How to Stretch a Chain Link Fence

How to stretch a chain link fence with items you already have at home.

[@JohnWillman]

Very innovative and industrious. Been doing this for over twenty years and never seen fence stretched with a 2 x 2 and a wood dowel. Of course some guys are harder on tools than others. Great video thanks for sharing the homeowner way of doing things.

[@Major9999]

Thank you for posting this 8 year ago, I just used this technique to stretch a fence that I had to take apart and it worked like a charm!

[@johnparker8062]

Thank you for uploading this. a brilliant way to stretch the fencing, and working alone too. Thankyou again

[@roderickconstantino5354]

Nice! Simple directions, tool speaks for itself. Thank You!

[@claimsprocessinfo]

Vince, you are the man. Much kudos to you for sharing this fantastic idea.

[@marc1kim]

Awesome Tip thanks! I have a small repair to do and didn't want to spend $40 on a fence puller bar for a one time use, your method will work great

[@snowbird29803]

Simple, cheap and effective. My new place has a lot of CL fence and I've already had to make-do with a fix. I'll make this tool and be better prepared for more. Thanks for a clear and easy to understand video.

[@Sound_of_a_Raven]

That's perfect! And I already have all the tools in my basement. Thank you!!!!

[@cvillarrealb]

Simple, cheap and awesome. Thank you

[@recyclerking1]

love the sounds of the birds .

[@kethf4301]

THANK YOU!! I've been fighting with this damn fence all afternoon! Now I've got something new to try tomorrow

[@FishBrew21]

You just saved me 150 bucks. Thank you.

[@djonesowens1]

Great idea! The birds provided great background music for your video too!

[@michaelcrowson]

Thank you. They wanted $75 just now at Home Depot for the steel version and did not want to pay that for something I’m only using a couple of times. Great job.

[@dathanwatts9974]

Nice simple well executed Vince

[@rahmatiTV]

Thank you for this, easy and to the point.

[@airfoil]

Brilliant! You have made my job a lot easier, Thank you!

[@DavidPauwelynTravelingbyfoot]

Thanks. I just made mine and it looks great. I was able to use 2 X 4 and some hooks and I had laying around so cost me nothing. Can't wait to use it tomorrow on some 350 feet.

[@DesertDahlia621]

Nice!! Thanks, exactly what I was looking for!

[@camero1972]

Great DIY video! Thanks!

[@eldonpreston8896]

And there it is; I have everything I need right here. Thanks for the vid!

[@mko549]

Nice job. Simple and effective. Thanks for posting.

[@juanpartida7830]

thanks man I might need to install a chain link fence in a few days and I didn't know where to buy a chain link fence stretcher bar thanks for sharing the save me money and time keep up the good work man

[@vickic8633]

Tree dropped in a storm next door, easier to remove from my side. They wanted to cut my chain link, but I just unhooked it at a post in the middle. Now I need to stretch it about 10"-12" to reattach. Sold my Fathers stretcher about 8 yrs ago, thinking I wouldn't need it since all the fence was up and in good condition. Thanks for a cheap stretcher so I can get my fence back in place.

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

Thanks for the info!!! Very helpful!!!

[@thecrooner4jc]

Sweet !! ...just the video I was looking for .. thanks

[@andrewrotz2323]

I used your technique.... Worked like a charm.

[@whasumara73]

Thank you very much sir. Much appreciated.

[@BillR1951]

Excellent. Another video had almost the same set up with the 2 by 4 and the hooks but he had it hooked at the end of what he was pulling. That threw me for a minute until you set your's back down the fence two or so feet so you have room to set the brackets and bolts. Great job. Thanks. Bill

[@Lawless187indika]

So the loose fabric on the right ,wont that be slack after bolting to thr post and releasing the ratchet strap? That part got me

[@TallStarlite]

Good tip, putting up fence today & this will save a couple of bucks.. Thanks

[@SunnyHilltop]

Extremely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@MrPink2024]

*Hello* 😍

[@suzannemccutcheon8741]

Worth every penny

[@alcapone6969us]

i have to move a shed to other side of the fence but i didn't know to unistall and strech the chain link fence i dont wanna spend in buying or renting a tool , i was just thinking something like this idea with the rachet strap but good thing i run thru your youtube video now i got it solved thanks for the time and info in how to do it , i have all the material in my garage ."sometimes two brains works better than one" thanks alot.

[@SANTIBANEZ411]

yea dude thats cool, i was thinking that you pull from the end! great info thanks!!

[@theplague4u]

I'll have to try this on my fence I'll be putting in myself. Thanks

[@pneumaticfx9897]

Nice idea.Thanks

[@tedmiller6450]

I'd thought about making a puller like this. Good to know it will work. Thanks for the video!

