Building Fence braces for our new pasture area.

[@kingkong7617]

Evan, you have building the corner posts down pat and they will be there for a long time. I like watching you build things as you don't take short cuts and you build quality into any project you do and that is awesome.

[@oby-1607]

I have built miles and miles of fencing contracted by the government and to their specs and your fencing is as good as any of what I have done. Great tutorial for the uninitiated.

[@InquisitiveSearcher]

When I was young and building fences on the farm I grew up on, we did it just a bit differently. We did not use a wooden post as the cross member, we used a 2-1/4 or 2-1/2 steal pipe. Then, as we did not have portable power tools, we used a "brace and bit", with an adjustable sized bit, to put holes that faced each other in the fence posts into which we would put the pipe. If the pipe was a bit to long the good old fashioned hacksaw came into use. But typically we would just make the hole in the post a bit deeper or set the posts slightly wider. Only the corner post was completely set as this process started as the other post would need to "wobble" a little bit. Then we used a double strand of normal heavy duty, I think #9 wire, that we would wrap around the posts so they were parallel to each other, not in a figure 8. We then would pull the wire as tight as we could and tie it to itself near one of the posts, with the ends of the wire on the posts held in place with staples, typically more than one. At this point we would start to put the dirt (and rocks) in around the other post. We used a heavy smooth steal rod to bridge the gap between the wires in the middle of their length and rotated it around, causing the wire to twist on itself which would tighten the wire considerably. As it tightened up we would finish putting the dirt around the previously "wobbly" post. We knew the wire was tight enough when it just started "eating" into the wood of the post, at which time we would put in a couple more staples. The steal rod used for twisting would be left in place but the one end of it would be driven into the ground, only a short portion of it was left in the twisted wire pairs. We didn't want the twist on those wires coming undone. As I said, very close to what you are doing. Except I knew that my steal pipe, sticking down in those holes, wasn't going anywhere. No rolling or any or any other kind of movement, it was tight. We would stretch the woven fence with a "clamp" as wide as the woven fence that would bolt to the fence and would be connected to the draw bar of a tractor. We could pull that woven fencing tight, not quite like a fiddle string, but good enough for the job at hand. Once the woven fence was stapled to several posts (every third post was a wooden one, the rest steal) we could remove the clamp and wrap the trimmed end of the woven wire around the corner post and twist the strands around themselves, all held in place with more staples. Building a fence like that is a LOT of work. I learned to really appreciate electric fencing. ;-)

[@beeders2]

I manage a bison ranch. Perimeter fence braces were built with ratchet style tensioners. The interior fences were built with gripple tensioners. Haven’t had to touch the ratchet tensioners in 5 years. The gripples need yearly maintenance to keep them tight

[@walterchapman2884]

You do know how to do fencing for sure! I enjoy you and your brides work. I think a lot of you you've taught me so much!

[@JoeBJones]

I've built lots of fence. My next ones will be braced like this. Looks a lot better, and more structurally sound.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looks good Evan, always enjoy watching you build fences. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@margaretpervier8357]

Your fences will be there for a long time. They look so nice.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

You're a good instructor.

[@wgoconnor33]

Very clever Evan , it’s very enjoyable to se how organized and knowledgeable you are doing your work

[@Tomhohenadel]

Yeah Evan, another great video

[@joannak4640]

It's so fun to see how far you've come with fencing 😁 I remember the barnyard fencing took quite a while 😂 I'm happy to hear you are adding a gate at the other end of the pasture. It makes so much sense 👍 I can't wait to see the steer in their new pasture ❤️

[@stevengullison5123]

Good evening Evan, looks great, first time I ever seen a fence build that way. Steve from N.B Canada

[@sroberts605]

Nice to see a skill honed and speeded up. Looks good.

[@laruedouglas1064]

That is going to be a nice strong and beautiful fence.

[@kevinturner121]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It really helps me a lot.

[@stevenbrooks7965]

A thankless task but you’ll be thankful when it’s finished.

[@dougdobbs]

Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!

[@adrianv3916]

Great job brother, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@python3574]

Pretty much do my fences the same way, except I run wire tensioners in an "X" pattern (both directions). One thing I will suggest is I top all of my posts with a 6" PVC Sewer and Drain Cap, with a 6" long piece of 6" S&D pipe glued inside of it. Makes a perfect fit on 6" wood posts. I secure it with 3 small stainless flathead screws. You can paint them any color you want, and the water will NEVER rot out the top of the post. Guaranteed. These caps are very inexpensive compared to buying actual post caps, which are $$$.

