Fence Build Easy | 700ft No Concrete in 5 Days with Fast2K

[@mattwilliamson1714]

This video seems like a good resource for others to watch and learn from.👍🏻👍🏻 You started out on Day 1 saying you were "rookies," but you didn't do very badly... pretty well in fact. Looks better than some jobs I've seen "Professional fence contractors" do. The way you did it in this video is probably the best way for beginners to emulate: will keep them from making bad mistakes, gives them time to fix anything they catch (which will prevent them compounding any mistakes), wastes the least amount of lumber, gives them the most options if they want to change anything, and most importantly: will gets them comfortable doing all the right things well & doing them in the right order. 👍🏻👍🏻 I've built some fences over the years; was blessed to learn some from my Dad and some from some older men I worked with/for. None of them would use concrete on their posts either, and I bet (if they were alive) they'd be just as intrigued by that Fast2K as I am. What we'd do instead was dunk the bottom of every post in roofing tar and roll the excess 6" up above the posthole depth with cheap throw-away rollers (did this before posts went in the hole... & no one thought about long-term effects of leaving tar in the ground back then, although... it would be mostly hardened by the time we sunk them because we'd do it a few days ahead of time, or if it was raining and we wanted to keep dry). Appears that your Fast2K hole-filler stuff is doing a similar thing to our tar, but instead of us needing to bend over while filling and tamping every hole, this auto-fills and tamps all in one process... while you get to stand up, rest your back, and keep everything level; pretty slick stuff. The time and bodily energy-savings is a pretty big positive... I'll have to get a few of those corner levels and try this product the next time I do a fence. (We typically sunk posts down to 3' to hold livestock & a minimum of 4' deep for head chutes and livestock pens.) Didn't see your whole process in the video (what I saw was enough, did a great job editing in the good stuff and editing out the tedious things), but having built many, many miles of fences, a typical process of mine would be very similar to what I saw of your process in the video... something like: (1) Have enough string & run the entire length at once. (2) Use a 100'-250' tape reel & paint an X at the center of every hole first (a "V" works too). (3) After setting the gate posts and 2 on each side of it exactly, then continue on by auger-ing every 5-10 holes at once... of course, if it's not just me (& must have a decent helper) I'd do more. (When the forecast didn't call for rain I've even done all my holes on full 1/4-mile runs at once, but had to keep the string up off the ground, strung very tightly, and a few rods or t-posts like yours to keep the string from blowing & keep the runs true.) (4) Drive the materials trailer down the run, drop all the posts off the trailer exactly where I'll need them (with post ends ~1' from the hole and pointing at each hole... so I only have to stand up the top end, move it a little, & drop it in after the holes are auger-ed), (5) Use no more than 2 quality screws per joint (only 1 screw if I'm going to cover the ends like you did... the 2nd screw would be thru both the cover- and rail-boards). Like to to predrill ends of boards and use screws because (even though quality exterior screws are more expensive and take a LOT longer) they hold better over time. If I can save a lot of time down the road by spending a little more effort, time, or money today (and I can afford to spend it up front) I will... especially since I don't like to go back and fix things later... standing there fixing things knowing I could've done better the first time. (6) Stagger my rails to spread out the joints. Some folks don't stagger & it works for them, but have found that full boards running across a post have left a whole lot less "flex" in the finished fence than having all the joints on every-other post did... the entire run feels significantly stronger when it's done staggered. Having lived in tornado & hurricane areas, the least amount of flex in a livestock fence was an important part of my applications (alternating rails 1&3- and 2&4-together across the whole run). Side benefit of staggering joints puts the same amount of holes in most all the uprights rather than having every-other post look like a pin-cushion. Have gone back to fences I'd put up 20+ years earlier and saw the dried out posts shrank and cracked a lot more where the holes lined up vertically (on the grain of the upright posts) than they did with fewer holes or ones that were staggered across the grain. (Even doing barbed wire, barbless wire, hog wire, horse wire, chicken wire, & rabbit wire (all with staples), prefer to put the staples on an angle that doesn't line up in the grain.) (7) Use a half-X brace outside gate posts like you did to take out flex... If I have the lumber, prefer to put full X-bracing across each of the 2 openings on both sides of every gate & corner, rather than just the first... gives it a bit more strength if someone taps the post with their bumper when driving thru it & keeps the entire fence from moving/twisting. One of the old timers I learned from would always make his gate posts high... tie off to the top & run a tight cable out to the end of all his gates (his opinion was holding the weight off the end of the gate made the holes around the hinge pins hold better and last longer). He also cut the top of every post on some kind of angle and painted/sealed them with both paint (or tar) and (usually copper) caps. Not sure about all his theories, but he was 96 & a lot better fence builder than I ever was... all of his gates were hung with cables and would naturally swing closed. His gates always swung perfectly both directions too (I like mine to close against a post so the entire gate is supported by the strength of the post). Another thing he did differently: where I like lumber for X-bracing, he put top- & bottom-boards horizontally across the inside the spaces (2 spaces out on both sides of his gates & corners), then used barbless wire (pulling from outside of the posts), twisted it very tightly, & the barbless became his X-bracing between the posts. (Seemed like a lot more work than X-bracing & I didn't see much added benefit, but that old man was a genius... showed me how to nail cedar shake shingles and never split them, how to never mash a finger with a hammer, and a lot of other little tidbits too.) Anyway, I hope none of the above came across as my opinion on how you should have build your fence. I've built mostly stock fences (no matter how well I tried to build them, the livestock always win... & find a point of failure)... & know that there aren't any perfect fences or fence-builders. That was just the "Cliff-notes" of the process I think thru first, plus some of other ways I've seen similar fences done. If something helps you or someone else here, I'm glad. If nothing helps... well, sorry about that, but I had fun writing it and remembering the old-timers that were willing to put time into me when all I knew how to ask was, "Why?" Hope I didn't come across as an unwanted bull in your china shop. 😂😂🤣 Have never heard of your channel before today, this video came up in the suggested list on the side, and this is the first video of yours I've seen. The quality of your video was great, it was well-paced, and even though you said you are "rookie" fence-builders... it was obvious you put a lot of thought into what you wanted, extensive research into how to do it, and ultimately came up with an excellent solution to your needs. I'll be sure to watch more of y'all's videos. God Bless! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for taking such time and care to write this comment. I have put up many wire fences, not many like this. We learned so much from this one job. I know it will pay off on our next fence.

