in America isn't encouraged in America. I watched an episode of Shark Tank and a guy had a truck rack that folded up and he wanted to manufacture it in the States. The whole Shark Tank crew rejected him because he wouldn't move his operations to China. He said he wouldn't, so he left the stage hoping for more local investors to grow his business. Way too much emphasis on the almighty dollar and not enough about value in America.
The reason is... most American consumers worship the almighty dollar. Price is king - quality be dammed. Look no further than your local WalMart. You will see anything from new Mercedes to 20-year old drunk-bumped hoopties in the parking lot. The business people with the money on Shark Tank know this. There are far too many businesses that have failed because of price. Yes, some folks will still pay more for a quality product... but not enough, and the businesses focused on quality instead of price eventually fail. It's a shame because most times the higher quality item costing just a little more will far outlast the lesser expensive item... thereby being cheaper in the long run. Folks today just can't think that far ahead.
If countries could only trade in raw materials, (no finished products) then each country would have to supply for themselves what they need and want. Then the corporations wouldn’t be able to use the working class of one country, against the working class of another. There by forcing the corporations to deal with the working class people the are conducting their business in.
Yet you go to Asia and Asian hate Chinese crap cuz it's so low quality They only buy it if they have no other options and they can't make it I learned long ago to buy the best then take care of it As a kid my China made tools broke rusted failed etc My American made stuff is still around unless borrowed (or stolen)
If 'Made in America' carried with it a guarantee that it would be a quality product,. I would agree. I buy products based on their utility first, price second. I am not concerned about who makes it.
Hey Mark. That’s a sharp looking fence. I picked up some pointers and I love the little gizmo that twists the keeper to the posts! That is worth its weight in gold! Nice tools and techniques. Thank you!
Y’all are great. Thank you for sharing! I have got to get me one of those chain come along thing a ma jigs. That looks way more enjoyable and a bit better to deal with than a come along.
Because of all of the sheep!!! LOL!! There are more sheep in Aus and NZ than people! Thanks for the alternate methods! How much $$ was that section to build?
That was my thought exactly when I watched. All I could see was the cost of all the tools necessary to build it. If you were a fencing contractor these tools could be amortized over many fence jobs, but for the guy just wanting to fence in a few acres of property it appeared to be too expensive for most.
TY for sharing this information. We are getting ready to fence in our entire property and this gives us more options for tightening & pulling up the slack in the fencing.
By the way when I said its left outdoors year round ! Leave it uncovered on my fencing trailer which is located in the mid west expose to rain storms, heavy frost, winters with & without heavy snow, and of course a few tornados .
@SWiFence I don't know, I thought I was stating the truth. First, I saw you guys on Stoney Ridge Farm. Surprised me when you said where you were from. Since then, I have watched you when I can and look for your work. It isn't really hard to find if one looks for good-looking fencing.
I rented that exact driver on a Friday afternoon for a 1 day rental of $60. I had to have it back Monday morning by 9 am to avoid a second day. We put in over 100 tposts over the weekend. Unless your in the business, renting can be a better option for nice tools if you find the right location. Call around and ask.
Hi Mark, Oscar here from Scappoose Oregon. Thank you so much for the videos you put up. I didn't realize how much technique there is to putting up a fence. I've enjoyed watching your videos and hopefully my fence will look as great as yours. Thanks!
I'm an internet expert fence guy and that knot sucked. LOL! These Chairborne Rangers are quite entertaining in the comments section most of the time. Good content!
In Arizona we used Cedar Post copper coated Telegraph Wire and stretch it tite with a backhoe the wire was free the past were free and just a fuel for backhoe
100% yes to everything in your video! I've of the best videos on here. Y'all gained a new follower. I love the ag world in New Zealand! Three longer on the ranch the shorter the shorts lol. We're in Arkansas and that's totally me in our wet season(winter). I rock knock off Crocs, wool socks, shorts, thermal top, and a hooded vest all winter. People will always have their own opinions. It ain't their chicken so they can stay outta the ring. Honestly throw a hot wire 4 notches up and 8 down and I'd trust it to hold my cattle. I'd trust it to hold my goats apart during rut if it came from the Kiwis. Switching all my come alongs and stuff to straps and rope was well worth the time. Out of everything I've used to pull fence nothing beats pa's old block and tackle stretcher.
I used the Wedge Loc braces you said are "never good". My corners are rock solid after stretching woven wire over them. $30 a corner at Tractor Supply.
Ask if it works in Florida soil. I cannot imagine it being looser. When I drove my posts for no-dig vinyl, I went down 48" to be safe. Honestly? I think these post are too short for sandy soil.
