best agricultural fencing tips - TIP N°4

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  • čas přidán 3. 06. 2011
  • Modern techniques for livestock fencing
    tip 1: put a stay assembly
    tip 2: finishing a figure 8 knot
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    best fencing tips stay assembly figure 8 knot wire fence learn tips installation agriculture "stock proof"
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  • @timothyastley4782
    @timothyastley4782 Před 5 lety +5

    Always a joy to watch an honest toiler and absolute artisan at work. Impeccable technique and great skill!! Best Tim Astley

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 11 lety +5

    We don't use barbed wire as much in this country because of the damage it does to animals hides. Sometimes it is used to stop battens sliding down the fence on hill country. A multi wire battened fence is the most preferred and most effective for New Zealand conditions. Thanks for watching my vid.

  • @BigTexas45ACP
    @BigTexas45ACP Před 11 lety +5

    Otakastation1, I just watched your video and I have to commend you on your craftmanship. These days, people fail to see the benefit of hard work and dedication, but it's clear to me that you install fencing with the eye of a master craftsman. I haven't seen a fence installed with this technique, but I can see the advantages it offers. Thank you for sharing your work.

  • @matbowman9650
    @matbowman9650 Před 4 lety +3

    Quality finishing with a block plane! Im impressed! There's no 'she'll be right' with you :) Great use of an old Gumboot too :)

  • @brithesaw
    @brithesaw Před 13 lety

    yes mate I saw all 4 vids, clever stuff you do out there in NZ I have done a lot of deer and stock fencing when I was younger. keep those wires singing fine work!

  • @tinabaconsrevenge653
    @tinabaconsrevenge653 Před 9 lety +6

    Watching things done right is a wonderful thing mate...craftsmanship is a lost art and getting harder n harder to find...kind of sad if u think about it...oh well no worries n live well...cheers

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 12 lety +7

    @PermieCulture
    When you are working with a diagonal stay the higher you go up the post (strainer) the more you increase the upwood purchase. The longer the stay the better. I like to keep them around the middle of the post but would prefer to be lower than higher. There is no firm ruling as far as competition fencing goes as it has caused too much debate in the past. Make sure you use a decent stay block because thats what takes most of the weight.

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 13 lety

    @brithesaw We are fencing in sheep, cattle and goats (if thats what you mean't). Thanks for checking out the vid. I'm flattered that someone took the time. Have you checked out my other 3 fencing tips?

  • @LikeABawsGaming249
    @LikeABawsGaming249 Před 11 lety

    using the spade as a rest when cutting is the best idea i ve seen in a long time simple but it works i have used it 4 months after watching this

  • @chrisoh7300
    @chrisoh7300 Před 9 lety +9

    Never seen anyone use a plain on a stay before nice touch.

    • @frankwhite8235
      @frankwhite8235 Před 6 lety

      Chris Warren was that an air plane or just a plane

  • @wadepatton2433
    @wadepatton2433 Před 2 lety +1

    LOVE seeing a hand plane and joinery being used where most Yanks would consider it "overkill" and non of them owning or knowing how to tune/sharpen a nice plane. This timing is perfect, now I know why I cut such large endposts. I'll fit them up like this rather than the hardware shortcuts most know around here.

    • @Otokastation1
      @Otokastation1  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks. I enjoy using good sharp hand tools. Note this style of fencing comes from the old days when the fencers used to cut and split the posts and battens from the bush and then build the fence. Some of those old native fences still stand today. The only hardware they had then was #8 wire and 2 and 3 inch staples all imported from England. The rest came out of the bush.

    • @wadepatton2433
      @wadepatton2433 Před 2 lety

      @@Otokastation1 I'm cutting my corners and braces, the line-posts and battens will be from Timeless Fence on this one. I may use more "bush" materials on my remote site and in future fencing. Osage Orange and Black Locust are what Yanks in my area use for posts and bracing when using local natural materials.

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 13 lety

    Cheers Mate! Make sure you check out the other vids.

  • @Sal_1989
    @Sal_1989 Před 9 měsíci

    That's great! Real piece of art. Always satisfying watching/building a good looking fence.
    Thanks for all your hard work. Cheers.

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 12 lety +4

    The diagonal stay assembly is more sound under high tension. We crank our fences up as tight as banjo's over here. Plus they are far quicker to install and have less components.

