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Introduction and Overview of Brace Components

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What happens here

The video starts by introducing a completed fence brace, highlighting its role in supporting the tension of woven wire fences. The key components of the brace are identified: the main fence post, the horizontal brace post, and the diagonal tension wire with its inline ratchet strainer. The primary post serves as the anchor point from which the fence wire will be pulled, and the brace assembly ensures this post remains stable against the considerable tension.

Goal: Understand the purpose and key components of a fence brace

Tools and materials

  • Horizontal Brace Post — The horizontal component of the brace that transfers force
  • Inline Ratchet Strainer — A device used to adjust and maintain tension in the fence wire
  • Main Fence Post — The primary anchor point for the fence and brace
  • Tension Wire Stay Tuff Wire — The diagonal wire that provides counter-tension to the horizontal brace