Simple Fence Wire Repair Using a Pulley and Cords
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Collapse ▲For those building high tensile wire fence or repairing high tensile fence wire, I have a simple wire stretching technique for you to try. It is literally just two small cords, a pulley, and some basic knot-tying skills.
I’ve used fence wire stretchers and wire grabs with success, but I find them to be a pain. A few years ago when I was building fence I came across some old poultry curtain pulleys and cord. I found the cord gripped the wire and the pulley provided a mechanical advantage to tension the wire. Ever since I have used this technique when I need to stretch high tensile wire. I like it because it is fast, simple, effective, cheap, and all it fits in my pocket.
To tie the icicle hitch, start by holding the cord between your thumb and forefinger with an 8-inch working end [A]. With your other hand, make four wraps around the high tensile wire [B]. Finish the knot by crossing over the standing end of the cord [C] and tying a half hitch [D]. Your icicle knot should look like image [E]. The image in pane [F] shows the high tensile wire under tension and the two joined by a crimp sleeve.
- Two cords each about 40 inches long. The cord can be paracord, small engine starter cord, poultry curtain cord, or similar.
- A small pulley with an eyelet.
- Fence crimping tool, a gripple, or other technique to join the wires.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Prepare the Wire. First, ensure the broken ends of the wire are clean and free from any jagged edges or rust. Use pliers if necessary to straighten or cut back to good wire.
- Attach the pulley to one of the cords.
- Tie one cord to each end of the wire to be joined. Use an Icicle Hitch Knot when connecting the cords to the wires.
- Thread the free end of the cord through the pulley and attach back to the wire, again using an Icicle Hitch Knot.
- Adjust the tension in the cord that is threaded through the pulley so the wire ends can be joined.
- Join the wires with a crimp sleeve, Gripple, etc.
- Release the tension in the cord running through the pulley and then untie all the cords.
Once learned this method requires minimal tools and can be performed quickly. The Icicle Hitch Knot can slide along the wire when not under tension. Once tied and tightened this is very stable and can withstand bumping without releasing.
I hope this pulley and cord tension method offers a satisfying solution to fence building and repair.