  • @ShedsdirectCoUk
    @ShedsdirectCoUk Před 10 lety +1

    Nice demo very handy with the chain saw - thanks for sharing

  • @OfficialMixture
    @OfficialMixture Před 8 lety +5

    Love that estwing framing hammer you have on your belt. Noticed it straight away. I'm an English carpenter by the way so would do.

    • @Otokastation1
      @Otokastation1  Před 8 lety +6

      I bought that hammer in Florida, USA in 1989. It's a 22 oz, waffle head, straight claw and I love it. Now it is almost a flat head and the handle is getting pretty thin. It is still my first weapon of choice (I have a lot of hammers)and it has pounded hundreds of thousands of mostly staples, and nails. Also known as my Knockometer or the fine adjustment tool.

  • @tomjenkins21
    @tomjenkins21 Před 8 lety

    Great video. Only thing I do different if knock the stay post at the bottom of the strut after its in place. Nice to see a good job!

  • @chilafouxtravis
    @chilafouxtravis Před 7 lety +1

    Damn good work! Very skilled and talented. Nice watching you work, although I would of enjoyed learning by your side this was still nice to watch

  • @stoke101
    @stoke101 Před 2 lety

    These videos are brilliant and your work is second to none.

  • @drmacpherson5527
    @drmacpherson5527 Před 7 lety

    I build a lot of fence across the Scottish Islands and Highlands, high tensile deer and stockfence. I'm either building into rock or 10ft of peat- so every strainer offers up a challenge..I thought your planing of the stay point was a tad extravagant- is there a reason for doing this? That must have been a slither you cut off the stay to fit?? I can't bury my stays underground as that would be the equivalent of leaving them permanently sat in water, they are jammed into place and nailed through both sides with a 6" nail. Forestry commission now want us to tension a line wire around the bottom of the strainer and round the back of the stay butt. I liked the knot you were tying off on previous line wire video, I'll be using that, for sure. Other than that, good skills mate, nice n tight, you'd fit in well over here. Best DRM.

  • @woodman1701
    @woodman1701 Před 4 lety

    I like that extra long camo jacket (sweatshirt?). Need me one of those. Haven’t seen that style before.
    I’m surprised that there isn’t another post at the foot of the stay.

  • @barkershill
    @barkershill Před 5 měsíci

    This is a JOY to watch . The few New Zealanders I have met all seem to be “doers” rather than talkers . Tough as nails but very decent . This guy seems to co e out of that same mould

  • @tammoilliet8683
    @tammoilliet8683 Před 5 lety

    You will only see this in New Zealand. This guy looks like God building the Earth. Love people like this!

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 12 lety +2

    @45von The posts are treated radiata pine. Once corsican pine was grown specifically for posts and was superior quality. Now we only get supplied radiata, it is fast growing and quite frankly its rubbish. Thats progress for ya

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 11 lety +2

    Otokastation1 1 second ago
    2.7 m strainer driven into rubbly clay. Its more than half its length in the ground. It would take a better fence than I've seen that will shift it. Foots are definately used where appropriate. Its called fencing to the conditions. Experienced operators know all about that.

  • @StockadeGlobal
    @StockadeGlobal Před 7 lety

    Great tips!

  • @TrustinGodaydays
    @TrustinGodaydays Před 10 měsíci

    Your Stay is tight as a drum ..brilliant work

  • @creationgate
    @creationgate Před 6 lety

    Awesome videos, l have learnt heaps from this. Thanks.

  • @rancher4911
    @rancher4911 Před 11 lety

    Respect.its always good to watch the master ,i wish you well,

  • @colvardy8691
    @colvardy8691 Před rokem

    Could you please make a video showing driving the post at the steep angle needed for the stay ? and some on really steep ground , Thanks , you do nice work.

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 11 lety +4

    Thanks for that. I always worked on the theory that the job I'm working on is the advertisement for the next. I still havn't built the perfect fence.

  • @lashashman
    @lashashman Před 11 lety +2

    Hi Otokastation1. Great video! What species of timber is it that you guys mostly use out there? Also what type of treatments does the timber have to prevent rot?

  • @jgkiwi
    @jgkiwi Před 10 lety

    Good vid, fencing is a art.

