End Braces on Barbed Wire Fences | Engels Coach Shop

[@williamdonovan8187]

When my Dad first got our farm in 1945 it was not fenced. He bought used telephone poles, sawed them to length by hand and split each to make four posts. Did the holes with a hand post hole digger, the kind you turn. Put in 5 strands of barbed wire. Over 6000 feet in total. I am still amazed at the amount of work he did.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

The RR is always replacing ties. Yesterday driving the interstate I-15, I saw a yard stacked and and wide with old ties for sale. Those old ties is what we use. They might not be long enough depending on soil. We have lots of clay so ties work for us

[@iffykidmn8170]

6000 divided by 5=1200 divide by 4 sides would be about 300ft equal football field.

[@colinjohnson5515]

@@iffykidmn8170 so you’re saying 6000ft could fence around 20 football fields. Yup that’s a lot of work.

[@jeffclark2725]

I remember Prine villeOregon they would have a pile of rock and use that as a fence corner, wood was scarce there it seemed

[@saltycreole2673]

When I, a Cali city boy bought my small ranch, fencing was number 1, 2 and 3 on the list of to do's. I learned a lot about how devious livestock can be! I had to build a literal prison for the hogs. They destroy EVERYTHING! But they taste good in the end. Lol!

[@mayforddavis9291]

Always look forward to Tuesday and Friday. Thank you and Mrs. Engeles, God Bless You.

[@rdaltry777]

Ah, the old Spanish windlass. Works great, just don't let it snap back on you!

[@Fragaut]

Appreciate you bringing us along. Thanks.

[@jdvukonich2256]

Dave, this might be the first time I've just watched someone build a brace. I gotta say I like just watching 😅

[@markchodroff250]

Your a hard worker , between the wheel shop and your home and land it’s full time ! God bless you !

[@KubotaManDan]

And the 1906 hotel, I dunno how he has time for all these chores.

[@jacktyler5186]

Dave, as we said while setting power poles, one slow shovel man and two fast tampers. Enjoy watching you work. Keep em coming.

[@saltycreole2673]

Being a Cali boy turned farm boy in retirement, (Call me Mr Douglas of Green Acres fame) I wondered why the corner fences were constructed that way. Upon repair I soon found out. Ingenious! The old ways always work. The diagonal and lateral cross braces lend strength to the weakest points in the fencing. No barbed wire on the inside corner, lending itself to livestock mischief. They play, we pay!

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

Dave is just out standing in his field. Whether it's projects on the homestead, the honey-do list or working in the shop. Good thing YT is around so we don't have to write things down anymore. Watching Dave is very educational!

[@ronboe6325]

Too funny; you yanked up the garage door and the memory of the smell of a ranch storage building came flooding back.

[@mattd8222]

Ahh memories. A few years ago my wife and I set just over 200 posts with the same auger setup. Keep up the good work.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

I was taught to unspool the wire in the direction it wound on the spool. Yes, it is fun to be in Creation while doing honest work. Take time to look around not only for what else need be done but to see the wonders.

[@kensmith3234]

When it comes to tamping, they say "An inch at the bottom is as good as a foot at the top!" Keep up the good work and thanks for your videos.

[@rleeAZ]

Something simple, that I've seen 100's of times driving thru ranch land, but never knew how it went together. Now I know. Thanks Dave!

[@brianlombardi8390]

Wow, amazed at the lack of rocks. Every post hole I have dug it seems like it was all rock.

[@barrylitchfield8357]

It's a thing to admire seeing that big auger going down through that soil! Here in the Texas hill country, the solid limestone layer is between 2 to 4 inches below the surface. A tractor with a rock drill about 2 or 3 inches in diameter is required. Then drop in t-posts with the sheet metal blade knocked off into those holes. Kick the rock dust back down in the hole as you wiggle the t-posts into plumb. They're just as solid as if they grew in that limestone. Love your videos, and admire your knowledge and your work. Keep 'em coming!

[@phillipsmith7081]

Just as I would do it, if I were doing it. I have done it many many moons ago as a younger man. The ideology of fence building stays the same or very similar. Have a good day Dave and Diane.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

In the Scouts, we would sometimes double-peg tent guys in the same way, with a diagonal from the top of the primary peg to ground level of the secondary. Good technique for soft ground.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Dave, glad your tractor is fixed, you did a great job on the fence too. Liked those ties for post too, they will be there a hundred years from now. Your explanation of the smaller end on the spud bar was right on. Stay safe around there and keep up the great videos. Fred.

[@gregorycross612]

Yep, force = pressure x area. In other words, high heeled shoes can be a deadly weapon on a skilled woman! 😳

[@gordbaker896]

My Great Uncle would set 2 of those ties in Blue Clay. Hand Dug. A 2x4 works well as a tamper. Some tamping is good. Nothing to get carried away with. Post isn't going anywhere! Often a Diagonal Brace was used. I always used to move the tractor to keep the hole straight on the way down.

[@richardthornhill4630]

The old tractor with its PTO and auger is a real labor saver, especially with a one man operation.

[@brianbranson2306]

nothing like a day operatin dirt tweezers to make yah feel buff.