[@aaronvincent7558]

Enjoyed the video Evan that was a awesome video that is a nice looking tractor 🚜 and your roller in the other video look good to I have a 678 new Holland roller it’s a 5 by 5 role me and dad clean it up yesterday I took off yesterday from work to get it ready got to grease it I will have to get some new belts for it later they are starting to wear out and them belts are not cheap looking forward to the next video and when you get some cows 🐄 😎👋🚜🇺🇸

[@marylott3076]

Good job Evan!

[@terrypomatto907]

Very good DIY for building a fence cross brace. Good job I enjoy your videos.

[@juliannedispain1637]

The way you built the fence braces will last for years and years. I enjoy watching your channel. Always something to do on a farm.

[@TheBereangirl]

I just love learning from you. I absolutely would've put the hole for the connecting rods in the middle of the rails 😏 and I wouldn't have done the wire bracing.😵 You think things out, but even when you make a mistake, you calmly think of a way to fix it, and you learn from your mistakes...and so do we. Thank you Evan!

[@tarster]

thank you for putting together such a simple to understand h brace video, highly appreciate it!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

First one here. You guys amaze me all the time. Thank you

[@condhor]

This is incredibly helpful for the fence I'll be building. When the wife says she wants a mini Highland cow, I've learned to just say yes and work it out later.

[@Hasnie]

Very impressive and the job was done like a professional

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Awesome job Evan! Post corners look great! I tell you what Evan your audio is amazing! So clear!

[@stevenbradford6824]

It really looks more like a farm with the fence …great job

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello Evan nice work. Have a great day

[@EC4400]

Nice Evan. Those fences will be there for a long time.

[@mark_mthws]

Great work. Under 11minutes is impressive!

[@jeffmotes2129]

Nicely done. That’s the way I do it as well.

[@patderrick2882]

Came a long ways since the last time I saw you doing corner post. Great job

[@97tonkatough]

I find fencing oddly satisfying!

[@TomGamache]

Thank for the great video. Looking to do my own fencing on our new homestead and this helps immensely.

[@cliffblackburn8102]

Great job and video ✌️ lots of work bro 💯✌️💚🌱

[@gerryspang5917]

Nicely done, that should last for years, cheers my friend.

[@Harley-k6h]

Thanks for the helpful video! Love all your videos! Keep up the awesome work!

[@_essenceofman]

Awesome videos. Thank you for making these!

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

Impressive time on that brace! 👍

[@kingwood4357]

Nice work, good job

[@CrabbyBill]

Nice job on the fence, enjoyed watching

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Enjoyed watching. Really coming along

[@timwagner1719]

I remember your first one’s. Great job!

[@brandonhroza5876]

You make it look easy. I’ve been fencing for a while and still not that fast

[@ronniewalker2881]

Good job man enjoyed watching

[@mikeking8888]

Great job as always!!

[@jamesharless5357]

Great video,and great job!👍🏻👍🏻

[@maryannrurup353]

Very smart, and safe, thanks

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good job, great lookin' fence, keep safe...

[@nathanrittenhouse3589]

This video really help me how to put cross braces up. Thanks

[@michaelgarcia4204]

Great job.

[@markhudspeth8503]

I remember those days in Kansas. Hedge post either freezing or hot. (Thinking to yourself don’t quit…. The power bill needs paid) 58 Here

[@terrycastor8299]

Looking good, Evan! The steers will be in hog heaven!😜

[@nathanrittenhouse3589]

Steer Heaven

[@slytrader]

Evan you used staples on one end to keep wire from digging into post. Why don't you use them on the other end post?

[@lyricderbin1169]

5:19

[@CrossroadToCountry]

@@lyricderbin1169 That doesn't answer the question they asked. Yes that's what the wire hangs on but on the other side there are 2 staples hanging down that he said prevents the wire from cutting into the wood but where the pin is, it must just dig into the wood because no protection there. I personally don't think it matters a whole lot.

[@alanmcclorey8914]

another great video

[@kennethheern4896]

Looks like your building braces in accordance with the EQUIP Program. That’s the way all mine are.

[@albertc1241]

Back in the day we used fence pliers and barbed wire.

[@johnsmithSongbird]

Good work I do this too

[@KansasCowBoy]

Evan, Videos that are 21 to 23 min make the most money

[@johnjordan4647]

Is it a bit warm over in your part of the world Evan. Shirt getting a bit damp with sweat. Keep hydrated Bro

[@bay9876]

"Just a few acres farm" just did a breakdown of raising pigs to market. Cost, weight, butchering, feed etc. Everything you need to know on a small pig farm

[@Tami24945]

Hey Evan! If I’m just trying to make a fence with some rustic wood just for aesthetic purposes (make it look more like I’m in the country when I go to the way back yard hydrangea garden, would I still need the high pencil wire? Also, I’m a 60 year old lady and I was wondering if I could hammer a T post in the ground and then (somehow?) attach the post to it so I wouldn’t have to dig a hole? I’m just going to use these post that you get at Lowe’s. I don’t know what they are called but they are thinner than yours and kinda flat on 2 sides and round on the other 2. Kind of oblong!

