Splicing Farm Fence Technique

You will have to eventually splice a farm fence wire whether you are building a new fence or repairing an old fence. Farm wire fences include woven wire, barbed-wire and high-tension. Splicing a farm fence is basically connecting two ends of wire together to create a strong repair.

There are more miles of barbed-wire fence in the United States than any other type of fencing, thus this article will focus on barbed-wire farm fence splicing.

Things You'll Need

  • Fence stretchers
  • Barbed-wire
  • Tension control device
  • Wire cutters
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Instructions

    • 1

      Form a loop on one end of the barbed-wire. Wrap the end of the barbed-wire tight around itself to form a loop.

      If you are installing a new fence, pull the end of the new role of wire through the loop and create a second loop by wrapping the wire along the new length of barbed-wire. This actually completes a splice for new farm fence lines.

    • 2

      Form a loop on the other side of the broken barbed-wire similar to the first loop. Attach the wire stretchers to both sides of the break just beyond where you made the loops.

    • 3

      Tighten the barbed-wire by using the tension control device. The tension control device is made up of a ratchet and cables that will pull the barbed-wire tight, closing the gap on the two loops of your splice.

    • 4

      Insert one end of a piece of new barbed-wire into the first loop you made. Wrap the loose end of the wire back along itself several times to ensure a good hold.

    • 5

      Measure the gap between the first loop and the second loop of your splice. You will need an additional six inches of new barbed-wire to complete the splice. Cut the wire and insert the cut end into the second loop. Wrap the loose end of the barbed-wire around itself back towards the first loop. Release the tension on the fence stretchers and tension control device and remove completely.