Barbed Wire Fence Install

[CS1983]

Have a few posts (metal type) which BigBear gave us. Project didn't materialize. Can get some pics if you think they would be helpful to your purposes. Not much of an offset in cost, but better than nothing.

[th3w01f]

It's not really all that hard to do. I have the tools to do it, just finished mine this past spring, if you want to borrow the tools you're welcome to and if you need some pointers on how to do it, I can fill you in on that too. Hardest part is getting the H braces dug and set. Once that's done everything else is just easy labor.

I've also got a bunch of left over used T post I'd sell if you're interested in saving a little money on the project, plus I have one full roll of barbed wire I'd sell too.

Thanks for the offer, the big issue I have is that I need it finished this week. I spent the last several weekends mending and stretching other areas so I'm getting some experience. Setting the posts here is a bitch, about 12 - 24" down there is a 40' thick layer of concretion that is a PITA to dig through. We got about 6" into the stone and set the posts with quickcrete and they seem to be holding well.

[Great-Kazoo]

the big issue I have is that I need it finished this week.

is there any project you're not rushed to do?

[th3w01f]

the big issue I have is that I need it finished this week.

is there any project you're not rushed to do?

LOL, I see you noticed that. ;-)

Usually by the time I start looking for help it's crunch time or someone else has just canceled / didn't show. We thought we'd be able to finish repairing the fence in time but ran into a couple of trouble areas that we won't be able to fix before winter (if it every actually does start to show) which lead to needing the new length of fence put up ASAP so we can meet our Ag status for 2016.

[Great-Kazoo]

LOL, I see you noticed that. ;-)

Usually by the time I start looking for help it's crunch time or someone else has just canceled / didn't show. We thought we'd be able to finish repairing the fence in time but ran into a couple of trouble areas that we won't be able to fix before winter (if it every actually does start to show) which lead to needing the new length of fence put up ASAP so we can meet our Ag status for 2016.

Run it yourself. It doesn't have to be a permanent install, just enough to visually see it's done. With the weather we're having setting post 1 day, then wire 1 -2 days later could be done

[th3w01f]

Run it yourself. It doesn't have to be a permanent install, just enough to visually see it's done. With the weather we're having setting post 1 day, then wire 1 -2 days later could be done

Our neighbors who would be entrusting their cows to us inspected every inch of fencing. I wouldn't have expected any less from them and they spent a good 60 man hours assisting with repairs, there was just too much to get done. Douglas Co has a policy of sending inspectors to physically verify that the cattle are indeed on the grazing lease.

It's not that any of the fence was in bad shape but they raise a smaller lowland breed that is known for escaping so everything needs to be tight.

On a side note, if anyone needs a recommendation for a fence guy, I have one I'd recommend without hesitation. He worked from 6:45am to 5pm and I'm not sure he took any breaks. He even stretched another 80' portion of 4 wire fence and said he didn't need to be paid for it, I happily paid him for the extra work.

[Great-Kazoo]

Our neighbors who would be entrusting their cows to us inspected every inch of fencing. I wouldn't have expected any less from them and they spent a good 60 man hours assisting with repairs, there was just too much to get done. Douglas Co has a policy of sending inspectors to physically verify that the cattle are indeed on the grazing lease.

It's not that any of the fence was in bad shape but they raise a smaller lowland breed that is known for escaping so everything needs to be tight.

On a side note, if anyone needs a recommendation for a fence guy, I have one I'd recommend without hesitation. He worked from 6:45am to 5pm and I'm not sure he took any breaks. He even stretched another 80' portion of 4 wire fence and said he didn't need to be paid for it, I happily paid him for the extra work.

We do the same. While they will tell you no,it's ok i was here. Those extra green stamps in their pocket has them remember you long after the work is done.