How to Build a CHEAP FENCE

On the previous episode I gave an overview of my land and how I prepared it for planting. The next step was to build a fence. I was looking for the absolute cheapest way to put a fence up to keep the deer out of my yard. Without a fence the deer would eat everything and leave nothing for me. I started by buying 45 2” pencil post fence posts that are 7 feet long. I identified my property line and started pounding in posts with sledgehammer standing on top of a ladder. This method worked but it wasn’t the safest way to get the posts in the ground. If you’re going to do this yourself wait until it rains before putting the posts in the ground otherwise the ground will be too hard.

I started each post by rotating them will pulling down to get a small hole to hold the post in place, I hit each post a few times then would jump off the ladder to check if it was straight then pounded it down until it was close to its final height. After all the posts were in I went back and tapped each one to try to get the heights to match up to be the same. When spacing the posts I used a post or 7 feet at my measuring tool to space them out. I had to pull some of the posts out and redo them to work around a gas line and sewer cleanout in my backyard. After I had a yard full of posts it was time to roll the wire mesh out. I was super lucky to get 2 rolls of wire fencing from my neighbour saving me $400 - $500. A similar but cheaper alternative to the galvanized fencing is metal farm fencing which isn’t as durable but will keep deer out. My neighbour helped me roll out and attach the first roll of fencing on my front yard. I’d recommend getting someone to help you do this as these rolls of fencing weight well over 200 lbs. For the backyard I didn’t ask for help and we determined to do it myself. I used a strap from my olympic rings as a way to get leverage on the roll. Initially I tried rolling it out while it was standing but it too far too much effort to move the roll. I ended up tipping it over and rolling it across the ground until I got to the corner. I decided to cut the roll here has there would be a weird pinch on the fence as it goes down the back alley as there is a decent downwards slope. I propped up the fence off the ground with a log then used an angle grinder to cut the fence. I should note here you can’t cut this fence with tin snips, I tried it took me 15 minutes to cut through 1 bar then I went out and bought the angle grinder.

With the fence being cut I was able to throw it up against the poles and zip tie the posts and fence together. After the fence was secured with zip ties I went back and used hose clamps around both to keep them held together tight. After I ran out of hose clamps I secured the last few with steel wire, both will be linked down below. I rolled out the next section, attached it and did so on the back of the property. After the fence was up I cut a hole in the fence in the front yard so I can still get my mail. This footage here of me cutting my fence is my first time using an angle grinder, I didn’t have a face shield so I just improvised with my biking goggles, medical mask and torque to protect against the sparks. After it was cut free I used pliers to bend any of the sharp metal bits towards the post.

Next on my journey of building a food forest in my yard is the construction of the gates and installing deer fencing on top of the fence.
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[libertylover]

To make the posts more sturdy, you should have rented an auger o make the post holes, and then filled the holes with powdered cement, then stuck the post in all the holes, and then use a hose to wet the cement powder so it would harden and anchor the posts in there.

[ZEUSAIMIGHTY]

Title: How to build a cheap fence

Answer: Have a neighbor give you $500 worth of fencing materials

[snafu]

Always fun to watch a youtuber who clearly knows nothing about their topic give advice to others.

[lorineidtinytoadplot]

You might want to add some bracing in the corners lol a stiff wind will knock it down

[deskjet]

i have been trying to look for an actual cheap feance video! and you were my saviour! thanks man, hope yours work out for the pourpose

[llllllllllilillii]

Thank you. I have people stealing my flowers and food from my community garden and I need to build a cheap enclosure so this is helpful. I found my roll of wire for $20 on o u.

[rayhslim]

Good job getting it done. I think I would've rented a thumper to get the posts into the ground, but then I have a bad back. Looking forward to the next steps. I just wish the post ends were treated before going into the dirt.

[pegdimarco]

woodprix has very useful plans with all details I need

[coachannette]

Hilarious !! But if it works for him, that's all that matters! I think the deers was wondering "what in the world is this?"

[Curious_Skeptic]

Best cheap fence posts are EMT pipe, wire ties to hold fence wire. 1/2" for 4' fence 3/4" for 5' fence! Works great!

[fluffnstuph]

I enjoyed your video. This is quality content. The time lapse shots are really neat and well done. Nice editing as well, very attention-grabbing. 10/10

[marccooks]

Well done on your fence. You put the effort in and I hope the reward is great.

[omeemo]

Great job...👍 effort and commitment always gets the job done

[amordediossoysuhija]

Totally AWESOME, CONTENT WITH ALL YOU SHARE SO INFORMATIVE. BLESSINGS HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY. 🥰🙏

[bosshosslee]

It’s only cheap because you were given ~$500 roll of wire lol

[sideshowbilly]

First of all, I love the video.
The video editing, photography, sound track, narration, and down-to-earth ambience are excellent. I love that you have dear walking your neighborhood.... Looks tranquil.
Not to be a naysayer or anything, but I would recommend renaming the video to something like "How I Built My Cheap Fence" rather than "How to Build a CHEAP FENCE".

This is because other viewers wanting to build a cheap fence should probably not perform the procedures outlined in your video for all kinds of reasons. There are far better methods to install a cheap fence. I applaud your efforts, and I definitely enjoyed the video.
In fact, I think your film production skills are light years ahead of your fence building ones. LOL.

Anyhow... again I enjoyed your video. Will watch more of them in the future. Thanks, man. Peace.

[andyroid]

Those deer walk by & they're like, *"Oh shit."*

[ienekevanhouten]

That method would just not work in my stony ground. Augers just get stuck. We actually have to dig.

[wethepeople]

I can think of a cheaper way go cut down some trees that are about the same thickness as a 4×4 post cout them down into Post at the desired length you can get 2 to 3 post from one tree cutting them into 14 ft post just the same method to put them in the ground as you would normal post only thing you would have to buy in your case you wouldn't have to buy because you got it from a friend wist the chain wire and maybe some fencing Staples but you get a box of fencing Staples for like 16 bucks

[iamwhodis]

that wood will rot after a few years if its not ground contact pressure treated wood. It doesnt appear to be but maybe it is. .. you should have used a post hole digger maybe? . Run a string across the top of the posts from each corner to get your post height. No more walking up and down the ladder to check the height. not bad for your first try. This is coming from a guy who has never built a fence so take it with a grain of salt. Thanks for the video.
ps.
u have good edit skills and a decent voice.