I ran a family ranch in Montana for 25 years, and that involved building new and rebuilding old barbed wire fences. What I found worked best for me, was two heavy duty wire clamp-jaws from old rope wire stretchers with a come-along in the middle. Worked great for long runs and short runs down to about ten feet. It was very exact, and if I had pulled a wire too tight crossing a gulch, all I had to do was back the come-along off a little until things were perfect.

I have the identical, but 60 years old piece in Australia and use it exactly the same way. Quality does not age.

I hesitate to like your videos because I don’t want more and more people to think my job is easy…! Your a pro, your content is great, glad you put these videos out, I still learn lots from you and your videos!

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Everything strainrite I've used is fencing tool perfection.

Always quality edutainment!!

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

I'm stealing that word!

I like that series title. It just seems to roll off the tongue. 👍

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

Simple and easy to remember too 😂

I would love a small series on barb wire.

I watched one of your videos comparing a come-a-long with one of those Walkers; I know I'm missing part of the name of that tool, but it out performs the come-a-long also; because you don't have to reset it like you do the come-a-long! I know that isn't the technical name for it, but in the video I'm referring to, you called it a chain walker or something like that. I can't say, even in Oklahoma, I haven't seen anyone use anything but a come-a-long for barbed wire fence or chain link for that matter, and I've never seen anyone use the rake you use, but most of the fencing going up around where I am is privacy fence, either vinyl or wood, redwood or smooth cedar.

Celebrate Wednesday! One of the best lines I've ever heard!

Just in AG fencing for vineyards my company has done over 200 miles,8' high HT hinge lock,I retired 7 years ago,using only chain grabs,crimp sleeves and gripples,gripples for braces,I don't know how many miles of 4 point HT barb,hundreds I suppose,chain grab is the best tool ever made for fencing,I have two over 40 years old.

Good informative video . Always used a goldenrod . May have give that contraption a try . Looks safer than the ol goldenrod .

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

I think you'll like it!

Nice hat and great information!!!

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for the info

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

This is fantastic!! I will be ordering one immediately. Great video!!

You can have my barbed wire. But if this would work on stretching field fencing, I'll definitely get one. And I agree abt the other stretcher, we use it as a gate opener, to get some slack in the barbed wire fence gate our back neighbor had to put. Too tight & the rest of th fence he did sucks, all the post's have been coming up. Good vid

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

I shot a video on the tool for you that will be out in the future sometime. You'll love it!

More content like this please!!

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

Coming at you!

That’s pretty nice but pricey. But I’ll get one sometime. I’ve already decided I wanted one before I saw this video. Looks handy

I have one of those didn't like it. I now use a set of Klein blocks with small cable grips so much faster and easier to use.

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

Well you tried. We only use them but to each their own. Keep on fencing!

The thing that is nice about a bar stretcher is the fact that they doesn't get in the way as much for splicing. I would like to see someone put better clamps on a bar stretcher to make a stretcher that is the best of both Worlds. Also, some bar stretchers have a release and reset feature so the short length is less of a problem. The clamps on our chain stretcher are not that great and require some effort to lock them in. They also don't work well with barb wire.

As an Aussie fencing contractor my chain strainer (what you are demoing) has 4 metre long chain (12 foot) and the handle is 80 centimetres (a little under 3 foot ) long. Swivels in all the places yours doesn't and has a hook on the end of the chain. Waratah Contractor strainer, have 2 of them to use with another bit of kit. A wedge lock bar strainer, used for installing cyclone. Then if needed there's the Gripple strainer. Hope this doesn't confuse you too much... 😎

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

You lost me as meter……haha

@ajrural

2 ай бұрын

​@@SWiFence metre...😂

I have 9 sets of chain strainers of different brands and the best of these is the Aussie made fence line solutions, which the majority of contractors use here 😉

@cyclingzero2353

Жыл бұрын

yep they are much better than the strainrite never slip no need to line up chain no annoying spring easy to release and a tension gauge only negative is can be a bit sharp when new

@westonandelin4556

Жыл бұрын

I own some from fence line solutions. 👍👍

@TheKajunkat

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, as far as I know, there is no distributor in the US. The shipping from down under is cost prohibitive. At least we can get the Strainrite at a reasonable cost.

Nice video. American fencing tools baffle me, some of it just looks so antiquated. I've never seen a wire tensioner like that. Those Strainrite type ones have been widely used here for about 40 years if not more. Good to see you guys are using some decent stuff.

@neilkratzer3182

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with old technology but it works. I had one tool patent 1910 to pull barbwire or any type strand wire around wooden post. It worked fantastic until it got lost. We called it toucan because when it was open it had a bill like a toucan. That tool he uses works great but I use the old type that has a loop, tapered bar, and heavy round ring with a slot. Slide the wire through slot turn the ring. Tension does the rest and don't have to worry about the wire ever coming out. Simple and safe. Speeco use to make them. Really old tech but works.

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

I did did a video on one of those today. We sell them on our website. We call it the claw or talon. It's actually called the Easy Wire Puller on swifence.com

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

The golden rod is an antiquated piece of garbage but still the most prevalent stretching tool in the west here. I've know about chain strainers for about 20 years now. However, they still aren't commonplace

I was about to say get a strainrite strainer like i use in nz for fencing as that thing you were using is crap you can get one with a much longer chain kiwi made and works a treat and use a crimp to join and your done

Better to wrap the chain around the strainer post the other way so chain comes round the side the wire is attached to less likely to bend the wire gripper thingy on y chain , 30yrs fencing contractor in UK .

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

Solid advice!

I don’t even build fence and I would totally buy one!

Texas Fence Fixer is way way faster. Can’t stretch nearly that much slack though. Need both!

