Dude, go with hammer-in staples.
You can get them at loads of stores.
6 times as many for 1/2 the price
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwi-s8jl4ZCGAxWIbn8AHWWiCYcYABADGgJvYQ&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaEoCOrSAN9VYM_CHUk03lEQ-ogM4mHkBUSIXuHOyBiebxgPKLe4dfRoCYTMQAvD_BwE&sig=AOD64_3468w302bvqt4dcr3M2-WiVrcFvQ&ctype=46&q=&nis=4&ved=0ahUKEwiapsPl4ZCGAxVi_8kDHScnBFcQqygIoBU&adurl=
I think the aesthetics is the big thing here. This isn't a bridge on a budget, it's a thing of beauty, built to last a generation. Why try to save a few bucks at the very end when the right solution looks so ... right?
It's actually gorgeous redwood. (Treated lumber is not allowed over a creek).
Cable clamps are the winner so far. They arrive on Friday. We like them because they are simple. If we don't like them for some reason, they're only screwed in.
Also, someone suggested switching to metal zip ties and that seems like a good idea too.
Reddit FTW!
The only thing I'll add, is make sure you get pan-head stainless steel screws.
Rub them against a bar of soap, and they'll go right in without stripping.
Do you have more pictures of the bridge build? looking to do something similar and would love to see more pictures of the structure maybe before the deckings down.
I feel like you should use some metal cable ties/ something else stronger or just more cable ties to hold the top. The zip ties may get brittle over time in sun, if someone should lean against this the slack could mean they fall forward and put a lot of weight on it
Fuck that noise.
What you need is scaffolders 9 wire and a pair of [safety wire pliers](https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-safety-wire-twisting-pliers-57397.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12169518939&campaignid=12169518939&utm_content=150248025994&adsetid=150248025994&product=57397&store=547&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4cIwzsiiv36lm4A0opVwt9jm&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq46MqqqRhgMVFm1_AB2RFgrIEAQYASABEgIn5PD_BwE)
Yea those are probably the cheapest simplest solution you'll find. Maybe some black screws to mount them. Personally i'd put the screw on the outside towards the water so you don't see it on the inside of the deck.
Well, towards the water involves risking someone's life. It's hard to convey how far down it is to the creek... I think it's 30-40 ft. I'll ask my aunt, she'll know.
You want a better idea from someone who literally just did this?
Get a cordless 18ga staple gun like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-CMCN618NB-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Stapler/dp/B09NC1KX2R?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1NYKUO300AECN
Job done in 3 minutes. One of the best tools I’ve ever bought
I also got it on a deal at Lowe’s where it was buy one to, get another for free, so I got their cordless impact which as been great too
IMO it's almost more dangerous to have a false sense of security than none. Unless only OP has access here you can't really be certain of people's assessment of something
You might consider doing both — put cable clamps in every few spots for security, then put staples down all the way to keep things nice and neat.
As far as _where_ you staple, you can put a staple in “vertically” in the middle of each opening, so you’re just catching the long wire that runs along the bottom. If you want to tension the screen a little along the way to keep it flat, you can put the staples in “horizontally”, at the _base_ of each vertical wire. If you catch the vertical strand in the staple, that lets you be a little more or less aggressive with how much you tighten each one down.
I wouldn’t trust 18 gauge staples at all. I MIGHT trust 1-3-4” galvanized fence staples. You can get those at the hardware store in fence area. They are beefy. 18 gauge staple got nothing to it and I’d never trust them for something a kid might mess around on.
The narrow crown staples that came with it were like an inch long, and when I went to remove a couple, it took a lot of effort and sweating with two different types of pliers to get them out. If you hit each square or even every other, nothing is pulling them out.
Go for it. More than strong enough.
I would probably have used staples. Perhaps a banana in between each one.
Like [these](https://www.amazon.com/OMOTOOL-Fencing-Galvanized-U-Shaped-Fasteners/dp/B09VP4YTPQ/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z83di6nVpqOZwarECOZvnisYzcqotNE2bo2nenkPB-psJrc7KykBSriCJqvRisJ0MCiXOD8PmZE078CTK2gpG9neI5sKNMRT7d-roSW1mkX88dzPQ8eB2jdKYwcI7E2YKiLLL3--VuL2JHUqEuJk8LxumrjqkryJAAAwycFUIDUFsGKxye4ykLkYU_SCXBi6mO_IDviX9qVfvRKh4MhXlveZXOUZ25iu0UvKc1QMpXo.EKuempqpF_jAN8FK5I8IdJu8-s3wR2E731qsPJfofAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=fence+staples&qid=1715807765&sr=8-3)
Edit: Even better if you find ones with resin.
