Bekaert or Red Brand field fence wire?

[EddieWalker]

What type of crimp and crimper do you use?

All the best,

Peter

I bought this 4 slot crimper from Kencove because it was cheap, and I didn't realize how awkward it was to work with. The handles are kind of stiff, and to me, it's just a pain to get it into position to squeeze the crimp sleeves.

4-Slot Crimping Tool, Red Handle

4-Slot Crimping Tool, Red Handle - Crimp Tools - Tools

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Eventually I will probably spend the money and buy one of the more expensive 2 sleeve crimpers I really hate the one I have, but it gets the job done.

I put two of the C34 sleeves on the top and bottom wires, and double crimp each one.

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Then I put one of the C2L sleeves on all of the other wires, and double crimp each of them.

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I watched some YouTube videos on tying fence wire, but it seemed like a lot more work then installing the crimp sleeves. I also worried that I might be creating a weakness if the fence by bending the wire too much when tying it.

 

[EddieWalker]

Might want something like this on your Christmas list....

20V MAX* XR 9ga Cordless Fencing Stapler (Tool Only)

The DEWALT® Cordless Fencing Stapler, designed for rural applications is 100% battery operated, eliminating the need for fuel cells and the hassle of a hose and compressor. Variable power settings, tool-free depth of drive and jam clearing give the user confidence to get the job done quickly and...

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I thought about it, but the price tag scared me off. The other issue was that the staples on some of them are not barbed, or if they are, they are thinner staples then what I'm using, and they only had one barb. I'm sure there is one out there that does the bigger staples with double barbs, but I haven't put much effort into looking for it because of the cost of buying one.

I base everything on $300 for a roll of fence, or buy something else. Do I need it more then another roll of fencing?

 

[ponytug]

I bought this 4 slot crimper from Kencove because it was cheap, and I didn't realize how awkward it was to work with. The handles are kind of stiff, and to me, it's just a pain to get it into position to squeeze the crimp sleeves.

4-Slot Crimping Tool, Red Handle

4-Slot Crimping Tool, Red Handle - Crimp Tools - Tools

kencove.com

Eventually I will probably spend the money and buy one of the more expensive 2 sleeve crimpers I really hate the one I have, but it gets the job done.

I put two of the C34 sleeves on the top and bottom wires, and double crimp each one.

Amazon.com

Then I put one of the C2L sleeves on all of the other wires, and double crimp each of them.

Amazon.com

I watched some YouTube videos on tying fence wire, but it seemed like a lot more work then installing the crimp sleeves. I also worried that I might be creating a weakness if the fence by bending the wire too much when tying it.

I suspect that you are right about splicing vs. crimping, but I have no data.

I only rarely crimp barbed wire because of the hassle, but I have used a cheap hydraulic crimper, with one anvil flipped to be flat to crimp that style of crimp, but I have no idea if it would hold high tensile wire.

I don't do enough wood post wire fencing to make it worthwhile for me, but the Milwaukee M18 staples are double barbed.

Milwaukee 1-1/2 in. 9-Gauge Galvanized Staples for M18 FUEL Utility Fencing Stapler (960 Per Box) MPU112-960 - The Home Depot

The MILWAUKEE 9 Gauge Galvanized Staples are intended for use in attaching wire fencing to wood fence posts, as well as securing copper grounding wire to utility poles. These staples are zinc-aluminum

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Utility Fencing Stapler (Tool-Only) 2843-20 - The Home Depot

Give a perfect finishing touch to your home with the help of this astonishing and extraordinary Milwaukee 71 M LithiumIon Brushless Cordless Utility Fencing Stapler.

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All the best, Peter

 

[Torvy]

I saw those, but I think they are just barbed, not double. Double barbed have 4 barbs 2 on each tine. Works for me, but not Eddie. Milwaukee tool is cheaper. Under 200 with tax if you already have their battery system. Alas, I do not.

 

[LDR812]

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