[@genecarr4568]

Great job on the fence. Here is a suggestion for you. Use an old farmer's trick to preserve your fence for a lifetime. Stain and wood sealers can get really expensive. Farmers would mix burnt motor oil and diesel fuel (50/50) and applied it to all of the fence (including the tops, no caps needed). It can be brushed or sprayed (which is a little messey). It soaks in and looks like an expensive stain. I have used it and it works great. The motor oil you can generally get free at many shops. Also, carpenter bees and woodpeckers won't touch it. The pretty much destroyed my deck which was treated lumber painted. You can always try a sample and see how you like it. Good luck.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your input. We will definitely have to do something quickly. Once the treatment wears off the bees will eat the fence to nothing.

[@PeaceIntheValley]

something else I noticed to make fences last longer is to cut the top at an angle for the water to run off rather than soak in.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We put temporary caps on. I think we are going to use solar caps for all of the posts. We will have to evaluate the cost.

[@ricardoh3178]

My wife wants a white fence…would you stain it with the oil and diesel mixture first or just paint?

[@genecarr4568]

@@ricardoh3178 I have never heard of anyone painting over the mixture. I am pretty sure the paint will not adhere to it. I don't think you can even paint over Thompson wood sealer. You can try a piece of scrap wood and see what happens. Good luck.

[@mr.riceguy8285]

I'm new to homesteading. I haven't built a fence since i helped my dad as a teenager. This is exactly the info I needed. Thank you!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You are so welcome!

[@ericminter445]

I build fences for a living and I can say that you did everything correctly and the results were great. great content and a job well done.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. That means a lot. I have learned a lot.

[@stanleyconrad4234]

That fence certainly does make the property “pop”. Lots of work and expense, but not a cookie cutter home site. Thanks Chief for sharing and allowing your wife to assist you. 😳 We all know who’s in charge. Field Marshal Gizmo!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Sir, you had me rolling! Gizmo inspected every hole we dug.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Nice transformation of the front of your property, Tony! I'm impressed by the fence build and by how your dog just hangs out with y'all and doesn't wander off!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Gizmo never leaves our side. On the other hand, our other dog has to stay at our current home because she will run to the end of the Earth.

[@kevinbuie4081]

That is a great looking fence!!!! Y’all did such a good job!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, my friend! It was a super hot job but we are pleased with the outcome.

[@donutman3089]

Damn good job you two! Really love seeing the two of you working and building things together! You just don't see that in this day and age and I love it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We pretty much do everything together. Tanja is so patient with me.

