Fencing Like A Pro...Knot tying..Pulling wire tight and more!

Fencing Like A Pro...Knot tying..Pulling wire tight and more!
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[@samfox9872]

Hey Josh have you ever compared the strength of a H brace to an angle brace using log end posts? I though I remembered a video you did of this but I can't find it!

[@dawei53]

I don't work on a farm and I don't put up fences. Why I watched this video , I don't know, but I really enjoyed it.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

glad ya enjoyed it

[@narref04]

You know what.. I don't know either... bur someday, maybe I'll need this great knowledge!

[@TheKajunkat]

The first time I put up smooth wire I just terminated with five wraps. The first cow that hit it unwrapped two wires on each end! Learned my lesson quick.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...there are alot of fencers...and youtubers out there showing the wrong way...5-6 tight wraps is not the way!

[@tannertuner]

The knot in the thumbnail is the same knot piano tuners use to splice piano strings, except we clip the excess outside the knot where you wrapped it around the wire. I used to do fencing on the farm and we spliced wire all the time, but It was 2 strand barbed wire and I don’t think that knot will hold without breaking with medium gauge 2 strand barbed wire. To pull the wire tight we used a come a long with a clamp that gripped the wire and pulled it to the post then tied it off. You could pluck it like a banjo string. My dad was an electrical lineman and had access to the dumpster when they replaced old power lines. We had some pretty high tech electric fencing.

[@farmfencesolutionsllc7804]

That is interesting about the piano wire. Thanks for sharing!

[@lowinmetalshop967]

Luke you have my respect. That marks and cuts on your hands show me that your a hard worker and are not afraid to do the job perfect

[@buschpilotsinternational5656]

Thank you sir. 🤙🏼

[@kirkendauhl6990]

I love seeing manual labor done by men who aren’t sour old bastards who hate their life. One of my biggest fears growing up was ending up like my grandpa, he had anger issues and worked all day long on projects like this. He had a tool for everything, knew dozens of knots, was a real hands on guy. But his bitterness really sucked the joy and satisfaction out of being this type of man. It makes me eager to learn these things or try my hands at them to at least experience the tasks at hand when I see smiles and laughter. It looks like work, but it’s fun and inviting.

[@mshock9637]

Word of advice never do what you love for a living... because then its your job and for a lot of folks over time it runs the well dry and you question what the hell you ruined your body for. Professionally I've been an electrician for 16 years but i can do almost anything... after awhile it wears you down and you get to a point where its like the point of no return and you either keep going or make a turn and change it up to revitalize your enthusiasm to serve a purpose. Some times you dont find it and it makes you bitter. And you dont need to be old for that yo happen. Hell im 33 feel like i gave the best years of my life away for money to buy stuff. I dunno what im getting at other than i use to sound just like you. Working class pride is tattooed across my chest... so theres that.

[@griffinreitz7041]

Been putting up barbed wire for 50 years. Never seen anyone use one of those knots. Pretty cool.

[@Pimptorious69]

True craftsmanship

[@Fanta....]

These sorts of videos are how we advance humanity. not the garbage we see on free to air tv. Thanks for the vids, keep em comin!

[@claetuswoodroofe4164]

I am a professional fencer for many years and have fenced from gardens forestry sites farms big and small budget films road projects and government jobs but I cannot find fault with any of the methods used in this project and it takes a good job to impress me cos their are a lot of bad fencing vids on utube especially ones made by materials manufacturers

[@timmyteabag69]

Claetus Woodroofe totally agree with you, that high tensile figure 8 was even done correctly I’ve been fencing since I was 10 on the family farm and then I worked for a company for about 10 years biggest job I did was fencing borders on 25 quarter sections, got it done in 2 weeks with all hands on deck, longest part was waiting for our staple orders to come in, we used up probably 30-35 pails if staples

[@gingabuilda3803]

I used to build fences back in high school and college and have a educational video I made that is available online. This is some generous information he is passing along. There are also some really nice products used here. This fence will last for many years!

[@bobbythompson3544]

Awesome tradesmen!

[@lizzitremayneauthorandequi6127]

I agree, @claetus Woodroofe! They're good. ONLY thing is caps help keep horses from skewering themselves, (as an equine vet) but the electrics should take care of that. :)

[@Multi1967Mustang]

My Dad was a fence builder but he didn’t have all those fancy tools he did it all by hand and he was good at what he did. I used to go with him to help when I was a kid. That fence building is no joke. He built fences for ranch, farms, houses. You name it. God rest his soul! Miss you Dad!

[@rogerjoesbury9410]

Thank you men for showing the raping wire coming undone,and very good presentation of tying the knots to allow us to seethe wire. Stay safe everyone.