With the cost of t-post now and the affordability of electric augers. I prefer to just run 4x4 wood posts. They are fast easy and rigid. Then run some heavy staples to attach fence. You can make future modifications/upgrades to this setup much easier as well. Down the road add a top board, staple on some privacy fabric etc.
After watching this, I'm convinced that my decision to hire someone to install a fence in our new back yard is the right decision. Easy, fast fence - as long as you have a dozen specialized tools, gadgets and materials. lolz
I have a RHINO T POST DRIVER with a HONDA ENGINE . Leave it outside uncovered year round till needed, been using since 2010, fenced in 400 ac T Post every 8--12 feet and in two areas 12-16 feet spacing. In 2023 finally had to replace seals, repack drive unit , replace carb(original Honda carb) cheaper then rebuilding carb, replaced power trigger. I use 6.5--7 foot T Post and drive in soft pasture, sandstone, and some flint stone . The cost of the drive in 2008 was roughly $1500. divide by 16 years of owning before replacing parts. $1500÷17= yearly cost Replacement parts cost ÷ 17 years = yearly replacement cost I left above blank so you can factor in what parts cost in your area for your answers. Two men can put in 330 T Post in 01 hour to 02 hours . Give it some thought. REMEMBER... I own a RHINO with a HONDA engine and not a knock off nor cheaper versions
Best fence video wish I saw it before I had to redo my goat fence. Not knowing a dam thing and winging it works only so good....I also don't like to work so hard but unfortunately I have to use the old school post pounder but every thing else you used in this video made me drool! Thanks
Well dang I'm jealous of that nice soft ground, I would even take hard-packed clay over what we have here in NH. The ground is so rocky in most places every excavator bucket you pull seems like its 60% rock and 40% dirt. I also have places I can never fence because it's just straight ledge rock. I would need to use concrete drills and set steel posts which is just too much money, so we have to go around. I have to rent an SDS Max hammer drill with a 1.5" x 24" SDS max bit to pre-drill my t-post holes lol.
Where I live, renting a hilty is necessary. Cut the fins off the T posts drill the granite or other rock insert post and mortar, and voila, the post is set.
Do you have any videos on how you would do the corner of this fence? I'm starting a farm and want to fence a 200 foot square of it and I'm really liking how this fence looks. At the end you mention its stronger with the corner fences, however I'm not sure how I could do that and still have a gate for accessibility for my livestock. Having strength against being pushed over by livestock such as pigs would be a big concern for me.
If you got a helper to unroll fencing put a nice long digging bare in the middle both grab an end and got for a walk. It's pretty smooth. A lot smoother than kicking it.
This looks to be a wonderful fence! We keep sheep, horses, donkeys, chickens and ducks behind fences far less sturdy than that. I can also say from experience, if you are using this type of fencing for dogs, you actually want a bit of slack - the tighter a fence like this is, the easier it is for dogs to climb... and not just domestic dogs - think coyotes and animals like foxes too. Now if you're trying to keep goats in.. you pretty much need Alcatraz in fence form.
Can you do a video on how you strip the 13-48-2 . I feel the way I do it is the slow time consuming way and just trying to get the most efficient at stripping that damn s not
@@SWiFenceI watch that one before I got my 13-48-2 but the fence in that video is the easy un tie. Them s knots with a pair of nipex plies you basically gotta make 3 cuts per knot 13 times per line and then like five lines back to do a termination. I was wondering if you guys had an easier way. I think a end termination with gripples I'm about an hr per termination.
I am 64 and needing to fence off a line/section quickly that's almost 600' to set a boundary fence and a 10' utility tube gate since our farm has been sold. I will be using the old dependable t post driver, lol. I don't want to run 5 strands of barbed wire. I really like the No Climb fence. The entirety of fencing that I would be putting in is nearly 2600'+/- around 6.5 acres that's remaining. Do you have any videos on gate installation?
This would be very helpful to the people in western North Carolina that were home steading and lost their fencing to the flooding... this would be ideal once they can catch their livestock.
Links are always in the video description. 👉🏻 Easy Fence H-Brace Panel: bit.ly/SWIeasyfencepanel 👉🏻 Easy Fence End Brace Panel: bit.ly/SWIeasyfenceendbracepanel
Funniest line on the internet: "Use a tape to mark post spacing BECAUSE WE AREN'T SAVAGES"!!! I LOVE IT!!! I am a stepper. My buddy just hates that I srep of spacing, but I get it pretty consistent and I enjoy annoying my buddy. Love your videos! I AM A SAVAGE!