[@amoswoodside5551]

Awesome job Tony and Tanya

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much! I think it really adds something to the property.

[@jaimelago8941]

Congratulations both of you do an awesome job the fence looks beautiful I liked

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It was a fun project.

[@Malpeque_Bay_LX3310]

Great job on the fence and really nice teamwork.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate it. I think the fence looks nice across the front of the property

[@TheDogLife5225]

I found having a hand pull wagon makes life easier as you can drop scrap right in as you go and do a lot less bending. Great for pruning, tools, drinks etc. I can't bend like I used to so I take all the help I can get to still get things done.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand. We come along with the tractor bucket and throw everything in it.

[@B2sdad512]

Great video Sir! Well done, lots of attention to detail, drone footage was excellent! Thank you for taking the time to film and document your build. God Bless

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

God bless

[@martyh299]

Love this channel! You folks are an awesome team. God has blessed y’all abundantly!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. God bless you too.

[@josephburkhalter5105]

I will bet you that you will go through at least one augur bit . Gravel in your soil. My daughter and son in law bought a beautiful piece of farm property. They cut it up into pastures for their horses. They set 500 posts at 8 ft intervals. Went through 2 sets of auger bits. Drilling with a small Kubota tractor of about 46 hp. We laid out locations with an 8 ft story stick. The daughter drilled all the holes. The Mexican fence crew set the posts and fence rails. Excellent job.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The ground was super dry. I could feel the heat off of the cutters.

[@richardreed8091]

Wow.Great job guys .Love the Kentucky fence.God bless and much love from Chester co.😇

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you very much. We are extremely pleased with the outcome.

[@jjacres129]

Yup I’m going to use that stuff on my next section of fence nice job you guys

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate it, my friend. I don't think you will regret it. It costs a little more up front but it protects the investment long-term.

[@CB_RITC]

This is my second time watching this, it looks great, I am getting ready to do the same thing in a couple months.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It has been awesome. My fence made it through 80 mph winds. Thank you for watching, my friend.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Good luck on your fence.

[@Bodhranarama]

Time to sit back with something long and cold and feel good about turning all that out. Great thumbnail too!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We are starting the bridge up next thing.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

WOW how awesome! Absolutely beautiful job! God bless you two!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, from my wife and me. God bless you too

[@andrewanderson1436]

Love that fence. My wife loves that fence. She wants that now. Thanks for the suggestion on fencing lol. Yall did awesome job on that.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am here to help you, my friend. Wait until she sees the walking bridge.

[@andrewanderson1436]

@@TonysTractorAdventure can't wait sir lol.

[@earlyriser8998]

neat project...a bridge is in our future ....cant wait

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are starting a small bridge tomorrow. I can't wait!

[@dooleysmichiganhomestead8339]

Thumb's Up From the Dooley's Homestead of Michigan

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@davidlinux]

This the coolest video I have seen on here. What a great job you two did. Thank you for providing such useful information for us less then useful do-it-yourselfers (speaking of myself only here).

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for the uplifting comment. We learned a lot together building this fence. We could do it so much faster and probably more accurately now.

[@terrymangum7635]

The fence looks great Tony and Tanja. An amazing amount of work in five days. This couldn't have been your first rodeo (of building fences). Awesome job!! Thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have built a few fences, privacy fences, and wire fences. But this was the first one we've ever done like this. If you look down the fence you can tell we got better towards the end.

[@mikeheilman2560]

Great job Tony, looking very nice. Have a great week and be safe.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks, will do! Bridge coming soon.

[@danwilkening888]

You and the Mrs. did an awesome job!! Thanks for the Video and a bunch of insight on what it takes to get it done.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you very much

[@brad325is]

Nice job! Getting ready to tackle this very project. Gotta love Harbor Freight

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes sir! I have had awesome results.

[@TheCowthryn]

Excellent video! I'm sold on the Fast 2K! Will use for our upcoming fence project once I get up the courage to connect our auger attachment to the tractor. Gotta binge watch how to video's on that first. And cute dog! Looks like he did a good job supervising the project ;-)

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Fast2K has changed how we build. We building a 530sqft cabin on piers very soon. We are using FAST2k for the cabin piers.

