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Fence brace building.
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02/21/22 10:26 PM
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J.G.
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My west boundary, along the county road. The brush clearing and the 100 year old fence removal was quite time consuming. But, I finally got it opened up, my bottom strand pulled, and set posts four days ago. I rented the post driver implement for the skid steer. Had a buddy hold two levels, and drove the pipe 5 foot deep for every post. First time doing it that way, and I like it! Corner, at the creek, just for the purpose of having a corner to hold the future water gap. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/02/full-10697-337184-20220220_133948.jpg) In line brace. 6 strands of barb wire will come off each direction. Yeah, it's over built, but I build fences one time. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/02/full-10697-337185-20220221_120056.jpg) Line posts, about every 100' +/-. Put kickers on all those as well. This fence should never lean. The kickers go into tree line and are still well off the current county road. They will never be in the way of hay production. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/02/full-10697-337186-20220221_125333.jpg)
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/21/22 11:55 PM
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redchevy
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Looks good. I like metal fence posts. Our inherited ranch fences all fell over with a grass fire thanks cedar posts.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 12:01 AM
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J.G.
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Outdoor wood construction is stupid.
Bois d' arc is the most durable there is around here. And even it has a life span.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 12:39 AM
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Is that 2 7/8?
What did it run you?
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 01:14 AM
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J.G.
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2 7/8"
Traded a guy in 2019 for it. I had to work up loads and make ammo for four rifles. But I got a whole bunch of it, and 2 3/8"
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 01:48 AM
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Looks good, I need to come over n drink some beer and watch you work  You over build the chit out of everything like I do so I commend you on the overkill 
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 02:55 AM
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redchevy
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It’s still cheaper than having somebody do it by far but I’ve spent more than I cared to on pipe for my front entrance and fence. Stuff has gone crazy.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 02:55 PM
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Looks good, I need to come over n drink some beer and watch you work  You over build the chit out of everything like I do so I commend you on the overkill  Always welcome. I like to build one time, and never touch it again.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 03:17 PM
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Do it right the first time and be done with it. It's like power tools the most expensive tool you own is the one you buy twice. Meaning you went cheap on the first one.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 03:44 PM
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Make America Great Again
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 03:54 PM
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That boy good 
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/22/22 04:46 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Rich guy w/the fancy caps  Looks great!
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 01:43 AM
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Nicely done. Need some schooling on that type of thing. Fence on my back 40 needs redone.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 01:50 AM
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Pretty much most of the schooling is in the pics. Corners, in-line, and line posts if you want line posts. I have built many runs with no line posts.
I try to keep braces 300' apart, or less.
T-posts every 10'
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 02:33 AM
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 02:27 PM
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Where did you rent the post driver and how much was it? I have a fencing project coming up and the last one we did them with a 3 point auger which was a pain.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 02:29 PM
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Pretty much most of the schooling is in the pics. Corners, in-line, and line posts if you want line posts. I have built many runs with no line posts.
I try to keep braces 300' apart, or less.
T-posts every 10' Yep. Line post are just for holding wire. All the strength of a fence is in the corner braces.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 03:58 PM
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Looks as if you did it right the first time. Should outlast you.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 05:37 PM
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Where did you rent the post driver and how much was it? I have a fencing project coming up and the last one we did them with a 3 point auger which was a pain. United Rentals in Greenville. Said they've only owned the implement for a little over a year. It is constantly rented out, and everyone loves it.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 05:38 PM
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Looks as if you did it right the first time. Should outlast you. That is the hope.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/23/22 05:53 PM
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Rich guy w/the fancy caps  Looks great! Yup, they got expensive now. All those years they were $1, now they are $2. Cost me $60.
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/25/22 03:26 PM
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Rich guy w/the fancy caps  Looks great! Yup, they got expensive now. All those years they were $1, now they are $2. Cost me $60. Yikes.... I paid .83 cents last time I got them from Vitz Metals. I would hate to hear what they are charging now for used 2 3/8" pipe....
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/25/22 04:39 PM
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Welds look a little suspect…. 
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/25/22 07:13 PM
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Looks good, I need to come over n drink some beer and watch you work  You over build the chit out of everything like I do so I commend you on the overkill  Let me know Thumper and I'll join you. Watching Garvey work is fun, especially when having a beer.
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: Fence brace building.
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02/26/22 10:24 AM
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