Fence Termination / End Knot Tied and Tested

🛠 How strong is your fencing end knot? A neat knot or a sloppy one — which holds your fence best under real tension? In this video, I show you step-by-step how to tie the essential end knot, then put it to the ultimate strength test using the Spiral Fast straining bed. We’ll discover if the theory that sloppy knots might actually be stronger holds up — spoiler: neat knots win for keeping your fence tight! 📍 Location: Australia 🛠 Products used: Spiral Fast Straining Bed, high-tensile wire 🎥 Featured guests: James Higgins from Walters Fencing ✅ You’ll learn: How to tie the end knot correctly Tricks to finish wire without pliers Why neat knots prevent slack better than sloppy ones How different knots perform under heavy tension 📌 Follow for more practical farming tips: 🌐 Website: timthompson.ag 📲 Instagram: @farm_learning #FencingKnots #FarmDIY #WireFenceTips #EndKnot #SmallFarmHacks My website https://timthompsonmedia.com.au/ Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel    / @farmlearningtim   00:00 Intro – Why the End Knot Matters 00:45 Safety & Preparing the Wire 01:20 How to Tie a Neat End Knot 02:50 Pliers-Free Wire Finishing Trick 03:01 Setting Up the Spiral Fast Test Bed 04:45 Strength Testing Neat Knots 06:00 Testing Sloppy Knots 08:41 Summary – Neat vs Sloppy Results 09:22 Final Thoughts & Subscribe CTA