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BOBEX
BOBEX
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In-line wire strainer for tensioning barbed, plain and high tensile wire.
- Works well on hinged lock and net fencing
- No need to cut the wire
- Use with 3/8th square drive or 18mm socket or spanner
- Works as a joiner
- 15 mm shortening distance per revolution
- Removable and re-useable
- Can be used on electric braid wire, cable or even rope
With BobeX you can strain sections as short as 100mm or 4 inches and you won’t need any special tools either, as a 3/8th square drive, an 18mm socket or a spanner can be used to get tension.
No chain strainers? No problem! Keep a few BOBEX in the glove box, you never know when you might need them.

Havnt tried them yet ,but are impressed with their build cheers Terry
StraineX Wire Strainer - (full kit) Digital Gauge
Awesome..... I'm not a professional fencing contractor, but a small property owner self-taught with help from Tim Thompson's youtube clips. Have been looking for quality Australian tools and I found them in Wireman Products.
I purchased the StraineX as well as the Viceman stainer board with spreader bar & yoke to help me repair and install new fencing on my property, I couldn't be happier after making do with a Hayes chain strainer, bits & pieces I welded up.
Love the fact the gear is here in Australia and also supporting local manufacturers excellent work fellas, I'll be directing people straight to Wireman.
Handy in the fact it can be used on various strainers
Bought the Wireman Crinkler to tension up my exclusion wire. It performed exactly as expected. Super easy and straight forward to use. I had some loss of wire tension from fence repairs and damage from machinery. Highly recommend.
- 5 stars: 198 (88%)
- 4 stars: 14 (6%)
- 3 stars: 4 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 6 (3%)
As a female, I really wanted to love these. Bought two tubs but sadly after 3 of them breaking and 1 bending they just aren't up to standard in my books.
G,day Angela, Thanks for your feedback. It was a deliberate design feature of the Bobex that they will bend if more than 110 Kg of pressure is put on them. This was done with the idea that the point of tension would not become the breaking point of the wire in the event of a large load being put on the wire (such as a bull pushing on the fence). Wireman understands that this perspective may (justafiably) be questioned by some. If you would like a full refund for the 2 tubs of Bobex, please just let us know by sending us an email to sales@wireman.com.au. Regards, Ian
I just underwent a reasonable fencing job, 2/1/2 months straight, and due to Angus cattle, I'm all about barb wire and a set of strainers. Bobex however, offered a solution to a dilemma I was facing, "Short runs". I've integrated it as a system for all the farms short runs now. This has allowed me the ability to set up traps for my cattle, so that I can cut them off and stop them running me in circles! Why Bobex instead of ratchet tensioners? Typically, ratchet tensioners are wired up with plain wire, leaving a spot for asses to scratch. With Bobex, it's barb everywhere, leaving no where for an ass to rub! You give an inch, they take a mile. This removes all the inches.
I had to cut into a fence, to put a stock gate in, i will add I know nothing about fencing but knew I had to re-tension the wire, and came by this product by luck. …funniest thing the neighbours thought I knew what I was doing..👍Great job
G'day Ryan,
Thanks for review and the laugh. Much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ian
New to the fencing game and I had to stand a old boundary fence up in very steep terrain
And honestly couldn’t have achieved the result with out my wireman winch strainers
Brilliant bit of gear made a two man job a one man job
Fast and effective
G'day Alan,
Thanks for your review and the pictures, much appreciated.
Regards,
Ian
Havnt tried them yet ,but are impressed with their build cheers Terry
StraineX Wire Strainer - (full kit) Digital Gauge
Awesome..... I'm not a professional fencing contractor, but a small property owner self-taught with help from Tim Thompson's youtube clips. Have been looking for quality Australian tools and I found them in Wireman Products.
I purchased the StraineX as well as the Viceman stainer board with spreader bar & yoke to help me repair and install new fencing on my property, I couldn't be happier after making do with a Hayes chain strainer, bits & pieces I welded up.
Love the fact the gear is here in Australia and also supporting local manufacturers excellent work fellas, I'll be directing people straight to Wireman.
Handy in the fact it can be used on various strainers
Bought the Wireman Crinkler to tension up my exclusion wire. It performed exactly as expected. Super easy and straight forward to use. I had some loss of wire tension from fence repairs and damage from machinery. Highly recommend.
