Manage Fence Tension on Undulating Terrain
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What happens here
The presenter defines 'undulations' as the natural hills and hollows of the land. He explains that for permanent net-wire type fencing, the wire must be pulled tight *before* being secured to the posts. To accommodate uneven terrain, the fence needs to be pulled down in some spots and lifted in others. This is achieved by using a tractor with pallet forks to apply tension to the Tornado Wire. Special wire ties, attached using a DeWalt 18V drill with a specialized chuck, are used to secure the tensioned wire to the steel posts. The Tornado Wire used is described as Titan 13-48-12, signifying 13 line wires, 48 inches high, with 12-inch stay spacing.
Goal: Achieve proper fence tension on hills and hollows using specialized tools.
Tools and materials
- DeWalt 18V Drill DeWalt — Twisting wire ties for secure attachment
- Drill Chuck — Specialized attachment for twisting wire ties
- Steel Posts — Permanent fence supports
- Tornado Wire — The main fencing material
- Tractor with Pallet Forks — Applying tension to the fence wire
- Wire Ties — Securing Tornado Wire to steel posts