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 11 lety +1

    You are right! A conventional demo video would be a great idea. Maybe we could get togeather and do that so there would be no confusion. Contact me if you are keen. I hate digging the strainer hole by myself.

  • @SebagoLakeRanchMaine
    @SebagoLakeRanchMaine Před 12 lety

    What are the advantages/disadvantages of this type of brace to an H-Brace? It seems like you guys in NZ are willing to take a little more time or maybe it's a traditional look. I would think you could save a bunch of time on the mortise joint by using a vicebite.

  • @harry2230
    @harry2230 Před 7 lety +6

    Not often you get to watch a craftsman who is the best at what he does so, while I appreciate the content, it's frustrating that the camera man has no idea what he is doing in all these videos and misses the key times to focus on the work and not a dog or the blokes face. Still thanks for uploading.

  • @BacktotheBasics101
    @BacktotheBasics101 Před 6 lety +1

    Using an American hammer🇺🇸.
    Thanks for the great video.

  • @Priest92
    @Priest92 Před 13 lety

    great video mate

  • @Scotsovertheborder
    @Scotsovertheborder Před 12 lety +1

    Good work, mate. I'm not in the trade any more, but I used to use use an inch and half dia auger bit in an adapted stihl to knock out the guts of the mortice hole in the strainer, then I only had to chisel out the corners. I did a lot of deer fencing and it's worth having to carry two saws when drilling out the box strainers.
    I worked with many Kiwis and picked up a lot of tips from them, bl**dy good fencers.

  • @PermieCulture
    @PermieCulture Před 12 lety

    @Otokastation1
    Thanks for the reply cobber. yeah it was funny to see these two farmers in their 60's have a fair dinkum dispute over straining fencing. One thing was clear though; if you have to go to the trouble of fencing you may as well make a good job of it. Saves a hell of a lot of time and effort down the track!
    PS I've just fallen in love with a beautiful kiwi girl! Happy daze aye.

  • @mr.spooger
    @mr.spooger Před 7 lety +9

    i suggest hiring a better cameraman, i know a lot of people who can help gooder

  • @lamaison1966
    @lamaison1966 Před 12 lety

    Nice work and beautiful country.

  • @PermieCulture
    @PermieCulture Před 12 lety +1

    Some people suggest the stay should be 2/3rds up the post. What is your view on that?
    Great informative vid mate - cheers!

  • @jimmytate7587
    @jimmytate7587 Před 8 lety +9

    So is the other guy walking around with one shoe?

  • @patrickchelin8632
    @patrickchelin8632 Před 3 lety

    Great job, nice tips.

  • @45von
    @45von Před 12 lety

    You are an incredible Craftsman... Your work is Top Quality.
    What type wood is that you are using for fence posts?

  • @iainstewart3693
    @iainstewart3693 Před 11 lety +1

    Hi mate very impressed

  • @mandyfootillustrator
    @mandyfootillustrator Před 9 lety

    Still trying to work out how you snap that wire so easily after creating a knot. Is there simpky a knack to it? Great craftsmanship.

    • @ceriwilliams5512
      @ceriwilliams5512 Před 9 lety

      It all depends on the gage of the wire and if its high stencil or not

  • @brithesaw
    @brithesaw Před 13 lety

    what are you guys fencing in? great fencing indeed:)

  • @rockinghorselivestock2491

    A work of art.

  • @Aonexia
    @Aonexia Před 9 lety +1

    Bloody Hell! This Man is Awesome at his craft!! O-o

    • @neilwilliams2409
      @neilwilliams2409 Před 7 lety

      That may be so but his approach to his own personal safety is shocking.

  • @stephenmunt1624
    @stephenmunt1624 Před 7 měsíci

    love the shoe to protect the plane :-)

  • @hughchapman5319
    @hughchapman5319 Před 6 lety

    V nice job 👌👍

  • @wayne0789
    @wayne0789 Před 11 lety

    Nice!!

  • @stubbenmonkeyfencingtractors

    beautiful fencing sir yout technique is very simalar to ours

  • @Occeanmannn
    @Occeanmannn Před 5 lety

    looks like a great craftsman but from experience a good brace would be a better option

  • @joeltouzell4417
    @joeltouzell4417 Před 6 lety +6

    The cameraman is absolutely hopeless at holding a camera

  • @million65555
    @million65555 Před 12 lety

    What gauge wire are you using? Great videos.

