A steer broke through the pasture fence | Bought a Stick Welder, time to learn how.

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[@leoncarder6279]

A strand of barbed wire on top of the fence may discourage the steers from pushing on the fence.

[@w056007568]

or an all metal electric wire powered from a mains supply fencing unit. It will also need a real quality earth connection especially in a dry time or drought to be a fully effective deterrent to the animals. Switch the power on early in the Spring and leave it operating continuously (24/7) until livestock are housed for the winter. The power pulse will likely burn back any new vegetation that shorts the fence out all summer.

[@Jdmiller49]

Put an angle brace from the top of gate post to the bottom of the next post . The way they used to do

[@terryhawkins4295]

I was gonna say the same thing

[@richqualls5157]

I appreciate knowing when you mention whether you personally buy something versus that are sponsored by a company.

[@stevemartinez6757]

One of the big reasons that I have been subscribed to your channel for so long is that you teach this old man something new on many of your videos. I learned the hard way to stay away from welded wire fencing. I bought some to fence in our garden, and whenever I tried to stretch it, the welds would break. Woven wire for me from here on out. It's good to know about "high tensile" fencing. As far as welding, I don't have a lot of experience but it seemed easier for me to stick weld over a MIG. I suppose just like anything else, practice and experience is what is needed.

[@garyjohn316]

One very good thing about you Evan, you are not afraid to jump in and learn something.

[@tomhall7250]

Just remember the bigger the glob the better the job ! Well that’s what Pete says 😮

[@gregroling2973]

Just a little helping fact if you put your wagons on wooden blocks on the opposite side of the door it my help bring the feed to the door

[@ctak4575]

I've found that once a cowjumps a fence they will most likely do it again.

[@ulrichminky9495]

What is that old saying, a grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't. Cheers from Canada. ~ulrich

[@ritchieblackmore5204]

Evan you would get better results if you watered your pasture over night then the ground will take up the water instead of the sun heat evaporating a lot of it, do it over night the grass gets what it needs water at night sun during the day.

[@iamslbc]

Check out Stoney ridge farm fence series. He is raising beef cattle with quote best woven wire fence. Even with that description, he runs barb wire several inches above the woven wire AND he still adds a stand off electric wire on the cow side of the fence at whatever cow chest height measures to keep the cattle from leaning against the fence. Presumably this is high enough off the ground to keep sheep and other smaller animals out of harm’s way.

[@SFCRambo60]

Evan, many years ago friend taught me to soak my sticks in water, I used that method for cast iron and streel.

[@robertlusnia506]

Pratice makes perfect, keep up the good work

[@phillipgrimshaw351]

Thank-you for showing how to unbend the grapple teeth :D I've been wondering how to do that for a while now. Now I just gotta get some square tubing!

[@phillipgrimshaw351]

Never underestimate the power of hot wire! If it's hot enough, they usually don't forget the lesson anytime soon.

[@workhardlivefree3818]

You're going to need a top rail around your pasture... We had to do that for our horse

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great job! Thanks for Sharing!

[@EC4400]

Another great video.

[@joerodrigues3816]

What a great video mate you really know your stuff it’s great watching you work and learning at the same time as always all the best to you and your family my Friend.

[@richardgreen7811]

WELDING TIPS: Striking. It's called that for a reason. Tap the rod to the work surface then pull back off slightly and move to the direction to be welded. You were doing this in some cases but didn't recognize the benefit. Porosity. Those are the holes you're seeing. That's from impurities being drawn into your weld pool. With stick welding, you're going to get that. If you move to TIG welding, the shielding gas will help keep that from happening. It's not a big deal. Stick welding is cheaper and unless you're getting gaps you're better off with this method. Pool Structure. You're moving in a straight line most of the time with your rod. If you make what's called Chevrons (like the letter U) it will give you better penetration, better weld quality, and a better appearance in general.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Always interesting. Enjoyed❤❤❤

[@rockymatthews8643]

You wouldn't want me to stick weld lol you got the metal to stick together lol

[@ralphrutherford2583]

Great shirt!