[@scoopyall2996]

We call it a tool shed, bigger the shed the bigger the tool!

[@jackripper4767]

@Scoop Yall I hear ya.....My toolbox is in the kitchen puttin' biscuits in the oven.

[@bob2161]

Knot demonstrations began here 12:37 5 Turn Wrap 12:50 (That's not a knot) Figure 8 Knot 14:43 (Super Cool Knot) Reef Knot 16:16 (Not for tension) Termination Knot 9:07 Installing Bull Nose Insulator 10:02 Installing Ratchet Strainer 10:55

[@thomaspigg306]

It never ceases to amaze me how simple it seems when a pro does something.

[@sindento1942]

Practice,loads of it.You can become competent in doing something but being confident takes time.

[@josephefasciani7343]

When I teach vocational horticulture, one or more of my students will say "But Joseph you make it all sound so easy!" I give a little pause, as I teach classes from age 20 to 55 in groups of 30, and then I say "Well, no, the first 500 jobs, those are difficult, after that the rest are easy!" Of course, only the older, more work experienced students get it the first time, but that's okay: time and pain will bring the teaching. Hello, from beautiful British Columbia!🙏🏻👍☺️

[@siouxunit17]

The power of human beings to learn the most efficient way to get a task done thru knowledge but most importantly practice practice practice

[@surgepro322able]

I enjoyed watching and learning a trade that I've never done! Having a trade where you use your hands is the best. You will always have that trade, no one can take it away. Sometimes we forget that not everyone can do what you do. It is a skill you learned by watching and doing. Never think, oh anybody can do this job. You are talented, skilled and hard working! Thank you for letting me into your world!

[@VAghahe1985]

I really needed to watch this before I sleep.

[@Joblock-jg2cq]

Most of that fence technology has been used and developed in New Zealand over the last 50 years or more When I was growing up there they had timed fencing contests to build a chain length( Chain length = 66 feet = 22 yards or 20+ metre's) of 7 wire fence with strainer posts and battens in the shortest time with the highest quality. Very interesting to watch professional fencer's doing their work. Not much wasted motion with those guy's. Thanks for posting the video. jb

[@mwilliamshs]

LoL developed in NZ over the last 50 years? No. Developed in the US over a hundred years ago.

[@Joblock-jg2cq]

@@mwilliamshs A little reading will fill in the details on high tensile wire fencing. Yes the US developed the "devil's neckless" in the use of barbed wire but the kiwi's took fencing to the next level just like they kicked the US's ass in the America's Cup couple of times:) extension.wvu.edu/files/d/21e01092-7e08-4379-9c0b-7d3e5710d767/nraes-11-fencing.pdf Thanks jb

[@farmfencesolutionsllc7804]

Joblock 1896 That’s right. Most HT fencing techniques were developed in NZ. That’s where all of our Strainrite supplies and tools come from, as well as the wire looms that make Tornado Wire. The Golden Pliers competition just wrapped up, but I wasn’t able to attend this year. We are planning on going next year, and really looking forward to it.

[@blueplasma5589]

you guys are professional, glad I found your video. Very enjoyable to watch!

[@just-a-fella3212]

They are very good fencers, and a good video too.

[@macycambray8634]

If I'm being honest I don't have a fence nor planning on building one I just find these videos entertaining

[@waynenocton]

I have a “huge” .55 acre lot with electric fence along one property line for the farmers cows, so I have zero fence, and yet I absolutely loved this video and don’t understand why.

[@jcmamcknight]

I am impressed by the figure eight knot. These guys seem to show a lot of pride and workmanship by doing it the right way .

[@aofh666]

wait a second, how the hell I got here?? Im not into farm/fencing things... but this is really satisfying to watch

[@Gabriel1o1]

"People who watched these 5 things you watched last month also watched this video. Maybe you have the same taste." Thats how Google matched you to this video. Kinda of a simple idea backed by a zillion dollar computing machin.

[@jonnya6107]

I came for to learn that figure 8 knot in the thumbnail, but learned a whole lot more, thanks guys! Love that reverse crank to snap off the wire clean, simple and blunt!

[@someoneelse7629]

Yeah, neither am I, and I don't live in the USA so the materials used migh not even be sold here, and still I watched 20 minutes of fence wire montage... I want one of those chain tensioning tolls though...

[@bgmivideos4809]

Brother I am too

[@Chrisgalin]

Isnt it? Pretty cool!

