How to Build High Tensile Fence - Part 4: Tensioning an H Brace

[@garymckinziejr7194]

Great video. I use a termination knot instead of those crimp sleeves. Nice idea with the staple. Hadn't seen that before.

[@MLJenkins]

Same but after seeing this the crimps look better and probably save time. Every time I do those knots it feels like it takes forever to manhandle that thick gauge wire.

[@scottwalker5793]

Fantastic series. Thank you for this. We’re using as a guide as we put up our high tensile fencing around our property

[@KencoveFarmFence]

We are happy we could help guide you to a strong, life-long fence! Please reach out to us via phone, social media, or email if you have any questions throughout your project!

[@vandallclaude]

At 7:10 you start to put on a completely different strainer. What happened to the one you just fed the wire through the cog on ? Editing error I believe?

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Hello! We do apologize, this was an editing error. You do only use 1 strainer per brace, but appears that we had a cut in the middle and it did not get editing correctly. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Unfortunately, KZbin does not allow us to edit and video already uploaded. We will be making this series into a DVD, and will be sure to correct this!

[@lukebouch]

Haha! I noticed the same thing.

[@triggerhappydad65]

​@@KencoveFarmFence Is the DVD available yet? I've watched tons of KZbin fencing content (we're starting a 16 acre farm), and yours is the most professional. It's hard to find a continuous flow on KZbin. I'd love to at least see a set list (of any given farm subject) starting with 'part one', and ending with the last. Then move on to the next. Thanks for the information we've already gained, and will buy the DVD. Is it also sold at Tractor Supply?

[@kiheidude]

So glad to see this explanation on the editing error. I watched the video three times and was getting very confused. Great video otherwise.

[@IsambardKingdom]

When I was broke I learnt to tie several good knots the tex broken is one of them - they are tied with the wire under tension - hence just use the chain walking type strainer to pull things up tight then tie off under tension (Hayes Strainers have been around for a long time there are several copies of this now fence line solutions au have one with an in-built tension indicator). On the rare occasion that I have need to retention a strainer assembly - just cut out the knot and put in a piece of wire using two Tex brown or similar knots one inside the wire strainer and one outside so it gets pulled up tight (a standard figure eight knots works here. Sure beats using expensive permanent strainers and crimps. Some use gripples but again they are getting expensive - best to learn how to tie knots between the wire strainer jaws with the wire under tension. As I said Tex Brown is the name of one, the other knot I cannot remember but it will be in the internet

[@LuFox-yr8or]

Awesome tutorial!

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Thank you!

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Great detailed instruction, thank you.

[@KencoveFarmFence]

We are glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching!

[@TheOlmsteadWorkshop]

I seem to have one of my wires that didn't want to tighten up with the others and it seems to be the one with the strainer.

[@MLJenkins]

Why the figure 8 where the wires intersect in the middle? Does this add any structural integrity to the brace and/or make it safer? I’ve always just run it around the outside of the posts and not intersected it, but I use no climb and not high tensile for the fencing.

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Hi Matt, That is a good question and we have a few different ways we can look at it. From a functionality stand point, doing a figure-8 keeps the wires and strainer from rubbing against the fence line. Of course, that would be more important on electrified fences. However, from a strength standpoint, by doing a figure-8, you are adding torque to that brace. So if there is a force against the fence line, the posts are being pulled to the opposite side of the other to keep them straight and maintain the strength. It is sorta hard to put into words. Even the old style of just running two loops and adding a twitch stick, in the end still created the "figure-8" aspect of pulling that tension to opposite sides of the opposing posts. We hope this makes sense!

[@MLJenkins]

@@KencoveFarmFence Interesting and thank you very much for the reply. I definitely can understand on the electric fence as that would make a lot more sense. The torque does make sense somewhat but I think I would need to build a little model with some twigs and string to better see it in action :)

[@MidnightAutoPainter]

Which strainer on your website did you use for the 12.5 gauge wire?

[@KencoveFarmFence]

In this video, we use the SAS for the brace. However, any of the strainers in this category (kencove.com/fence/Wire+Tighteners_product.php) are compatible with 12.5 gauge high tensile.