[@Loya1ty]

Looks great, I've started a 600ft 4 board fence about a month ago on my time I have left on weekends. About 50% done. 2 things I've done: On 2 of the 4 runs, cut an 8ft starter board so the runs are staggered alternating. This adds rigidity. More important for someone like me just backing filling with both crusher run and clay dirt. And secondly, running the top board a few posts ahead ensures you can re-adjust for elevation changes for a nice curve. I wish I had the 'grade changes' yours had to deal with lol my entire backyard slopes downwards. Significant changes of slope, I just did 8ft sections instead of trying to reconcile the staggered 16ft runs. I also envy how smooth your auger made work. rock and clay soil here gets me about 2ft.. and then its the mediaeval method the rest of the way :( Looking forward to it being done.. wish I was done in 5 days too haha

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We have about 700 more feet to do later this year.

[@teedee9903]

Very nice. You two did a great job. Makes your property look great. I want to build a privacy fence and you helped me a lot.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for the compliment. We learned so much from this project.

[@wheelloader8176]

The fence looks awesome Tony-N-Tonya. I'm betting the bridge will look awesome as well.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I enjoyed making the fence. Still, the bridge intrigues me.

[@garymessina1609]

Great job thanks Tony and Tanya for a great video

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Our pleasure! Thank you for the support!

[@charlesstutts4578]

You all did a great impressive job that's for sure !

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for your comment.

[@christhomas9837]

The fence looks great. I know it's too late now but if there is another fence in your future cut yourself a couple of spacer blocks. Put the bottom board on first then use the spacer to install the next 3 boards. It will save you a ton of time and eliminates the chance of making a mistake.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We sure learned a lot building this fence. Thank you.

[@williamray8931]

That’s a really nice looking fence! We are just starting to develop our farm here in Southern Middle TN, I hope it’s as beautiful as yours some day.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

[@ktb55]

Great Job!!!! You Folks are Amazing. Love the teamwork...

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Hey, thank you very much. We had a good time working together.

[@RealJeep]

I wish you the best! I have had nothing but bad luck with wood fences and decks here in Tennessee.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are placing a lot of faith in the Fast2K for keeping the posts from rotting. We may use an old timey treatment on the wood to keep the bees away.

[@RealJeep]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Now if they would make a coating that you didn't have to reapply every few years and wood that won't warp. split and check. My porch is only 8 years old and I'm already having problems. Wish I could have afforded Trex.

[@mikerequa820]

Great video ya'll!! Ya'll did a fantastic job on fence looks really great I love board fences that just look like home. Ya'll have a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy ya'lls homestead and ya'lls time together

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Come back and check us out soon. We are building a bridge over the water way.

[@glm777]

Great vid guy and gal and Gizmo Dog!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Gizmo dog inspected every hole along the way.

[@mikelkeith2115]

Coming from the inner city, your lifestyle makes me too jealous. lol What a cool job.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much for saying that. I appreciate the validation more than you know.

[@MoNoShocks]

Before I can accomplish projects like these, I need to get one of those black and white helper / supervisor dogs.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Gizmo dog is on the job! He is my buddy for sure.

[@dstafford2200]

Man tony that fence looks amazing you two have really been busting butts here lately. Keepnuo the great work and I can't wait to see the bridge come together.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I was interested in building the fence but the bridge bill is really intriguing to me.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

And thank you also!

[@DocKingliveshere]

I even enjoyed the music. Nice work!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I think the fence really added something to the property.

[@kblalock7934]

The fence turn out great!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@mikeking8888]

That looks great!! You did an awesome job

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Gizmo dog is an awesome supervisor!

[@scrappydappy2827]

Absolutely beautiful job!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We are so happy with the outcome.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening to both of you 😇👌👍OUTSTANDING Husband and Wife Team Work 👍👌💪😇 That product is OUTSTANDING 👌👍🧐 Your furry inspector did a a great job 🧐👍👌 Love the music 🎵👍😇 medieval torture tool 🥴🤣👍 You are both nice looking folk's and have a very nice blessed week Cheers 👍👍😇😇👌👌🙏🙏🍻🍻

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your comment more than you know. We put a lot of work into this fence. Truthfully, in the beginning we weren't sure how it was going to turn out. Gizmo dog inspected every hole we dug.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thank you very kindly for your OUTSTANDING very nice feed back comment my friend and Please Keep up your OUTSTANDING Videos and on going project * YOU ARE LIVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIVE * Cheers 👍👍👌👌😇😇🍻🍻

[@melmcclaine1277]

Really looks nice. Great job working together.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Tanja and I make a pretty good team! I think the fence adds a lot of character to the property.

[@fantomfotog]

WOW! GREAT JOB!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It was a fun job. Hot but it was so cool to sit back and see the job done.

