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-16072 жыл бұрын
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.
@InquisitiveSearcher2 жыл бұрын
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. ;-)
@beeders218 күн бұрын
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
@walterchapman28842 жыл бұрын
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!
@JoeBJones2 жыл бұрын
I've built lots of fence. My next ones will be braced like this. Looks a lot better, and more structurally sound.
@olddawgdreaming57152 жыл бұрын
Looks good Evan, always enjoy watching you build fences. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
@margaretpervier83572 жыл бұрын
Your fences will be there for a long time. They look so nice.
@wileycoyotesr86232 жыл бұрын
You're a good instructor.
@wgoconnor332 жыл бұрын
Very clever Evan , it’s very enjoyable to se how organized and knowledgeable you are doing your work
@Tomhohenadel2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Evan, another great video
@joannak46402 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@stevengullison51232 жыл бұрын
Good evening Evan, looks great, first time I ever seen a fence build that way. Steve from N.B Canada
@sroberts6052 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a skill honed and speeded up. Looks good.
@laruedouglas10642 жыл бұрын
That is going to be a nice strong and beautiful fence.
@kevinturner1212 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It really helps me a lot.
@stevenbrooks79652 жыл бұрын
A thankless task but you’ll be thankful when it’s finished.
@dougdobbs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!
@adrianv3916Ай бұрын
Great job brother, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@python35742 жыл бұрын
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 $$$.
@aaronvincent75582 жыл бұрын
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 🐄 😎👋🚜🇺🇸
@marylott30762 жыл бұрын
Good job Evan!
@terrypomatto9072 жыл бұрын
Very good DIY for building a fence cross brace. Good job I enjoy your videos.
@juliannedispain16372 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheBereangirl2 жыл бұрын
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!
@tarsterАй бұрын
thank you for putting together such a simple to understand h brace video, highly appreciate it!
@ShadowMoonFarms2 жыл бұрын
First one here. You guys amaze me all the time. Thank you
@condhor Жыл бұрын
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.
@Hasnie2 жыл бұрын
Very impressive and the job was done like a professional
@lorenmeyer52902 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Evan! Post corners look great! I tell you what Evan your audio is amazing! So clear!
@stevenbradford68242 жыл бұрын
It really looks more like a farm with the fence …great job
@jamesmorrison18842 жыл бұрын
Hello Evan nice work. Have a great day
@EC44002 жыл бұрын
Nice Evan. Those fences will be there for a long time.
@mark_mthws2 жыл бұрын
Great work. Under 11minutes is impressive!
@jeffmotes212913 күн бұрын
Nicely done. That’s the way I do it as well.
@patderrick28822 жыл бұрын
Came a long ways since the last time I saw you doing corner post. Great job
@97tonkatough2 жыл бұрын
I find fencing oddly satisfying!
@TomGamache9 ай бұрын
Thank for the great video. Looking to do my own fencing on our new homestead and this helps immensely.
@cliffblackburn81022 жыл бұрын
Great job and video ✌️ lots of work bro 💯✌️💚🌱
@gerryspang59172 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, that should last for years, cheers my friend.
@Harley-k6h3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video! Love all your videos! Keep up the awesome work!
@_essenceofman Жыл бұрын
Awesome videos. Thank you for making these!
@VeronicaRonniDorval26382 жыл бұрын
Impressive time on that brace! 👍
@kingwood43572 жыл бұрын
Nice work, good job
@CrabbyBill2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the fence, enjoyed watching
@sylviaprudhomme54172 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching. Really coming along
@timwagner17192 жыл бұрын
I remember your first one’s. Great job!
@brandonhroza58762 жыл бұрын
You make it look easy. I’ve been fencing for a while and still not that fast
@ronniewalker28812 жыл бұрын
Good job man enjoyed watching
@mikeking88882 жыл бұрын
Great job as always!!
@jamesharless53572 жыл бұрын
Great video,and great job!👍🏻👍🏻
@maryannrurup3532 жыл бұрын
Very smart, and safe, thanks
@bobjoncas28142 жыл бұрын
...good job, great lookin' fence, keep safe...