[@howardnielsen6220]

Now that’s the way to dig a post holes and setting the poles Beats hand digging Dave thanks for your video

[@jamesogorman3287]

You need a set of cheap forks for your bucket, they’ve saved my back hundreds of times handling crossties.

[@jimallen9442]

Night time for me Dave, but best of the day to you and Diane.

[@simsapot]

Wow Dave, what a fabulous video, amazing fabrication, thanks for sharing….

[@thisolesignguy2733]

It always amazed me how similar the weather between Montana & Indiana is at times. I think that's why I always feel at home here & there. What a pretty day to be out & about, it's really nice here too.

[@davidbishop4015]

Thanks for showing us the fence bracing installation. The landscape is beautiful Dave. I never get tired of looking at it in your videos. Stay safe.

[@geraldguyette470]

Dave , it seems so peaceful out on the ranch , I would love a quiet place like that to collect my thoughts and just relax even though there is work to do . Hard work pays and here is the proof for those kids out there that want to play games . Have a great day .

[@michaelgillespie1206]

I enjoy watching all of your videos, no matter what you're doing. I also love seeing that Montana big sky country. P.S. that's a great place for free flight model airplanes.

[@artszabo1015]

Always good to see you outside the shop. Art & Melissa from Ohio

[@donwilson6617]

You are definitely are a man for all seasons

[@staceymay2655]

Love your Channel,, I sub, As a small woodworker i have seen what i need and learn from you . Gooddays to you.

[@tonyurquhart8278]

"if the bottom is tamped well..." My dad was a wise cattleman & farmer. One of the things I remember him teaching me was just this. The first couple of inches are the most important. If the bottom is tamped properly & makes ALL the difference to how strong a post in the ground will be!

[@williamfreeh1198]

i replaced 12 rail ties the were at the end of their life with 12 new ties. the old ties were somewhat heavy. the new ones just about gave me a hernia. hand work no equipment involved lol.

[@nadezhdanovikova142]

The number of fans of your channel is growing and it cannot but please! Good luck to you dear Dave! We are waiting for the end of the previous ones and waiting for new projects and interesting explanations!

[@harveypost1841]

Tain't much fun watching u hav fun ,dave.

[@19fl560]

Thank you Angel I really appreciate your videos.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

An enjoyable day. Thanks Dave.

[@jeffclark2725]

Thanks for bringing us along on your day activities, never a shortage of projects on a farm

[@timeflysintheshop]

Only ONE STONE IN EACH HOLE! AMAZING!

[@metatechhd]

🚧🔨💪 Watching your skilled work on setting power poles reminds me of the valuable lesson: efficiency is key. The teamwork between a slow shovel man and two fast tampers is a fascinating strategy that maximizes productivity. It's intriguing to observe the different roles and techniques employed in the process. Your dedication to your craft is evident, and it's a pleasure to witness your expertise in action. Keep sharing your inspiring work with us! 👷‍♂👍🎥

[@tolbaszy8067]

This was the most shameless begging for a four foot level I have ever witnessed! I'm not falling for it. Using a torpedo level on a post is alright if you only care about a short section of post to be plumb, but if you want the whole post plumb you need to average the irregularities of the rough sawn stick with a longer straight edge. You need longer levels for your remodeling project, so you might as well buy some, and keep that magnetic mini level in the metal shop. Thanks for sharing, it takes courage and confidence to bring us along to watch you work. If I were actually there, I would be just as useful as if I were sitting in front of my computer screen!

[@wssides]

1/ Ties tend to be straight enough that a man riding by on a fast horse won't notice the difference. 2/ this level has a magnet on the back so any straight iron bar makes it a level of any length you choose. (or a couple of nails in a straight board)

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Our son lives in Philipsburg, MT and on our yearly drive out to visit we see a lot of fencing through Wyoming and Montana and there seems like a lot of different ways of getting to the same place. I often see native tree branches or small trunks used and always wonder it that was a quick repair instead of someone being frugal. I enjoyed seeing your method, good video.

[@flywayhome8903]

Once again thanks for the video.

[@huntz3215]

Front of that tractor looks like surplus from a Mad Max movie :)

[@stephenrice4554]

Great video , all the kit and a smile . Bless you Dave , thanks for posting another insight 👍🇬🇧

[@ddblairco]

that's some beautiful land out there, thank you

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Dave

[@lmenascojr]

Sometimes it feels like you could be pulling the ol’ Tom Sawyer whitewash trick! You sure have given me the urge to wanting to be there with you doing the stuff you do!

[@gottfriedschuss5999]

Hi Dave, Another great video. My only question is, Where are the rocks? I can always tell when I'm using the fence hole auger because of all the rocks I hit and pull out. I guarantee that if I moved over a foot, I wouldn't have hit any rocks. They are only where I want the hole to be. 😎

[@joetheagent]

Post hole auger for the win! I have hand dug a number of holes for corner braces in soils that were rather unpleasant digging... Looks like a nice day out though. Glad you sorted the ol' tractor out.