Thank you for the time and video, im trying to learn many ways to find what works for me as far as time and resources. Of anything i can make a hybrid to work😂thanks
Couple tips. Strain up your mesh first then you can put your posts in to line up with the verticals. Tying a vertical to the post makes a stronger fence. Although not much stronger with 2" spacing it makes a big difference with 12" spacing. also, straining the mesh is easier if there arent a lot of posts in the way. Dont snap the tail off your knots. If you ever have to go back and adjust, and you will in the 30 year life of the fence, it helps to have a long tail you can untie. You dont need a measuring stick to judge post height. Just stand next to it, bottom rib, nipple, navel, youve got something thats the right height. Draw a line on your shirt if you really need.
I love it but the man said the fence stakes are too high right now. We had horses then when the kids quit riding we pulled up the posts and sold them. Sold the gate too. Now I want dwarf goats, pen for chickens, and mini pigs maybe. I’ve also had my eye on a mini cow or 4. 😂
Man this might be my solution I need to fence 2 acres. Had a dog a big dog on my back deck a week ago. Idk if it was mean or not all I know is it was staring at my 3 year old son and cats through my sliding glass door. By the time I was able to get the stove situated enough to go and investigate ( 90 seconds at most ). The dog was gone like a fart in the wind most people would say oh no big deal. But in my opinion it is a big deal because the teeth on that dog were big. Now I am not a animal/dog hater I love all animals but I also love my son. All it takes is one wrong move and that dog could have caused a whole bunch of stitch’s in my sons face arms lags or worse. I need a fence but a standard 6 foot tall chain link is looking like 10k for my yard. So my son can enjoy his whole yard not just a small section. This on the other hand might be a bit more affordable????
That is an odd question. Isn’t that sort of obvious? If the ground is hard you aren’t doing it by hand. If you using a pneumatic device it doesn’t matter and actually works easier when the ground is frozen. Pneumatic post pounders work by vibration so it cuts through the ice easily.
@@Ailtir in that case aluminum and steel have very low thermal expansion and thus that is why they are preferred for Ag type fencing not to mention other reasons.
Your fence may be tighter than most fences now but in a few weeks I don't think it will be. I was taught too keep a fence tensioned up overnight and the next day you go back and tension it back up again. You'll get a few more clicks out of it.
how well would this work with barbed wire? corners hold up over a long period of time. Im needing to build 1/4 miles worth of 5 strand in extremely rocky terrain.
The cost of the powered driver isn't so bad if you've ever had an accident with the pounder and split your noggin open... Urgent care visits are a lot more pricey than the 'lazy tool'
I was interested in how the green gate was going to work but it was not at all clear how tensioning up the wire fence across the gate itself will allow the gate to even be opened? I have zero experience with fence building so all I wanted to know was how the gate portion worked. You never opened the gate and to me, I don't see how it will ever open.
Very different from a rancher building a barb wire fence. We would use treated wood for corners or braces. And a fence stretcher for barb wire. Fence staples in wood and clips on t posts. You can put stay ties between t posts. Gas powered fence pounder? Never used one. But looking at it? I would never want to pack it a mile up a mountain. Should stay close to the pickup or quad. And we use fencing pliers to make splices or bend clips. And a good hammer is better for staples.👍
I sent an email to SWI for someone to contact me. I'm looking to buy several items. Question: How would you install a drive gate with this system? Would you install 3.5" posts in the ground adjacent your Easy Fence braces then attach your gates to the steel post?
If you only have a few spots you could do what I did (for T-posts)……I used a hammer drill (powered by a small generator) with a 1/2” masonry bit…..drilled 3 holes close together, sharpened the end of the T-post, knocked off the plate, and drove it into the hole a couple of inches or so. Then went back and mixed and poured a 60-lb bag of concrete around each post. Plenty sturdy for a line post.
I keep watching these fencing videos. I don’t need a fence but they are so interesting I get sucked in!😀
Well I'm not going to talk you out of it! 😁
I don't even own a home but I might get one that may have a yard...who knows 🤷🏾♀️
To counteract some of those negative comments - I thought this was a great demonstration!And honestly that fence looks plenty of strong depending on what’s it’s being used for. I keep horses, cows, and pigs behind fencing far less sturdy than that and haven’t had any issues. I’ve also had to build fencing in a hurry and really wish I would’ve had some of these tools/accessories handy. Thanks for the video, I personally got a lot from it! For all of you haters, get over yourself and don’t knock it till you try it!
Oftentimes when confronted with the actual tasks & work themselves, their tune so quickly changes. Thank you for this useful,
helpful, & practical instruction.
I never thought I’d fall in love with a video about building a fence but after building a fence with absolutely no knowledge, this is a beautiful video.
