Heads up on fence materials.

[callmefence]

Steel prices have been at a decade low. Looks that is about to change. I talked to a supplier this morning. Was told his restock price on wire and tpost was already up about 10% and its expected to continue to climb. I'm going to spend some money today. If you've got a big project , you might want to consider getting your steel now.

 

[M.Magis]

Is it me, or have they never changed since steel prices bottomed out? Seems like I've been paying the same for the last 8 years I've been re-fencing the farm, both posts and wire. Guess it could have dropped a couple bucks and I didn't notice it.
Thanks for the heads up.

 

[greybeard]

Thanks for the heads up!!
I'm still buying mostly utility poles for corners tho. Surprised they are still just $.50/ft in Houston and they'll cut 'em any length ya want. Them creosoted posts don't weld too good tho.

 

[skyhightree1]

Thanks I just bought some fencing panels and high tensile wire so im glad I did ... I hope steel prices do go up I got a ton of scrap to sell lol

 

[ez14]

Kinda makes me want to buy some fencing for another pasture but i dont know if/when it will get fenced and dont really want to spend the money just to have it sitting around the barn

 

[skyhightree1]

Kinda makes me want to buy some fencing for another pasture but i dont know if/when it will get fenced and dont really want to spend the money just to have it sitting around the barn

I would buy it and hold onto it because if you wait you will just pay more later and I look at it as im going to be fooling with cattle so im sure I will use it eventually.

 

[greybeard]

Thanks I just bought some fencing panels and high tensile wire so im glad I did ... I hope steel prices do go up I got a ton of scrap to sell lol

Yeah, I need to get rid of some of my 'shabby chic/collectible ' stuff too.

 

[skyhightree1]

Thanks I just bought some fencing panels and high tensile wire so im glad I did ... I hope steel prices do go up I got a ton of scrap to sell lol

Yeah, I need to get rid of some of my 'shabby chic/collectible ' stuff too.

:lol2:

 

[callmefence]

I was paying 2.25 a foot for good pipe around 2005. Now I'm paying .85

About a year ago we were getting .12 cents for our trash. Now we're getting.03....

The way I see it. It's better than gold

 

[ez14]

Kinda makes me want to buy some fencing for another pasture but i dont know if/when it will get fenced and dont really want to spend the money just to have it sitting around the barn

I would buy it and hold onto it because if you wait you will just pay more later and I look at it as im going to be fooling with cattle so im sure I will use it eventually.

yeah i probably should buy it soon i will use it someday now i should buy a measuring wheel so i can figure out how much i need

When you guys fence do you use a measuring wheel to figure out how much you need?? If not how do you figure it out

 

[M-5]

Field measure app on my phone most of the time. I have a wheel also and use it on crooked runs. I also step a lot off I can be within a inch or 2 on short runs and long runs im only off a couple feet max. but I been walking for a about 50 yrs so I trust it.

 

[SteppedInIt]

When you guys fence do you use a measuring wheel to figure out how much you need?? If not how do you figure it out

For planning big areas I use https://www.google.com/maps/d/?app=mp&hl=en_US Its pretty darn accurate.

Thanks for the heads up Fence.

 

[callmefence]

Kinda makes me want to buy some fencing for another pasture but i dont know if/when it will get fenced and dont really want to spend the money just to have it sitting around the barn

I would buy it and hold onto it because if you wait you will just pay more later and I look at it as im going to be fooling with cattle so im sure I will use it eventually.

yeah i probably should buy it soon i will use it someday now i should buy a measuring wheel so i can figure out how much i need

When you guys fence do you use a measuring wheel to figure out how much you need?? If not how do you figure it out

I use wheel for final bid or Bill. Survey or phone app's often miss hills and valleys that add footage...I'll figure materials off a survey, range finder or phone app's. But to give a customer a firm number I always use the wheel

 

[John SD]

Local place is currently having their 37th annual spring open house sale. 1.33 lb T-posts (not Red Brand) are priced as follow in quantities of 200 or more. 5 clips included per post:

5 1/2 ft $3.99
6' $4.50
7' $5.25

Red Brand 12.5 ga barbed wire is $61.25 per roll in pallet quantities of 27 rolls per pallet.

Beckaert HIgh Tensile ZA barbed wire is $53.65 per roll in pallet quantites of 36 rolls per pallet.

Beckaert HIgh Tensile woven wire in 330' rolls is priced from 32" high at $127.50 up to 96" high at $497.50 6 other sizes available in between.

CCA treated Black Hills Ponderosa Pine/Montana Lodgepole Pine posts are priced from 3 1/2"x6'6" at $5.65 to 6"x16" at $43.50 in bundle quantites. Ask about semi load discounts.

#1 Fir railroad ties are priced at $10.95 each in bundle quantities or $9.50 in semi load quantities delivered.

2"x 31' 6" steel drill stem is priced at $40/stick. 2 3/8" at $39.50 and clips are 55 cents each. 2 7/8" at $48.50 and clips are 65 cents each.

Steel oil pipe posts are 2 3/8"x8' at $16.25, 2 3/8"x10' at $21.15, 2 7/8"x8' at $18.75, and 2 7/8"x10' at $24.18

2 3/8" fiberglass drill stem is $15/stick.

W guard rail 12"x13'6" is $3.20/ft 12"x26' is $3.10/ft. Tri beam guard rail 20"x13'6" is $58.

Black I-beam is 12' and 14' at $4.30/ft. 40' is $4.19/ft.

Galvanized I-beam prices are 8' at $27/each, 11'6" at $39, and 13'6" at $55.

Steel sucker rod comes in 25' lengths. 3/4" is $11. 7/8" is $13.25. 1" is $14.50. Nail or lag clips are 45 cents each.

Galvanized and primed supersteel is $1.15/sq ft in 24'6" lengths. 5% discount for full bundles.

4'Wx24'Lx1 1/8" thick megapanel is $1.66/sq ft. 4'Wx16'Lx i1" thick megapanel is 78 cents/sq ft.

More prices on lots more stuff at http://store.cammackranchsupply.com/

 

[3B Cattle Company]

Email i got from gobob said the same thing. Expecting a fairly substantial price increase.