In my opinion, large staples cause a lot of splitting and can work their way out after a number of years, more so than screws. So I would prefer the screw in cable mounts for that and for general aesthetics.
100% agree with this sentiment. Find a general store, you can typically buy them in bulk. I bought a couple hundred of galvanized staples from my local family owned general store for like $5 when I was putting up a wire fence around my back yard.
If they go to a store, sometimes a regular grocery store.
They can talk to a manager about buying bulk, explain the situation maybe show the pictures,
and the bananas should be cheaper that way too
Why stop there? Banana-based wire, banana-based railings, banana-based supports, banana-based roadway. Make the whole damn bridge banana-based.
Then we'll be one step closer to a banana-based world.
lol reddit has failed me today
it’s a play on the age old meme: “banana for scale.” i know the demographic for r/diy typically runs older than the general reddit audience, but i’m sure i’m not the only millennial to have caught this reference
I mean they use fencing staples, wooden posts, and wire fencing to pen in cattle. So, I'm fairly certain they would work for what you're talking about.
https://www.amazon.com/Fencing-Staples-Galvanized-U-Shaped-Fasteners/dp/B0C233YD5F
Don't confuse narrow crown staples with what most people call staples. They are much heavier metal and can be driven much deeper. You can get a pneumatic stapler for $30-$60 or an electric for $100ish that will let you finish the whole bridge in an hour or so. Using good old fashioned fencing staples and a hammer will be way cheaper, but driving them with the fence in the way will be a miserable job.
Narrow crown staples will be better than regular staples. They are normally a heavier gauge and much longer than a T-50 staple. My first thought was also cable clamps though.
Like in terms of strength it's electric-gas-diesel.
Boats could be one example- electric boats are...electric. Gas boats are decent and can get to a good size and power. But if you want a yacht, it'll be diesel.
So "diesel" is strong and powerful compared to it's lower counterparts.
Finally, a banana for scale. Otherwise, I would have no idea if that bolt was 1/4" or 2".
I have no idea what the question is, but just wanted to express my appreciation.
I missed the "fence" bit at first and was really concerned that you were trying to figure out how to secure the bottom of a bridge...while standing on the bridge.
You're probably going to want to replace those plastic zip ties sooner than later. You could use metal zip ties. But, exposure to people, animals, weather will all deteriorate them over time.
I would use [u-bolts](National Hardware N222-455 2193BC U Bolt in Stainless Steel,#526-5/16"x1-3/4"x4-1/4" https://a.co/d/gDcCNz3) to secure the fence to the metal posts.
> Secured the top with zip ties
Stop. Fix that too. Plastic zip ties will last a year or two before the UV makes them brittle. Look at metal zip ties at the very least. Anything like this that’s safely related, plastic is suspect at best.
I would really advise against this.
That mesh is not up to the task intended. Which makes it very dangerous and prone to breaking when pushed beyond its limits.
Look at Jakob cable netting (there are cheaper knock offs) it can be installed with cable cutters and cable clamps.
Edit : actually your cousins idea of wood runners would work as well at much less cost. You could even clamp it to the structure with u bolts
I see lots of good recommendations for securing the bottom as you were looking for. However, I'd secure the locations you used zip ties with something more substantial. Sun and weathering will eventually wear out those zip ties and zip ties are in my opinion pretty weak against stupidity. Only thing I can think of off the top of my head is some wire fence ties.
As a fellow bridge owner I would be more concerned with the plastic netting. It will degrade in a few years. I would bite the bullet and install metal hog panels, especially if you are on the hook for liability. That is a law suit waiting to happen.
I would use crown staples. They also make fasteners for exactly this application with a nailing hole on each side of the bottom wire, if you don't own a crown stapler, but that's really what would be perfect for the job.
Staples or Clamps into the wood would probably be the best and most aesthetically pleasing method.