Had to buy a fitting to fit the wire tension gauge to hayes strainer, once fitted I have had no problem straining fencing wire to the correct tension.
I can’t believe how easy the BOBEX system is to use.
I’ve tensioned up 25 barbed wires on our security fences within 30mins. Sooo easy.
Thank you for your fast delivery its sturdy and strong very happy would definitely recommend
Awesome product extra fast delivery thanks guys
Simple and easy to read , lm finding all your gear is really good
Absolute weapon
Strain Walker Classic - Chain Grab Tensioner
Once I’m completely used to it they’ll be really good
Very accurate no more over tensioning
These things are the ducks nuts! We sold our farm and moved to a waterfront property. Installed clipex mesh fence so as not to block the view but the farm cattle dog doesn't like people walking on his beach so after repeated dog hits the fence became not so tight. Crinkled in 6 spots and job done. Plenty of places left for more crinkles. Must have taken at least 5 minutes!!!
As easy to use as advertised. I was able to retighten a wire fence following a tree falling on it with 5 minutes work. Much easier than cutting and rejoining and cheaper as well.
We purchased a Strainex Wire Strainer and we wish we purchased one a lot sooner. It makes tensioning a barb wire fence a breeze. There is no guess work either with the spring gauge to achieve the correct tension. The Strainex Wire Stainer is a great investment for any farmer, fencer etc.
Great for fence repairs. Easy to use. Saves so much time on fence repairs.
So good it keeps getting pinched and I have to buy again!!
We received our StraineX kit in the post, could not believe how quick and effecient it was to purchase and receive. Was not sure of the kit at first glance but we tried them and boy we are very happy with them, they are easy to use, quick and efficient, so we bought some more and the purchase and delivery was the same, really great service.
Didnt think id need a strain gauge. But after the fires i lost a lot of fences. So i added the strain gauge to my existing strainers. Easy fitment. Easy to use. Very rugged. Highly recommended
Ordered the crinkler, straight out the box got stuck into tensioning the fences. What a bloody masterpiece, y’all are legends. Works like a charm, easy to use, good size to chuck in the Ute toolbox, good solid build and delivers the goods.
I grabbed a couple of these to see how good they are ,and l wasn’t disappointed they are quite sturdy and expect they will do the job perfectly,I have them in my toolbox for a one of these days job. I have used other similar ones but they were very weak and flimsy and bent when tension was applied, these I can almost guarantee will fit the bill, great to have a few on hand for when needed. Delivery and packaging was fast and secure.
Good job guys & girls well done
Fantasic works good saved a fair bit of work
Arrived quickly and was as described great products , we use them all the time
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Love this add on. Really speeds up the fencing. fautless.
From the first time I used the Jack the Gripper rabbit ears I knew I was on a winner. they make it so easy to strain and join wire , no realigning or losing grip like the old ones. So easy to use, makes fencing almost enjoyable.
Great design easy and trouble free to use great purchase
Strainers
Arrived in Scotland within a week of ordering. Easy to use makes a tidy job. Can now leave anyone to tie off wire and the standard is consistent. Ideal for doing rylock wire even getting in the bottom smallest square with ease. Made a TikTok video thats generated alot of interest and now some french buggers stole my video. 😂 Some say it looks slower but in my eyes the tool will be a constant speed all day long where as my hands slow down and suffer after alot of tie offs. Overall delighted with it.
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Hi to all .
Having both types of wire strainers/grippers the rabbit ear type are by far the easiest to use , I personally wouldn’t buy the normal type compared to the rabbit ear type simply for ease of use of the rabbit ear type
Very quick to apply the wires to the PickeX
Pole Star extenders.
Great product
Very happy with it
Better for this task than anything Ive used before
Top notch service and Product from Wireman once again!
Fast and easy way to fix gaps under fences. Good quality product and fantastic service from the team- always prompt responses
Recently made this purchase and extremely happy with product, so much easier to use then traditional strainers for a novice like me, grippers hold good too so no stuffing around when on your own trying to keep it all together, highly recommend. Also turned up quick and some after service was easy and very helpful, thanks 👍
It was great to talk to Ian. Worked the problem with no problem
This is another one of Wireman's clever gadgets. Makes attaching the wires a breeze. Bonus is, that you can stay on the same side the mesh is attached to, especially handy if your neighbour's property is on the other side.