Fence Stretcher Review How to Maintain Barbed Wire Fences Easily and Safely

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Fence Stretcher Review How to Maintain Barbed Wire Fences Easily and Safely

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4 жыл бұрын

Loose fences invite trouble. In this video I review a fence stretcher made in Australia by James Higgins. This tool allows you to quickly, safely and easily maintain barbed wire fences and prevent bigger problems. I show you how the tool works demonstrate its use and give a few tips on staying safe working with barbed wire.
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@anachronisticon Жыл бұрын

Can confirm. These are now indispensable on our farm. Bloody brilliant bit of kit.

@thegodsnut8595 4 жыл бұрын

I want to buy this tool when i'm going to start fencing my farm next year. I have problem with my neighbors animals destroying my plants. Thank you for the video.

@brucem7390 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim

@stevep6160 3 жыл бұрын

Bought one of these with the needle after watching this video. I found it really simple to use, and I actually enjoyed working with it. The stretcher is really well made too. I really enjoyed watching this video again, but it's even better when I held my tongue right ;)

@stevep6160 3 жыл бұрын

I get so much from all your videos Tim, and I really can’t put anyone of them as my absolute favourite. However, this one is right up there with your best. I just bought one of these strainers based on your review. It’s not the first time I’ve bought something after looking at products you feature in your videos. I really appreciate your frankness and clear delivery of your subject matter. Thanks so much

@FarmLearningTim 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Much appreciated.

@bmwoutlander 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant tool and method.

@mitchmcbride6053 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing great Australia products there are soo many great things made here we need to celebrate them more

@NathanNostaw 4 жыл бұрын

Great tool, makes me almost wish I had a wire fence. :)

@MrGreglang 3 жыл бұрын

appreciate your videos Tim great effort. I've been fencing for a while now but it's great to pick up new stuff and new ideas thank you very much. My missus thinks your videos are great too.

@FarmLearningTim 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Really glad you like them

@pdrhound Жыл бұрын

I prefer the clips. They are quicker and you can always come back and tighten them.

@bretdavisdmd 2 жыл бұрын

That is the Occam’s razor of fence tightening

@886014 4 жыл бұрын

I see these types of things at field days all the time, but my knowledge of fencing currently extends as far as deciding it's probably not a good idea to experiment with peeing on the ones with insulators! I need to learn how to fence, so appreciate the great videos you do on this Tim.

@johnlynch4878 4 жыл бұрын

Great product, Tim. Just what I need! Thanks.

@jameshiggins6168 4 жыл бұрын

Saw your order - thanks John I'll get it out to you ASAP

@darrenturner8035 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video Tim, the Lowline’s looked in good condition as well.👍

@rustyshackleford498 3 жыл бұрын

"Speed dealers" LoL 🤣 thanks mate haven't laughed that hard in a long time!

@FarmLearningTim 3 жыл бұрын

😜

@lukek4516 4 жыл бұрын

Tim - great video as always, really appreciate your hard work. Could this be used to repair plain wire too?

@jameshiggins6168 4 жыл бұрын

I can confirm - that is a definite yes.

@jonmullen5286 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bit of kit Tim - loved the needle mate.

@dandybounddandybound1064 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Tim. Tip you can drill out your handle of the fencing pliers to bend your wire over a secound hole small wire thru the metal removal(staple) side.

@devriescustomleather1109 4 жыл бұрын

Got a set of the ones from Texas. Nice big fat cows. The vid quality is very good as well as volume. 100% pro!!! Thanks Nashville, USA

@dalebaker9788 4 жыл бұрын

My dad takes a claw hammer place the wire in the claw of hammer and twist hammer 45 degree along fence. Move down 12 inches and repeat until tight. Very fast.

@tammoilliet8683 4 жыл бұрын

The only other good method I know of re-tensioning barb wire is to get those#4 crimps for twisted wire. Just strain with a regular chain stainer, cut the slack wire between the strainers, and slap on a crimp. But as usual, Tim's method is cheaper, no crimps!

@craigwillis3372 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Texas version?? How come no longer...would have rather bought an Aussie one anyway !! The twitcher is brilliant...need one or two of those !!!