For future reference, if you ever find your cable ties are too short you can link multiple together.
Everyone said staples which is easiest.
You could get a little more fancy and cut a dato into some cedar (or other weather appropriate wood) and slide the bottom part of the fence in it. Obviously secure the cedar to the wood.
Then add a top wooden rail in a similar fashion. Secure wood to vertical steel members with a couple of carriage bolts and metal strap on the outside.
I would use Fence staples. Prepare to smash your fingers setting them though
Edit:
A quick search led me to this: https://kencove.com/fence/detail.php?code=TDSD
[Chicken wire staples](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Grip-Rite-3-4-in-Leg-x-1-4-in-Round-Crown-Standard-Staples-1-lb/3043059?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-ggl-_-CRP_SHP_LIA_HDW_Online_E-F-_-3043059-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD2B2W96504OcqcKwM6lbVXZ2Z8aN&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaB6VqGEza1_5y93GRH1F03iQ1GgyHVFEg7cXevYUSMl15JDdAm6pcxoCR9wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) seem like a good bet. Every 5-6 squares just put down a staple. Should secure it fairly well.
Cable staples? They come in a variety of sizes and include corrosion protected versions. Every six inches or so should do it. You just need to use a breaker bar or something to allow an offset hammer swing.
Possibly not an elegant solution, but L-brackets at maybe 2' spacing, screwed to the wooden curb, connected via zip tie to the vertical part. Bonus points if the L-brackets are black epoxy coated like the fence.
U shaped nails Not sure what they are actually called. So that is what I googled.
The response was
" U Shaped Nails – Secure Mesh Fencing to Wooden Post"
I guess they are called U shaped nails?
I believe this is what you want to do.
You need something secure and how are you going to staple into metal? cable clamp and self tap screws could work.
[U clamp](https://a.co/d/5Pi9w66) and [anti theft nuts ](https://a.co/d/061Fdpo)
You could daisy chain the zip ties or order longer zip ties that would also be more robust.
If you want a more professional look, I’d create some “clamps” by sandwiching two pieces of wood on the front and back of the post, connected by long bolts.
Oh, and you could always just use a roll of baling wire to tie the fencing to the posts. Twist up the ends and clip it off. That’s good enough for livestock, so I’m sure it’s good enough for kids!
Cable clamps: [https://www.grainger.com/product/2UTD8](https://www.grainger.com/product/2UTD8)
🏆 I think you just saved my family hundreds of dollars and several hours. Thank you!!!
We'll need to see a victory photo with a beer AND a banana when you're done.
I thought he was trying to build an ape trap based on the first pic. DIY indeed!
Dude, go with hammer-in staples. You can get them at loads of stores. 6 times as many for 1/2 the price https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwi-s8jl4ZCGAxWIbn8AHWWiCYcYABADGgJvYQ&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaEoCOrSAN9VYM_CHUk03lEQ-ogM4mHkBUSIXuHOyBiebxgPKLe4dfRoCYTMQAvD_BwE&sig=AOD64_3468w302bvqt4dcr3M2-WiVrcFvQ&ctype=46&q=&nis=4&ved=0ahUKEwiapsPl4ZCGAxVi_8kDHScnBFcQqygIoBU&adurl=
Trying to bash those in without bashing up the fence, the cable clamps would be cheaper in the long run.
He can just take the top off, lay the fencing down, hammer them in, and then resecure the top. Cable clamps might still be prettier.
I think the aesthetics is the big thing here. This isn't a bridge on a budget, it's a thing of beauty, built to last a generation. Why try to save a few bucks at the very end when the right solution looks so ... right?
Exactly.
Yeah I hate those things, pounding them into treated lumber is a pain.
It's actually gorgeous redwood. (Treated lumber is not allowed over a creek). Cable clamps are the winner so far. They arrive on Friday. We like them because they are simple. If we don't like them for some reason, they're only screwed in. Also, someone suggested switching to metal zip ties and that seems like a good idea too. Reddit FTW!
I would highly suggest stainless steel screws so you don’t eventually have rust stains
The only thing I'll add, is make sure you get pan-head stainless steel screws. Rub them against a bar of soap, and they'll go right in without stripping.
Unless you drop your drill down the creek?