  • @undercoverbrother6597
    @undercoverbrother6597 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video mate. Great work. Get home safe when your remote like that mate. Eyewear, work boots, chainsaw chaps. I know did the same and miles from anywhere lost a finger.

  • @lorrainewilkins9248
    @lorrainewilkins9248 Před 6 lety

    Wow he knows his stuff

  • @gettingitdone1
    @gettingitdone1 Před rokem

    Finally found a kiwi fencer to follow 😆.

  • @headingscrub9035
    @headingscrub9035 Před 2 lety

    Be interesting to know the labour cost per metre and per strainer assembly.

  • @survivalistboards
    @survivalistboards Před 11 lety

    Do yall use barbed wire over there?
    Hello from Texas.

  • @The8888e
    @The8888e Před 7 lety +1

    Ооооо трактор Беларус))))

  • @jwr778
    @jwr778 Před 5 lety +1

    Other pride what was the purpose of the plaining

  • @polfloq
    @polfloq Před 12 lety

    @nathanking1970 Don't you like my FRRrench accent ? At least, I hope you didn't get "pieced" with it. Sry for bad focusing. I guess what I missed is when he was digging, so I can reveal you the secret on what there was on the ground : A hole !! check between 1''32' & 1"39' : it confirms my theory héhé hihi hoho ! Thx for whatching mate, hope you enjoyed :)

    • @drewmoetu3440
      @drewmoetu3440 Před 6 lety +1

      I'd use chainsaw to cut square out of strainer and plan my stay with chainsaw save heaps of time and money

    • @woodman1701
      @woodman1701 Před 4 lety +1

      Drew Moetu
      Hi drew.
      What’s the secret to sticking the chainsaw tip into the post without it kicking up?

  • @dbasiliere
    @dbasiliere Před 7 lety +2

    Nice fence work. Camera work... Not so good..

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 11 lety +1

    2.7 m strainer driven into rubbly clay. Its more than half its length in the ground. It would take a better fence than I've seen that will shift it. Foots are definately used where appropriate. Its called fencing to the conditions. Experienced operators know all about that.

  • @frankwhite8235
    @frankwhite8235 Před 6 lety

    It's called a deadman, the short anchor post

  • @stevemerritt2721
    @stevemerritt2721 Před 3 lety

    why didn’t you use a typical H brace?

  • @royhoco5748
    @royhoco5748 Před 8 lety

    never it seen it done like that

  • @hunbaeyoon
    @hunbaeyoon Před 6 lety

    Go kiwi!!!

  • @israelgriffin585
    @israelgriffin585 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Safety glasses, my brother.

    • @AstrixCloud
      @AstrixCloud Před 2 měsíci

      Most don't even bother. Just end up getting scratched and end up with multiple pairs you can't use.

  • @digd6592
    @digd6592 Před 5 lety

    I prefer the box strainer

  • @andrewmoetu7583
    @andrewmoetu7583 Před rokem

    Throw chisel away take to long use saw to cut mortis hole instead of using chisel take to long

  • @neurobook
    @neurobook Před 6 lety +2

    No eye protection when using chainsaw - not smart.

  • @hairymanonetwo
    @hairymanonetwo Před 5 lety

    If you take a large rock.....or better yet a cement silo stave and lay it ( the flat way and the long way " just below the surface of the ground up against the brace posts......( the first two posts)...there is no real need for any other supports. The reason ? Because the pull forces are spread out over a larger area (against the rock or stave )and very difficult to pull a post over ! Similar to using a rope compared to a fishing line pulling it through your hand.....Fishing line will cut...where as the rope wont !

  • @2460speedy
    @2460speedy Před 5 lety

    It must be a deer fence. It would not keep cattle in.

  • @AutodidactEngineer
    @AutodidactEngineer Před 3 lety

    Why are the posts so thick!!
    The maximum we make them here in Kosovo is 6 inches!

  • @drewmoetu3440
    @drewmoetu3440 Před 6 lety

    quicker to cut stay hole in strainer with saw and wacky out with the claw of your hammer

  • @actorzone856
    @actorzone856 Před 8 lety

    I gave up using timber posts a long time ago, I never used pine posts as they are too weak and not fire proof as they burn like match sticks, I use railway iron concreted on all posts now with a star picket welded on the to attach the wire, the fence will last a lifetime and you only have to the job once.