[@PapaRug.58]

Awesome vid guys This ol dog leaned a few new tricks

[@minnesota630]

No crimping necessary! Those knots are awesome, I never need to use my broken crimper tool ever again, this is huge! Thanks guys, God bless a man who knows what he's doing and passes it along.

[@wardo17]

Who knew there was such technology and knowledge needed to run a fence. You are definitely doing it the right way

[@shawnr771]

Ranchers and farmers like to keep their livestock in and other things out.

[@zachcoldwell7978]

I'll probably never, ever, tie any of those knots. But I watched the whole video through without fast forwarding. Pretty cool video.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Zach..glad ya enjoyed it

[@spudoutdoors6178]

It works really well to just take your skid steer or machine you’re using and pick it up

[@Huskinmatt]

Thank god - someone who actually does this professionally

[@danmay9728]

Thanks to all who helped stoney ridge farm and showing the different knots. Be safe all. Peace.

[@stanwooddave9758]

Watching Luke tame that High Strength wire is very impressive. Learn some great stuff today. People it pays to watch the Stoney Ridge Farmer. If it's not tight, it's not right.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Strong fingers for sure!

[@SenorTucano]

Got to respect a man with bloody knuckles - he obviously works for a living.

[@vladimirzagoruy4341]

Such a hard work without gloves. Wounded hands as a result. Be careful, and we enjoy your brilliant work for a long time/

[@DangitBobby1990]

These are the coolest jobs to learn about: the sort of job you never really think about until you see an expert. Then you see all the thought and technique they put into it.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

funny how every job has these little niches isn't it

[@ronthacker211]

As and old Navy veteran... loved the knot tying.

[@lifebeginsat190]

not a farmer...just a subscriber...have no idea why I'm always watching these videos that will never have an effect on my life...but g'damn its interesting...thx for the content...

[@g8344]

Good stuff, no fluff!

[@alangarner4095]

Hi guys I am not a farmer but I watched this video because I love to see how things are made or done. It was fantastic to see how easy you made it look , I really enjoyed it . Thank you all so much.👍🏻😎👍🏻🇬🇧

[@mabamabam]

If you leave the ends of the knots long and loosely wrapped you can go back and adjust things. If you twist them tight and snap them off you have to replace the whole thing.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'll defer that to Farmfencesolutions Once you've bent these line wires like this there is no going back...you want your fence tight and your knots tight as per the pros. You can make adjustments later on...however you shouldn't need to unless there is some accident or trauma to the fence itself (tree, car tractor ect.)

[@mabamabam]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer The knot is still tight it is just the tail that is longer and able to be unwrapped. I use the exact same termination knot just without the tight wrap at the end. Even your test showed that the tight wrap does nothing for strength. And if you build a solid fence it will last decades. At some point it will need adjusting.

[@farmfencesolutionsllc7804]

@@mabamabam I wholeheartedly disagree, but respect that you have a method that works for you. Cheers

[@mabamabam]

@@farmfencesolutionsllc7804 Yeah my old man disagrees too. Even when he takes 30s to unwind my knots and shorten the line an inch he still reckons his way of clipping the whole knot off splicing in some new wire and tying it again is better. And im guessing for a contractor it is better to do it fast and leave it neat than worry that it might need adjusting in 10 years.

[@Gorky25]

14:48 thanks for this!

[@jenson3810]

I don't plan on ever doing it but I'll sound like a pro while watching someone else do the work.

[@timduffer6916]

Thanks for the video. I will be calling Farm Fence Solutions very soon.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

Really jazzed for ya, Josh! It's lookin' fanTAStic! When I heard "reef knot", I thought, "Isn't that another name for a "square knot". Yep. I was a Boy Scout.

[@jamespenton9874]

Hello Josh this is James Penton in Akron, Colorado where i'm going to start reworking the ground at my parent's place after the

[@JR-st3mp]

Well done, gentlemen. Very useful video.

[@josephdanmathis1876]

I've never done fencing. I happened across this video by accident. it's good to see you guys doing honest work, enjoying it and trying to teach people how. Pretty awesome, good job.

[@TKCL]

Very helpful, I have a lot of fence to do. I'll be watching for more tips!

[@stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378]

Excellent video great those professional guys got involved in your film👍

[@elamigodavi]

This is jam up guys, very helpful definitely using this advice.

[@snipper1ie]

The British put galvanised posts around a coastal fort near me, well over a hundred years ago, the wire that was hung on them is long gone, but the posts are still there just as good as the day they were put in in the late 1800's

[@arizflash]

Josh, when people razz you about your belly just tell them "I'm an old farmer building a shed over my tools". Great info from Luke @ Farm Fence Solutions. Those knots will come in handy for my fence job. Thanks, Alan

[@jalopyjoe4483]

Lol that's funny. I'm gonna use that.

