2 acre fence project.

[Jell0shotz]

Client wants ties across the face and green round poles in 2 separate boxes on each side of the entrance. It's gonna be pretty nice when it's done.

 

[Older Whiskey]

Not to be critical, just an observation, but that woven wire needs to be a lot tighter.

 

[Jell0shotz]

I told em' that. They put the barb wire on themselves. It's their fence so I won't argue with em. They shouldn't be using wire anyway cuz they're putting only horses in here. It's up to them.

 

[Older Whiskey]

I told em' that. They put the barb wire on themselves. It's their fence so I won't argue with em. They shouldn't be using wire anyway cuz they're putting only horses in here. It's up to them.

I have built several horse fences and I used woven wire fencing to keep large dogs out, but always put the wire on the inside along with 3 pole rails. While horses are not as likely as sheep to lean on the fence, they may and it takes just one time to have a saggy leaning fence. Putting the wire on the inside, gives the fence a lot more strength and makes staples being pushed out impossible.

I know you can't argue with the client, but I would sure suggest re-stretching that woven wire and stretching it evenly. If they opt not too, then at least you made the suggestion which will add to your reputation.

There is big money in fencing. I made a lot back in the day by doing contacts with the Feds for range fencing. The first thing is to do several jobs that are top rate and build a portfolio with photos. Learn to do the entire process.

I would think with the fires that raged south of me last year, down in Webfoots area, that there are several contractors that need help if you are willing to learn and pick up the tricks of the trade quickly. Get a couple of seasons in all kinds of terrain, using all the known approved methods , and then you can go out on your own and make a lot of money.

Since you say, you are not afraid of hard work, then experience is all you need to get in the trade.

The ingredients to becoming a great range fence builder are, hard work, loving the trade, excellence in work quality, experience, efficiency, and quick reflexes, especially in rattlesnake country.

 

[Jell0shotz]

Experience is the main thing I'm looking for right now. Tools of the trade. I will definitely tell them. A lot of the people around here are using old things they have lying around to finish jobs. Makes for some interesting results sometimes.

 

[Puzzled]

Here's directions to get you close to Webfoot and Older Whiskey's country. Head north till you cross the border,
(California - Oregon), then drift in a north easterly direction.

 

[Faster horses]

Not to be critical, just an observation, but that woven wire needs to be a lot tighter.

I don't think I've even seen the wire on the outside of a fence along the highway.
Maybe I'm wrong. We always put the wire and posts on the inside where the pressure is.

 

[Puzzled]

Experience is the main thing I'm looking for right now. Tools of the trade. I will definitely tell them. A lot of the people around here are using old things they have lying around to finish jobs. Makes for some interesting results sometimes.

Like, pop those old post out of the ground, turn em over, and get another 20 yrs out of em.

 

[Puzzled]

Barbwire and horses is a spooky mix. A lot of people run there horses behind barbwire, but if they get tangled in it, it can be devastating.

 

[Jell0shotz]

I don't think I've even seen the wire on the outside of a fence along the highway.
Maybe I'm wrong. We always put the wire and posts on the inside where the pressure is.

It's hard to see but the wire is on the inside. And he wants facade fence on the outside were the ties are.

 

[Older Whiskey]

I was referring to the woven wire being on the outside toward the highway (4th photo), with sag and uneven stretching.

 

[webfoot]

Here's directions to get you close to Webfoot and Older Whiskey's country. Head north till you cross the border,
(California - Oregon), then drift in a north easterly direction.

Better directions. Go north on I-5 from where ever you are to Weed CA. Turn on to Hwy 97 and follow it north. By Remond OR turn east on Hyw 26. Continue past John Day and Prairie City. At Austin Junction take a left on to Hwy 7. Take that to Baker City. There you are pretty close to my neighborhood. The first guy whose number I gave you doesn't live too far from Baker.