Explaining Fence Specifications and Wire Types
At 7:11 in
Day 2 fencing competition! Modern Fence building Machines that do everything!
What happens here
The narrator explains the specific fence type being constructed for the competition: a net wire fence utilizing Merriwether Wire and American Timber & Steel posts. He specifies that the fence will feature barbed wire across the top and smooth wire at the bottom. The path of the fence includes a 'jog', meaning it changes direction, and requires a gate installation. He introduces two common brace types: the 'Ranch Brace', a traditional mortise and tenon design, and a simpler round-peg version. The importance of proper bracing for tension is highlighted. The narrator also introduces Luke, from Farm Fence Solutions and Merriwether Wire, who explains that their company is now manufacturing fence wire in the US to address past supply chain issues and maintain high quality, including fixed knot, high-tensile, and square knot wire.
Goal: This step details the specific types of fence construction required for the competition, including net wire with barbed and smooth wire, different brace designs, and the materials used, emphasizing the blend of traditional and modern techniques.
Tools and materials
- American Timber & Steel Posts
- Barbed Wire
- Measuring Tape
- Net Wire
- Post Level
- Smooth Wire
What they say
(2,497 characters)Hide
What they say
(2,497 characters)Auto-generated from the video audio.