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A few more fencing photos

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redbrand

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The attachment I use to turn the anchors into the ground. Sure is easier and faster than turning a 4 ft. stake with a 5 inch plate into the ground by hand :wink: .

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unrolling the wire

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Stockade staples that the barbs can "slip" through are done in strategic locations along the rise and fall of the fence line. They help keep the wire from tangling when being stretched. Notice my fancy jig for wire spacing--a piece of windmill stick with staples for holding the wire. No fancy stuff here :cowboy:

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Talk about "down to the wire." Had to take a picture of this. After the wires were stretched, the only remnants were three chunks about 2 ft. long!

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A stretcher on each wire makes it possible to adjust the tension individually before tying them off. The stretching process is much more efficient this way.

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View of the northwest horizon. After I took the picture, I heard on the radio that there was a severe storm developing up east of Sioux City. The orangish spot in the clouds would have been right in that area :shock: .

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This afternoon, I went to check out a windmill I repaired this spring. This gentleman's cows have it pretty good; plenty of water in the tank, salt, mineral, and fly dust in a new feeder, and lots of grass. It was kind of warm, so they were hanging out in the shade looking like they had the world by the tail :wink: .

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From a big hill in that pasture, there's a good view of the hills and trees in the distance.
 
Triangle Bar said:
Nice work, redbrand! That's a nice lookin' field of corn, also your work?

I can't quite tell what your brace is made of? is it angle iron lag screwed into your posts?
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I can't take credit for the corn, but I'll pass along the compliment :D .

The braces are a factory made 9 ft. long u-channel with the ends pressed into a tab with a hole for a 3/8" bolt. 2 1/2" lag bolts attaching the ends to the posts makes for a really strong holding brace.
 
Big Muddy rancher said:
Wish you were closer. :?
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At the risk of inciting the drama of PB here, I saw a t-shirt after the presidential elections that had a big maple leaf with CANADA! at the top. Below was printed, "is looking better all the time......." :D :D :D
 
'Been studying the mechanics of your brace, looks pretty strong and pulling in the right direction(s). Are those Moore Maker wire pullers hooked onto your come-alongs? Been thinking about getting some; do they hold as advertised?
Thanks.
 
DustDevil said:
'Been studying the mechanics of your brace, looks pretty strong and pulling in the right direction(s). Are those Moore Maker wire pullers hooked onto your come-alongs? Been thinking about getting some; do they hold as advertised?Thanks.
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I looked up the Moore Maker barbed wire grip to see what it was, and it's exactly the same as the ones I use. I got mine at Tractor Supply several years ago--I think the name on the package was Speeco. I do recall that the first one I bought was unpainted and said "Made in USA." After I tested it out, I was so impressed with how simple and effective it was, I went back for 4 more. Those were painted black and "Made in China" was printed on the package :( :( . They all work very good though. I have never used any other wire grip that held so securely and was so simple and durable. I know my come-alongs would give long before those wire grips, and I'd definitely give 'em two thumbs up.
 
It is with much sadness that I inform you that on April 30, 2011, redbrand passed away. :cry: I'm sure that if there are fences to be made or windmills in heaven, he is doing what he loved!
 
redbrandmama said:
It is with much sadness that I inform you that on April 30, 2011, redbrand passed away. :cry: I'm sure that if there are fences to be made or windmills in heaven, he is doing what he loved!
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Sure sorry to hear that. :(
I didn't know him well but sure admired the fence that he built. :)

I'm sure the fences will all be straight and no rocks to dug out up in heaven. :D
 
redbrandmama said:
It is with much sadness that I inform you that on April 30, 2011, redbrand passed away. :cry: I'm sure that if there are fences to be made or windmills in heaven, he is doing what he loved!
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Sorry to hear about the passing of redbrand. I had the privilege of meeting him a few years ago. He had called out to the ranch, but I was in Valentine at the time. As he came east I was traveling west. We were watching for each other's vehicles, so stopped along the highway and had a nice visit. He was an interesting man who loved to build fence and to work on windmills. My condolences go out to his family.
 
My Bible-study leader at Church said he believes we'll be working in Heaven. I cain't imagine not doing what you loved to do on Earth once you go to be with the Lord and I caint imagine Heaven being much prettier than that rolling Iowa countryside. But then our imaginations are pretty limited. I'm sad to read the news, but thankful for a look at some professional fencing done in God's country.
 

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