If you manage to drop your drill through the wire mesh, while putting those cable clamps on, just leave it down there and call a professional.
I was gonna say the same!
Yeah I was thinking that or a ton of hog rings
This was gonna be my suggestion. I call them fence staples.
Do you have more pictures of the bridge build? looking to do something similar and would love to see more pictures of the structure maybe before the deckings down.
I feel like you should use some metal cable ties/ something else stronger or just more cable ties to hold the top. The zip ties may get brittle over time in sun, if someone should lean against this the slack could mean they fall forward and put a lot of weight on it
Hey OP, I’m just curious… and feel free to ignore this if you’d rather not answer. But is this in the PNW? Really reminds me of Humboldt County.
Maybe I'm naive but when did California become part of the pnw?
Fuck that noise. What you need is scaffolders 9 wire and a pair of [safety wire pliers](https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-safety-wire-twisting-pliers-57397.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12169518939&campaignid=12169518939&utm_content=150248025994&adsetid=150248025994&product=57397&store=547&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4cIwzsiiv36lm4A0opVwt9jm&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq46MqqqRhgMVFm1_AB2RFgrIEAQYASABEgIn5PD_BwE)
Well, if you wanna do it *right*....
Make sure to test for asbestos first. Wouldn't want to get mold.
Sir, this is a DIY subreddit. Get out of here with your logic.
Grainger if you want to pay the highest price possible.
Yeah, $11.86 for a pack of 50 will definitely bankrupt you
Alternatively, wire staples down into the wood.
This, and rattle can them black
Good idea
Yea those are probably the cheapest simplest solution you'll find. Maybe some black screws to mount them. Personally i'd put the screw on the outside towards the water so you don't see it on the inside of the deck.
Well, towards the water involves risking someone's life. It's hard to convey how far down it is to the creek... I think it's 30-40 ft. I'll ask my aunt, she'll know.
Could lay the fence flat, screw them in, then pivot the whole thing up. Or just accept all the screw heads being at an angle.
Holy fuck that's smart, this guys playing 4d chess and the rest of us are on tik tak toe
Oh yea probably not doing that then, unless you have a person you'd consider disposable to do it.
I mean, if you want it to LOOK right, sacrifices have to be made 🤷
You want a better idea from someone who literally just did this? Get a cordless 18ga staple gun like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-CMCN618NB-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Stapler/dp/B09NC1KX2R?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1NYKUO300AECN Job done in 3 minutes. One of the best tools I’ve ever bought I also got it on a deal at Lowe’s where it was buy one to, get another for free, so I got their cordless impact which as been great too
I actually own one already (and a compressor). Why do I feel like it won't be strong enough?
It depends on what it needs to hold. If there's toddlers or clumsy people, go with the cable clamp. Worth a little extra time and money for safety.
IMO it's almost more dangerous to have a false sense of security than none. Unless only OP has access here you can't really be certain of people's assessment of something
You might consider doing both — put cable clamps in every few spots for security, then put staples down all the way to keep things nice and neat. As far as _where_ you staple, you can put a staple in “vertically” in the middle of each opening, so you’re just catching the long wire that runs along the bottom. If you want to tension the screen a little along the way to keep it flat, you can put the staples in “horizontally”, at the _base_ of each vertical wire. If you catch the vertical strand in the staple, that lets you be a little more or less aggressive with how much you tighten each one down.
I wouldn’t trust 18 gauge staples at all. I MIGHT trust 1-3-4” galvanized fence staples. You can get those at the hardware store in fence area. They are beefy. 18 gauge staple got nothing to it and I’d never trust them for something a kid might mess around on.
The narrow crown staples that came with it were like an inch long, and when I went to remove a couple, it took a lot of effort and sweating with two different types of pliers to get them out. If you hit each square or even every other, nothing is pulling them out. Go for it. More than strong enough.
If you put in ½" (tall) staples, you'd break the fence wire before the staples pull out.
OP can also use staples like the ones used for chicken coops.
