Tensioning Wire with a Wedge-Style Strainer Board
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What happens here
For shorter runs or sections where heavy machinery might not be ideal, a Strainrite wedge-style strainer board is used to pull the wire tight. This tool pinches the woven wire tightly, creating enough friction to prevent slipping when tensioning. The strainer board is connected to the termination point, allowing the fence installers to achieve a very tight pull. A hammer is used to drive the wedges into the strainer board, securing the wire.
Goal: Achieve high tension on shorter fence runs using a manual strainer board
Tools and materials
- Hammer — Driving the wedges into the strainer board to secure the wire