[@westonandelin4556]

i like this method. I now do all of my braces this way instead of using a twitch stick.

[@drumcrazy72]

How do we remove the music so we can hear the instructions?

[@georgekite2686]

What is the best way to insulate your figure 8 on the H Brace from your hot wires that run across that area?

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Hi George, You will want to use tube insulators on your hot wires. When installing the lines, insert a crimp sleeve, a tube insulator, and another crimp sleeve. Where the brace wire and the fence lines meet, place your insulator and crimp the sleeves in place on both sides. If you already have your fence wires in place, you can use a Spiral Tube Insulators to snap onto existing lines. (kencove.com/fence/detail.php?code=i5s) We will be demonstrating this in Part 5 that will be coming soon! Feel free to give us a call at 800-KENCOVE and a product specialist can help you with any further discussion or understanding the process.

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Hi George, Part 5 is out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/enabgZp8a7yEbJI

[@georgekite2686]

@@KencoveFarmFence thanks!

[@levihorton1290]

This video is for people who already know how to do this…how do you get the strainer off? And do you need a “spinning jenny”

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Hello Levi, Once you install the strainer, you would not want to remove it unless you are repairing or removing the fence. The strainer stays on for the life of the fence. If you do need to remove the fence, to remove the strainer, you would simply cut the high tensile wire. A spinning jenny is not required, but will make fence building a lot easier. With out a spinning jenny, the wire will uncoil and cause a ball of mess, or spring back down your fence line. It is highly recommended. Give us a call at 800-KENCOVE and we would be happy to answer any further questions!

[@MLJenkins]

I had to laugh when I saw this as I learned the hard way years ago you need a spinning Jenny. Also you should spend the money and buy one with a brake and the hole to tame the end of the wire. Otherwise as Kencove said you end up with a mess and also the wire is actually extremely dangerous because it will fling around with force and cut you or worse poke your eye out (take this seriously be careful with it and wear safety glasses). I have a cheaper one because I install wire mesh no climb but just needed the brace wiring but I regret not spending the extra money for a better Jenny now as the one I have will rapidly unspool without someone standing by it.

[@benderbear8243]

Great video..... thanks

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Thank you!

[@randyw6288]

What size wire did you use?

[@KencoveFarmFence]

We used MaxTen 12.5 gauge high tensile (kencove.com/fence/Max-Ten_detail_WK2.php).

[@russellsmith8384]

Great job!! Music is too loud though.

[@KencoveFarmFence]

We do apologize for the music. This has been addressed in more recent videos.

[@joemathis4620]

Why is the music so loud? So many good videos out there have unbearable unnecessary background music way too loud that just drowns out the information we are trying to listen to. Great video just turn down the music my friend.

[@joepaullawncare7222]

A little loud but not unbearable you have to train your mind to listen to the words and not the music you hear

[@Sixgees]

Good video. The background music was distracting tho.

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Thank you - As you can notice from videos produced after this one, this error has been corrected. Thanks for watching!

[@eamoncassells1658]

My god this is the most complicated way of doing a H frame I’ve ever seen. Do your figure 8 wire and wrap the wire with the two ends. Then drive in you cross beam and that will tension the wire I like the anti-friction staple though. That’s a neat idea

[@paulcoote3094]

Omg this is not necessary. Just double the wire non crossed, hold with simple chain strainers whilst u tie off with a box end knot. Zero cost.

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Hello, that is certainly one method to do an H-brace wire, however you lose the ability to ever re-tension in the future if there were to be pressure caused to that brace by an animal, vehicle, or act of nature.

[@IsambardKingdom]

Agree totally - as I have just said in a comment before seeing this comment - however not sure what you mean by a box knot, but I use the Tex Brown Knot, tied at a strainer jaw - it will be on u tube - there is other good knot I use but don’t know its name - been using it for 45+ years these knots give up to 80% of wire strength. If you need to retention just cut the knot out tie a length of wire just outside of one jaw and pull up with the chain walking wire tensioner - simple low cost.

[@evetsdn]

Good video except for the distracting music in the background.

[@KencoveFarmFence]

Thank you - the music issue has been addressed in all videos posted after this week. Thanks for watching!