Hey thanks!
That's the fencing I used for my horses. Never had any problems with it. Definitely better than the bob wire fence I replaced.👍
Aussies and kiwis create so much of this stuff because we have 10 of thousands of kilometres of fence ,gotta say though I like that fence you just built so bloody simple well done
Cheers from Aus
Cheers!
Mark you have given me a good start on how to install a good quality quick fence! I own a lot 5/8 of an acre. This is exactly the system I was interested installing! I am in East Texas. Wish you were closer by! I enjoyed you sharing your vast knowledge of fence building and what to look out for! Outstanding sir! Former USMC.
Great to hear! Thank you!
Iv'e installed miles of chain link in the 70's, lots of wooden , and i loved your style , method, all the trick parts, superior job, learned something new today, thanks pardner.
You're welcome!
I don't even install fences and I watch this whole video, damn interesting.
same!
Those things are not availBle in my country, still I watch
Same
Y’all. Crazy… this is an excellent fence…. Unless you’re trying to keep Goats or elephants in. This a good fence… I would use this for my chickens my dwarf goats I would use this for lots of different things and the bracing seems to work just fine. I have a homestead and I wish I saw this before I use what I used. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This video was worth watching just to see the fast clips tie the fence to the t posts. I will only be using those from now on. I think something you might have missed that I use, I place a tractor or truck at the end of the line and use that as my anchor for stretching. Then tie the fence up under tension. I am able to keep more tension in the fence and not have the anchor "come along" in my way. Great job.
Totally agree on using the truck hitch to stretch to keeping all the tension... I would still use wire and fence pliers to tie it all to t posts and end anchors... most of the things people think make it easier like electric drills suck because they cost more time everytime.... as for stretching a simple pipe or 2x4 or even 2 t poles or just a chain load binder...
You don't need any of this high dollar fancy crap that breaks down... I could stretch a fence tighter than that in the video with just a pair of fencing pliers vice grips and a t pole
It's not rocket science
As far as the tie wires it's really just as fast to cut a length of wire and spin the ends with fencing pliers ... I just don't get people and their battery operated heavy tool that when it's dead it's dead and it's heavy it's clumsy and it's left laying around far away when your pliers go back in your belt every time... and everyone on the job will have their pliers
Not to mention if you're doing lots of fence a simple rod or flat iron with 2 holes for the wire will be always in your pocket and save plenty of time
Of course everyone of the crew can have a electric drill with batteries etc but they will be leaving that heavy crap behind all the time
As far as the fast clips wrap around the post twice then over itself and bent is more than strong enough any kind of tie is more than enough... those clips are just a lot more expense and really not faster nor stronger
We use a tractor too to hold the tension!
Totally agree
DITTO!!!!
For driving t posts i use my loader to push them in the ground and cut a 2×4 board to set the depth. Every post is the same height! Thanks for the informative video.
Post driver for this 65 year old grandma is perfect. Get er done!
Did miles and miles of v-mesh and 2x4 wire here in California. Used the 2x4 stretcher. Never had a problem. Although I did use a hammer to crimp a few panels in a v pattern when needed to tighten. But liked the wedge!!!!!
Zinger Tight.......I'm using that term somewhere this week. Thanks!
Thanks Mark great tips, I love some of the tools you used… it really looks like we could build our fences a Lot faster! We won’t be able to use the braces on our farm because of our bulls, but if you don’t have to worry about that, I think they would be great! Don’t let the negative responses bother you, the needs of each of your clients are different and the needs of each farm are as well.
@8:13 it's a Grapple T clip also you didn't put them on your list. I've very impressed with your channel a friend showed me it. You explain things very well I wish i started with some one like that. Most people just say to do it this way and don't explain how we do it and why we do it that way. Chain walkers look sweet we use come alongs since they are cheap and chains used in commercial settings have to be inspected yearly, Sadly come alongs don't I hate them, mostly because a helper that doesn't know can fubar them easily. Like reeling it in with out tension, Or not putting them in release before putting them away in the truck as you drive down the road and hit bumps that come along will tighten and good luck getting it to release LOL also they are sharp is not well maintained. Never seen the H frame brace, We do Wild life fence 12 ft 1 ft in the ground 10 feet spacing every 100 ft we drill 4 holes for two 2 7/8 thick wall 8 ft spacing with stabilizer braces 4 feet spacing and bent then welded on to the 2 7/8th. We do it that way because It's to government specs. Deers bounce off our fences LOL. Awesome Channel btw
Made in America isn't encouraged in America. I watched an episode of Shark Tank and a guy had a truck rack that folded up and he wanted to manufacture it in the States. The whole Shark Tank crew rejected him because he wouldn't move his operations to China. He said he wouldn't, so he left the stage hoping for more local investors to grow his business.
