Farm Fence Solutions or Callmefence

[bball]

Or any other fencing experts...
I have been singing the praises of the gripple to anyone who will listen when, after a few conversations, my FIL stumbled upon this video while doing his research:

https://youtu.be/W0ES6dD95C8

I would appreciate any thoughts on the matter.

 

[greybeard]

I think they both have already stated their thoughts.in the comment section of the video.
Farm Fence Solutions LLC
6 months ago (edited)
Good video Tim. The first rounds of Gripples, which you are demonstrating, have a well deserved bad reputation. We use and abuse the current versions every day, and don't have the failures even after several years in service. The original version was bad to let moisture in, then freeze and destroy the inner workings. The Gripple Plus.....right around a dollar if you know where to shop ;-).....seems to have solved this issue, as we have temperature swings of up to 130 degrees F, with high moisture, in a year without seeing these issues anymore. I agree that a hand tied knot is always superior, but isn't always an option for DIY fencers or high volume contractors. Tying real fencing knots is become a lost (never found, in most cases) art here in the States, and that is sad. Proper knots are a display of craftsmanship that few understand and appreciate.

call me FENCE
5 months ago
Good video Tim.
Couple things.. I disagree on the gripples. Properly used they hold just fine. And your paying way two much. Also you should try a good masdan come along instead of that chain strainer. Pulls just as hard and a lot handier to use.
I know you guys in East Texas (from your accent)do things different but give it a try.]

 

[bball]

:dunce: guess I should have looked in the comments :dunce:

 

[fence_it]

Gripples are the weakest join you can use, knots are second. Crimp sleeves are near 100% strength of the wire when used properly. In 30 years crimps will still be holding a fence together, Gripples, I don't know about. There's a reason they aren't used in New Zealand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY99zuRCKag&fbclid=IwAR239WII1ThjFFb9eh76AqYcFJ5LDbRpaC2Dn6o-n7rXrh8qhWT9F3FFvuU

 

[M-5]

I would have never bought any gripples but I found a box at the co-op marked 6 or 7 bucks a bag of 25 last year. I like them but I leave a tail and tie them off so it's a permanent fix. If they fail it wont matter. For loose connection I will use a sleeve then pull wire tight. All methods should be available because no 2 stretch's are the same.

 

[callmefence]

That's exactly right five.

I've only used them for a year. I've seen very few failures . And most of those where from a wire with a curled end being forced in. I break wire pretty often and it almost never fails at the gripple. That's both low and hightensil wire. I would hate to not have them.

 

[pricefarm]

Gripples are the weakest join you can use, knots are second. Crimp sleeves are near 100% strength of the wire when used properly. In 30 years crimps will still be holding a fence together, Gripples, I don't know about. There's a reason they aren't used in New Zealand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY99zuRCKag&fbclid=IwAR239WII1ThjFFb9eh76AqYcFJ5LDbRpaC2Dn6o-n7rXrh8qhWT9F3FFvuU

What kind of crimps are you using ?

 

[sstterry]

Gripples are the weakest join you can use, knots are second. Crimp sleeves are near 100% strength of the wire when used properly. In 30 years crimps will still be holding a fence together, Gripples, I don't know about. There's a reason they aren't used in New Zealand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY99zuRCKag&fbclid=IwAR239WII1ThjFFb9eh76AqYcFJ5LDbRpaC2Dn6o-n7rXrh8qhWT9F3FFvuU

I have been using the gripples, but I also have a large supply of inherited Crimping sleeves. Which Crimping Tool would you recommend for occasional farm use?

 

[fence_it]

Gripples are the weakest join you can use, knots are second. Crimp sleeves are near 100% strength of the wire when used properly. In 30 years crimps will still be holding a fence together, Gripples, I don't know about. There's a reason they aren't used in New Zealand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY99zuRCKag&fbclid=IwAR239WII1ThjFFb9eh76AqYcFJ5LDbRpaC2Dn6o-n7rXrh8qhWT9F3FFvuU

What kind of crimps are you using ?

I use the Kiwi Fence 12.5ga LONG crimp sleeves from Kencove. Rated for 1500lb hold. Make sure to get the long ones, not the shorties.

 

[fence_it]

Gripples are the weakest join you can use, knots are second. Crimp sleeves are near 100% strength of the wire when used properly. In 30 years crimps will still be holding a fence together, Gripples, I don't know about. There's a reason they aren't used in New Zealand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY99zuRCKag&fbclid=IwAR239WII1ThjFFb9eh76AqYcFJ5LDbRpaC2Dn6o-n7rXrh8qhWT9F3FFvuU

I have been using the gripples, but I also have a large supply of inherited Crimping sleeves. Which Crimping Tool would you recommend for occasional farm use?

I use the nicopress crimpers from Kencove. They are spendy ($200), but hold up very well for daily contractor use. I've bought ones from the farm store, like the Dare brand, but they were absolute junk. Buy a nicopress and you can pass it down to the next generation.

 

[bball]

Thanks for the info fence_it. Appreciate you taking the time to provide some extra info and recommendations.