Inventors:
Gerald L. Groover - Parrish FL
International Classification:
B21F 902
Abstract:
A wire fence mender and method is disclosed. The device includes a crank or Z-shaped member having spaced generally parallel end portions connected at either end of, and extending in either from, an elongated central portion. One end portion forms a handle while the other end portion forms a wire engaging and winding portion and includes a transverse aperture therethrough for receiving a length of fence wire. In operation, one segment of a broken fence wire is extended by splicing an extension thereto which is then passed through a loop formed in the end of the other broken wire segment. The distal end of the wire extension is then passed through the aperture and bendably locked therewithin, after which the device is first rotated in one direction about the first end portion while bearing against the looped tensioned broken segments. Without need of other tools or disengagement, the device is then used to bendably lock and maintain tension by slight rotation in the opposite direction and then to pivotally wind the distal portion of the wire extension around itself to lockably connect it to the loop completing the repair.