Way too much emphasis on the almighty dollar and not enough about value in America.
The reason is... most American consumers worship the almighty dollar. Price is king - quality be dammed. Look no further than your local WalMart. You will see anything from new Mercedes to 20-year old drunk-bumped hoopties in the parking lot. The business people with the money on Shark Tank know this. There are far too many businesses that have failed because of price. Yes, some folks will still pay more for a quality product... but not enough, and the businesses focused on quality instead of price eventually fail. It's a shame because most times the higher quality item costing just a little more will far outlast the lesser expensive item... thereby being cheaper in the long run. Folks today just can't think that far ahead.
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If countries could only trade in raw materials, (no finished products) then each country would have to supply for themselves what they need and want. Then the corporations wouldn’t be able to use the working class of one country, against the working class of another. There by forcing the corporations to deal with the working class people the are conducting their business in.
Yet you go to Asia and Asian hate Chinese crap cuz it's so low quality
They only buy it if they have no other options and they can't make it
I learned long ago to buy the best then take care of it
As a kid my China made tools broke rusted failed etc
My American made stuff is still around unless borrowed (or stolen)
If 'Made in America' carried with it a guarantee that it would be a quality product,. I would agree. I buy products based on their utility first, price second. I am not concerned about who makes it.
Hey Mark. That’s a sharp looking fence. I picked up some pointers and I love the little gizmo that twists the keeper to the posts! That is worth its weight in gold! Nice tools and techniques. Thank you!
You're welcome!
These guys are very professional and experienced. Love to watch though I don’t need any fencing.
That's quite the compliment!
Y’all are great. Thank you for sharing! I have got to get me one of those chain come along thing a ma jigs. That looks way more enjoyable and a bit better to deal with than a come along.
Because of all of the sheep!!! LOL!! There are more sheep in Aus and NZ than people! Thanks for the alternate methods!
How much $$ was that section to build?
That was my thought exactly when I watched. All I could see was the cost of all the tools necessary to build it. If you were a fencing contractor these tools could be amortized over many fence jobs, but for the guy just wanting to fence in a few acres of property it appeared to be too expensive for most.
TY for sharing this information. We are getting ready to fence in our entire property and this gives us more options for tightening & pulling up the slack in the fencing.
By the way when I said its left outdoors year round ! Leave it uncovered on my fencing trailer which is located in the mid west expose to rain storms, heavy frost, winters with & without heavy snow, and of course a few tornados .
No complaints from me. Thank you for doing the video. I'm guessing there are as many ways to put up a fence as there are people to do it.
You always amaze me with the solutions that you find and show us. You introduce us, teach us and entertain us. What more could we ask for? Thank you.
These are kind words. Thank you!
@SWiFence I don't know, I thought I was stating the truth. First, I saw you guys on Stoney Ridge Farm. Surprised me when you said where you were from. Since then, I have watched you when I can and look for your work. It isn't really hard to find if one looks for good-looking fencing.
I rented that exact driver on a Friday afternoon for a 1 day rental of $60. I had to have it back Monday morning by 9 am to avoid a second day. We put in over 100 tposts over the weekend. Unless your in the business, renting can be a better option for nice tools if you find the right location. Call around and ask.
Yes! Thank you for being sensible. It's amazing how many folks just say "but I can't afford to buy that."
First time watching this and I'm 66. Thank you.
Liking the practical fence setup here. I dont know who could have cons to this one, honestly this one was right in the middle.
Good job.
For most applications this method will definitely work
Hi Mark, Oscar here from Scappoose Oregon. Thank you so much for the videos you put up. I didn't realize how much technique there is to putting up a fence. I've enjoyed watching your videos and hopefully my fence will look as great as yours. Thanks!
You've got this! 👍🏻
This video is the cat's meow 😁 good job explaining and presenting.
Thank you! 😊
Amazing video. Learned more here than any other video(s) I've watched. You're using the 48" wedgeboard but your link takes me to the 60".
www.swifence.com/1320mm-single-boards-only-wedge-clamp.html?id=61408316
The H-brace and end brace combined is almost $135 + tx + S/H.
How many are going to study this design and drag out their favorite welder?
Triangles, squares and bolts. Make it easier.
I'm an internet expert fence guy and that knot sucked. LOL! These Chairborne Rangers are quite entertaining in the comments section most of the time. Good content!
In Arizona we used Cedar Post copper coated Telegraph Wire and stretch it tite with a backhoe the wire was free the past were free and just a fuel for backhoe
100% yes to everything in your video! I've of the best videos on here. Y'all gained a new follower.