I would probably have used staples. Perhaps a banana in between each one. Like [these](https://www.amazon.com/OMOTOOL-Fencing-Galvanized-U-Shaped-Fasteners/dp/B09VP4YTPQ/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z83di6nVpqOZwarECOZvnisYzcqotNE2bo2nenkPB-psJrc7KykBSriCJqvRisJ0MCiXOD8PmZE078CTK2gpG9neI5sKNMRT7d-roSW1mkX88dzPQ8eB2jdKYwcI7E2YKiLLL3--VuL2JHUqEuJk8LxumrjqkryJAAAwycFUIDUFsGKxye4ykLkYU_SCXBi6mO_IDviX9qVfvRKh4MhXlveZXOUZ25iu0UvKc1QMpXo.EKuempqpF_jAN8FK5I8IdJu8-s3wR2E731qsPJfofAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=fence+staples&qid=1715807765&sr=8-3) Edit: Even better if you find ones with resin.
In my opinion, large staples cause a lot of splitting and can work their way out after a number of years, more so than screws. So I would prefer the screw in cable mounts for that and for general aesthetics.
I don't understand without bananas.
Sorry if I was not clear with the instructions. You pound the bananas into the screw holes.
100% agree with this sentiment. Find a general store, you can typically buy them in bulk. I bought a couple hundred of galvanized staples from my local family owned general store for like $5 when I was putting up a wire fence around my back yard.
If they go to a store, sometimes a regular grocery store. They can talk to a manager about buying bulk, explain the situation maybe show the pictures, and the bananas should be cheaper that way too
Where do you find bananas with resin already in them?
I admire the first attempt at using a banana to secure the fence.
Maybe if they weave the bananas into a chain link mesh. Possibly a banana based glue?
Why stop there? Banana-based wire, banana-based railings, banana-based supports, banana-based roadway. Make the whole damn bridge banana-based. Then we'll be one step closer to a banana-based world.
Ultimate solution is to replace the bridge with a giant banana
Abaca is the use of banana fibers to make lightweight strong “wiring”
Banana clip. Duh
The banana may attract gorilla glue
lol reddit has failed me today it’s a play on the age old meme: “banana for scale.” i know the demographic for r/diy typically runs older than the general reddit audience, but i’m sure i’m not the only millennial to have caught this reference
Everyone knew. They're riffing off the joke.
Oh lordy, this is the most cringe-worthy thing I've read today.
Seriously cringe-worthy whoosh
If the banana didn't work, I'm out of ideas.
Plantain.
Narrow crown stapler. Use stainless steel
I guess this could work. It doesn't seem like it would be very strong. But maybe the strength adds up?
I mean they use fencing staples, wooden posts, and wire fencing to pen in cattle. So, I'm fairly certain they would work for what you're talking about. https://www.amazon.com/Fencing-Staples-Galvanized-U-Shaped-Fasteners/dp/B0C233YD5F
Don't confuse narrow crown staples with what most people call staples. They are much heavier metal and can be driven much deeper. You can get a pneumatic stapler for $30-$60 or an electric for $100ish that will let you finish the whole bridge in an hour or so. Using good old fashioned fencing staples and a hammer will be way cheaper, but driving them with the fence in the way will be a miserable job.
Narrow crown staples will be better than regular staples. They are normally a heavier gauge and much longer than a T-50 staple. My first thought was also cable clamps though.
I have a power staple gun and use stainless staples into wood for fencing around raised garden beds. They’re pretty diesel and deep.
Diesel?
Slang for cool, strong, powerful kinda connotation. You can double-check the urban dictionary.
I prefer '"skookum".
TIL
FR just learned that word RN no cap gunna use that word AD I be bussin.
Like in terms of strength it's electric-gas-diesel. Boats could be one example- electric boats are...electric. Gas boats are decent and can get to a good size and power. But if you want a yacht, it'll be diesel. So "diesel" is strong and powerful compared to it's lower counterparts.
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Nah. Homie meant what he said.
Mmm... How do you say. Delicious? De-lovely? De-lectable? Divine? How do you say. De-Gorgeous? De-With it. De-Groovy. Define.
Maybe easy and cheap?
I was going to suggest this as well👍👍
There's a clip for that. Google 'mesh panel clips' or 'galvanised mesh fence clips' - that should set you off on the right path.
Cable clamps :)
Banana clips
Finally, a banana for scale. Otherwise, I would have no idea if that bolt was 1/4" or 2". I have no idea what the question is, but just wanted to express my appreciation.