[@HomeOnWheels320MKS]

Did you plumb your corner posts straight vertical? I've seen where some people tilt the corner post away from the direction of the pull about 2" at the top. Thanks.

[@ChristopherMueller-vh5lk]

How long did you have your uprights in the ground before you put in the cross brace? I live in South Texas and I usually put my uprights in and let them set for about three weeks.

[@erikellott7700]

Question. Does the base of the brace wire create a foot trap? If so. What can you do to prevent the foot from beating trapped? Thanks for the video.

[@jakeschisler7525]

The bracing on my fences are either steel pipes where they are bolted or with the board twisted to remove the slack none of which I did

[@geraldkarl642]

Cool....

[@cherylmurphy6400]

We rebate our stay post into both posts. Looks tidier. Plus the stay post is too low . Kiwi fencer

[@BillyCardano]

I'm turning 29 next month and have been installing fences since I was 14. what is that wire stretching tool that you're using??

[@agaan1897]

what kind of wire did you use for the bracing?

[@cambiumguy]

Evan, would you brace the posts differently if you were to attach a gate to it?

[@christopherwright57]

How do you brace the pole for the gate installation or is it strong enough to hold a large gate?

[@marilynwitherell186]

Can the gripples be used? Great video.

[@jamesweston3679]

Been ranching over 30 years and I STILL have yet to have anyone show me the benefits of an H brace in a fence rather than a Z brace on the pull corners. Suppose I need to figure out a way to get rid of this common sense I have.

[@MichaelThomas-ps5qg]

You tell em 😂😂😂😂

[@67L48]

Around here, everyone uses those metal z braces at the corners. Each one costs about $40. An H brace costs $8 for the post and about $2 for the pin. In just a small fence for about an acre, with two gates, I ended up with 12 junctions requiring bracing (2 each for the 4 corners and 2 each on either side of the gate). At a savings of $30 per brace, I saved around $360 using H braces. So, that would be one benefit.

[@jamesweston3679]

@@67L48 And those H braces are NEVER as strong as the Z braces are. I always just cut drill stem pipe and would weld em up and have em already made to take out and put in. Never any wood to rot, wire to come loose, etc. Its a 1 and done deal with zero maintenance or repair. Old cowboy saying I have always lived by tho....."Good work aint cheap and cheap work aint good".

[@67L48]

@@jamesweston3679 You said you’d never had anyone show you the benefit of an H brace over Z. I just gave you one. Regardless of whether or not Z braces are better overall, I literally have you a benefit of H over Z.

[@jamesweston3679]

@@67L48 The only "advantage" I seen you speak of was the mention of a few dollars. Not sure I would call it as such when you compare the 2, but you do you.

[@JonBarnett-t6b]

What size auger bit do you use for the 8” post hole digger?

[@raimundoneto1447]

what is the name of this tool you use to stretch wire? I need to buy one

[@williamhook4412]

Why not drill the thru hole after you install and level the brace?

[@CountryViewAcres]

Because knowing my luck, if I drilled through from the opposite side I would miss the brace. So doing it the way I did, I know 100% that the hole is where I want it.

[@toddwikel3849]

9" or 12" auger for the digger?

[@ingridgonzales8167]

U should buy are couple horses

[@oldthudman]

I want a pick'm up truck like that one.......This is what my Granddaddy would have called a truck farm.......Easier to operate that large acreage farms....

[@HomeOnWheels320MKS]

Do you know what thickness of high tensile wire you used?

[@CountryViewAcres]

I believe it is 12.5 gauge

[@HomeOnWheels320MKS]

@@CountryViewAcres Thanks!

[@michelboisvert5684]

a nail saw would have done much more work than a hand saw don't you think

[@mrav418]

What guage is the tensil wire

[@helenhelps9619]

👍👍❤

[@bhinsch25]

How do you know what to torque it to?

[@CountryViewAcres]

I torque it as high as I can. About 400 foot pounds.

[@bhinsch25]

@@CountryViewAcres Thanks! Great video.

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[@CountryViewAcres]

That's a lot of baby goats

[@Tonetwisters]

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[@getsum7500]

HE ANT NO COWBOY

[@5400bowen]

I don't see any braces.

[@kevinwittstruck8764]

If I was you better something going around the other way to because cows are not stupid and I have seen it happen before just let you know that

[@scotimotti]

People will watch anything on KZbin...

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[@kimmecospencer]

Mega love and support from James G. let's connect and be new friends