FENCING. 



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end of the wire is fastened to the eye of the bolt (Fig. 

 7, ), and the latter passed through the hole in the 

 straining post. On the other side a nut I is screwed on 



Fig. 7. 



after first inserting a plate or washer c t to prevent the 

 nut from cutting into the wood. By turning the nut 

 sufficiently the wire becomes strained. The wires are 

 fastened to the intermediate posts by staples (Fig. 8). 



Fig. 9. 



These are driven half way into the posts, and the wires 

 passed through before the straining commences. They are 

 driven home when the straining has been completed. 



Fig. 9 shows a cast-iron straining bracket fastened 

 to a wooden pillar ; this is worked with a key. It is 

 used instead of the eye-bolt. 



Where rabbits or hares are to be kept out, wira 

 netting may be added to the lower part of the fence. 



The cost of the materials in England is at present as 

 follows : 



VOL. II. 



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