This FENCE Lasts 100 years!!!!

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Published 2024-07-25
Pipe fence instructional video with a Spacex aesthetic.

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--Portable welder: amzn.to/3Son24B
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--Cement mixer: amzn.to/3WzoeEU

COST BREAKDOWN COMPARED TO WOODEN PRIVACY FENCE:
This pipe fence (see below) = $12.60/lf.
Wood estimates (per google) $15-50/lf.

Steel pipes: $300
Fence roll: $300
Concrete: $6 x verticals = $60
Gate horse panel: $109
Aluminum flashing: $300

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I'm not the only who knows a good pipe fence in a dry climate can last 100 years. See link to Wyoming Game & Fish site below. wgfd.wyo.gov/Ask-Game-and-Fish/How-is-a-pipe-fence…

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All Comments (21)
  • @walktxrn
    What about galvanic corrosion? Is that an issue here?
  • @Shalterra
    Always a big fan of your content. Nice to see someone who practices these sustainable techniques without being an insane prepper or a tinfoil hat enthusiast. Easy to follow videos, and I love your alliterations!
  • @skitzochik
    Your finger tips must've been raw the next day...I really like your fence.. it has a 1960 feel about it. Groovy!
  • @FreeFinca
    The Fonz joke was genius. Heyyyy👍🏻
  • @Kimmy234L
    ...you've just increased the price of flashing 😆 I think it's a great idea, and it looks beautiful, well done 👏🏻. I actually would have tried the copper flashing, and then used products to make it turn green in some areas.
  • @rayhill1
    Personally I think I'd hate the reflectivity, but after some plants envelop it it will look great
  • @dianeladico1769
    Holy crap. In the best possible way. The fence is gorgeous and ingenious. Love that it looks simultaneously industrial and soft. So I'll never in my life do this, or most of your projects but I absolutely love your videos. From the idea, the execution, the quality of the details provided, the cinematography, to the truly clever humor-they're really perfect IMHO. And I always learn something. And it's frequently embarrassing. Like working something through a roll of fencing so when you cut that last wire the whole thing doesn't SPROING open causing you to jump back and having to wrangle a 6' Slinky. I'm only dealing with 4' rabbit fencing but still, that little bit of every day genius would have spared me a fair bit of aggravation. And feeling like an idiot. The only possible potential downside would be galvanic corrosion but if your area is mostly dry you'll probably avoid the worst of it. To be fair, that chapter was early on in my Chemistry degree and my professional focus is elsewhere so someone else may be better equipped to weigh in to allay any concerns you may have or offer advice. Any oxide coating may be enough to negate that so I may be completely off. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. As to the deer, IME they don't like jumping where they can't see a clear landing area unless they're being chased and a risky leap is the lesser of two evils. I've got a 6' privacy fence where the deer are so comfortable they walk down the middle of the street at high noon and you have to steer around them and I've haven't had an incursion in the 3 years the fence has been up. They walk right next to the house and eat the plants at the base of the fence so if they thought getting in was a good idea they'd have done it by now. Well done. Looking forward to the next video as always.
  • Very cool! We have storms here (hurricanes) and this would alow enough wind to pass through to hopefully not blow the whole thing down like happens with most privacy fence.
  • @IdRatherBeMaking
    Love the Fonz joke, lol. Weaving it was smart, it isn't going anywhere. One bit of bad news, deer will jump that fence. There are videos here on the tube that show fawns jumping that height. You might try a motion activated system that plays the sounds of wolves growling. No deer wants to be anywhere near a wolf pack. :)
  • @DarrLaw
    Welp, time to settle in and feel inadequate!
  • @wayward-saint
    I’m aesthetically partial to wood, but I admire your unorthodox approach. It is kinda beautiful. Look forward to the greenhouse.
  • @panher
    I might be wrong, but don't you think the aluminium strips will reflect a lot of sun and will therefore cause your garden to be hotter on sunny days?
  • That's a pretty smart idea. I learned something new, and that's always a great way to start the day!
  • @OrganicGreens
    I wish I new about drill stem pipe before I built my greenhouse. My advice is make it taller than you think you need.
  • @novampires223
    Thanks for bending the wire tips out of the way of people and animals eyes.. I have been wanting this type of fence for years but unfortunately I don't have your talents nor do I know anyone who does. 😊 enjoyed the video..
  • I liked how you have an irregular weave pattern for the flashing. If your neighbor chooses, he could get some copper flashing and weave a pattern on his side, as could you. Galvanic action would eventually become an issue, but likely not until you and they are too old to care. Loved the Fonz.
  • @rawworking
    And the fawns was perfectly delivered. Cheers good sir.
  • @auntiesam8489
    I like all of this. Especially the shiny look of it. 🎉