Fixing a Fence Using Only Pliers

[@AlbertaRanch]

Never seen that kind of repair before. Very nice. I find temporary repairs have a tendency to become permanent repairs :)

[@EthanPDobbins]

Permanent until it breaks again 🤣

[@ezcaps8094]

True that. I have several "temporary" repairs going on year 5 now.

[@jbranstetter04]

That's why you should always do a quality temporary repair.

[@stanleyhape8427]

Nothing is more permanent then a temporary fix.

[@welshhomestead]

I like the twisting technique - clever! I love my fencing pliers

[@davidscott2620]

I’ve just purchased 40 acres and the fences need a lot of TLC, a lot! All you videos are helping out. Even the kids are watching. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@Blue1Sapphire]

Good idea. . . Where I live in the Philippines its difficult to find strainers, so I got a metal tube ( 1 inch diameter) and cut it about a foot long and drilled a hole thru it about an 1.5 inches from one end. One end of the wire goes thru that hole and I crank the tube as u show over the looped wire until tight and unwind as u did. The tube makes it easy to turn over the looped wire . For the crank, I just drilled a hole in the other end of the tube and ran some L shaped reo bar thru it. Worked well on all the fencing I had to do, which wasnt too much. So u gave me a good idea which I was able to modify. Cheers

[@mahavirhegde3072]

Plz post a photo of d tool u made. Thanks from Bharath

[@baysidelanscapingandearthworx]

Great video Tim one tip I tell my clients is on the tops of the wooden posts tap a staple in half way do this every few posts and especially on the h braces so if your in that situation and you've lost the staple and don't have your tool box with you then there is always a staple close by. I hope you find that tip useful

[@brucem7390]

Cobber that’s pretty much the way I do it too. Two points worth mentioning. First I gotta wear gloves nowadays because, two, I’m one of those old timers now. Good work sharing your skills and continued good health.

[@deathtotruthers1]

Just used this to fix my fence. Worked extremely well. Got a nice tight line. Thanks!

[@Blue-P51]

Am I the only one who's owned a pair of these Pliers, but didn't really know how to use it?? Thanks for the help!

[@marcmckenzie5110]

Tim, nice video! I've used fencing pliers in Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming and once visiting Australia - sure do miss folks down under, mate!

[@roberthaydenoz]

Good job, thanks for taking the time to do this video. Helps part time farmers like me to learn.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Here's my tip: NEVER be tempted to drop or throw used staples and bits of wire on the ground. The old ranchers who worked in my area (central British Columbia) were slobs and left debris everywhere, and as a result the cattle ended up with hardware disease. For non-ranchers, that's when livestock accidently eat metal bits while grazing. Those bits accumulate until the animal is in need of a veterinarian. I've been on my land for ten years now, and I'm STILL finding staples, rusty barbed wire, cans, pieces of T-bar posts, you name it. Some folks just had no pride in their ranching. Great video! I'm going to try your trick tomorrow.

[@xl000]

a metal detector costs 100€ ... 150€ .. You can probably make a deal with a local metal detection expert.. He picks up every little bit of metal that triggers his detector, and he can keep everything valuable. Just hide a few metal bits of your own at known places, so that you can make sure that he picks up even what is not valuable (make it clear before that he has to find a given proportion of the items YOU hid in order for his to keep what's valuable...)

[@ezcaps8094]

It's a good habit to keep tires from going flat too.

[@highphysics3617]

My Gosh....I found the old fencing pliers I have about 20 years ago,and,have NEVER known how to use them,{apart from as a dodgy hammer down the paddock!} Now they will become an important,usable tool for emergency repairs. Great demonstration. Yup,I too am paranoid about bits,and,pieces being left on the ground,and,usually shove them in the little tool box on the back of the 4 wheeler,which gets a cleanout every couple of months. Love your videos. Super hints never go astray.

[@peterschmidt9942]

That's pretty clever with the fencing pliers Tim. I'll give something like that a go next time I'm fixing. Normally I just put a bend in the wire, slot it and push it down (but I'm normally using strainers). My fences always get "temporary" fixes that seem to be in there for years ;) It would be good to see a video from you on existing fence repairs and when it's time to just give up and rip it all down.

