Where can I get a fence puller?

[mdbarb]

I want to pull taunt some fence wire. This is 6' high, galvanized wire, probably in a 2"x4" grid. The only fence pullers I have found so far are for heavier chainlink fences. If I try fishing a flatbat vertically thru the fence then pulling the bar - it just breaks the adjacent vertical wire. I am looking for a device that fastens to the horizontal wire then pulls tight. I will also want to pull single strands.


I'm sure the TBN team /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif can send me down the proper paths to enlightenment on the correct tools and techniques of creating a nice tight wire fence.

 

[fenneran]

mdbarb,

I normally just use a pipe threaded through the fencing, but if that is not working for you, I have used another apparatus. It was two flat boards, maybe 3 inches wide, with a hole about every 4 inches. You would put one board on each side of the fence and bolt the two boards together, sandwiching the fence between. Then, when you pull on the boards, the fence comes along. I think I have one out in my barn. If I can find it tonight, I'll take a picture.

-Frank

 

[Egon]

We used to call them wire stretchers. A farm supply store should have a modern version. If not a come along will work. Just find a cammed clamp that will fit the wire and chain it to the come along. Remember to tighten the top wire first and don't try for too long a strech with the type of wire you are using.

Just for interest I have one hanging in the trailer thats probably older than me.

Egon

 

[gotrocks]

<font color="blue"> I will also want to pull single strands. </font>


Years ago one of my sons ran thru a barbed wire fence in his car and when I went to help him replace the damage we used a pair of vice-grip and an old block/tackle.
Clamp vice-grips onto wire hook b/t arond post or truck.
Did not have Kubota then /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Pulled that wire tight as a banjo string.

 

[mdbarb]

This technique tends to rely on the vertical wires which then break at the intersections. What i would like to find is something that connects to the horizontal wires.

 

[Bird]

You might want to look at this tool from Northern Tool. It's item #143955 and item #143956 is even better, but more expensive. That's the kind of tool a couple of my neighbors had, so I didn't have to buy one; just borrowed theirs at times. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[beenthere]

The fence stretcher is different from a wire stretcher. The two boards (I use 2x6) bolted together on each side of the fence, with nails driven through to engage behind the vertical wires, can then be held with a chain top and bottom, allowing for a tractor to pull the fence taught. The boards should be as long as the fence is tall. Anchor it good at the corner post at one end, and have it run past the corner post at the other end. When the fence is taught, staple it to the near post and even fasten it at all the posts before letting off on the tension. The nails will keep the fence from slipping through the 2x6 sandwich.
Individual wires are pulled tight with a regular fence stretcher.
(Just like Bird said in the previous post - he's quicker than I)

fence stretcher

 

[normde2001]

If you have a TSC store nearby you might want to try this. Looks like it works with a come-along.

 

[JTD]

Kencove sells all the items you will need. Website is Kencove.com. Their heavy duty 4 ft 2x4 clamp is somewhat pricey but it works well. You'll also need a ratchet w/chain for it. Forgot what mine cost. A come-along will work also.

 

[Egon]

You can also use one 2x6 and wrap it with the wire a few times. It'll work just as well and doesn't take as much time.

The wire stretcher I have is comprised of two double blocks with one having a locking jamb for the rope. One end has a chain that attaches to something solid. The other end has a cam lock clamp that fits over the wire and tightens as force is applied. From the pictures shown so far it would be the easiest to use.

Egon