In 1876 salesman John W. Gates brought barbed wire to Texas when he wagered $1 million that he could build a fence that would capably contain cattle. Some incredulous gambler took the bet. Gates ...
Q: If two ranches are separated by a length of old barbed-wire fencing and that fence needs repair, who is responsible come fence-mending time? Name Withheld, Weatherford A: Your inquiry is more ...
A barbed wire fence in need of repair - Todd Ryburn Photography/Getty Images Before we look at the functionality, let's have a quick look at the construction. The main body is forge-hardened steel, ...