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is not so easy to tie. A loop should be made at one end 

 of strand wire, the other end being passed through and 

 looped back by means of the knotting tool. 



Wire, when drawn off the coils direct, will loop and 

 twist about unless it is put upon a turn-table; but if this 

 is not available a very good plan is for the man attending 

 to the uncoiling to hold the roll upright and allow, say, 

 six coils to pass off, then turn the roll round and allow 

 the coils to pass off on the other side. This action 

 straightens the wire and prevents it getting into knots. 



If the ground is too hard or stony for the stobs to be 

 driven in, holes may be dug or blasted for them. 



Combination of Rail and Wire Fencing. 



This style of fencing is often seen in hunting countries, 

 and is very useful. There are two rails at the top of the 

 fence, 10 inches apart, with three wires below. The top 

 rails prevent any accident while hunting, owing to their 

 being easily seen, while the wires reduce the cost of the 

 fence. The stobs are placed 6 feet apart, so slightly 

 stronger rails are needed if heavy stock are to be kept out. 



The tools necessary for wire fencing are iron mall, pick, 

 crowbar, spade, hammer, saw, knotting tool, pliers, wire- 

 cutters or cold chisel, clams, post-holder, screw wrench. 



Iron Standards and Wire Fences. 



As a rule all the materials of this fence are of iron, 

 although sometimes the straining pillars are of wood. 

 The iron pillars, however, are much neater and last longer. 

 These are either " batted " into stone blocks or are fitted 



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