I like the ending comments.

Bought one after watching this video, works great at getting stuff tight, but it’s confusing and difficult when it comes time to loosen it to take off. You skimmed over that part pretty fast. Could we get a video on how to reverse it?

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

Good thought. We'll see if we can't get it on the list. 👍🏻

Love the video and information. I looked on the Strainrite site and I need to know the model or name of the one you suggest. I will be working alone without a tractor or anything else to stretch wire.

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

The choice is really yours, it's just all about preferences on what you prefer: bit.ly/strainritestretcher If you'd like to talk it over with somebody you're welcome to call the shop and talk it over with one of the guys. They can answer your questions and get one shipped out to you. 307-578-8040

Looks a lot like a Haynes wire strainer been made and used in New Zealand for over a 100 years. Original engineering works were powered by a windmill and a water turbine

@SWiFence

Жыл бұрын

This one's made in New Zealand as well so that makes sense. 👍🏻

The only thing l have ever know farmers to use in australia

I need a stretcher so bad! I do everything by hand because my husband is too cheap to buy me a "helper"! Lol...

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

It'll save you so much time--and time is money!

I'm curious to know did you ever figure out what the hooks were welded on for?? Lol

How do you get the Dang thing off your fence.... Or on your fence... My husband bought me one I am currently out fixing fence and i am not impressed....

Come along with a wire puller, works faster better.

Then what do you do?

How would this work to fix a broken strand of barbed wire?

@SWiFence

Жыл бұрын

Same setup as you see me doing here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6umt86gn7zgc5c.html Pull the two ends together and mend with the knot or connector of your choice.

And there are some that have tension gauge for high gauge wires so not to over strain so you are out of date in technology still guys. regards from Australia.

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

Lets take it easy on the poor viewers. Baby steps. I am fully aware of the tensioner you're referring to.

@just_me2797

Жыл бұрын

There is such a thing as taking things too far. I worked at a cattle farm that had us recycle cable from logging operations to build the "ultimate fencing" Well a few years into it the old timer accidentally hooked the fence with a D8 cat and because the fencincing was so "ultimate and unbreakable" he tore down miles of fencing in just a couple of minutes. Keep it simple stupid will never become something that does not apply to everything just as having built in failure points will never become applicable.

With swivel all links always line up

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

With friction it can still twist a little although not as bad.

What is the name of stretcher and where can you order it

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

A Strainrite Chain Strainer: bit.ly/strainritestretcher

Where can you get these

@SWiFence

Жыл бұрын

bit.ly/strainritestretcher

What brand would You recommend?

@SWiFence

Жыл бұрын

bit.ly/strainritestretcher

Pretty sure I will stick with my Goldenrod. That thing looks like a pain to set up, too many parts, make sure your chain is perfectly aligned, etc. Glad you like it, but my old Goldenrod is compact simple and a great all in one device.

@SWiFence

2 жыл бұрын

If you can mend fence with it, go for it! 👍🏻 Goldenrods just drive us absolutely nuts.

@ridgerunner106

Жыл бұрын

Oh, but you don't know what you're missing.

Mmmmmmm, not convinced yet, my come along has done miles of fence and is the best anti slip barb wire pulling tool, even when I’m repairing a busted wire...

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know a single professional AG fence contractor that would agree.

@Grggeorge

3 жыл бұрын

Come along won’t fit in a tool belt and no where near as fast this tool is essential for the professional

@trackmader

2 жыл бұрын

m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH1hpZmFitKfg5M.html

Is strain-rite a channel sponsor? I can't stand those wire grippers for falling off the wire. They need a good tug, or a kink to hold them Check out Wireman "Jack the Gripper" ... best wire gripper ever... and, I use the grippers on my strain rite chain stetcher. Cheers!

My brother uses a "come along" form pulling barbed wire to raising a falling cow to pulling a motor out of the truck. Yep.

check

Variation of a walking boomer

The chain stretcher is too slow. Add a wire stretcher end to a come along and it's way faster.

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know a single professional AG fence contractor using a come-along. We used to use them for chain link and we won't even use them for that anymore. They are always bound up and can't spool enough up on the reel about like the golden rod.

They are he only strainers in Australia that have been used for over 40 years . That is probably where the Americans got the idea from

@SWiFence

Жыл бұрын

You bet that's where we got the idea from. New Zealand and Australia seem to be light years ahead of the USA on fencing for some reason. We copy some of our best methods from you guys down there.

@ridgerunner106

Жыл бұрын

@@SWiFence I don't know about that. Have a strainer here, US made, patented 1888. It is a lot bigger, but same principle. Sold as a fence stretcher.

Nothing new and it's not the best; the Australian fence crinklers and the James Higgins tool are easier to use, do as good or a better job and are much quicker. I have both and they make fence-fixing far less of a pain.

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@stuartreed456

2 жыл бұрын

I like your attitude and videos but must point out that you have a little to learn about the chain type stretchers. No disrespect to you but I have been using these for 60 years and there are a few things you need to learn. You never tie off in middle of the stretchers but over the grip on chain end.In stead of longer chains you hook a second chain to the wire and walk handle onto the 2nd chain and stretch up.

Stop fooling around and get yourself a Texas fence fixer.

A come a long much faster...

@SWiFence

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a video of that. However, there is a reason all the best AG fencers use this tool.

@trackmader

3 жыл бұрын

I use my boundary strainers( the long chain version designed to pull strainer bars) as a come a long. It's faster, doesn't jam. And just plain works better.

@trackmader

2 жыл бұрын

m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH1hpZmFitKfg5M.html Comparison video here. Your welcome.

Too cumbersome.

@SWiFence

8 ай бұрын

More cumbersome than the Golden Rod?! C'mon now...