    • @brewsterly2927
      @brewsterly2927 Před 2 lety

      Well you won't be concreting railway line posts in on a 2000 sq mile property fence in the middle of Australia.

  • @richc.3100
    @richc.3100 Před 4 lety

    I don't see the advantage over using a traditional H frame.

  • @brennancogan7597
    @brennancogan7597 Před 7 lety

    I noticed he rounded the top of the post. What is the reasoning for doing that?

  • @Chris_L034
    @Chris_L034 Před 7 lety

    if your scrapping with your ol lady this is how you put up a fence.

  • @blamzybutler8439
    @blamzybutler8439 Před 10 měsíci

    Pro tip 5 the cordless planer

    • @Otokastation1
      @Otokastation1  Před 10 měsíci

      I like my hand plane way more. No battery, sharp as, fast and simple. It does a nice job.

  • @hikurukutai
    @hikurukutai Před 9 měsíci

    good old red band boots

  • @hybriddynamics1727
    @hybriddynamics1727 Před 6 lety

    Why on a new fence do you join with a knot in the middle? Simply tie off on one end of fence, run wires out and strain off other end strainer and tie directly to strainer with end tie off knot, loses no strain, has no knots to lose 30% of wire strength and is much quicker. Apart from that, lovely workmanship.

    • @tobyp6974
      @tobyp6974 Před 5 lety +1

      hybrid dynamics it's ok for short strains but long ones with few angles if u strain from 1 end the other end won't b tight

    • @brewsterly2927
      @brewsterly2927 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/ZmqLcKCAA6Q/video.html
      Bugger all tension lost, no more than doing at post where you have stay or cross wire brace in the way.

  • @michaelandrews237
    @michaelandrews237 Před 7 lety

    Should've atleast footed it with two half waratahs

  • @martinbyrne6643
    @martinbyrne6643 Před 4 lety

    Shoot the camera man ‘ he’s a shakey show🐥

  • @damianprivett5834
    @damianprivett5834 Před 5 lety

    That Post is going nowhere....1500 in the ground to start with then another piece 1800 to hold stay...WOW!

  • @grantquinones
    @grantquinones Před 5 lety +2

    so this is what happened before welfare was a thing?

  • @adeshinaadekunle3778
    @adeshinaadekunle3778 Před 5 lety

    Please change the camera man next time..

  • @sethwilliamr8118
    @sethwilliamr8118 Před 2 lety

    Bloody blunt chainsaw bro

  • @Otokastation1
    @Otokastation1  Před 12 lety

    @jamo2890
    The strainer won't slip around because it is driven. If it is dug in the foot wire is put on in such a way as to counteract the torque that is created from the tensioned wires. (Newtons law.)

  • @impart-dutiful-helping
    @impart-dutiful-helping Před 7 lety +2

    Hi, thanks for the info, now I know all about wire fences. This'll really help to keep the mexicans out. I'll be sure to pass this information along to Fox News so it will eventually reach our Great Leader. Have a nice day!

  • @drewmoetu3440
    @drewmoetu3440 Před 6 lety

    waste the time planing them can plan with saw

  • @hairymanonetwo
    @hairymanonetwo Před 5 lety

    Too much time taken fix a basic fence !

    • @lukeconway3454
      @lukeconway3454 Před 5 lety

      And then have to do it again in a few years

    • @hairymanonetwo
      @hairymanonetwo Před 5 lety

      @@lukeconway3454 ... A well "used" fence is always in need of repairs.... its all about good maintenance !!!! Deer damage a fence....and trees fall on a fence......always need repairs !

    • @andrewmoetu7583
      @andrewmoetu7583 Před 4 lety

      Yep I agree taking to long

  • @gregtaylor6159
    @gregtaylor6159 Před 11 lety

    No foot major FAIL.

  • @roeramataroria2159
    @roeramataroria2159 Před 3 lety

    vidiographer is a bit off the mark...

  • @peterevans2638
    @peterevans2638 Před 6 lety

    Cameran has ants in his pants! Stand still FFS! Have a headache now.