@nathanrittenhouse3589 Жыл бұрын
This video really help me how to put cross braces up. Thanks
@michaelgarcia42042 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@markhudspeth85032 жыл бұрын
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
@terrycastor82992 жыл бұрын
Looking good, Evan! The steers will be in hog heaven!😜
@nathanrittenhouse3589 Жыл бұрын
Steer Heaven
@slytrader2 жыл бұрын
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?
@lyricderbin1169Ай бұрын
5:19
@CrossroadToCountry25 күн бұрын
@@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.
@alanmcclorey89142 жыл бұрын
another great video
@kennethheern48962 жыл бұрын
Looks like your building braces in accordance with the EQUIP Program. That’s the way all mine are.
@albertc12412 жыл бұрын
Back in the day we used fence pliers and barbed wire.
@johnsmithSongbirdАй бұрын
Good work I do this too
@KansasCowBoy2 жыл бұрын
Evan, Videos that are 21 to 23 min make the most money
@johnjordan46472 жыл бұрын
Is it a bit warm over in your part of the world Evan. Shirt getting a bit damp with sweat. Keep hydrated Bro
@bay98762 жыл бұрын
"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
@Tami249455 ай бұрын
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!
@HomeOnWheels320MKS6 ай бұрын
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-vh5lk3 ай бұрын
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.
@erikellott77002 жыл бұрын
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.
@jakeschisler75252 жыл бұрын
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
@geraldkarl6422 жыл бұрын
Cool....
@cherylmurphy64008 ай бұрын
We rebate our stay post into both posts. Looks tidier. Plus the stay post is too low . Kiwi fencer
@BillyCardano2 жыл бұрын
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??
@agaan189710 ай бұрын
what kind of wire did you use for the bracing?
@cambiumguy2 жыл бұрын
Evan, would you brace the posts differently if you were to attach a gate to it?
@christopherwright5726 күн бұрын
How do you brace the pole for the gate installation or is it strong enough to hold a large gate?
@marilynwitherell1862 жыл бұрын
Can the gripples be used? Great video.
@jamesweston36795 ай бұрын
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-ps5qg2 ай бұрын
You tell em 😂😂😂😂
@67L48Ай бұрын
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.
@jamesweston3679Ай бұрын
@@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".
@67L48Ай бұрын
@@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.
@jamesweston3679Ай бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
What size auger bit do you use for the 8” post hole digger?
@raimundoneto14475 ай бұрын
what is the name of this tool you use to stretch wire? I need to buy one
@williamhook44122 жыл бұрын
Why not drill the thru hole after you install and level the brace?
@CountryViewAcres2 жыл бұрын
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.
@toddwikel38492 жыл бұрын
9" or 12" auger for the digger?
@ingridgonzales81672 жыл бұрын
U should buy are couple horses
@oldthudman2 жыл бұрын
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....
@HomeOnWheels320MKS6 ай бұрын
Do you know what thickness of high tensile wire you used?
@CountryViewAcres6 ай бұрын
I believe it is 12.5 gauge
@HomeOnWheels320MKS6 ай бұрын
@@CountryViewAcres Thanks!
@michelboisvert56842 жыл бұрын
a nail saw would have done much more work than a hand saw don't you think
@mrav4184 ай бұрын
What guage is the tensil wire
@helenhelps96192 жыл бұрын
👍👍❤
@bhinsch252 жыл бұрын
How do you know what to torque it to?
@CountryViewAcres2 жыл бұрын
I torque it as high as I can. About 400 foot pounds.
@bhinsch252 жыл бұрын
@@CountryViewAcres Thanks! Great video.
@Tonetwisters2 жыл бұрын
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@CountryViewAcres2 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of baby goats
@Tonetwisters2 жыл бұрын
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@getsum75005 ай бұрын
HE ANT NO COWBOY
@5400bowen26 күн бұрын
I don't see any braces.
@kevinwittstruck87642 жыл бұрын
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
@scotimottiАй бұрын
People will watch anything on KZbin...
@francisflores1295 ай бұрын
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@kimmecospencer2 жыл бұрын
Mega love and support from James G. let's connect and be new friends