Barbed Wire Fence Install

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11-05-2016, 10:13
th3w01f

Barbed Wire Fence Install

Does anyone know a company that does barbed wire fencing between Denver and the Springs?

We need to cross fence our back pasture and need a straight, 5 wire with barbed fence with stays and 2 10' gates. The path is cleared pasture land. the gates would be at each end of the fence.

The total length is measuring out at 560'.
11-05-2016, 10:17
crays

Have you checked the barter/business card board at the Big R? The employees there might have some intel as well, if no one on here has any info.
11-05-2016, 10:40
th3w01f

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Originally Posted by crays

Have you checked the barter/business card board at the Big R? The employees there might have some intel as well, if no one on here has any info.

Good call, I hadn't even thought of that. We do have a Tractor Supply nearby so I'll check there today maybe I'll put up my own sign too. Should be a pretty straight forward job for someone who knows what they're doing.
11-05-2016, 18:33
00tec

I am definitely anti barbed wire. Rip it all out.... :D
11-06-2016, 11:40
BladesNBarrels

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Originally Posted by th3w01f

Does anyone know a company that does barbed wire fencing between Denver and the Springs?

Just can't get past the thought.......
That is a long distance to build a fence.
11-06-2016, 12:17
funkymonkey1111

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Originally Posted by BladesNBarrels

Just can't get past the thought.......
That is a long distance to build a fence.

my first thought, too. "that's one long fence...."
11-07-2016, 06:44
th3w01f

LOL, I thought about my wording too but decided to leave it. ;-)

Got a couple of bids over the weekend, looks like it's going to be right about $2K but I can get it done week. Thanks again for the advice of checking the local farm store.
11-07-2016, 06:51
CS1983

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Originally Posted by funkymonkey1111

my first thought, too. "that's one long fence...."

Make the Front Range Great Again!
11-07-2016, 08:11
TRnCO

It's not really all that hard to do. I have the tools to do it, just finished mine this past spring, if you want to borrow the tools you're welcome to and if you need some pointers on how to do it, I can fill you in on that too. Hardest part is getting the H braces dug and set. Once that's done everything else is just easy labor.

I've also got a bunch of left over used T post I'd sell if you're interested in saving a little money on the project, plus I have one full roll of barbed wire I'd sell too.
11-07-2016, 09:30
00tec

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Originally Posted by TRnCO

It's not really all that hard to do. I have the tools to do it, just finished mine this past spring, if you want to borrow the tools you're welcome to and if you need some pointers on how to do it, I can fill you in on that too. Hardest part is getting the H braces dug and set. Once that's done everything else is just easy labor.

I've also got a bunch of left over used T post I'd sell if you're interested in saving a little money on the project, plus I have one full roll of barbed wire I'd sell too.

I may be interested in the t posts if the OP isnt. I have 1.05 miles to run (but I'm going electric, had a bad experience with barbed wire)
11-07-2016, 09:43
CS1983

Have a few posts (metal type) which BigBear gave us. Project didn't materialize. Can get some pics if you think they would be helpful to your purposes. Not much of an offset in cost, but better than nothing.
11-07-2016, 10:35
th3w01f

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Originally Posted by TRnCO

It's not really all that hard to do. I have the tools to do it, just finished mine this past spring, if you want to borrow the tools you're welcome to and if you need some pointers on how to do it, I can fill you in on that too. Hardest part is getting the H braces dug and set. Once that's done everything else is just easy labor.

I've also got a bunch of left over used T post I'd sell if you're interested in saving a little money on the project, plus I have one full roll of barbed wire I'd sell too.

Thanks for the offer, the big issue I have is that I need it finished this week. I spent the last several weekends mending and stretching other areas so I'm getting some experience. Setting the posts here is a bitch, about 12 - 24" down there is a 40' thick layer of concretion that is a PITA to dig through. We got about 6" into the stone and set the posts with quickcrete and they seem to be holding well.
11-07-2016, 16:46
Great-Kazoo

the big issue I have is that I need it finished this week.

is there any project you're not rushed to do?
11-10-2016, 15:33
th3w01f

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

the big issue I have is that I need it finished this week.

is there any project you're not rushed to do?

LOL, I see you noticed that. ;-)

Usually by the time I start looking for help it's crunch time or someone else has just canceled / didn't show. We thought we'd be able to finish repairing the fence in time but ran into a couple of trouble areas that we won't be able to fix before winter (if it every actually does start to show) which lead to needing the new length of fence put up ASAP so we can meet our Ag status for 2016.
11-10-2016, 16:10
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by th3w01f

LOL, I see you noticed that. ;-)

Usually by the time I start looking for help it's crunch time or someone else has just canceled / didn't show. We thought we'd be able to finish repairing the fence in time but ran into a couple of trouble areas that we won't be able to fix before winter (if it every actually does start to show) which lead to needing the new length of fence put up ASAP so we can meet our Ag status for 2016.

Run it yourself. It doesn't have to be a permanent install, just enough to visually see it's done. With the weather we're having setting post 1 day, then wire 1 -2 days later could be done
11-10-2016, 18:27
th3w01f

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Run it yourself. It doesn't have to be a permanent install, just enough to visually see it's done. With the weather we're having setting post 1 day, then wire 1 -2 days later could be done

Our neighbors who would be entrusting their cows to us inspected every inch of fencing. I wouldn't have expected any less from them and they spent a good 60 man hours assisting with repairs, there was just too much to get done. Douglas Co has a policy of sending inspectors to physically verify that the cattle are indeed on the grazing lease.

It's not that any of the fence was in bad shape but they raise a smaller lowland breed that is known for escaping so everything needs to be tight.

On a side note, if anyone needs a recommendation for a fence guy, I have one I'd recommend without hesitation. He worked from 6:45am to 5pm and I'm not sure he took any breaks. He even stretched another 80' portion of 4 wire fence and said he didn't need to be paid for it, I happily paid him for the extra work.
11-10-2016, 19:09
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by th3w01f

Our neighbors who would be entrusting their cows to us inspected every inch of fencing. I wouldn't have expected any less from them and they spent a good 60 man hours assisting with repairs, there was just too much to get done. Douglas Co has a policy of sending inspectors to physically verify that the cattle are indeed on the grazing lease.

It's not that any of the fence was in bad shape but they raise a smaller lowland breed that is known for escaping so everything needs to be tight.

On a side note, if anyone needs a recommendation for a fence guy, I have one I'd recommend without hesitation. He worked from 6:45am to 5pm and I'm not sure he took any breaks. He even stretched another 80' portion of 4 wire fence and said he didn't need to be paid for it, I happily paid him for the extra work.

We do the same. While they will tell you no,it's ok i was here. Those extra green stamps in their pocket has them remember you long after the work is done.