Building a Box End Assembly

💪 Build stronger, longer-lasting fences with this simple box end assembly method — ideal for small farms, livestock fencing, and rural properties! In this step-by-step video, I walk you through how to build a reliable fence end assembly (box stay) using just a few tools, quality wire, and the right timber posts. This design resists wire tension, won’t pull out of the ground, and is budget-friendly — perfect for regenerative agriculture, small farm fencing, or DIY farm builds. 📍 Filmed on a working farm in Victoria, Australia 🔩 Materials used: 2.65mm high-tensile wire, 6' and 7' treated pine posts, steel rods 🛠️ Tools needed: wire strainers, cutters, hammer, level, cordless drill 🎥 Related Videos: ▶️ How to Strain Farm Fencing Wire Perfectly Every Time ▶️ Best Fence Tools for Small Farms – Must-Haves! 👍 If you find this helpful, please like & subscribe — it really supports the channel and helps spread practical knowledge for farmers and land stewards. 📌 Follow for more practical farming tips: 🌐 Website: timthompson.ag 📲 Instagram: @farm_learning Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/timthompsonmedia Facebook https://www.facebook.com/timthompsonmedia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timthompson.ag Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw #FarmFencing #FenceEndAssembly #DIYFarmProjects #RegenerativeFarming #BoxStayFencing Buy chain strainers here https://amzn.to/2KvR8lf My video showing the strainer knot is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59_0uyoReWM&t=1s 00:00 Introduction to Box Stay Fence Design 00:17 Why Post Depth & Rail Length Matter 00:44 What Makes This End Assembly Strong 01:25 Tools & Materials You'll Need 01:55 Installing the End & Stay Posts 02:13 Drilling Post Holes for Steel Rods 02:44 Attaching the Top Rail Securely 03:14 Levelling & Pinning the Assembly 03:40 Stapling Points for Stay Wire 04:23 Running Out High-Tensile Wire 05:05 Proper Wire Straining Technique 06:08 Final Adjustments & Pro Tips 06:36 Subscribe for More Farm Builds