> BK> What is New Zealand fence?
 
> It is an electrified fence that uses 12.5 ga. Hi- tensile smooth wire
> that is stretched to 250 pounds per wire. Each wire has tensioning
> springs
> and tighteners to keep it tight in hot and cold temps and it will give
> and
> spring back if a horse runs into it or a tree falls on it.The corners
> have
> to be strong and braced to take the strain. The line posts can be 100 ft
> apart with battens every 25ft,(I am putting my posts every 50ft) I am
> using
> 6in round treated wood posts in the corners, 4-5in for the line, and
> fiber-
> glass for the battens. The number of wires and the spacing is determined
> by the type of livestock to be contained.
> These fences are popular up here in Wash. They are long lasting,
> inexpensive,easy to repair, and very tough.
> Boy! that was a long answer for a short question:)
 
And the answer was much appreciated
 
 
> My neighbor rented one of those hand held augers and it really beat
> them up. I have to stop about every 3rd hole and repair the business end
> of my auger and hammer out the spirals. It seems like I am working on
> this auger more than I am drilling holes with it:(
 
Been there done that.. ;)
 
 
 
                                 BK 
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