Fencing

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of planning your fence?

Answer 2

Keep sheep in and predators out.

Question 3

What layout should be used when planning a fence?

Answer 3

Plan straight lines (as much as possible).

Question 4

What tools can be used to help visualize the fence boundary?

Answer 4

Aerial maps or walk the boundary with flags or spray paint.

Question 5

What is the recommended spacing for intermediate posts?

Answer 5

Every 3–4 meters.

Question 6

What type of wire works best for line lengths under 300 meters?

Answer 6

Tensioned wire.

Question 7

What are strainer posts made of and what are their dimensions?

Answer 7

200–250mm diameter, 2.4m long H4 treated pine or hardwood.

Question 8

What is the diameter and length of intermediate posts?

Answer 8

100–125mm diameter, 1.8m long.

Question 9

What is the purpose of stays in fencing?

Answer 9

To brace strainer posts.

Question 10

What type of wire is recommended for fencing?

Answer 10

High tensile 2.5mm galvanized plain wire (5–7 lines) or netting.

Question 11

What is an optional top wire used for in fencing?

Answer 11

To deter climbing stock or predators.

Question 12

What type of staples should be used for fixing wire?

Answer 12

40mm galvanized staples.

Question 13

What type of netting is optional for lambs or smaller paddocks?

Answer 13

900mm hinge-joint sheep netting.

Question 14

What are droppers used for in fencing?

Answer 14

To keep wires spaced properly.

Question 15

What is a post driver used for?

Answer 15

To dig or drive strainer posts.

Question 16

What tool is used to prevent tangles while rolling out wire?

Answer 16

Wire spinner/unroller.

Question 17

What is the purpose of wire strainers?

Answer 17

For tensioning the wire.

Question 18

What should be used to ensure posts are vertical?

Answer 18

Spirit level or plumb line.

Question 19

What is the function of a measuring tape in fencing?

Answer 19

For layout and marking post locations.

Question 20

What optional tool can be used for carrying tools and wire rolls?

Answer 20

Four-wheel bike or side-by-side.

Question 21

What is the first step in fence construction?

Answer 21

Install strainers and stays.

Question 22

What should be done after setting strainer posts?

Answer 22

Use a box stay or an angle stay for bracing.

Question 23

What is the recommended height for setting intermediate posts?

Answer 23

At consistent height and spacing.

Question 24

What should be used to attach the wire at one end?

Answer 24

Staples.

Question 25

What knot can be used to tie off the wire?

Answer 25

Figure-8 knots or gripples.

Question 26

What should be clipped onto wires between posts?

Answer 26

Droppers.

Question 27

What should be done to check the tension of the fence?

Answer 27

Double-check tension using a fencing tension gauge.

Question 28

What maintenance task should be performed monthly?

Answer 28

Walk the line to tighten wires, re-ram posts, replace damaged staples.

Question 29

What should be done after rain or frost heave?

Answer 29

Recheck strainers.

Question 30

What should be kept clear at the base of the fence?

Answer 30

Growth to prevent shorting (if electrified).

Question 32

How to stop the dirt you dig out getting all through the grass ?

Answer 32

Use a tarp to put the soil onto

Question 33

dense, compacted layer of soil (like, clay, or iron)?

Answer 33

Pan

Question 34

How to ensure you get the perfect height for your wires on your strainer post ?

Answer 34

Use a Marker Batton, saying top of post then wire 1 through 8

Question 35

How many wires on a typical fence in Nz ?

Answer 35

8 wire

Question 37

How high above ground for a sheep fence ?

Answer 37

1100mm

Question 38

Which side of the strainer to put the foot?

Answer 38

On the opposite side to the wires that are pulling the top of the strainer

Question 39

If you have a fat end of your post which one should go in the ground ?

Answer 39

The fat end

Question 40

What’s the normal length strainer post ?

Answer 40

2200mm

Question 41

What type of post to use for a foot ?

Answer 41

Quarter round post

Question 42

How far up from the bottom of the post should your foot start ?

Answer 42

About 50mm

Question 43

Which orientation for your quarter round post on your strainer?

Answer 43

Have the round piece facing down into ground.

Question 44

How to ensure your foot will slide down into the hole ?

Answer 44

Have the bottom edges tapered

Question 45

What do you use to attached the foot securely ?

Answer 45

Number 8 wire

Question 46

What is it called that attaches the foot to the strainer?

Answer 46

A strap

Question 47

How to attach a strap?

Answer 47

Cut your piece of number 8 wire, then staple at the bottom of strainer. Then staple at top of foot. Use another staple to tighten up.

Question 49

How far down the strainer to put your stay ?

Answer 49

Just under the third wire

Question 50

What shape do we make the end of the stay?

Answer 50

A square with it slightly angular on the end.

Question 51

How do you know where to chisel your strainer out for your stay?

Answer 51

Lean it up against it just below the third wire and mark it.

Question 52

How far up your stay should you dig for your stay block?

Answer 52

About half a foot