[@fantomfotog]

@@mariarusso1325 HAD BETTER DAYS. BUT OK. THANKS

[@kevin_raney]

Cool deal, now I'll just need you to come over and do mine. :)

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think it turned out really well, but I don't know if I'm going to go into the fence building business. 😁

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Great job and great teamwork TnT! I'm looking forward to trying out Fast 2K on a project. Might be time to replace my old fence!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It will save some work!

[@joesture9991]

Brilliant filming once again, great team work . Like any professional worksite you have a qualified surveyor focused on quality of the work, HSE of the workers and the cleanliness of the site - well done gizmo - just maybe suggest that he gets a bespoke yellow jacket so that every one knows their place when he is on site. Be proud and be safe - blessing from Scotland.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks for your comment. It made me laugh out loud! Gizmo is a mess.

[@robertjstrupp288]

Nice-looking fence!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@Hunterworks]

I am getting ready to do 700ft of four board myself, I plan on using screws not nails for easy future repairs and not have all board ends on same post, overlap joints.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am sure it will look great. I can't see any advantage of having overlap joints. No one can tell me why they are stronger or better. I could see it if I was using round post, maybe. Good luck with the screws also. It will take much longer.

[@Hunterworks]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I can tell you. The flow looks better and a autofeeding screw gun makes it fast. I have auger on acid steer way faster than tractor pto so my time can be made up there. On unlevel ground putting joints on same post is obvious.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

How can the flow look better when I put front fascia boards on each post. An auto feeding screw gun would be fast, but not reasonable for a DIY couple. I am happy with how ours turned out. I hope you will be as well.

[@Hunterworks]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I am sorry, I do not understand your logic on a screw gun versus a nail gun, about same money so any DYI person could choose either. Most everyone has to change boards, some of your new ones are sagging now and will get worse, if someone hits it like a buddy of mine been hit twice screws make repairs easier. Back to the flow, you have sections of 16ft which are basically a rectangle, by alternating every other board on a different post you get a 32 rectangle and spread out a height difference. FYI, no one said you fence does not look good at all, it does. This is a video to show someone how to do something, there is alternatives that cost no more than this is all.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

All good

[@johnpyle8027]

I haven't made up my mind on the foam and I hate concrete in the ground. Posts almost always rot from where they touch the ground or wick water from the bottom. Years ago, they started spraying foam inside cab corners and doors and inner fender wells on pickup trucks which holds moisture and makes the panels rust. I do like how fast it sets up. Maybe the ideal way to set posts is to coat them in tar and then use the foam. One tip I'm sure you know. Use that speed square to hold the table on your saw straight when making cuts. The front and back of the blade are fighting one another side to side, that's why the saw was screaming. There is a guy that lives down the road from me on about a hectare and a half of land and a restored Antebellum mansion. they raise $$$horses. He has a 5 rail fence around and crossed fenced all over the property. They have a sawmill and keep plenty of material on hand plus employees to maintain it. It is sprayed with creosote and they are constantly replacing rails. It is beautiful! His posts are round then faced flat. I've never seen them replacing posts. Keep moving forward, great job!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

There are several brands of post-setting foam on the market and I have tried them all. Fast 2K is exactly what it is advertised as. We built our pole barn, our swing, our electrical post, etc with Fast 2K. Fast 2K encapsulates the post completely even pushing under the post sealing the bottom.

[@FabbedFun]

Amazing results! You guys really nailed it!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We nailed it a bunch!🤣🤣🤣

[@rezyness]

Great job! I'll have try some of that stuff. Never heard of it

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have researched it a good bit. I have been pleased on every job I have tried it on.

[@glennputman4138]

Good job guys. The only suggestion I would have is staggering the boards that way all the seams don’t fall on the same post every time take your top board your third board down run it the 16 foot then the second bottom board only run 8 foot and then from there on out, you’re staggered, less chance of getting wave in your fence line

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Staggering the boards is an old wise tell. The weakest point will always be the board center between the posts. The overlapping front cover boards see to that. If an animal pushes, it will always break the boards between the two posts.

[@deanbarr5740]

Nice fence Tony and Tanja. Real purdy. You guys do awesome work. Oughta help with Security for you too.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I really appreciate that. I think the fence will provide some security because it creates a mental bound for other people.

[@deanbarr5740]

@@TonysTractorAdventure your exactly right Tony. As a landowner, I too have dealt with trespassers and poachers. Thank God I'm not in a high crime area, never had much if any theft. Thankful there is still good people in the world. I'm sure .

