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<blockquote data-quote="Jogeephus" data-source="post: 502746" data-attributes="member: 4362"><p>Most definitely! Deeper the better. I also put concrete in the corners and let them sit for at least two weeks. Also put a brace wire on a 45 degree angle with the high point on the post that is in the direction you are pulling and the low on the post you are pulling from. I also use 5 strands of wire with the first starting 18 inches off the ground - you are not raising rabbits - this puts a higher density of strands where the cows heads will be trying to stick through. Also, someone gave me this tip on the board but I can't remember who to credit but its good advice. Once you have pulled the wire to your desired tension, staple it to the inside post (the one with the brace wire at its highest) then let off the pressure just a notch or two before stapling it to the last one. This puts pressure on the outside post where the brace wire can do its job the best. Its a lot easier to take your time and do it right the first time than to have to fix or adjust things later. I learned this the hard way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jogeephus, post: 502746, member: 4362"] Most definitely! Deeper the better. I also put concrete in the corners and let them sit for at least two weeks. Also put a brace wire on a 45 degree angle with the high point on the post that is in the direction you are pulling and the low on the post you are pulling from. I also use 5 strands of wire with the first starting 18 inches off the ground - you are not raising rabbits - this puts a higher density of strands where the cows heads will be trying to stick through. Also, someone gave me this tip on the board but I can't remember who to credit but its good advice. Once you have pulled the wire to your desired tension, staple it to the inside post (the one with the brace wire at its highest) then let off the pressure just a notch or two before stapling it to the last one. This puts pressure on the outside post where the brace wire can do its job the best. Its a lot easier to take your time and do it right the first time than to have to fix or adjust things later. I learned this the hard way. [/QUOTE]
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