[@fredsmith2193]

U need to use 39-11-9 woven fence ,put 2 strands of barb on top. ,that will stop those steers from jumping over it

[@johnzink3309]

Thx again

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Hello Evan

[@anandrew6641]

I enjoy your work and processes, thank you.

[@cajunnathan4586]

You are doing pretty good for first time in 30-yrs? Holes in the weld bc you are Long-Arcing (not keeping the rod close enough to the puddle) bc you are down hilling (pulling the rod to you & you are unable to watch your puddle). You may need to hold your rod little more vertically (straighter up & down) watch your video and you will see you are tending to lay the rod down instead of stand it up more (rod angle). Practice and you will be able to Slick a weld on there before you know it. Im glad to see the feed wagons are working in your favor. Yall are doing Good at Farming & probably having Fun in the process. Keep up the Good Work!

[@--_DJ_--]

Going to stick from MIG is tough. There is just a lot more going on. Very rewarding once you get it right though. And if you don't, you can always go with the old "A grinder and paint makes the welder I ain't"

[@tylerappel1841]

Look into a green chopper to help supplement feed for the cattle

[@nativeindian8672]

A stran of Bob wire across the top of fence is your answer placed at the top of your field fence

[@gcranch9913]

There is hardware you can use to attach electric fence to your existing net wire fence which would solve your issues of insufficient pastures for your cattle

[@scottbalak7123]

I think everyone will tell you this but so will I. I nice hot line up top and 1ft off the ground will stop those steers from testing the fence. I have high tensile field fence but when the bull was separated from the cows.....well love finds a way. 😂. I really like my everlast. Stick, tig, plasma cutter.

[@gbentley8176]

I see your cattle hanging their heads watching you. Had exactly the same problem waking up to eight Dexters circling the house and trampling a pond. Amazingly they all followed me back to the break in the fence and meekly went through. No accounting for animal behaviour ever. Great videos thank you best from the UK.

[@chrisoconnor5880]

Spooked, for 100%

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

I learned stick welding on a POS Buzz-Box that was horrendous. Getting that to make a satisfactory weld, however frustrating sometimes, made me a much better welder.

[@freeholdequine2733]

I had to run hot wire to stop my steers from getting out once they found a spot, even after I repaired it.

[@fullers1966]

I did some welding the other day probably 45 years ago since I my welds didn't look good either something you have to do on a more constant basis to stay good at it

[@terrysteelman6860]

Put a cap on your wood posts to keep water out of your post and start rotting

[@Sigurther]

Bet those steers try to break out again! Good fix on the tractor teeth; pretty is nice, functional is better.

[@bobdriggers6111]

Start your practice welding hot. Then bring down the amp to dial in you. If you don't mess it up, you can't see the problem!

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job looking great keep up the great work love your videos thank you

[@arlodewald5378]

We did a least several miles of woven fence fifty years ago . I didn't know if it was high tension wire back then . All of it was used for pigs and sheep before we installed it maybe for the second or third time . We would only install all our posts with what dad called dirty sand . Sand and small gravel mix stripped off the top of our gravel pit . The post holes were about twice the size of the post if we didn't hit big rocks. A little packed in the bottom and packed really well all the way up around . Not only did they not rot , move, or lift from freezing water in the winter . We didn't have any other way to join them together but by doing tightly twisted each wires at a time . No connection ever failed and that fencing was well used when dad would being it home of auctions . We would put one strain of barb wire on the bottom and two on top . It kept most wild animals from digging in and the pigs from trying to dig out . The biggest problem was when we would get snow drift that would cover over the fencing and pull it down or break it because they were so old and well used before we installed them . My nephew owns this farm to this day even though he only raises grains a few short fences are still there almost sixty years later .

[@terrysteelman6860]

I agree. Put a strand or two on the fence and the steers won't fool with the fence

[@johnzink3309]

Thx

[@greggmcclelland8430]

You should run a couple hot wires on the inside of the corral to deter the steers and to train them to respect hot wire.

[@jwszewczyk]

Some of those Everlast machines have a hot start feature that helps with arc starts and also an arc control function to help "tune" how the rods burn. The inverter based machines have and need more adjustments over the old transformer machines.

