A Guide Device And Method For Constructing A Fence

A method of constructing a wire or cable fence, the method comprising the sequential steps of:

• (i) tensioning one or more strands of wire or cable between two upright, ground-engaged support members located at opposing end regions of the strand(s);
• (ii) placing a guide device in contact with the one or more tensioned strands of wire or cable to support at least one of the said strands;
• (iii) moving the guide device in one direction along the strand(s) to raise the or each strand to a respective, pre-determined elevation above surrounding ground;
• and then
• (iv) causing a fence post having one or more through-holes therein to slide along the raised strand(s), the or each through-hole being suitable for receipt of a respective strand;
• such that the fence post slides along said raised strand(s) without contacting the surrounding ground.

A method of constructing a wire or cable fence, the method comprising the steps of:

• calculating a predetermined number of fence posts required for the fence, said fence posts each having one or more through-holes arranged therein for receipt of a respective strand of wire or cable;
• aligning the said predetermined number of fence posts side by side, by locating one or more strands in respective through-holes;
• tensioning the or each strand between upright, ground-engaged support members located at opposing end regions of the strand(s);
• and then
• spacing out the fence posts by sliding them lengthwise along the tensioned strand(s), so as to become upright supports for the fence.