fixed knot field fence

[ugabulldog]

I am running new fence on hilly and curved terrain. I was looking at fixed knot to save on number of line posts needed but thought it might not work as good on hills as hinged knot wire? Any experience?

 

[hoss_ross]

It will work fine. Just have to add in a couple posts here and there in a draw or on a knoll to staple it to. I've put it up in plenty of rough spots in the mountains of VA and NC.

 

[lavacarancher]

Please excuse my ignorance but what is a "fixed knot"?

 

[fenceman]

Fixed knot net makes a better fence in any terrain. Like said above you need to put a well set post in extreme low spots to keep from pulling tpost up.
Let's say in a valley you get some slack in the top of the net. (Opposite on a hill) use a goldenrod stretcher to pull the slack out of the horizontal wires. Cut the wire and splice it back with a staytuff crimp. Do one at a time.
I hope that makes sense.

 

[fenceman]

Walked out and took pics just for you lavaca. :tiphat:
Fixed knot has a solid wire for the vertical stay.
Much stiffer fence.

Fixed knot





Not a fixed knot

 

[lavacarancher]

OK, gottcha. Type of net wire fencing. I've seen it and used it but never knew what it was called. That's it, I've learned my one thing today. Now I can go back to sleep. :lol:

 

[JMJ Farms]

Fenceman what's the best brand of fixed knot for the money?

 

[fenceman]

Staytuff is probably the best but pricey.
Bekaert makes a very similar net wire , and as far as I can tell, its as good and much cheaper.
http://fencing.bekaert.com/en/bekaert-f ... fixed-knot

Redbrands square deal comes in third imo.

 

[JMJ Farms]

Staytuff is probably the best but pricey.
Bekaert makes a very similar net wire , and as far as I can tell, its as good and much cheaper.
http://fencing.bekaert.com/en/bekaert-f ... fixed-knot

Redbrands square deal comes in third imo.

Thank you sir. Your info is usually dead on and greatly appreciated