Chain Link Tips - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

woodbutchr · 01-18-2009, 03:38 PM

I got about 150' of Chain Link to install in a couple weeks. I've never done Chain Link before. Do y'all have any tips or tricks that make it faster & easier? Other than the obvious.
Can I use a T-post driver to drive in the line posts?

ChainsawCharlie · 01-18-2009, 04:25 PM

I would auger the holes and set the posts in concrete, myself.

neolitic · 01-18-2009, 04:32 PM

Make a V with the handles of
the postholers, stick one through
near the top, one near the bottom
use the post as a fulcrum to stretch
the fabric.
Everything else I've purposely
forgotten.

SLSTech · 01-18-2009, 04:40 PM

You can use a driver - but you need to put a cap/adapter on it, or you will damage the top & never get the railing caps on it without cutting the posts

Also the first & last one must be in concrete along with a few in the run & any corners, but I agree with CC & do them all

woodbutchr · 01-18-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neolitic

Make a V with the handles of
the postholers, stick one through
near the top, one near the bottom
use the post as a fulcrum to stretch
the fabric.
Everything else I've purposely
forgotten.

I like that idea but I was just gonna buy me one of the stretcher things for $30 bucks. That way I'll have it if I do any more later down the road.
I was thinkin' bout setting the end posts & then bracing them off so I can pull my lines without waiting for the concrete to set up??? (Just like setting up corner poles for layin' brick)
If I pull it tight enough, do I need tension wire for the bottom?
I reckon I'll price it by the ft.
Thanks y'all

72chevy4x4 · 02-10-2009, 06:32 PM

all in concrete...

if you have a tractor with a front end loader, it makes an awesome fence stretcher, just make sure you're pulling in a parellel line and verrrry slowly.

Norrrrrrrrrrrrm · 02-10-2009, 06:42 PM

to stretch it you can use a come-along. You can also attach a chain to your truck hitch if you do not have a front end loader sitting around waiting to be used.