[@MrBobVick]

The neighbor called me up & informed me the fence is 30 years old. We needed to do about 1/4 mile, the bids came in at over 10, so 5k a piece. Nice hog wire fence to slow the hogs down, both of us are too old to do it ourselves like last time.

[@chuckthebull]

I doubt ill ever have to but if i do i know who to look at for how to..thanks for documenting all you do Dave..you are leaving a great legacy and i enjoy watching every video..

[@pborciuk8722]

Nice videos. Greetings from Poland.

[@danielwessinger1495]

I make my tamps out of a 1x2 oak. That way it is narrow one way to fit around the post and hole wall.

[@alvindueck2104]

I workd on a ranch out in Alberta back in 2008. We'd build the corner and end braces basically the same way

[@victormiranda9163]

Thank you. a task done is good to see.

[@singleshot2218]

Looks like you’ve done that a time or two! Take care and God bless! ✝️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@grassroot011]

nice set of info there, thanks. also nice looking country there too.

[@doncc6080]

Dave it might be handy out there on the property if you made short bolt on forks for the tractor bucket. Nice end brace. First seeing it done that way.

[@TomSnyder--theJaz]

A nice day well spent, Dave. Cheers

[@denjhill]

Thanks for this video. I've gotta do the same to the entrance gate area on our property.

[@guysmith1946]

Thank you… I enjoyed the time you recorded

[@bent540]

6:33 RIP little flag

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job keep up the good work love your videos thank you

[@edmedlin2936]

I love doing that kind of work. It's been so many years since I did any fencing. I had a nice auger for my old Ford tractor, wonder where it is now? You are a hard working man and I admire you no end. You take care to do the job right, where I all too often do a much poorer job.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Sorry i am a day late but thanks very much Dave 👍 Shoe🇺🇸

[@arkansas1336]

Well done!

[@randybrechbiel9748]

My dad had a 10" hand auger and would dig the hole on down to where the top of the tie was about chest high

[@a0cdhd]

Hullo Dave and Diane. How's everything over there in Joliet? Three foot hole for an eight foot post. Same here although those posts look a bit longer. I've done a fair bit of fencing but I didn't have a post hole digger. Had to do it all by hand. Bloody hard work and I seriously doubt if I could do it now

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

I've not seen dirt like that since last time I went to the beach. Ours is hard red clay full of rocks.

[@retlasm]

Kind a fun? I bet it is! Looks fun to me.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Thank you for sharing how you set the corner posts and braces. If I ever have to do that on my place I will get someone with a tracker to drill the holes for me. Iron oxide clay is some tough stuff.

[@vicrawhog9582]

good stuff.

[@danpatch4751]

Nice job and technique of fencing. Ive built and repaired lots of fencing and its totally labor intensive. 👍

[@PapaRug.58]

Grass cutters and fert spreaders my dad would call them lol

[@harpintn]

I love the way you are using that old tractor to do what some people pay 2 or 3 hundred thousand to do. And you machine is much less of a diva.

[@garthbutton699]

Bet you spend more time moving the camera for all those shots than you do being productive, and for that we all thank you very much🤗😎🤗😎

[@MarkAllen-p6z]

Seems like they make railroad ties a lot heavier over the last 60 years!

[@rodneywroten2994]

Oh yes did my share

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice fencing job.🙂🙂

[@Gena_1309]

Спасибо.

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

Must be the time of the year for coils. Just did one on the work van. 12:19 we called the poonjars.

[@pangroszek3498]

Unwind the wire by rolling the roll

[@A50S2D]

Fancy tamper - we just used the end of our shovel handle to tamp dirt around a post.

[@richardsurber8226]

Good ol tractor

[@chrissometimes7473]

Where I live (Lanark County, Ontario, Canada) you would have spent more time pulling rocks out than anything else! They claim rocks are the big cash crop here. As a result we use a lot of split rail fences that just sit on the ground. Of course, we have lots of wood as well - the settlers first job was to clear that so they had lots for building, cooking, heat and fences!

[@andrewnielsen3178]

We call those Knitting needles in Australia.

[@maverickweldiing8621]

aint no tractor like an old tractor

[@gregbennett4254]

Like me always working alone but you get it donr

[@jojobereal5105]

The tensioning board is called a twitch

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

I don't know what happened with the passing of time but theme there Rail Rode Tise got heaver somehow for me to!

[@demastust.2277]

For that large hole auger, is the main shaft of it a solid piece of steel, or is a tube? If it's a solid piece of steel, do you think it'd be good stock for making hammers out of, or would you think it's a little too low on the carbon content for that? I'm asking about old ones that are badly damaged or so rusted that the flutes have holes in them or something. I don't really know much about that kind of equipment.

[@oldschool1993]

While you're digging that hole I'm humming the theme song from " The Beverly Hillbillies"

[@harryjoe860]

I was confused as to why you were against braces on fences then realized what you meant when the video continued

[@gs1100ed]

Dave did not show him loading the camera and tripod along with his fence building material

[@Page5framing]

Hey Dianne. Are you guys going Patreon yet? You should.

[@dianeengel4155]

We're considering it.

[@starchaser2489]

Is there gold in that dirt?

[@robertwinton2649]

👍❤️🤗