[@jamesharless5357]

Great job guys!👍🏻

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davep6977]

Looks like it went very fast. I like the ledger board method. Put a screw at the bottom for lowest one rest on. Then set a nother board as a spacer, set the next board on the spacer, move spacer up

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Sounds smart. This was our first time, and we are not doing this for a living. Still, I think I could do better now.

[@timmytim3240]

Nice job!!! Love the results!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I love the look.

[@machinewars45]

Looks great! what size posts did you use and what size auger was on the tractor? I'm planning on a 4 board just like it

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We use 6x6 post in a 9-in auger. I recently got a front mounted auger. Plan on finishing up the fence early next spring.

[@williamtyson4307]

Great job.Enjoyed.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. New project coming.

[@dennisatkins9837]

Great job on the fence! Looks awesome! Can’t wait for the painting episode!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It'll be a while before we either paint the fence or stain it. It has to dry out a bit from the treatment. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@markpowell4701]

Nice Fence and Music.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate that.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Tony! Fence turned out great - you both did an excellent job on iy. Thanks for showing us the product - I have seen this type of product up here but wasn't sure about it. Love the quick set and ease of use for sure. All the best!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

If you try it, please use the Fast2K brand. The other brand let me down.

[@gilbertvelasquez5169]

Nobody commenting care about price?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Sure, everyone cares about pricing. Fast2K saves a ton of money on labor and clean up. Fast2k also doesn't rot the post off like concrete.

[@irenedagg6516]

Nice fence I enjoyed the video very informative. I never understand why music is added, I have to hit the mute on most videos then I'm trying to find where the narrative starts.

[@sparlin88]

I'm wanting to put 6x6 posts for a 12' gate . What size auger bit do you use ? How deep ? and how many bags of Fast 2K per post ? Thanks Tony and Mrs Tony .

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

A 9inch auger. 3 bags will fill it to the top.

[@PDeker]

Hey I am in California, and things are so expensive here. I got an estimate 3 months ago for 96 feet of 8 foot high chain link with privacy slats $8000.00 . I know lumber is not cheap but I think it would be cheaper than 8K. Good job on that fence

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think you are right. It was a good bit of work, but it was rewarding.

[@scottarceneaux7745]

I enjoyed your video on you and your wife building the fence. I like the fast 2K product till I looked a Lowes price. 16.50 a bag for one bag per post.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You are thinking of it wrong. Concrete, is cheaper, but it will cause new posts to start rotting in 5 years. Fast2K protects the wood. With Fast2K, these posts will out last me.

[@rickmercer8153]

a storyboard works nicely to keep all rails and post heights the same.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have seen it done, but I found pulling a string and marking three 16ft sections at a time was faster. We got really fast at the last of it.

[@kipcudd7253]

Never tried that. But I've got 4x4 posts I set in the ground over 15 yrs ago and used a rubber sealant, like flex seal, on the post and burnt it a little and I've never had a post rot set in concrete. I pulled up 3 posts 3 months ago and knocked the concrete off and no signs of rot anywhere. I actually reused them. How much is that stuff. I bought 6 80lb bags of secrete the other day they were 5.58 a bag. Oh and I never mix the concrete just pour it in dry and tamp it and you can go ahead and work with it. There's enough moisture in the ground and it'll set up just fine. I have to look at cost more than anything but I'm sure that is a great product. Alot lighter to work with. I'm 67 and I don't have alot of fence building left in me with any kind of product. Good video!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Your argument was valid 15 years ago. When the lumber yards used a different type of treatment on the wood. If you buy a post now and put it in the ground or put it in concrete it will rot off in a matter of 4 to 6 years.

[@kipcudd7253]

@@TonysTractorAdventure lumber socks now. Hard to find anything straight.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We had to carry back about 20 boards, because as soon as they hit the Sun they turned into pretzels. We even had a couple of the 6x6s dry out and split in two. None of it is old growth I would guess.

[@kipcudd7253]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I have a daughter-in-law that works at Lowe's in flooring and I was in there trying to find 8 straight 2x4x8 and I about had the whole stack tore apart and they were heavy with moisture and my daughter-in-law came over to help me find some and after I got them she took me up to the register and they let me have them for $2 apiece.

[@spiritof75]

Looking good!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@nikitakhrushchev.4602]

Excellent work. You got a new subscriber and keep the good work.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We have some really cool projects coming soon.

[@nikitakhrushchev.4602]

@@TonysTractorAdventure my pleasure.

