The Fencing Picture Thread

[Douglasmn]

Why not use the pasture posts for that job? if you don't plan on netting, save a few quid.

Actually didnt ask about more econimical posts for this order. Last time when I asked was told that was all that's available. Agree no need for all those clips when only 2 wires used!

 

[tepapa]

Actually didnt ask about more econimical posts for this order. Last time when I asked was told that was all that's available. Agree no need for all those clips when only 2 wires used!

The pasture posts are shorter but only 4 clips, would make the fence even cheaper if they will do the job

 

[Douglasmn]

The pasture posts are shorter but only 4 clips, would make the fence even cheaper if they will do the job

Ah ok. Might not be suitable then if top wire not high enough or if they're not deep enough in the ground. The beefy posts especially for curves and contours are really well into the ground, albeit at an extra cost. Worth it though for the strength and longevity.

 

[Agrispeed]

use pasture posts here. Fine for cattle. Fences are either 850 or 950mm, one strand electric or 1 strand electric + 2 plain for youngstock. Cheaper than temporary posts!

Can get away with 10m spacing but usually use 7 or 5m, depending on stock pressure.

 

[Mf6260]

I'm not against hard stapling off but we always tie off even when stapled, main problem is it can twist the post and the strut can possibly be twisted out of place.

I'm against hard stapling

 

[Mf6260]

On the whole its not too bad, seen people pay for a lot worse. Things to think about.
Check height of strut. Measure the nett so you strut between wires rather than wire going over the top of the strut.
Ground looks fairly sandy?(or just dry) so better to have a bigger strut block. (Not just a fence post.) If you can't drive it down deep, dig it across like a T. Doesn't need to be too deep but does want to be a tight fit.
Swap the bottom hinge on the gate round not the top, as the top should be the bolted one and carries the weight.
And get that strainers in deeper, even if you have to dig it in. If ground is seriously dry, auger your hole and leave it full of water over night to give it time to soak in before knocking with the post driver.

I'll have some constructive criticism .

 

[ARW]

I'm against hard stapling

Have you had problems with wire snapping under hard stapling?
I don’t think it’s a problem, wire is much better quality than the old rusty fencing wire from years back. I don’t think a hard stapled wire is any weaker than a twist or join in a knot

 

[tepapa]

Have you had problems with wire snapping under hard stapling?
I don’t think it’s a problem, wire is much better quality than the old rusty fencing wire from years back. I don’t think a hard stapled wire is any weaker than a twist or join in a knot

Seen plenty of fences where wire has broken at the staple when hard stapled. Happens mostly where there is stock pressure and rubbing which breaks the wire at the weakened point where stapled.

 

[ARW]

Seen plenty of fences where wire has broken at the staple when hard stapled. Happens mostly where there is stock pressure and rubbing which breaks the wire at the weakened point where stapled.

I’ve seen that on barbed wire but not so much on net, but I’m only a young bugger with much less experience

 

[tepapa]

I’ve seen that on barbed wire but not so much on net, but I’m only a young bugger with much less experience

Im not that old either but seen/repaired a lot of fences that have failed by hard stapling.

 

[7740 man]

Enjoying whacking the metres up at the moment

 

[Mf6260]

Have you had problems with wire snapping under hard stapling?
I don’t think it’s a problem, wire is much better quality than the old rusty fencing wire from years back. I don’t think a hard stapled wire is any weaker than a twist or join in a knot

Have you had problems with wire snapping under hard stapling?
I don’t think it’s a problem, wire is much better quality than the old rusty fencing wire from years back. I don’t think a hard stapled wire is any weaker than a twist or join in a knot

Can't say I have really mainly because I don't do it. Imo I think it looks unprofessional I try tomake my work stand out for the better if I can. I was looking at some farmer fencing today that had been hard stapled and made the post twist and the strut pop out. But this may partly be to the fact the post wasn't in far enough

 

[Neddy flanders]

View attachment 644920 Enjoying whacking the metres up at the moment

how on earth are you going to cut that hedge in future?

 

[7740 man]

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how on earth are you going to cut that hedge in future?

If you know what you’re doing you can trim within half an inch of the wire, so no bother really

 

[Willie adie]

some recent work

 

[top char]

View attachment 645496 View attachment 645496 View attachment 645498 View attachment 645502 some recent work

Are more people willing to pay for the creo stuff now willie? Ive ordered materials this week, last couple fences ive used creo strainers and posts, this time its just creo strainers. Planning electric along the top, so beasts shouldna be too hard on the posts was the thinking?

 

[ST61]

View attachment 644920 Enjoying whacking the metres up at the moment

whats the spacing for that posts ??

 

[Willie adie]

Are more people willing to pay for the creo stuff now willie? Ive ordered materials this week, last couple fences ive used creo strainers and posts, this time its just creo strainers. Planning electric along the top, so beasts shouldna be too hard on the posts was the thinking?

I can understand the reluctance to go all creosote, but the way you are doing it is the next best thing creosote strainers, turners and stays.
The normal posts as we know there will be the odd post breaks or gets hit .and not too expensive to replace.
If you go that way your fence should never slacken through rotting timber.
The creosote work I've pictured ironically is for a guy renowned as being thrifty

 

[Dave6170]

I ve got some octopost strainers to try. Look good nice and straight, smooth. Not bothering with octoposts just using square 5 foot 6 stabs. My thinking was that beasts will lean over them and break them just the same

 

[ST61]

I can understand the reluctance to go all creosote, but the way you are doing it is the next best thing creosote strainers, turners and stays.
The normal posts as we know there will be the odd post breaks or gets hit .and not too expensive to replace.
If you go that way your fence should never slacken through rotting timber.
The creosote work I've pictured ironically is for a guy renowned as being thrifty

Just like the Fencing Contractor