I love the ag world in New Zealand! Three longer on the ranch the shorter the shorts lol. We're in Arkansas and that's totally me in our wet season(winter). I rock knock off Crocs, wool socks, shorts, thermal top, and a hooded vest all winter.
People will always have their own opinions. It ain't their chicken so they can stay outta the ring.
Honestly throw a hot wire 4 notches up and 8 down and I'd trust it to hold my cattle. I'd trust it to hold my goats apart during rut if it came from the Kiwis.
Switching all my come alongs and stuff to straps and rope was well worth the time.
Out of everything I've used to pull fence nothing beats pa's old block and tackle stretcher.
I used the Wedge Loc braces you said are "never good". My corners are rock solid after stretching woven wire over them. $30 a corner at Tractor Supply.
This was extremely informative. Thankyou. Pity I don't have the advantage of living in the States to be able to purchase these things.
Of course, then you would have to live is states
Have you tried these Easy Fence in Oklahoma Sandy soil? I am curious if it would still be stable.
Ask if it works in Florida soil. I cannot imagine it being looser.
When I drove my posts for no-dig vinyl, I went down 48" to be safe.
Honestly? I think these post are too short for sandy soil.
Potentially. We haven't tried it. You would need much longer posts.
OMG. That fence walker is on my must have tool list now. I have wasted hours with come alongs in tight spaces. Never again.
With the cost of t-post now and the affordability of electric augers. I prefer to just run 4x4 wood posts. They are fast easy and rigid. Then run some heavy staples to attach fence. You can make future modifications/upgrades to this setup much easier as well. Down the road add a top board, staple on some privacy fabric etc.
After watching this, I'm convinced that my decision to hire someone to install a fence in our new back yard is the right decision. Easy, fast fence - as long as you have a dozen specialized tools, gadgets and materials. lolz
Learned a few tips from this one, thanks. when possible connect the come along to the tractor or truck hitch instead of using the last post.
Awesome! Now I just need a farm.
Same here😂
I have a RHINO T POST DRIVER with a HONDA ENGINE . Leave it outside uncovered year round till needed, been using since 2010, fenced in 400 ac T Post every 8--12 feet and in two areas 12-16 feet spacing. In 2023 finally had to replace seals, repack drive unit , replace carb(original Honda carb) cheaper then rebuilding carb, replaced power trigger. I use 6.5--7 foot T Post and drive in soft pasture, sandstone, and some flint stone . The cost of the drive in 2008 was roughly $1500.
divide by 16 years of owning before replacing parts. $1500÷17= yearly cost Replacement parts cost ÷ 17 years = yearly replacement cost
I left above blank so you can factor in what parts cost in your area for your answers. Two men can put in 330 T Post in 01 hour to 02 hours . Give it some thought. REMEMBER... I own a RHINO with a HONDA engine and not a knock off nor cheaper versions
Right on brother. Great vid. Getting ready to add some fencing soon and not looking forward to it. Now I have a new respect for the lazy fence. Thanks
You got this!
I value your honesty here. All said, I would absolutely use this fence
If you are still stretching fence with 2x4's, invest in some cable clamps. They stop the 2x4's from slipping.
Best fence video wish I saw it before I had to redo my goat fence. Not knowing a dam thing and winging it works only so good....I also don't like to work so hard but unfortunately I have to use the old school post pounder but every thing else you used in this video made me drool! Thanks
Well dang I'm jealous of that nice soft ground, I would even take hard-packed clay over what we have here in NH. The ground is so rocky in most places every excavator bucket you pull seems like its 60% rock and 40% dirt. I also have places I can never fence because it's just straight ledge rock. I would need to use concrete drills and set steel posts which is just too much money, so we have to go around. I have to rent an SDS Max hammer drill with a 1.5" x 24" SDS max bit to pre-drill my t-post holes lol.
What socket did you use to twist the ties?
The 11 ga. bit.ly/easytwisttool
Where I live, renting a hilty is necessary. Cut the fins off the T posts drill the granite or other rock insert post and mortar, and voila, the post is set.
Do you have any videos on how you would do the corner of this fence?
I'm starting a farm and want to fence a 200 foot square of it and I'm really liking how this fence looks. At the end you mention its stronger with the corner fences, however I'm not sure how I could do that and still have a gate for accessibility for my livestock. Having strength against being pushed over by livestock such as pigs would be a big concern for me.
If you got a helper to unroll fencing put a nice long digging bare in the middle both grab an end and got for a walk. It's pretty smooth. A lot smoother than kicking it.