[@jennym.9099]

I think you just saved me alot of money. Thank you!

[@dlowery51]

The birds singing in the background reminds me of the video gam, "Trophy Bass Fishing."

[@sku32956]

Thanks nice job!

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

A super tip.....Thanks.

[@smith092]

Great idea!

[@jjakie07]

Great tip

[@Esuper1]

Ingenious little doodad you made there. I suppose you could stretch even more if you just got two of those metal end doohickies and returned one after you're done. I felt the dowel's pain.

[@TheKellybella]

Thank you sir I'll make one in the am tomorrow

[@squinne]

i just want to thank you for this i just did this and it took care if it in a MInute THANK YOU

[@dogsexplained]

What is the material the "rod" that you ran through the fence made of, which the wooden stretcher then hooked onto? I was thinking of a piece of ReBar.

[@dante9481]

That was f@#*g BRILLIANT! Thank you

[@bethlehemnegussie8547]

❤thank you so much !!! This will help me out a lot. The guy disappeared on me after he started, & l am looking to see how l can finish it myself.❤

[@Hawk95969]

Just what I needed to see. I'll install a gate on a fence that is already up. I thought I'd need a com along...guest not!!! thank you

[@Goju1977]

Thank you

[@lynnesaro7772]

Brilliant.

[@matthancock123]

Great idea. I will be using this method tomorrow. Thanks!

[@eastrockaway11518]

Thanks!

[@aimtan]

Wish I could see what you did with the crow bar. Thanks for the video.

[@northerniltree]

Great video. Now, please show me how to stretch a dollar!

[@TacomaILLTopper1]

I actually used you idea..I had to re stretch my dogs kennel fence (we moved)...I used a 2x4 in stead of a 2x2....my fence is 6 ft it looks like you are working a 4fter. I totally give you credit for saving me money and something i did myself a fence stretch is $35-40 I spent $10 I used way bigger hooks ill show my vid response later

[@george5697]

Genius!!

[@sflb83]

ive done atot of fence steching and i have to say ive never cn it done with a ratchet strap and a piece of wood. waterver works!!!

[@AnotherWob]

Thanks! I think I've got all the parts in the garage ... so tomorrow I'll have my chain link stretched AND I'll have a cleaner garage! How cool is that???

[@wolfy1]

Brilliant

[@bendawgeh9603]

good video, i liked it for you just cause

[@fabricfreak]

Would this technique also work on field fencing?

[@keredeht]

Works great, I just used a piece of rebar cut to 4' and hooked the ratchet up to the middle of that, no need for hooks/wood or anything else. I suggest using a decent quality ratchet strap, not a cheapo $5 one...

[@misteroktober]

I used a wood dowel rod. I suppose rebar would work if it wasn't too big to slide in the fence.

[@angimacallister3132]

professional

[@davef9224]

NIce job I like making my own tools instead of buying them.

[@carolynwolfe5023]

Hi, ty for the video. I would like to know what you attached the other end of your racket tie to? Is it attached to the end post? Or should I attach the other end to somerhing farther away than the end post to allow more room to work with? ty

[@carolynwolfe5023]

so, judging by this video, we don't stretch the last few feet of feet that's on the end? ty!

[@jonsmith4669]

Very good, I love birds but couldn't stand living there with that one,very intrusive....

[@scorpionfence]

Now that is some Hillbilly stretching. lol.... I give you a thumbs up for it working. Dont try this on bigger stretches though. Longer stretches could easily cause harm to you or someone else when the wood breaks or the ratchet gives.

[@howarddozier8804]

my fence was hit by neighbors lawn tractor.split fence between posts.how do I repair this?

[@misteroktober]

Not everyone is wanting to pay a "proffesional" to do something you can do yourself. And no, I don't give you a bad name. You obtain that on your own.

[@BurtBowers]

Hear lot birds there.. very loud are you in the Ozarks?

[@sweetkellymay]

Instead of a wood dowel...just use an extra tension bar....

[@arturosanchez6554]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[@Kiahsobyk]

I missed most of what you said because I was listening to that bird...

[@jarinakal7389]

🤔

[@ailsaewert7113]

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[@garzonlaperle9403]

Go to WoodPrix if you'd like to build it yourself.

[@breez863]

this is aweful the video starts and stops and i have google fiber,, utube gone to crap ?

[@AAAyyyGGG]

I was about to give you a "dislike" because of the jerky filming and un-understandable voiceover, but seeing the method you used made me change my mind! Wonder if that bird will be tweeting to help me when I'm doing our fence? ;-)

[@cobbybar]

Great idea!