Posted: 11/3/2013 9:28:53 PM EDT
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I had another thread on here about someone using a loader on our land without permission.
Now we are building a fence unfortunately. We want to build a fence made of pressure treated 6" round wood posts with 4 or 5 smooth wire runs. I don't know the typicals for spacing, height, etc, etc. I know a long time ago I pounded many steel posts and there were BLM details for wire location and post spacing. None of that should really apply in this case, but I would like to know thoughts on the wood post / smooth wire route. I was thinking like 10'-15' on post spacing? Maybe like a 6' post and bury 2' of it? I don't want to do it twice or have to repair it when it is done. I don't want a fence that leans and doesn't look pleasing. |
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Are you planning on electrifying the smooth wire? Just looking to keep people out or also keep animals in?
You don't have to dig a hole for a post like that. Wheatheart post pounder will do the job nicely. But they're expensive so you probably want to hire it done. Or just put in t posts. Five wires of smooth wire with green treated posts would look a lot better than Barbwire fence. And if you insulate the wires at the post, you can put a shocker on it. You can contact the guys at kencove.com for info on spacing, etc but most of it's common sense. |
| Unless they are corner posts where you need to control tension, or unless you have big livestock that are going to be leaning on/scratching themselves on the post, you do not need 6" posts, 4" treated will work fine if you don't want the metal T posts. A hot wire can prevent a lot of fence damage if you do run stock. |