Fig. 69.—Allis Patent Barb.
Fig. 70.—Brinkerhoff Fencing Twisted.
There is a kind of barb fencing in which flat steel straps are employed instead of wire. In the form shown in [figure 68], the barbs are bent around a plain strap and the whole is then galvanized, which firmly fixes the barb. Another form shown at [figure 69] consists of a solid piece of steel, ribbed through the middle, and with barbs cut on both edges. These and similar forms are more expensive than wire, and are employed only in limited quantities for enclosing lawns, paddocks, etc. Still another form is like that shown in [figure 70], without barbs, and twisted. This is much used to enclose lawns and ornamental grounds. It is light, neat and strong, does not harbor weeds or make snow drifts, but is comparatively expensive, as five or six strands are required to make an effective fence.
Fig. 71.—Two Strand Twisted Wire Fencing.
Still another form of unarmed fencing is shown in [figure 71]. It is simply the ordinary wire without barbs, and is used in limited quantities for fencing ornamental grounds, barnyards, etc.
STEEL FENCE STAPLES.
Fig. 72.—1 ¼-inch Staple.