Anna Kettle wrote:
On 14 Mar 2005 23:35:21 -0800, (jacob)
wrote:

Taut? You need a fencers "turfer" - a chain ratchet tightening device
as used by fence contractors. You will also need to brace the end
posts or the wire will slacken as it pulls the posts inwards

Has anyone ever come across a small sized version of one of these or
alternatively do you have any other suggestions for putting thin
stainless wire under tension?

Typically the wire is wrapped round stainless rod at one end and then
fixed by wrapping round and then tightening a screw and washer at the
other end. Tensioning is never very satisfactory IME cos the wire is
somewhat stiff

Yes, I have lots of tensioners for stranded stainless wire, it's
typically used for electric fencing along with tapes etc. to make a
fence dog/rabbit proof as well as cow/horse proof. Most electric
fence suppliers will have these tensioners. They're typically a
rather crude ratchet mechanism.

See, for example, at http://www.tanton.ltd.uk/, look under Electric
Fencing accessories.

Or:-
http://www.mcveighparker.co.uk/acata..._sundries.html

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Chris Green