[@rattleshakti]

Desperado's been out mendin' fences again!🤠

[@mojorizn72]

This is what KZbin is good for. Excellent video.

[@Dustinplays4keeps]

Thank you guys so much for these videos and this channel. I found you a few weeks ago and I have already learned so much. I am new to a lot of this stuff and your channel has taught me a ton. I'll definitely be looking at ways I can contribute to the channel and help spread it. Thank you again.

[@Paddyandpoppy]

Fascinating watching skilled people at their craft. Great video.

[@TheGreatWhiteHope209]

Luke gots working man hands.

[@StevenSchrier]

the knot tying is great info, putting up a fence and this will help make it solid

[@ikeknights]

The reef knot is just a square knot. Very cool video!

[@arponto]

In the late 70's my summer job was building miles of fence for the highway Dept. We used the knots you showed but what we didn't have and I'd have loved to have is the chain walker and the way to break off the trails with the crack method. Those two things would have made life so much easier.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Technology has come so far...so many innovative folks out there trying to make it easier..glad ya enjoyed the video buddy

[@markgilchrist860]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Strainrite is a New Zealand company . It's been making those fence stainers since the 70's. Hayes has been making them in NZ for over 100 years. The knots and tie offs shown are all standard here.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Here in Australia we just buy the roll of that premade wire mesh fence. tie one end go to the other and your the come along or tensioner to pull the end tight. Also theres nothing stopping the femce mesh from being pushed down if say a tree branch falls on it. All those tiedowns can just slide right down.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

you are saying in Australia fence wire isn't tied off to the post? I'm confused

[@victorremick9721]

THIS VIDEO IS ALL TUMS UP GREAT

[@curtwhite876]

Wow, those guys are amazing. I live about 40 minutes away from them, so when I need fence help, I know who I'm going to call.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

"When you're needin' some fence, in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Farm Fencers!" I would've said "Farm Fence Solutions", but it doesn't match the syllables in the song. Close enough. Right?

[@patrickmayer9566]

Thank you,dudes,,,,I have been schooled......😐...........I will use these wrap knots for the rest of my days.....cool stuff to know....and teach my kids,and freinds.......wow...pros at work....the best way....😐....land o' lakes,wi.usa.

[@CirYdnar]

Lots a tension wire. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@customcutter100]

Nice tight fence. I've seen my father in law pull a 1/4 mile of gaucho so tight it lifted off of the ground. He was a perfectionist, every post the same height, and used a "story board" to set the height of each wire on a 5 string barb wire fence. Corners were double braced and each had double cross tensioners. Corners were made using 12-15" poles, and 6" cross members notched into the uprights with a chainsaw. These guys did a great job!

[@TarmanTheChampion]

Those knots are so neat and clean! Thanks for sharing on how to tie them!

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

I can't wait till more of these kind of videos. This so far has not only me but I showed my dad. We both have learned a lot so thank you.

[@theondebray]

Well, I don't have a farm, or any wire fencing, but I enjoyed watching all that. I'll practice on some garden wire for my amusement.

[@cvcoco]

I have no idea how this got recommended, I never put up a fence and dont even own such land as this....yet. But this is really great education and so well done. The best part isnt the fence, its that everyone in this video is articulate, intelligent, knowledgeable, hard working and with good hearts. All you guys, this is the america i know and seems so lost these days. All of you are the people I want around me in my life and i'd hire any of you in a second. Thanks for a great video and i like the music too. Bless you guys and stay safe. Hope to see you again.

[@paulacurran3978]

Wow, great information and entertaining as well. Loved seeing how the fence went up and how the knots came together. Great job, guys!

[@loopwater5366]

You guys are genuine and smart

[@gordonagent7037]

Love the knots, so tidy and neat. When I did my electric fences on the farm I used twists to join the wires, not sure if the right name for them but you do the same thing, tension the wires with the strainers so they over lap and then put on the twist. I was dubious about how good they were but the rep gave me a demo and it snapped the wire before the twist let go. Im in Australia and it is a Gallagher product who is our big fencing company over here. A knot costs nothing which is a big saving I guess but I just liked these.

[@gordonagent7037]

Hi again, looked on the Gallagher website and they are called Spiralfast wire joiners, ST30 2.8 - 3.15mm, made of heavy duty galvanised spring steel

[@nixxonnor]

Awesome guys!

[@alanthompson4741]

Thanks Luke, you do an excellent job of explaining everything. Very informative.

[@sopmod556mm9]

Great job, Josh and the crew! I'm really gonna miss those guys. I feel like I know them all now! Please keep doing more video series like this one, Brother.

