Scott Ellis, post: 440713, member: 7154 wrote: I got it figured out for you, get a Drone slap some reflection tape on it, fly it over to the corner land on the corner take a prismless shot on the drone.
But that would not be the same as inspecting the corner up close and personal-like. And of course, we must paw around for the rotted stake in the middle of the stone pile to confirm that we are right :grinning:
John, post: 440721, member: 791 wrote: But that would not be the same as inspecting the corner up close and personal-like. And of course, we must paw around for the rotted stake in the middle of the stone pile to confirm that we are right :grinning:
Maybe the HD photos from the Drone will show those details.
Kent McMillan, post: 440716, member: 3 wrote: Yes, I think that the blanket for the top strands is the winner. It's good quality fencing and the corner that I falls about 20 ft. on the other side is near a corner with a pipe post in the fence.
Another thought, Styrofoam pvc pipe insulators. Duck tape them around the barb wire. Might be able to go between top of fence and bottom of barb wire. Course it might be harder to find pipe insulators in TX than around here:)
MightyMoe, post: 440686, member: 700 wrote: As the rancher told me back in 92, don't show up on my ranch without your 4-wheeler; in it there are clips, staples, repair wire, come-along, shovel, hammer, fence pliers, everything you need, lots of game fences, 4-wheeler to gate, open it, 4-wheeler back; if you go over, do it at a brace panel, otherwise go under, if you can't figure out that losten fence with tools then put back together after you go through and back. Thats how it's done,,,,,,,,do it all the time,,,,,
I keep fencing pliers in the truck. Fence work is one my last resorts though. What is also ever present in my truck is my chain-cutters and a dozen (make that 11, I used one last week) Master padlocks. Cutting a link out of a chain to put your own lock in is standard procedure here....as long as you have business (legal) inside there.
I usually drop a key off to the property owner. I have left keys with my business card in the mailbox also.
Duane Frymire, post: 440747, member: 110 wrote: Another thought, Styrofoam pvc pipe insulators. Duck tape them around the barb wire. Might be able to go between top of fence and bottom of barb wire. Course it might be harder to find pipe insulators in TX than around here:)
what, you ain't never broke outta the pen?
cardboard box is your best buddy if you're scared of barbed (or even concertina) wire.
Another thing that would work across the top barbed wire is a hunk of carpeting.
Fortunately I don't have too many fences to cross and I'll usually elect to go around, but in a pinch....
a light weight aluminum extension ladder that can easily be separated into two pieces would be my go to I think, that and a section of canvas to toss over any barbed wire. Separate the ladder into the two components and rest the one half against the canvas thrown over the top and position the second segment on the other side. A bit of cordage to lash the two together at the apex so they don't slip apart and over you go. Easy-peasy, no fuss, no messy repairs.
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
flyin solo, post: 440753, member: 8089 wrote: what, you ain't never broke outta the pen?
cardboard box is your best buddy if you're scared of barbed (or even concertina) wire.
After my last stint they stopped leaving the boxes behind:(
Zapper, post: 440755, member: 6470 wrote: Another thing that would work across the top barbed wire is a hunk of carpeting.
I use a moving blanket; both also come in handy for several other uses...
[SARCASM]Considering all of your other super powers, can't you just jump over it like a Jedi Knight?[/SARCASM]
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Scott Ellis, post: 440698, member: 7154 wrote: I seem to remember someone posting on here saying they used that and it slipped on them. Not sure if they were hurt or not. They claimed they would never use it again.
Yes, if you don't check and have it installed incorrectly it will slip. There is an indention on the bottom that the studs on the front of the t-post slip into. When I first got it, I had an I-man put it on wrong and it slipped. It has never slipped on me in 10+ years.
Given the evidence presented by Kent the fence is 8' tall and the ground is rock. In all his super-powered abilities Kent failed to describe the posts.
Although most places don't carry them, there are 10' t-posts available. I don't think I would want to use a "t-stepper" on such a precarious post if it is indeed a t-post at all. Kent also balked at digging under the fence due to the density of the in situ grade material. I guess the posts (whatever they're made of) were placed in the impervious grade prior to the actual cooling of the earth's mantel surface. He always brags about how old junk is down there...;)
Dan B. Robison, post: 440809, member: 34 wrote:
That can't be Kent. Kent wears a cape styled after the Republic of Texas Flag!
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Loyal, post: 440810, member: 228 wrote: That can't be Kent. Kent wears a cape styled after the Republic of Texas Flag!
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No hat either...
paden cash, post: 440751, member: 20 wrote: I keep fencing pliers in the truck. Fence work is one my last resorts though. What is also ever present in my truck is my chain-cutters and a dozen (make that 11, I used one last week) Master padlocks. Cutting a link out of a chain to put your own lock in is standard procedure here....as long as you have business (legal) inside there.
I usually drop a key off to the property owner. I have left keys with my business card in the mailbox also.
I dont cut a fence, I just open it enough to get through, a winch, 4-wheeler, some simple tools does that in a couple of minutes, then the fence looks the same when i leave
paden cash, post: 440812, member: 20 wrote: No hat either...
The Republic of Texas flag is flown/wore on Sundays and special events and holidays. The State flag is for the other 6 days.
Btw the flags look the same
I didn't even need an 8' fence a few months ago...a 60" pipe stock gate from Farm & Fleet did me in...
https://surveyorconnect.com/community/threads/stupid-human-tricks-by-yours-truly.330269/#post-421618
Scott Ellis, post: 440814, member: 7154 wrote: The Republic of Texas flag is flown/wore on Sundays and special events and holidays. The State flag is for the other 6 days.
Btw the flags look the same
who cares? 😉
paden cash, post: 440817, member: 20 wrote: who cares? 😉
Touche, I should have saw that coming.