The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Smallholding => Techniques and skills => Topic started by: arobwk on February 11, 2017, 04:48:27 pm
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The internet/web is truly a wonderful thing, but NOT when it comes to the quickest/most effective way of joining two rolls of galvanized hexagonal mesh (rabbit/chicken mesh etc)! OK the Forestry Commission has suggested 300mm overlap with clipped rings or wire twists at 100mm spacings, but that's all I can find.
Not convinced by use of clipped rings, so bought some 1.2mm galv' wire today to try out the "wire twists", but
there must be something better/tidier/more effective!?
What do you do? (Thanks.)
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We take two lengths of 3mm wire and tread it through vertically either side of a 1 metre overlap, picking through both rolls. Bend the top 50mm double and it stays in place. Works a treat and is very fast to do and undo if necessary. Our joints have been in place 4 years in very strong winds here and remain sound.
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No great suggestions. Seen it joined with small pieces of twisted wire as mentioned, or by nailing together at a post.
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I'm liking sound of the 2 threaded wires - much obliged chrismahon.
Unfortunately stufe35, metal posts! Will be battening-up at gate posts though.
I came across small-bore alloy fishing-line crimps last night (much like a Hayes line-wire crimp). 'Tis a thought, but I won't be putting it to the test after all. Again, thanks.
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Have now tried the 2 threaded wire method - works well and is indeed easily done, especially with pliers to help push/pull end of the wire back and forth while feeding through. Excellent!]
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Small Pig rings & pig ring pliers to secure a folded over lap is one way .
if the hexagons are big enough use a steel nail to bend /wrap one wall side's wire round another on the other piece every five or six inches .
You'll only need three or four wrap overs to make it very strong .
You can also use the same method to use two widths to make a higher fence .
Black UV resistant electricians cable ties can work out good as well if you buy them in bulk off E bay
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I used twisted wire to do mine and it works well and isn't overly untidy if you can bed the twisted bit flat.
I also used staples to attach it to wood in places and it does look better. I got a cheap staple gun from Aldi a couple of years ago
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Thanks much for the further thoughts cloddopper & Alex_.
Have used the threaded-wire method so far, but (with other tasks mounting up) I have made a few "temporary" simple hog-ringed overlaps. Overall, my Field-1 fence is rabbit/deer proof (touch wood), but the slightly loose hog-ringed laps are not to my liking despite it being a very quick method.
Fencing of Field-2 beckons and the experiments continue! I might give twisted wire a go after-all (thanks Alex_), but I'm not sure, cloddopper, I fully grasp your method - could you run that past me again please?
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Cable ties! They are the best for everything!