[@michaelzorro2738]

Thank you for sharing. Amazing work for too old farts. Am 73 so am truly old.😅

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much. We have enjoyed the fence

[@brianrobbins3499]

Good idea putting on rain caps

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The caps are just a temporary solution. I think we are at some point. Will put solar lights across them.

[@robinparkes988]

Great job well done

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you!

[@andrewrice5607]

Fence looks great! The foam is awesome but at $25 a bag I’ll have to keep lugging sac crete

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Concrete rots the posts off in a few years. Current post treatments are not the same as just a few years ago. You can get it cheaper at Lowe's and not using it will cost more in the long run.

[@garlandhood9729]

Use 30 pound roofing felt wrapped around the post that goes in ground then concrete them in

[@joeparker7508]

Thanks always handy info

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

I just found this channel and started watching it and liked it, so I subscribed . I live on a almost 200 acre farm in Lawrence County, Kentucky that is in the Eastern part of KY. I have saw some power company workers use this stuff to set electric poles about a year ago . That is a great looking fence and I had not seen anyone put caps on top of the posts, made out of scrap pieces of the fence boards and I know that it does help the life of the posts . I have seen several people cut the tops of the posts at a slight angle, so that they will shed water . And then I have seen people cut a 45° angle cut around each side of the top of post to help about it holding water and also as a decorative look . That is a beautiful 🐕 dog that you all have, I like 🐕 dogs also, I have 4 dogs here on my farm, they are all brothers and sisters, 2 girls and 2 boys, I did have 3 boys, but someone came flying down my road, just after dark back this past February and hit him, didn't slow up or stop and he died about 5 hours later . They were born here on the farm on February 28 in 2015 . They are like my kids and are a big part of my everyday life . I will be looking forward to seeing more of your videos, so take care and stay safe out there working . 🤗👍❤️💫

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are glad to have you on board. I put the temp caps on top of the posts. I believe we will put solar lights down the top or metal caps. I am not sure yet. We have two dogs and 4 cats. I just lost my old cat that has been with us for 13 years. He just came up missing. Take care, and God Bless!

[@arthurburke1044]

Think I might be interested,all the fences I put up in the pass for family members and neighbors. That never got paid for,a thank You,A Cold 🍺 Beer,a Dinner 🥘,Well it’s time to put one up for myself. How good is this product ??? Then maybe I could keep my cheep & non paying Neighbors and Family out !!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Fast 2K has partnered with us in our channel. I would still use it building the fence even if they had not. Fast 2K is legitimate. It solved so many problems with today's less than robust post treatment.

[@arthurburke1044]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thanks for the reply,can’t wait to use,mixing cement,finding rocks 🪨,beating down. Yeah I can use something just like this. Thanks again.

[@genewileyopa]

Looks good. Are you going to stain the fence or leave it natural? Really sets the place off with the fence. Thanks for sharing

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think we may use the burning technique to char the wood with a linseed oil coating.

[@williamhanna5224]

Great work !

[@garybarkley2286]

Ya need to get a chop saw that way you can cut more them one board at a time but it really come out good I like the way it looks it just fits good with the landscape and the setting ur going for looks good great job and good thing ya had her their to keep ya strifgt

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have a nice chop saw but I felt that the fence was being built so fast it would be cumbersome to move it all the time. The battery powered saw worked all day on two batteries.

[@josephmartin8160]

How long do you think some untreated fence post I cut on my Frontier OS23 would last in the ground with Fast2K ? Have you tried it with untreated post?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It totally depends on the species of tree. White oak would last a lifetime. Same with what they call Post Oak. Fast 2 would only protect the part of the post in the ground.

[@Ford363Stroker]

Nice work.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks! We were able to buy the property next to us, so we have 800ft of fence to build! Maybe it will be cooler.

[@davidbaker1359]

Pea gravel works very well, it packs like concrete but will let the water drain away from the post and keep it from rotting away! 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think I will stick with the Fast2K. It is a lot less work and it encapsulates the post.

[@shawnyoung9142]

Great job! What do you call the drilling attachment?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is called a rear post hole digger. You can generally find them at tractor dealers and agricultural stores.

[@marksimpson1609]

It looks great and I would like to know how big around are the holes and how deep did you go and how many bags of foam did you use per hole? Thank you Mark

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I went 28" deep with a 9" hole. I used around 2 bags per hole using 6"*6" posts.

[@marksimpson1609]

Nice to kind of meet you too

[@marksimpson1609]

I'm in Alaska

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I would guess you would need to go 4' down and use three to four bags. I hear FAST2K does well in super cold. You still will have to dig deep to keep from heaving.