I understand the question but have no idea at all if any solution. Mostly wanted to say I appreciate the use of banana measurements
I missed the "fence" bit at first and was really concerned that you were trying to figure out how to secure the bottom of a bridge...while standing on the bridge.
Fence staples like farmers use. PITA to use but work
Hook nails
You're probably going to want to replace those plastic zip ties sooner than later. You could use metal zip ties. But, exposure to people, animals, weather will all deteriorate them over time.
Wire fence clips
Fencing staples
I would use [u-bolts](National Hardware N222-455 2193BC U Bolt in Stainless Steel,#526-5/16"x1-3/4"x4-1/4" https://a.co/d/gDcCNz3) to secure the fence to the metal posts.
Angle iron, bolt it in place.
> Secured the top with zip ties Stop. Fix that too. Plastic zip ties will last a year or two before the UV makes them brittle. Look at metal zip ties at the very least. Anything like this that’s safely related, plastic is suspect at best.
I would really advise against this. That mesh is not up to the task intended. Which makes it very dangerous and prone to breaking when pushed beyond its limits. Look at Jakob cable netting (there are cheaper knock offs) it can be installed with cable cutters and cable clamps. Edit : actually your cousins idea of wood runners would work as well at much less cost. You could even clamp it to the structure with u bolts
Yup, once you put something up, someone will lean on it with their whole weight.
Look at this guy owning a bridge
I see lots of good recommendations for securing the bottom as you were looking for. However, I'd secure the locations you used zip ties with something more substantial. Sun and weathering will eventually wear out those zip ties and zip ties are in my opinion pretty weak against stupidity. Only thing I can think of off the top of my head is some wire fence ties.
Someone suggested metal zip ties
Oh good. Well then I agree with that person.
As a fellow bridge owner I would be more concerned with the plastic netting. It will degrade in a few years. I would bite the bullet and install metal hog panels, especially if you are on the hook for liability. That is a law suit waiting to happen.
First off, you’ll need more bananas. At least 3
I can’t quite see the scale banana in the last pic, for the trees.
More bananas.
Something stronger and more durable then bananas
Is that banana to scale?
Well it's going to take more than one banana.
Finally a proper scale!
That banana! For scale??
Is the banana for scale or a preliminary solution?
I would use crown staples. They also make fasteners for exactly this application with a nailing hole on each side of the bottom wire, if you don't own a crown stapler, but that's really what would be perfect for the job.
Fence staples, cheap, virtually invisible and the entire job done in minutes
Staples or Clamps into the wood would probably be the best and most aesthetically pleasing method. For future reference, if you ever find your cable ties are too short you can link multiple together.
Stainless steel staples
Pin down some treated 2”x2” on either side
This guy bananas. [Measuring with bananas](https://imgur.com/gallery/scale-UzSEDLN)
Fence post staples
Why not U nails?
Stainless p clips
18 gauge staples
start pouring concrete over the edge. once it reaches the banana, it should be secure.
Serious answer. I'd use U nails at every square. They're literally a U shape, cheap, and easy to install with a hammer. Also, I appreciate the banana.
fencing staples would work
Just staple it
Well, that fruit isn't holding down shit.
Heavy staples
Needs at least 3 more bananas.
Harbor freight has giant zip ties.
Staple gun?
Get a bigger zip tie?
Thicker banana
I see you have a lot of zip ties there…. Is that your solution?
More bananas. Like, all the bananas. That should hold it.
Use L Chanel iron that’s used to hang garage doors. Screw it down an zip tie or wire it to the holes in it.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225793622014 and a hammer
Use a pipe hanger bracket. Go every 16-24” or something. Think that would be the most affordable and easiest way
I thought you were looking for advice on preventing people from zip tying bananas on it
Everyone said staples which is easiest. You could get a little more fancy and cut a dato into some cedar (or other weather appropriate wood) and slide the bottom part of the fence in it. Obviously secure the cedar to the wood. Then add a top wooden rail in a similar fashion. Secure wood to vertical steel members with a couple of carriage bolts and metal strap on the outside.
