Log fence - how to?

Thanks, Ray

Ray,

I would imagine there are as many ways to fasten poles to posts as there are people - this is how I've been doing it for the last 50 years. I use annealed wire around 8 gauge and wrap it once around post and pole and tighten by "twisting" the wire using a vise grip pliers or a fence tool. A hammer can be used to form the wire to the post while twisting the wire. I then put one fence staple over the wire on the post to hold it in position if necessary. This way one can go back and tighten the poles up again later if needed. I also take a few seconds and take the twisted ends and loop them back so it won't poke people or animals.

If you use this method make sure to use ANNEALED wire as it is easy to work with and will take the twisting necessary to tighten the poles to the posts. I get the wire from a steel supply, but farm supply stores also carry it around where I live.

I may try that method on some parts of the corral where I need a solid wall.

thanks, Ray