[@DutchieMcDutchface]

When placing new/repairing old fence, put in an extra staple on top of each post. Wil come in handy sometime

[@jefffrayer8238]

Same for extra insulator on T post. Several times saved me walking back to barn to replace a broken one.

[@adamant3316]

Can't imagine how tough those hands are just squeezing that barbed wire all willy nilly lol. Great video!

[@FarmLearningTim]

"Straya"

[@scottc3165]

I also use the bottom teeth to hold wire while we twist the knot. Liked your tensioning method.

[@seanryan3359]

You're a good teacher sir thank you...

[@bretmoore6828]

From the States here. That was very helpful information. Subbed.

[@snowman333-]

Those are late 19th century engineering. Still better than many things made these days. When I was a child, they were identified as "line" pliers (not lineman's). Carried in a saddle bag for on the spot repairs when you were riding the fence line.

[@jacefreeman8713]

I’ve been using that tool for months and never noticed the bottom grip you used. Good tips as always, keep up the good work 👍

[@timclarke3375]

Great Video as always from Tim. So practical, clear and helpful. I'll add one thing. I try to avoid buying Chinese made tools, in part over quality issues, in part economic. The only non Chinese-made Fencing pliers I could find were the Orbis ones, made in Germany. They are very, very good but about twice the price of most.

[@springtimeplumbing6240]

I was taught much the same trick, but was shown how to do it with a claw hammer. You can get the wire REALLY tight with a hammer. Probably too tight, to the point that the wire kinks and will tend to break there. I was taught that it WAS a permanent repair, but experience reeducated me that it wasn't.

[@rjfussell]

I learned Australian high tinsel in 1986,111/2 ga, 8 strand and 8' hinge lock deer fence for vineyards,using the chain grab,

[@jonstevensmaplegrovefarms3754]

Slick! I had to use my hands to just do this repair. Hard not to pull the corner posts out of the ground when I use my hands though. Lol

[@sandywoolf2883]

The video is great, this kind of tool is still very practical, not long ago, I bought a renhotecic brand pliers, it is very convenient to use, it works very well. Everyone can use a tool

[@PilotMcbride]

Back around 1960 we were on our way out to the farm and Dad noticed a hole in a neighbour’s fence (all strands). We stopped and Dad & older brother repaired them and off we went. A few mile down the road we were stopped by a mob of sheep. Down the back was the neighbour. You guessed it 😂😂, we had to turn round and open up the fence again. But in Dad’s defence, the wire wasn’t pulled back or secured in any way. As we were blocked from our farm we just went down the road a bit blocked the road & waited for the mob to be secured, Dad help secure the fence and all was good. 😂😂😂 Back in the day Dad had a strange assortment of tools in the boot and even today I have a strainer in the back of my car, along with a strange assortment of tools, just in case, and we live in town 😂😂 (rural). Good on you mate, hope you’re doing good.

[@FarmLearningTim]

Thanks so very much for sharing mate. Pays to be prepared hey?

[@2nostromo]

A thing of beauty is a many splendored thing. heh. Hey was that temporary repair done with Alu wire? I keep some of that handy.. just wondering.

[@FarmLearningTim]

Just plain mild wire. High tensile is weakened by twisting. Mild isn’t.

[@stevep6160]

Great demonstration as usual Tim. Thank you

[@Quadflash]

Thanks! Never used fence pliers for tensioning fence. Could save s lot of time. Got a couple miles of 4 strand fence to mend this week. Should be a good chance to practice

[@reganperry]

Very handy tool. Must admit mine is under the drivers seat too! Saw my neighbour even use the handles to create a nice looking loop for a temp repair.

[@GH-ub7qz]

if you use the plyer part of the fence tool to twist the final loops, it will be super tight and long lasting vs hand twisting it...

[@KushMaster5]

Great demonstration... that was nicely done

[@samtelcel9467]

Muy bueno tu trabajo amigo hoy aprendí algo de tus ejemplos felicidades. 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@FarmLearningTim]

Me alegro de ayudar al compañero y gracias por hacérmelo saber

[@lee-annstonehouse2077]

a great video and very easy to follow

[@AB-ye7bw]

Great video! To the point And great Hat.

