The mesh is attached to the first fence post, stretched, then attached to the adjacent post. Using only your hands to stretch the infill material can result in a nonuniform appearance or sagging wire mesh. Stretching tools distribute uniform force across the width of the infill material, producing a professional appearance to your finished project. Constructing your own wire-stretching tool takes only minutes and requires no special tools or advanced carpentry skills.
Things You Will Need
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Measure the width of the fencing material. Mark a 2-inch-by-4-inch plank, approximately two-thirds of the width of the infill material. Cut on the line.
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Lay the plank on a flat surface with its two-inch surfaces horizontal. Use a yardstick and a pencil to scribe a line down the center of the plank, from one end to the other. Mark the line along its length approximately three inches apart.
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Use a drill and driving bit to drive a wood screw through each mark, into the wood. Leave the heads of the screws protruding approximately one inch from the surface of the plank.
The Drip Cap
- Constructing a woven or welded-wire fence to contain pets or to protect your garden is a satisfying and inexpensive landscaping project.
- Using only your hands to stretch the infill material can result in a nonuniform appearance or sagging wire mesh.
- Leave the heads of the screws protruding approximately one inch from the surface of the plank.