tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188043.post5084206718358623878..comments2023-11-07T06:51:41.301-06:00Comments on The Beginning Farmer: PowerFlex Fence Project :: Day ThreeEthan Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01333115493519268802noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188043.post-87003832936864684112009-07-21T06:00:13.007-05:002009-07-21T06:00:13.007-05:00Setting salesmanhip aside, I'd like to comment...Setting salesmanhip aside, I'd like to comment as a livestock producer. The perimeter fence is somewhat of an investment for the future, giving you some peace of mind and will last a very long time - but, you will get a lot more value out of 3 reels of poliwire and a couple armfuls of tread-in posts.<br />Regarding the reels, I'll offer this tidbit of my own reflections: I used to use geared reels all the time, but as I've aged - my stride has decreased and I just don't walk as fast as I used to. I don't care to walk as fast. So, now I find myself preferring the standard reels. <br />When we were installing the posts at 30 foot spacings I had Ethan and Becca pace it off so our spacing would be consistent with each other. For me it was 12 paces, for Ethan it was 8 paces and for Becca it as 10.<br />Maybe there is a mathmatical lesson here, but you might consider trying both geared and non-geared reels to see which fits your pace and style. Different strokes for different folks.GARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991406442285310613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188043.post-84084392798119105002009-07-20T12:35:23.944-05:002009-07-20T12:35:23.944-05:00We have a couple non geared Gallagher reels and on...We have a couple non geared Gallagher reels and one O'Brien 3:1 geared reel. I really like the geared. We're using Gallagher pig tail posts and are very happy with them because they are easy to straighten if bent but if we ever need more I might try those O'Brien white or blue posts.... I had no idea how bendable they were!Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004108517882417325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188043.post-37569792317016501382009-07-20T11:19:01.498-05:002009-07-20T11:19:01.498-05:00Steven - We do have posts and reels that we got fr...Steven - We do have posts and reels that we got from Powerflex. We are going with the O'Brien tread in posts and the O'Brien geared reels. I'm looking forward to getting those into use! I think in the future we will have some single wire interior fences, but I'm going to take some time to see how the pasture works out.Ethan Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333115493519268802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188043.post-47693979057197533252009-07-20T11:03:18.975-05:002009-07-20T11:03:18.975-05:00You're fence is really looking great. I'm ...You're fence is really looking great. I'm excited for you. <br />What are you going to be using for temporary fencing? Do you already have your posts and reels?<br /><br />I know you have been focusing on perimeter fencing but I was wondering if you will also have some single wire interior dividing fences.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004108517882417325noreply@blogger.com