[@acrocha1222]

Does it install as solidly as concrete would? Is it strong enough to keep farm animals contained?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

In my experience, it is stronger than concrete for fencing. Concrete rots the posts off too.

[@mathewhansen9858]

That's awsome love the look of it

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are very pleased with how it looks too. We may just use a standard gate or we may end up building something?

[@mathewhansen9858]

If you know how to weld it would make for a very personalized gate but they do make some very nice gates on the market today? Will be awsome to see more as this progresses

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have melted metal from time to time. Who know what will happen!

[@HangNguyen-ty7zv]

Hi bro!! Would you please tell me the name of the product you used to hold the post Thank you

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

FAST2K. It is sold at Lowe's, Menard's, and Amazon.

[@michaeljaindl831]

If you need to pull a post how does it come out, like pulling from a sleeve or does the foam adhere tightly to the post?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is adhered to the post. It takes a good bit to pull it out with a tractor, but the whole foam plug comes out. It can be knocked off with a shovel or cut off with a sawzall.

[@mrwhompass1986]

Thanks champ.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You bet. We are starting a bridge today!

[@thekowalskihomesteaddiy8734]

Hey Tony, That stone trench you have along the property, is that for drainage from flooding? If so does it help? Need to do that on my property.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I rerouted the water flow in order to build a greenhouse. The rock defines the area and looks good. Its primary purpose is to slow erosion.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I rerouted the water flow in order to build a greenhouse. The rock defines the area and looks good. Its primary purpose is to slow erosion.

[@billwatcher9321]

Utility company's use SAND to set utility poles. I have set 1000's of fence posts. Never used anything but sand. All of them are still standing and have zero rot.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

So you have been at every utility company's posts settings around the entire US. I guess all of the foam stuff sticking out around utility posts are illusions.

[@torqwrench5901]

Great job on the video! I gotta say though this vid had twice the ads as others. Ugghhh

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Sorry about the ads. KZbin like this video for some reason.

[@charliesmith9528]

Just bought a county line auger for my 25 hp farmtrac,,CANNOT get the pto shaft to go onto spines at all,,should it slip on a little before pulling back sleeve to lock it,,with the guard on the pto shaft its hard to get at shaft,,any suggestions

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The rear mounted PTO post hole digger mounting is the work of the devil. LOL! I would get a light sand paper and clean any burrs off the tractor shaft. I would also use a round wire drill brush to clean up the inside of the PTO shaft. The oil the tar out of it. Some of these new shafts nowadays have lack luster tolerances.

[@charliesmith9528]

@@TonysTractorAdventure So first of all forgive all my questions,,im 67 and a mechanic but have never owned or worked on farm stuff so my new farmtrac has a pretty large learning curve,,yesterday i finally got a day to try and use the new auger,,saw quickly i didnt know correct way to operate tractor and auger at same time,,i know that trac must be in neutral,,DUH,,secondly if i could seat to filp up i could disconnect safety cutoff,,i have a bad back so operating auger while on seat is tough,,manaul has a procedure but it doesent work,,Also i have a switch on dash for pto pump,,im assuming it has to be on for pto to work,,what does the pump do,,does it maintain proper lubrication to pto gears,,my farmtrac has a issue with hyfrostatic trans sticking in a gear,,i have to get off and move trac back and forward a hair to get it to release,,i have seen a JD video where guy had same issue on his compact 1023,,he jacked up rear wheels off ground and adjusted it until wheels stop moving when in neuutral..ANY suggestions would be appreciated,,im new to fence building but am a good carpenter,,im hoping pulling string and measuring holes will get me a straight post line,,i HATE driving by peoples prop and seeing a crooked fence line,,im thinking using something more stiff than string will be more accurate...maybe elec fence wire,,i laid out holes every 8 ft but that looks a little close,,im doing a 5 ft wire fence with 3 or 4 boards on post,,,need something strong enough to keep out lethal pit bulls neighbor has,,have lost too many cats and other pets,,i keep making pis disappear but he just goes to pound and gets more,,love your videos,,im new to the tractor stuff but quicly am becoming hooked on using it for most task,,i only have 5 acres but its a chore to keep it all looking good,,stay safe and pray for our country,,we are in for a major terror incidents in multiple cities ,,friend works for homeland sec,,Intel he shares is SCARY,,,many of the people coming across southern border are here for terrorist reasons,,they fly into gautemala or mex and then make thier way to the border,,Biden is a dam disgrace