[@ianosborne188]

Excellent.. Video.. I have an interest in Fencing.. I don't know Why? But I Do.. I had a few years experience on the Ranch about 10yrs back.. I went to a Country Fair and watched Some Professional Fencers doing Public demonstrations.. I learnt a lot and put it into practice.. On my Horse and Pony Paddocks.. It served me Well.. The Company was Gallagher Fencing Products New Zealand? I miss them days.. This brought back good Thoughts and memories.. Excellent.. Greetings from Emerald Isle. ☘️PS most Guys can't tie their Boot laces.😂 👍

[@davidgoossen113]

Great video guys. Learned bunches about fencing. Love the Music. Love guys like you. Great Americans who love their work, love their country. Not the Communists who are trying to burn down every visage of our country. Hope I'm lucky enough to meet you all, someday.

[@jk-si5dm]

I have been using many of these knots in the oil field with ropes and limber cable but have never thought about using it in a fencing application so my eyes are now open, thank you for this excellent video!

[@tomeuler1979]

Me too

[@KeepingItDutch]

That fence is the real deal...great job

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Dutch!

[@timlewis5096]

don't forget to warning signs to let the trespassers know that the fence is live. Bloody Law!!! I love watching them jump and squeal

[@briankshaw8755]

Kool knots, to learn 👍

[@dmorgan28]

Josh this has been a really good fence building series. I have learned a lot. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for the video. 👍👍👍❤️

[@dustinbjorkquist1185]

Sweet. My keg gut is now a tool box!

[@jimlee5626]

Beautiful knots.

[@suvijakengr3374]

Professional. Only one word for you guys. Thump up and like from Thailand.

[@347chas]

From the UK, thanks for your video, great job.

[@VitorMadeira]

Man... This has got to be one of the BEST VIDEOS OF 2019 so far (if not the best!) Can't find enough words to describe. Well, how about the plain THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH? OBRIGADO and greetings from Portugal.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO!! I am about to start building paddocks in anticipation of spring livestock coming in to the new farm, this video is gold!

[@georgvonsauer2618]

That chain walker is a wonderful tool... I will have to try and find one...I could use one on the ranch.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

farmfencesolutions.com it's a strainrite chain strainer my friend. They will ship to your door!

[@RefinerSimilitude]

I'll bet those boys have firm handshakes.

[@kevinorr6880]

This is very good. Well done guys!! I have a strange desire to build awesome fences when I retire. Very satisfying to see straight and tight at the end of the day. Kind of OCD. Thank you

[@valleyviewacres9120]

I would have thought the wire would have busted before that simple wrap termination would have let go but I see now I was wrong all that time. I’ve had a few of them let go over the years now I know why gonna need to favourite this vid so I can go back next time I build a section of fence

[@coloradogirl9913]

Thank you so much for doing this video! We have to fence 10 acres. This was the best tutorial for us!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lilahnewton7940]

My dear lord. I think this has got to be one of your best as far as instructionally important content. Anything worth doing is better done right👍🇺🇸👌 super excellent video Josh.

[@chris3m98]

I can't believe the man doesn't ware gloves! Thanks for the lessons.

[@123holsey123]

Hey Mr Stoneyridge you and the Misses better beg and plead for those men to stay on and finish all that fencing as I see it you two will be working for ever to get it all done. Thank you for taking the time to share and for giving a laugh or two along the way.

[@amills3271]

As a qualified rigger that's some nice bends n hitches😉 Am also a fencer from way back. Nice bit of fencing boys. Either if am on the farm or at work I'll wear my leather gloves. By the the look of old mates knuckles their copped a scrap or two😄

[@charleswhitehead7441]

Good video, I can never get my wire to break neat like the professionals. One tip i can give them though is , in stead of using ordinary pliers with the wire use the type plumbers use to deal with taps (faucets) with a fine finish. They have smooth jaws and don't damage the galvanizing of the wire. This will give your fence some more years before mending is needed.

[@MichaelShor]

Have you tried pliers wrenches? The Knipex pliers wrenches work great with wire, and have great grip with smooth jaws because unlike the ChannelLocks, they have parallel jaws and a 10:1 cam action that substantially amplifies the grip force. I have not used them in this application, but they work great with wire. Really handy tools to have around. Knipex probably makes the best ones, but there are other companies around that make similar products now, like Irwin.

[@leonardorojas1781]

Please link to the tools you both are mentioning!

[@ronniepate4315]

Josh , great informative video . You got a hell of a fence there.

[@billrandell4641]

Looking good Josh!!