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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 357274" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>Get a set of goldenrods, wrap the wire around one end post 2 or 3 times, then back on itself (the end posts must be bigger than the inline posts, and sunk deeper in the ground to bear the pressure - they must also be set fairly close together - maybe 4-5', with an inline post positioned horizontally between the end posts to brace. Put the brace about chest high at the top, and use wire running from the top of one corner brace to the bottom of the other corner brace, then twisted tight - handles of fence pliers work well for this - to keep the brace in place), string the wire, and - depending on how long the fence is - stretch it at a couple of points (for a 1/2 mile of fence, we stretch it once in the middle, and again at the opposite end) in the middle, and at the opposite end post. The goldenrods will fit around the end post. Stretch the wire and, before you release the goldenrods at the opposite end post, wrap the wire 2 or 3 times around the end post, then wrap it back on itself. After you release the goldenrods, anchor the wire with a staple on each side of the post. If you run out of wire and have to splice, make a loop in one end of the wire (again, wrapping it back on itself), thread the end of the other piece through the loop, and wrap it back on itself. Goldenrods work very well for this, but release carefully because splices have been known to break and can mess you up big time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 357274, member: 539"] Get a set of goldenrods, wrap the wire around one end post 2 or 3 times, then back on itself (the end posts must be bigger than the inline posts, and sunk deeper in the ground to bear the pressure - they must also be set fairly close together - maybe 4-5', with an inline post positioned horizontally between the end posts to brace. Put the brace about chest high at the top, and use wire running from the top of one corner brace to the bottom of the other corner brace, then twisted tight - handles of fence pliers work well for this - to keep the brace in place), string the wire, and - depending on how long the fence is - stretch it at a couple of points (for a 1/2 mile of fence, we stretch it once in the middle, and again at the opposite end) in the middle, and at the opposite end post. The goldenrods will fit around the end post. Stretch the wire and, before you release the goldenrods at the opposite end post, wrap the wire 2 or 3 times around the end post, then wrap it back on itself. After you release the goldenrods, anchor the wire with a staple on each side of the post. If you run out of wire and have to splice, make a loop in one end of the wire (again, wrapping it back on itself), thread the end of the other piece through the loop, and wrap it back on itself. Goldenrods work very well for this, but release carefully because splices have been known to break and can mess you up big time. [/QUOTE]
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