This Tool Could Change How We Layout Fences FOREVER!

My crew lays out fence line FAST and accurately. We don't have weird cheat code or ancient secret, we just use a simple tool and technique to get our measurements perfect and fast. Today I'm going to show that exact tool. This is the Equalizer tool by Mr Fence Tools!

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[firstname]

To all fence builders, I mow for a living. I take exception to a 4' gate. Only a tiny mower would fit thru that. The most popular size mower is 52" so I vote for a 60" gate. 😢

[georgewoolinghamii]

For $285, I think I'll do the old fashioned way with string line, a sharpie pen, a little math and then maybe some ground paint. For the multiple types of fence and different spacing requirements, having to purchase multiples of this tool are a bit costly. I love the tool but not the price.

[landmarkcreations]

This may be one of Shawns best inventions. Very handy tool

[shadowears]

I have been a fence installer for 35 years now. I assume that this particular fence is for a wood fence due to the 8' or less layout between posts. At 20' it only took me about five seconds to do the math in my head to set the posts at 6'8". When you mention the next line was 70' I immediately would have decided to set the posts at 7' but then you mention a 4' gate. Still simple math but takes about a minute to deduce what the spacing should be. 70-4=66. Determine which number times(X) 8 equals or is greater than 66, which is 9 at 72 because 8 is only 64 and too short. This only takes a few seconds. Now you know you need 9 sections, 66x12=792, that's how many inches you have, divide that by 9 to get how many inches to space each post which is 88, go with that or divide that by 12 to get measurement in feet, which comes to 7.333" or basically 7'4". This method is even quicker with a smart phone calculator rather than using your carpenter's pencil scribbling on a piece of cardboard. I would much rather do this, which shouldn't take much longer than using this bungee cord tool and spending the money to buy it with the tool's longevity in question. I can pull my 300' tape, do my math, and make my paint marks just as quick, give or take 2-3 minutes.

[patrickearl]

I've built a few fences, and wow.. that's amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[Lyle_]

I had to re-calculate as I dug each post hole as I hit rocks sometimes too large to bust through with a 17# pike. Had a network of buried electric, gas, cable & phone lines that were marked off that I had to work around.

[Prince.Prince]

What if you are doing a 500' fence would you need more bungee? Does it connect to others or would you just drive a stake and keep starting over?

[lonnieblankenship]

One issue I have dealt with fencing sections can vary 2-3 inches. Go to your supplier and actually measure and you will see that. I have had this happen multiple times at different suppliers. I actually quit using prefabricated sections and use individual pickets and 2x4's. I use a laser line to do my corners which is the most important part. From there I run mason cord corner to corner getting everything square before marking where my posts are going to be placed. To me the extra time is well spent since it has eliminated the possibility of errors.

Saying that, I understand getting things done quicker but having a cord that is flexible means that the measurement is prone to error unless you calibrate it regularly. I wish you the best of luck with this device.

[armorvestrus]

A rubber band type measuring device goes against all the laws of horizontal surveying the surveyors make every effort to avoid anything that stretches', so how does it maintain a accurate length? More info needed.

[rogerbettencourt]

Nice share. And it’s Shawn King approved.

[gerhardglanz]

Quick question, how did yo get it square?

[lupitasmith]

Dang! I need this. Probably too late. 😢

[treeamigo]

You could make the same product with any sturdy bungee cord

[jamesbates]

Will it work if your offsetting existing footings ?

[vincentlabruzzo]

I'd assume you need to verify the measurements every so often. What happens when the bungee starts to break down and stretching unevenly

[albertcho]

I ordered one. Dont think itll arrive by the weekend >.<. But i do have more.

Different question. Have you found using metal fence posts and fastening with screws has decreased fence sag compared to same span on wood post with fence clips?

[wyflyguy]

I bought these for our trucks a while ago and haven’t heard what the guys think of them yet.

[TheObserver]

Now I believe using tongue and groove vinyl boards is the way to go because you never know what the ground conditions might be some of your panels might need to be over 8 feet some less.

[billykennedy]

Sorry Joe. As a fencer this would be a big waste of money. Between wearing the line out with the auger, dirt detail, and even filling the hole up with a shovel will either cut it or wear it out prematurely. Just use regular mason's string line and a tape.

[cabbage]

How to get hold of one as I live in New zealand