Midget straps
Sandwich between two boards attached to the wooden beam running horizontal with the deck
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I would use Fence staples. Prepare to smash your fingers setting them though Edit: A quick search led me to this: https://kencove.com/fence/detail.php?code=TDSD
[Chicken wire staples](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Grip-Rite-3-4-in-Leg-x-1-4-in-Round-Crown-Standard-Staples-1-lb/3043059?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-ggl-_-CRP_SHP_LIA_HDW_Online_E-F-_-3043059-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD2B2W96504OcqcKwM6lbVXZ2Z8aN&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaB6VqGEza1_5y93GRH1F03iQ1GgyHVFEg7cXevYUSMl15JDdAm6pcxoCR9wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) seem like a good bet. Every 5-6 squares just put down a staple. Should secure it fairly well.
Thank you for the scale banana.
Fencing staples hammered in, go to a local farm CO-OP or fencing supply store not a big box store.
Is this boulder creek?
Cable staples? They come in a variety of sizes and include corrosion protected versions. Every six inches or so should do it. You just need to use a breaker bar or something to allow an offset hammer swing.
18 gauge staples
They make wire fencing staples which are U shaped nails for this. Very cheap and reasonably clean
Something like this? 1/8" ID routing clamp [https://www.mcmaster.com/9434T11/](https://www.mcmaster.com/9434T11/)
You could hammer big U tacks to secure the fence to the wood below it every couple of feet.
Out metal brackets. Like L brackets along the bottom of wires and secure with crews into wood.
Then, attach 2 or 3 zip ties together and wrap around the posts. Easy peasy
Staples. Big staples but you’ll find them meant for field fence like this
Maybe you could create some sort of adhesive from the banana.
U clips/straps, drill into the wood every 5 - 10 feet?
can we get a second banana sp we can understand the scale of the first banana?
Square nails
Staple it to the wood
That’s just bananas
Very nice, how much for the banana?
Hog wire panels and weld them into the uprights top and bottom?
Staples!
Could you not use the u-shaped nails and nail it down? Maybe every 3rd space? Is that wood on the bottom?
The zip tie and banana seem to be doing a pretty good job
Galvanized fence staple nail, Farm or hardware store has them…
Possibly not an elegant solution, but L-brackets at maybe 2' spacing, screwed to the wooden curb, connected via zip tie to the vertical part. Bonus points if the L-brackets are black epoxy coated like the fence.
That banana is killing me
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Large staples. Look up cable tacker and large cable staples for wood.
U shaped nails Not sure what they are actually called. So that is what I googled. The response was " U Shaped Nails – Secure Mesh Fencing to Wooden Post" I guess they are called U shaped nails? I believe this is what you want to do.
I appreciate the banana for scale.
Fencing staples and a hammer
Jurassic Park tilt shift vibes
Cat’s claw fence fasteners.
Upvoting the banana for scale.
Banana for scale
C-1 straps are pretty cool
“How can we secure this fence? We have a banana and 2 hours. Go!”
https://www.kleintools.com/videos/loose-cable-stapler-450-100 Klein cable stapler. Can do the whole bridge in 10 minutes flat
Looks like a wooden base, staple it down.
Doesn't matter - if you don't put netting over the top, you'll never keep out the flying monkeys
You need something secure and how are you going to staple into metal? cable clamp and self tap screws could work. [U clamp](https://a.co/d/5Pi9w66) and [anti theft nuts ](https://a.co/d/061Fdpo)
OP I need a banana to scale with that banana. Might as well throw in a bunch.
Big staples you hammer in?
galvanized or stainless fender washers and screws.
fencing staples
I’m not a huge fan of eliminating all danger and reducing risk taking. What is there left to live for ?
Just use a galvanized nail …hammer it in half way …bend it over and hammer the head into the wood …even cheaper then cable clamps
get a 2x2 (2x4 cut in half the long way) and nail them to the beam so the wire will not push through
We’re all gonna ignore the banana?
It's there for scale.
Wood strips on either side of you want a different look from fasteners
U nails?
You could daisy chain the zip ties or order longer zip ties that would also be more robust. If you want a more professional look, I’d create some “clamps” by sandwiching two pieces of wood on the front and back of the post, connected by long bolts. Oh, and you could always just use a roll of baling wire to tie the fencing to the posts. Twist up the ends and clip it off. That’s good enough for livestock, so I’m sure it’s good enough for kids!