Build Yourself A Let Down Fence

Build Yourself A Let Down Fence FENCING Fence Systems 2-4-17 Slickest new fencing idea we've seen lately is a special clip for building a "let down" barbed wire fence. For example, if you need to move irrigation equipment or machinery across it, you simply lift the wires out of the special clips and lay the fence on the ground. Or, if you're in an area where heavy snow or snowmobilers make it necessary to lay fences down during the winter months, the new fencing method makes the job simple and easy. It consists of the Davison clip, designed by Idaho rancher L.G. Davison, together with his sons, Ron and Bill, and son-in-law, Gene Russell. The Davidsons teamed up with Pete Barniga, of Boise, Idaho, who devised a special tool for mounting the Davison clips onto steel posts. The Davison clip is a C-Shaped metal band. Barb wire is run through the diagonal opening of the "C". Because of the diagonal opening, the wire can't jump out, yet it is free to move back and forth across the post as tension changes because of changes in weather. This eliminates most wire breakage due to cold weather, or snow piling up on the fence. On account of a small amount of labor involved, this is about the most economical let down fence that can be built, Davison points out. Davison clips are also available for wooden posts. They come equipped with nail holes for easy attachment. By inserting a short length of plastic pipe, the clips can also be used for electric fence. The clips for either steel or wood posts sell for $32.50 per box of 250, postpaid. The fence clip tool, which makes attaching the steel post clips easier, sells for $37.50. Clips for steel posts can be attached by hand except it takes longer than when the special tool is used. For more details, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Davison Fence Clips, do Prairie Stage, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 (ph 208888-1423).

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