Judging Criteria for Metal Post Fences
At 18:45 in
Fencing on STEEP HILLS! Day 2 Farm Fencing Competition!!
What happens here
Axel Borris (FenceFast) outlines the judging criteria for metal post fences. He uses a 'story stick' with marked wire heights to check if the bottom wire is 3 inches from the ground, followed by 3-inch and 2-inch spacing for the mesh and barbed wire, and that the top wire is at the top of the post. He notes that the displayed metal fence is 'bang on' with the required specifications. He also checks for proper wire tension using a built-in tension gauge on a Strainrite wire stretcher. Judges ensure the mesh is evenly tight, that wire ties are correct (two at the bottom, one in the middle, two at the top, and staggering in between), and that there are no sharp edges. For one post, he points out that the bottom of the fence was not within parameters, needing to be 3-4 inches lower into the ground, which would result in deductions.
Goal: Understand the specific criteria used to judge the quality of metal post fences.
Tools and materials
- Barbed wire Tornado Wire — Top lines of the fence
- Metal Post Fence Various — The constructed fence being judged
- Story stick — Measuring and verifying wire heights and spacing
- Strainrite Wire Stretcher — Checking wire tension