This looks to be a wonderful fence! We keep sheep, horses, donkeys, chickens and ducks behind fences far less sturdy than that. I can also say from experience, if you are using this type of fencing for dogs, you actually want a bit of slack - the tighter a fence like this is, the easier it is for dogs to climb... and not just domestic dogs - think coyotes and animals like foxes too. Now if you're trying to keep goats in.. you pretty much need Alcatraz in fence form.
Can you do a video on how you strip the 13-48-2 . I feel the way I do it is the slow time consuming way and just trying to get the most efficient at stripping that damn s not
Not exactly what you asked, but does this help? ruclips.net/video/brteMKM3-d4/видео.html
@@SWiFenceI watch that one before I got my 13-48-2 but the fence in that video is the easy un tie. Them s knots with a pair of nipex plies you basically gotta make 3 cuts per knot 13 times per line and then like five lines back to do a termination. I was wondering if you guys had an easier way. I think a end termination with gripples I'm about an hr per termination.
Had no idea what you were doing. Thanks, i learned something
Great demo! You always give me ideas for my 18acres and how to get it done easier, rather than harder. Thank you
That's encouraging--thanks for sharing that. 👍🏻
Your hands-on skills are really good.amazing
Well thanks!
I am 64 and needing to fence off a line/section quickly that's almost 600' to set a boundary fence and a 10' utility tube gate since our farm has been sold. I will be using the old dependable t post driver, lol. I don't want to run 5 strands of barbed wire. I really like the No Climb fence. The entirety of fencing that I would be putting in is nearly 2600'+/- around 6.5 acres that's remaining. Do you have any videos on gate installation?
ruclips.net/video/vzaN_DeFzII/видео.html
Great info. I wasn't aware of this fence system. I may have to enclose a sheep pen, and if I do, this is the system I'll use. Thanks!
You're welcome!
What do you recommend for gates in this type of fencing?
Light walk gates would be fine on this but any heavy tube gates need to have regular posts set to support them.
Thanks for the video and the reply…guess we’ll be giving this a try!
This is an excellent video and helped me to build a fence. Mark; you are a good teacher/speaker.
Glad it was helpful!
This would be very helpful to the people in western North Carolina that were home steading and lost their fencing to the flooding... this would be ideal once they can catch their livestock.
That would be great for temp pastures and you can repurpose the wire, posts, etc.
What is the original green fence parts? Just the "starter pieces"??
Links are always in the video description.
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👉🏻 Easy Fence End Brace Panel: bit.ly/SWIeasyfenceendbracepanel
I definitely will try that fence the next time I need some!
Love my Gripples. Used their tool and it stays tight.
Funniest line on the internet: "Use a tape to mark post spacing BECAUSE WE AREN'T SAVAGES"!!! I LOVE IT!!! I am a stepper. My buddy just hates that I srep of spacing, but I get it pretty consistent and I enjoy annoying my buddy. Love your videos! I AM A SAVAGE!
i have built fence.but not as easy as this.nice work
Ótimas dicas.
Ótimos materiais.
Nós do Brasil ainda fazemos cercas como nossos antepassados, temos muito a evoluir.
abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷
A maior parte do meu país ainda está construindo cercas como nossos ancestrais. A mudança é difícil para as pessoas.
Thank you for the time and video, im trying to learn many ways to find what works for me as far as time and resources. Of anything i can make a hybrid to work😂thanks
Very welcome!
Couple tips.
Strain up your mesh first then you can put your posts in to line up with the verticals. Tying a vertical to the post makes a stronger fence. Although not much stronger with 2" spacing it makes a big difference with 12" spacing. also, straining the mesh is easier if there arent a lot of posts in the way.
Dont snap the tail off your knots. If you ever have to go back and adjust, and you will in the 30 year life of the fence, it helps to have a long tail you can untie.
You dont need a measuring stick to judge post height. Just stand next to it, bottom rib, nipple, navel, youve got something thats the right height. Draw a line on your shirt if you really need.
well done ,,, the links in the corners are missing Just FYI not a complaint . regards J
I love it but the man said the fence stakes are too high right now. We had horses then when the kids quit riding we pulled up the posts and sold them. Sold the gate too. Now I want dwarf goats, pen for chickens, and mini pigs maybe. I’ve also had my eye on a mini cow or 4. 😂
Man this might be my solution I need to fence 2 acres. Had a dog a big dog on my back deck a week ago. Idk if it was mean or not all I know is it was staring at my 3 year old son and cats through my sliding glass door. By the time I was able to get the stove situated enough to go and investigate ( 90 seconds at most ). The dog was gone like a fart in the wind most people would say oh no big deal. But in my opinion it is a big deal because the teeth on that dog were big. Now I am not a animal/dog hater I love all animals but I also love my son. All it takes is one wrong move and that dog could have caused a whole bunch of stitch’s in my sons face arms lags or worse. I need a fence but a standard 6 foot tall chain link is looking like 10k for my yard. So my son can enjoy his whole yard not just a small section. This on the other hand might be a bit more affordable????
