The Bekaert Fence Pros demonstrate the process of overcoming the challenge of a short pull in fencing, specifically focusing on the difficulty of tensioning a fence in a short space. We provide a detailed explanation of using a gut strain technique with Gripple wire joiners to achieve proper tension without the need for a traditional stretcher bar.
1. Introduction to the short pull challenge (0:41]
- Describes the short pull as the hardest in fencing
- Explains the lack of slack absorption in short pulls
- Emphasizes the need for proper technique
2. Gut strain technique ([1:30)
- Introduces the gut strain method using Gripple Plus Mediums
- Demonstrates tying high tensile smooth wire knots
- Shows how to set the Gripple wire joiner and use the Torq Tool for tension
3. Stripping knots with the Gripple Torq Tool (3:50)
- Presents an alternative method for stripping knots
- Highlights the ease of using the torq tool with two people
- Discusses the challenges with different fence materials
4. Final tensioning and safety precautions (5:52)
- Details the final steps of tensioning with the Torq Tool
- Stresses the importance of safety glasses during the process
- Concludes with trimming excess wire for animal safety
