Step 4: How to Install a Bottom Cable for Deer Fencing

Instructions on how to install a bottom cable for the Benner Deer Fence Co. installation system.


  • Begin and terminate all cable at a braced or cemented post whenever possible.

  • Make sure the cable is able to spin off of its real when pulled out. Make a DIY reel by taking a small diameter pipe about 3’ long and pound it in the ground next to your starting point post. Keep the space between the pipe and post a little further then the width of the cable reel. Use rebar or a narrow metal pipe that is double the width of the cable reel and fasten this to the starting post with a cable tie. Slide the cable real onto the horizontal pipe and attach the other end of the pipe to the vertical pipe in the ground.

  • Install the bottom cable by spinning off the metal cable down the fence line. Slide the cable through each eye bolt (eye bolts should be in the vertical position) at the base of every post. The cable can be run for approximately 200’ before being terminated. Terminate at a braced post. When the stopping post has been reached, leave approximately 2’ of extra cable for fastening. Cut the cable with a deer fence multi tool. Use a large gripple to fasten the cable by sliding the cable into the fastener, following the arrows shown on the back of the gripple.

  • Slide fastener up the cable, leaving a few inches to tighten once the other end of the cable is slid back into the fastener. Do not tighten all the way.

  • Secure the starting point using the same technique as the termination point.

  • Fully tighten cable. Both ends can be pulled tight by holding the gripple in one hand and pulling the cable with pliers.

  • Continue running stretches of approximately 200’ until all of the bottom cable is installed.

  • Do not install the ground stakes until all fencing is installed.


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