Great video as always very informative
I appreciate that
No mention of temperature? Would it matter if you installed this on a really cold day?
That is an odd question. Isn’t that sort of obvious? If the ground is hard you aren’t doing it by hand. If you using a pneumatic device it doesn’t matter and actually works easier when the ground is frozen. Pneumatic post pounders work by vibration so it cuts through the ice easily.
@@thedivide3688 I was asking about thermal expansion in the wire and how it might affect the tension.
Yes. You would be colder.
@@Ailtir in that case aluminum and steel have very low thermal expansion and thus that is why they are preferred for Ag type fencing not to mention other reasons.
@@thedivide3688 Being a smartass while wrong is quite ironic.
Your fence may be tighter than most fences now but in a few weeks I don't think it will be. I was taught too keep a fence tensioned up overnight and the next day you go back and tension it back up again. You'll get a few more clicks out of it.
how well would this work with barbed wire? corners hold up over a long period of time. Im needing to build 1/4 miles worth of 5 strand in extremely rocky terrain.
Great video. Thanks for the info. Your a tru pro.
I appreciate that!
how would you setup those panels to make your corner brace?
7:35
You could add cedar staves in between each t post for more stability plus it’s inexpensive to do.
That's not necessary
Great install! However I'm lazy, so I just push the post and said with my skid steer😅
What make and size of t-post are you using?
I used the post pounder a lot as a soldier running concertina wire. Wish I would have another option lol
Really need those ends and H braces made for 8' fence
The cost of the powered driver isn't so bad if you've ever had an accident with the pounder and split your noggin open... Urgent care visits are a lot more pricey than the 'lazy tool'
You've got a solid point.
Hey, I resemble that remark.
@@SWiFence And fortunately, a solid head!
I would use the EZ ties for chainlink fence instead of the worm clamps. They will last much longer and are much cheaper than worm clamps.
I was interested in how the green gate was going to work but it was not at all clear how tensioning up the wire fence across the gate itself will allow the gate to even be opened? I have zero experience with fence building so all I wanted to know was how the gate portion worked. You never opened the gate and to me, I don't see how it will ever open.
I think there's some misunderstanding. There is no gate shown in this video. What you mistook for a gate is actually a brace.
@@SWiFence Sure was, it looks kinda like a gate to me and that was what I searched on.
For being quick and easy and a lot of know how damn that fence looks phenomenal. Obviously I'm not in the fence trade.
Very different from a rancher building a barb wire fence. We would use treated wood for corners or braces. And a fence stretcher for barb wire. Fence staples in wood and clips on t posts. You can put stay ties between t posts. Gas powered fence pounder? Never used one. But looking at it? I would never want to pack it a mile up a mountain. Should stay close to the pickup or quad. And we use fencing pliers to make splices or bend clips. And a good hammer is better for staples.👍
This is probably more up your alley. ruclips.net/video/rSilDQhP5-E/видео.html
Awsome fence. Thank you for your advice and for sharing your knowledge in fences. Cheers mate
No worries! Thanks for watching.
Professional job. Nice work!
Thank you very much!
Do you think it will hold 4 strand 12.5 high tensile?
Yes, but you do have to keep ground conditions in mind. The softer the ground the deeper you need to pound the post.
GREAT JOB LOVE YOUR VIDEOS HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY
Thanks so much
I sent an email to SWI for someone to contact me. I'm looking to buy several items. Question: How would you install a drive gate with this system? Would you install 3.5" posts in the ground adjacent your Easy Fence braces then attach your gates to the steel post?
This was a wealth of beneficial information for me.
I love hearing that!
I'm new here, any solutions for flat rock ground?. Needing to fence in an area with flat rock in some spots.
If you only have a few spots you could do what I did (for T-posts)……I used a hammer drill (powered by a small generator) with a 1/2” masonry bit…..drilled 3 holes close together, sharpened the end of the T-post, knocked off the plate, and drove it into the hole a couple of inches or so. Then went back and mixed and poured a 60-lb bag of concrete around each post. Plenty sturdy for a line post.
@@dewaynemartin6437 Thanks for the input.
Where do you get those forest service braces?
From us. 🙂
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👉🏻 Easy Fence End Brace Panel: bit.ly/SWIeasyfenceendbracepanel