@2460speedy 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video. However I still do not like staples. I prefer to wire onto posts.

@paulfreeman5340 4 жыл бұрын

good work Tim. love your vids.

@ntek2709 Жыл бұрын

I dont have that tool, I just twist the wire up and then put a plain wire through and twitch it up to stop the twisted barb from unwinding. I suspect this is compromising the barbs strength compared to using the tool you used here ? I saw another guys solution where he just twists up the barb using a large staple, then twitches the staple back onto the barb using the staples legs. Will give that a go next time

@TheKajunkat 2 жыл бұрын

I love my texas fence stretcher but that one is cool too (don't get the cheap chinese ones they break almost immediately). I really like that needle, i wonder if something like it is available in the states.

@FarmLearningTim 2 жыл бұрын

Can order online. Check the review on timthompson.ag for a link

@michelleodwyer2271 Жыл бұрын

i think the needle looks like the tool used in rope splicing.

@davidallen3801 4 жыл бұрын

Geez Tim I have to replace the neighbours fence with a couple of new barbs this might just save a bit of time.

@grantbloxsom6414 4 жыл бұрын

gotta get one of them

@10Seconds2Blastoff 2 жыл бұрын

Can the Higgins wire stretcher be used to repair/join broken wire too? If so can you a video on that or provide a link if it already exists showing how it’s done. BTW I bought these recently and used them yesterday to fix a very slack old barb fence. It worked a great.

@FarmLearningTim 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, they are a winner with barb! You could use them with plain wire (the old 8 gage stuff) but I would not advise twisting high tensile wire as this significantly weakens it. Cheers.

@jameshiggins6168 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Ian they can be used to fix broken wire, I need to make a video showing the technique, but give me a call if you like to discuss (number will be on your tax invoice)

@virgilfisher1869 4 жыл бұрын

That 'twitcher' is a fid, they are used to splice rope. What you have there is a multi-tasker!

@jackleigh4613 4 жыл бұрын

Tim what about the twitchers they stay with the wire. Specially made to tighten any wire

@kevinroberts2014 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim , great tool never seen one these here in the UK, usually strain up with a Hayes and have enough wire to make a double loop join ,saying that would you do this twice on one wire or take two bites with the tool? Great video's so much to take in .... can I send you pictures of my fencing using your instructions on FB?

@rrich8371 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha... I do the same thing with instructions Mr. Thompson.... If I have to read the instructions... I probably shouldn't have bought the tool in the first place!

@peterschmidt9942 4 жыл бұрын

I'd enjoy my day a lot better not fixing fences, having a couple of quite ones on the back deck taking pot shots at the neightbours cattle ;) Looks like a great idea now Tim. I'd seen them before but wasn't convinced because I couldn't see how they worked. The 12" wire links seem like the go. And if it goes slack again, just replace the links. Might have to invest in a set. I'm all for easy maintenance.

@terrysmith7740 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to end up with a heap of tools with your reviews and I'm not even a fencer. Australian made of course

@FarmLearningTim 3 жыл бұрын

Great excuse to get a new shed......

@mikeykeyes 2 жыл бұрын

Tim what do they call those things you just broke off? I was hoping to put some on barb wire from being pushed up but don't know what they are called and where to buy. Also can you please do a barbed wire fence installation demo including straining the wire? Our bull keeps breaking the fence and until we do an electric outer fence need to get a decent fence put up. Thanks

@markbowden1847 Жыл бұрын

Around here we call them 'droppers'.

@mgreene939 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of plain wire are you using? I have the original Texas fence fixer. I gave up using it. I’ll try it again.

@robgiles4639 4 жыл бұрын

Like them Tim. Thanks. Would these work to pull ringlock back in line where the roos have separated the wires vertically? Some you can pull by hand, but others are just too hard. Cheers.

@coen555 4 жыл бұрын

A good beating with a cheep aluminum edged bullet level usually does the trick. Or put the level on and beat that with your wire cutters. Aluminum is softer than zinc so you don't damage the galvanised wire.

@coen555 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely damages the spirit level though.. haha