[@markstevens4960]

I just got a new job with my mate Fencing. I work as a sand blast for 15 years. First time doing Fencing. I am looking wht can I get better of to b a Fencing. Thank you

[@johnscott3370]

Very adept and clever use of a hand tool. Very useful video. Thanks.

[@bipedalbob]

And my 2 cents worth, don't by cheapo ones from a surplus outlet, you will be amazed at how much better a set of good ones will do all they can do, central BC guy, my area channel lock brand, now probably about 40 bucks, about the same as 3 packs of smokes, but they will out last you, specially if you keep smokin

[@johnnelson9309]

Thank you for sharing your Craftsmanship. Great job, you show off 😜.

[@abrahammartin8447]

Nice!!! Love that pock up truck too!

[@anthonymcquillan7307]

Yours is the best way , thanks.

[@StonyAcresEstate]

Just used this technique today! Thanks!

[@LibertyGarden]

Nifty little trick. Thanks.

[@joaomartins3560]

Great vídeo. Very good.

[@UnorthodoxFabrication]

Thanks man, I have never used those pliers have as well as you displayed.

[@paulmckee476]

Do you explain anywhere why you prefer the maun pliers over this style? I'm curious to know the pros and cons of both for a fencing kit, other than this pair can pull staples and be a hammer. Cheers

[@johnrhardin6460]

I’ll get some wire to mend them like that from now own... Got some places joined together like that with barb wire and I’m going back to see if I can tighten them..

[@PTDW1917]

Hi great video what do you call the little device that you use for tightening/ wrapping the small pieces of wire ? Thanks

[@FarmLearningTim]

Twitcher mate. Cheers

[@charnz3495]

omg this is insane knowledge thank you!

[@johngorman4052]

What's temporary about that??? that's a fair dinkum well done permanent job right there sport, even with the 2nd hand staple-- Well done Tim great work.

[@peterschmidt9942]

Yeah that's pretty much normal for me too. Except I generally do them in the same spot and cut a loop off one end, re-tension and tie off. Done for another couple of years.

[@gerardnatera6997]

Thanks for the helpful tip

[@TheTorkerman]

Nice one Tim

[@2001Artfull]

Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution.

[@FarmLearningTim]

Sigh…. Yeah…..

[@texasaggie1974]

Nice tips

[@mmg9675]

so simple but clever

[@Blue1Sapphire]

Well done. .

[@johnzelenjak]

What is the permanent for for this? Do you strain the wore and put a new piece in woth some figure 8 knots?

[@FarmLearningTim]

Add a new bit with a figure 8, then strain, finish off strained end with a Donald (speed) knot. I’ve done videos on both

[@theon_ean_donly]

Tim I'm so interested in you tool belt can you tell me where to get one please

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Damn that is clever

[@rw6858]

When Yankees have to seek aussy info to get it done.... cheers mate.

[@FarmLearningTim]

This Aussie doesn’t mind the Yanks. Cheers mate.

[@homewithaview5681]

You Aussies are tough. No gloves !! I also keep leather gloves in my truck. And electrical tape for bandaids !

[@FarmLearningTim]

If yer cut yer finger just spit on it you’ll be right.

[@hlam998]

Great video

[@oldoldpilgrim1885]

Good ideas. Thanks!

[@avoidtheherd7066]

In the future, I see a small toolbox in your vehicle with pliers, staples, wire, and a hammer. : )

[@s.leemccauley7302]

This is how I was taught.

[@johnjones2341]

Wait, my glove box is on the wrong side of my truck! What do we do bout that here in the U.S.?

[@FarmLearningTim]

Heheheh 😝

[@SouthdownWatersForge]

Mate, you should run short courses. At the moment I'm helping anyone around me that's doing some fencing but honestly its like they are all making it up as they go. No consistency. Only a few pros around here and the ones I've approached to do a bit of work experience with aren't interested in all the extra involved with dealing with someone with disabilities

[@FarmLearningTim]

Go to my website and send me an email

[@michaelbarrett2346]

Great

[@NMranchhand]

Say, why didn’t you take the wraps on the strained wire with the already-griped pliers rather than transferring it to your hand?

