Tim White

G’day Tim. Thanks for sitting down today to talk fencing!

What region do you work in?

Albury

How long have you been fencing?

22 Years My wife told me to get a job! Seriously though, after working for a contractor for 3 years, I was offered work of my own, invested in the gear and I’ve never looked back.

What sort of fencing do you specialise in?

Rural, hinge joint with plain or barb. I’m also doing a lot more electric fences these days. Electric fences last because there is less pressure on them.

What’s the trickiest job you have ever done?

It’s some clients that are tricky, not the job! But rabbit netting a cliff face would be right up there.

Can you give us a brief rundown, starting with the driver, of the gear you use?

Munroe driver, I use a side mounted rack for the steel posts, meaning I don’t have to go far to get a post when I get off. I use the driver to punch in the steels. I have a Fenceline solutions spinner for plain mounted to the side of the tractor, Barb spinner on the other side. Also run a trailer with a spinner, which I put in the middle of the run so I don’t pull more than 300m at a time. I Don’t use clips. I run through the hole.

Why fencing?

The regular clients I have, they make the job. I’ve got a client that I’ve had for 22 years and we have worked together to improve his land and it’s great to see the change. I like working with good people.

How important are good fences to your clients?

Fences are important because their product is worth a lot of money, You can’t afford to skimp. Do less rather than cut corners!

For you, what’s the most satisfying moment in the job?

Looking down the line and seeing the best job I could do.

How critical is your gear to producing high quality fences?

It’s imperative. Every time you get good gear out of the box it works the same. That’s critical. Good gear lasts. I’ve been using the same set of strainers since 2010. It’s important to be able to get parts too.

Where do you see fencing going in the next decade?
It depends on the client. Some regions are more likely to progress than others.

Safety is pretty important these days, does gear have a large role to play?
Absolutely. If I’m not safe, I don’t go to work. If it’s going to take longer, take the time, the client appreciates it in the end.

Let’s talk strainers now, there are lots on the market, why do you choose Fenceline units?
Because they work and if I’ve got a problem, a solution is a phone call away. They listen to their clients and they make sweet stuff. I can get any spare part I need from a bush to whole set of grips. The tension gauge gives me peace of mind too, it makes the job 100% uniform.

Is it obvious these were designed by a fencer?
Yeah totally

What would be your top three tips for straining wire right?
Safety, wear the right gear and use the right gear. Check your strainers are properly engaged. Make sure the chain isn’t twisted and don’t use strainers with cheap chain.

A poor workman can’t blame the tools, but a craftsman uses the finest tools eh?
Yep totally. Invest in good tools and they last a lifetime.