Farm Fencing End Assemblies That Bolt Together
Kurt and Amber show the small installation details that make these systems work.
In this Farm Learning episode, Tim visits Gulgong, New South Wales, to look at modern bolt-together fencing end assemblies being used by fencing contractors on their own farm. The discussion covers why post depth matters, why 3 metre end posts are becoming more practical, how to stop collars moving, why stainless threads need copper grease, and how removable end assemblies can help in cropping, stubble grazing, and machinery access.
This video is useful for farmers, fencing contractors, small landholders, graziers, and anyone building stronger farm fencing without relying on welding — especially during fire danger periods or total fire ban conditions.
Farm fencing, bolt-together end assemblies, steel fence stays, fence strainers, cattle fencing, sheep fencing, removable fencing, no-weld fencing, fencing contractor tips, post drivers, 3 metre fence posts, cropping country fencing, stubble grazing fences, and practical farm infrastructure all come together in this real-world paddock demonstration.
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Location: Gulgong, New South Wales
Featured: Kurt and Amber, fencing contractors and small farm owners
Systems shown: Bolt-together end assemblies, steel end posts, removable fence stays, post-driven farm fencing
Tools/products mentioned:
👍 Rotech bolt-together end assembly kits https://rotechrural.com.au/products/staytight-end-assemblies/
👍 Thor post driver https://tinyurl.com/mr4bs6hs
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00:00 First look at the bolt-together end assembly
00:40 What comes in the fencing kit
01:05 Why contractors are using bolt-together fence ends
01:31 Meet Kurt and Amber in Gulgong NSW
02:23 Why fencing is the foundation of farming
02:43 Welded ends vs bolt-together end assemblies
03:10 Why no-weld fencing helps during fire danger months
03:32 The key install mistakes to avoid
03:43 Why end post length matters
04:22 The minimum post length for a strong end assembly
04:42 Driving posts deeper instead of relying on concrete
05:14 Tip 2: leave extra post to cut off
05:17 Tip 3: use the tech screw holes
05:51 Tip 4: grease stainless steel threads
06:07 Spanner sizes and safe turnbuckle tightening
06:28 Tip 5: keep the cable off the ground
06:36 Removable stays for cropping and leased country
07:02 Temporary fencing for sheep and stubble grazing
07:25 Why the slotted stay tongue matters
07:47 Modern fencing innovations that save time
08:03 Why 3 metre posts are becoming practical
08:18 Are bolt-together kits as strong as welded ends?
08:34 Final thoughts from the farm
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