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Chain Link- stretching long runs

Majordisorder

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Have been installing chain link around the entire property my shop sits on (209 x 209) I feel pretty confident about what to do to install the fabric (6'0 tall chain link) but am wondering if I can go the whole 200+ ft. in one stretch. Or should I stretch it at half way point, adjust the fit, and wire it off top,bottom, and the field posts? ( or maybe just loosely "hang it")?

Two runs are straight and flat, two run flat then up a slight incline, then level off. Lots of instructions on the net but don't really address long runs so any tips would be greatly appreciated.
 
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DIC

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200' is not to far on a single pull but you need to rake the fabric with your pliers as you stretch it to get all the links in place. Stretch it rake it then stretch it again. If you don't it will get tight but when the links go in place later it will get loose
 
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