[@stevebaker7648]

As they say: A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t! No need to apologize for the work you do. Most of use wouldn’t be able to do what you are able to do.

[@stevebaker7648]

I do know you are very good at what you do when it comes to welding.

[@adamboone6864]

Dem weeds are as tall as the barn door. 😂

[@Marcus1954s]

Steady your body and arms so that you stand a chance of controlling the stick and striking a consistent arc/having a steady puddle/weld.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing Evan. Looks like the repair on the grapple should work out okay. Wonder if a single strand of barbed wire above the fence would convince the steer to stay where he's suppose to? They see other animals jump fences and think they can but most of the time will just break them over? Just thinking out loud. Stay safe around there and keep up the great videos. Fred.

[@twisterdude100]

A grinder and paint makes me the welder i aint! And you can think about fixing that fence while enjoying a juicy ribeye soon!

[@martybertrand5119]

Just did the same repair last week. I HATE fence repair..

[@rogerr1296]

I've mentioned before that I have the same grapple and have the same problems.. along with loosing the pins that hold the hydraulic cylinders to the clamps...lol.. and I want to do this as well. I would suggest doing the outside tines while you're at it because I have bent those as well. I mentioned adding extra tine supports to the company to improve their grapples but, I guess it's a cost thing or something because they didn't seem interested in the problem.

[@jonkwin9620]

The arc welding is hard to master, going vertical or upside down is difficult for sure. Luckily even a bad weld is strong if you have the amps turned up enough and get good penetration. That post with the gate chain that you showed is moving way too much, do you have a tight doubled wire diagonal on it, from the bottom of it to top of next post ? If you do then you might need to dig out around it and add a barrow of concrete.

[@smplyizzy]

Were you concerned about the electronics in the tractor while welding?

[@vancebates7594]

Evan Great Videos but after Fire/EMS and LE the full moon is definitely a factor I agree with Rebecca

[@DStewart2022]

Re: stick welding: "do your best and grind the rest"

[@BryanPAllen]

@country view acres Evan are you going to try your hand at butchering one of the hogs this year? Send on to your garage kitchen camp lol. Also will you be rendering lard when you do start butchering?

[@cliftonhutson5327]

You need an old wooden coke case for sitting on when welding down lower

[@paulchauvin840]

I agree with Rebekah about the moon. The moon affects the ocean’s tides and our brain is 85% water.

[@daviddobson1113]

I always ran one barb wire above woven wire.

[@upnorth1955]

How are the turkeys doing on the roost?

[@paulchauvin840]

I’m like you Evan, I haven’t welded in years. But I do remember I could only use low hydrogen 7018 rods for flats by dragging it. I was way better with the mild steel 6013 rods where you had to work the puddle for everything else.

[@squid7998]

I'm not sure how well it actually works, but i have heard that fermenting the feed can cut the feed bill for chickens and cows, so I was just wondering if it would help you with the pigs

[@djmoulton1558]

Another log cross-brace along the top would probably be a better way to stop them going through there as well as giving your fence the strength it needs..

[@Flowing23]

👍👍

[@firemanj35]

Um, did you disconnect the batteries? Sometimes, welding can cause some problems for your electronics if you don't. As your batteries are grounded to what your welding to.

[@bavariabearfan]

If a Bull or Steer wants to go through a fence, he will. They will stay put if what they want is there. If there is not enough grass, they will go to where they think is more to eat.

[@cathiwim]

I think you should wrap what wire is left near the gripples, around the original fence wires. Lesson- dont put the wallow near the feeders! Lol

[@alfredrichter6236]

Stickwelding is a lot easier if you put a bevel on the metal and fill the bevel with weld.

[@Andrew82688]

Why not use the miller matic with flux core wire for the fence?

[@mikenuyen4441]

Cattle can find the weakest link or gripple.

[@jimprescott8423]

Surely it would easier to fill the wallow in and build another further from the fence,

[@ericheise4051]

Why not run a mid high hi tension strand ? Or 2 electric ⚡️?