[@axelec]

I Texas we use a claw hammer it will do the same thing

[@cw5003]

Temporary yea right that fence repair will never be messed with again lol

[@FarmLearningTim]

🤪

[@victortan8401]

Great!

[@frankedgar6694]

“…only temporary.” Now, here we are 27 years later…

[@FarmLearningTim]

Yep. Totally

[@jorgevargas2315]

Nunca me quedo tenso

[@tankbuster84]

Cool

[@Pete-z6e]

That’s good!

[@churchmouse2540]

In the USA we use wire gauge here. Can you tell me what gauge is that wire you used. You said 2.5mil. Thanks

[@WoolyBuggerPicker]

10 AWG.

[@richardmccrae5422]

12.5 gauge is 2.5mm

[@WoolyBuggerPicker]

2.6mm = 10 AWG

[@aroundthebend1]

@@richardmccrae5422 Correct

[@kd5ozy]

a framing hammer works much better

[@vovaduhniak9827]

I love y man

[@billyraub8197]

Your temporary fix will probably be there until it breaks again

[@Wayne5455]

Gee Gadz Man! Wear some gloves when working with barbed wire!

[@sergiogrudl8736]

sin comentarios

[@yoshimoto2600]

Good for the next 20 years😂😂😂😂

[@tjtemoni5016]

Fucking beauty mate

[@CWTalbot]

Your loop will crimp and break. Plan to come back later and splice the wires the correct way.

[@davej7458]

That may be why he calls it a temporary repair.

[@2460speedy]

Good video. But I havnt seen staples used on fence posts in Australia. Seems like an American idea.

[@jamesturner7728]

I think you should put a hammer under that seat as well

[@2460speedy]

Never seen staples used on fences in Australia.

[@baysidelanscapingandearthworx]

Really??? Do you even live in Australia?

[@2460speedy]

@@baysidelanscapingandearthworx I live here in Australia and build fences here. I always tie off with wire as staples come out to often when cattle push against the fence. Staples might be OK for goats or deer.

[@davej7458]

@@2460speedy I wonder why they sell so many staples here, big boxes of them. Maybe it's the posts that make the difference?

[@MikeJones-vt9fu]

2460speedy exactly mate staples are inferior to properly tied off fence.

[@allanholiday1617]

Well done, just remember sh%$$@ fence gets fixed sh×$$@.

[@mwr518]

Hey dude, your glove box is on the wrong side.

[@stevep6160]

Mike Rogers Not in his part of the world. Aussies love the glove box on the right hand side 😁

[@robertmoffattrob122]

Parrot nose fencing pliers

[@RobertSmith-ub6tk]

That's a nice clever idea but my technique works better and I don't even have to cut the wire but thanks for sharing

[@Harry-ei7os]

How's that go

[@grhmbrck]

But remember a wrap is not a permeant thing - they back out under pressure over time

[@Shane80085]

Better ways to retention barbed wire with fencing pliers without cutting it. You just weakened your fence more than if you'd left it slack.

[@sproket168]

Don't think iv ever had just a set of fencing pliers. Not a big fan of temporary fixes either. More than one way to kill a cat thow. Lol.

[@davej7458]

Yup leave the wire go untill you can get back with the things to make a real repair. Then you will have plenty of time to go look for what got out.

[@karolygergely6422]

Lanc asztal

[@MNpicker]

666th view...😲😲Yikes

[@rafafederer832]

Gloves are for cowards

[@FarmLearningTim]

Just a bit o' raspberry jam......

[@Blue1Sapphire]

For barbed wire, they are essential. That is, if u have ever done much barbed wire fencing.

[@offtomars1]

There's no way he ever came back to replace that "temporary" repair. Nice tip.

[@FarmLearningTim]

Three years later we bulldozed the fence and replaced it with horse mesh. So yeah nah. Point is it worked eh?

[@offtomars1]

@@FarmLearningTim That was my point. It was a good repair.

[@offtomars1]

@@FarmLearningTim You did such I good job of the repair, I wouldn't have gone back!