[@CountryViewAcres]

Because we have sheep also. 2 wires wouldn't keep dogs and coyotes out. And may not keep sheep in. There is no perimeter fence on the property. 1 or 2 stands are usually used as an internal fence for sheep to divide up the property into different grazing areas.

[@auggieknapp9638]

7018 is not a down hill rod

[@bendigr]

run a strand of barbed wire along the top ?

[@helenhelps9619]

👍👍❤️

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌

[@tannenbaumgirl3100]

Those gripples aren't the right solution for the application (beef). Get ready for more trouble.

[@thomasgreene5750]

If you are going to irrigate the pasture, you might set it up to come on for a couple of hours beginning around 3am. Doing it overnight minimizes evaporation losses and finishing shortly before sunrise reduces the chance of disease getting established in the pasture.

[@chrismann2954]

A grinder and paint will make you look like the welder you ain’t, lol. Stick welding is an art. And I am not an artist. If it holds, it’s beautiful.

[@rayeddy528]

Good stuff!!! Thank you for sharing !!! If that steer is a jumper, that fence won't keep him in !!! My Grandfather 11:57 always said " once a jumper always a jumper " !! He had cattle from 1915 until 1959 when he passed away!!! Then my Dad had cattle until 2005. I hope I am wrong !!! God bless you all !!!! Eddy

[@richardwilkens4577]

Run a hot wire along the top that's what I do and it keeps them away from the fence

[@DKMFarms]

Love your channel ❤. High tension woven wire fence is what we use on our 200 acres farm.

[@doncc6080]

Evan as another commenter said 6011 or 6013 would be a better choice for your pipe. They are more forgiving with rust or impurities and penetrate deeper. Try striking your welding rod like a match to start. God bless your pipe welding.

[@richnusser6079]

You are a true humble man Evan. I appreciate you sharing your journey with us. You have a beautiful place and your critters are very blessed to share your farm.

[@TANGO22222222]

You're going to need a long extension cord to run that welder in that back field.

[@TimCritz]

I learned to stick weld over 40 years ago on a lincoln tombstone and still have and use one now on my property. 7018 is what I use as well as 6011 for " rusty " stuff. for 1/2 inch thick steel I would jump up a rod size.

[@sandratalbert9578]

You continually surprise us with each new skill you undertake. Look forward to seeing you using new welding techniques on fencing. Having that additional pasture acreage will be so helpful with livestock rotation.

[@pegsheridan128]

I just love the way your not afraid to try anything.good job.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Evan thanks you for showing your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@hanselgretel8563]

Try running 7018 uphill😀. Experiment with 6011 also. I think it's nicknamed "farmer's rod".

[@dailylife6432]

Evan.: I am southwest of you by a hour and a half. I use farm fence solutions out of southern Indiana they would be closer to you and carry a very large selection of sizes of woven wires and supplies. Since you have a youtube channel you might work something out with them for a sponsorship. I know they work with other big channels. Hope this helps and good luck. God bless. Roy and Gail.

[@anandrew6641]

Irrigation and watering is all over the western USA, where i'm at. You might try different methods and times of watering, but it has made a lot of dry land usable here.

[@philstocks7859]

Have you considered painting the inside of your gravity boxes with Slip Plate? It's a graphite paint that makes the metal surfaces very slick. It's about $40.00 a gallon, but it really works.

[@spacehonky6315]

Or beat on the wagon with a large hammer until it's all bent to s***. 😆

[@pampilgrim2274]

Oh, no, Evan!! I would never have thought that fence could be broken. So sorry.

[@tomscott3939]

electric wire maybe??? practice practice you will make it work!!

[@patblaney6147]

Hi Even another cool vlog my friend thanks for sharing 👍

[@johnsmart3587]

Is all that smoke bad for you? Thanks for video.

[@gillysguns9244]

We stopped using wire gripers for splicing fence because they put a stress riser in the wire where they grab. The wire will always break at the wire grip. Use an old fashioned loop splice and the soft wire won't break as easily. The wire grip will work better on high tensile wire where you dont want to bend the wire to make a loop. Thanks for taking us along for your steer struggles😉

[@teenagefarmer]

Nice work glad you got the fence fixed. Great video