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PROP-A-WELD
PROP-A-WELD
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Prop-A-Weld makes it easy for someone working on their own to weld beams and rails. The steel chain and magnetic brackets grip and clamp to virtually any upright with a vice-like grip. Once in place, the cross beam slide bracket is easily adjusted up or down with millimetre precision to achieve highly accurate placement of the rail on the post.
- Fits any pipe or square section up to 120mm (4.5 inches)
- 3 axis adjustment after the clamp is locked on
- Holds up to 100kg (220 pounds)
- Works inverted to allow clamping 20mm from the ground
- Easy to use trigger action
- Stainless steel construction
Prop-A-Weld sits out from the post or upright and provides plenty of space around the weld seam to get to it with either a stick rod or MIG / TIG torch.
Holding a beam in place by hand has its problems as it’s difficult to keep the rail steady and in position while you try to get a tack on the join. It’s almost impossible to do when the beam is heavy and needs to be level, at a precise angle or close to the ground.
Welding rails or beams to a post is a job often needed on farm for building cattle yards, putting rails on a balustrade, building walkways or making end assemblies. It’s a job often done by fencing contractors and usually requires two people, one person to hold one end of the beam while the other person holds and welds.
Most people will use G-clamps or straps to hold a hold a block to the upright and carefully tap the block and clamp up or down to get level. But that can be difficult to do and can knock the horizontal beam off the block on the other upright. It’s even more difficult when trying to weld cattle rail that doesn’t have a flat bottom edge.
The Prop-A-Weld is a tool that can save you thousands on labour as it allows you to work alone. There will always be that day when you can't get someone to hold up the other end of a rail or pipe.

Excellent quality
Upon first few uses I have noticed the thread from the spring loaded chain lock handle is bent which means it is not much use to me until a repair or replacement part is sorted. Welding splatter on the various thread adjustments could be problematic over time. They are useful when working on your own pending overcoming these few issues noted.
G'day Cameron,
Thanks for your review.
Sorry to hear that you have had a problem with the PROP A WELD.
In terms of the weld spatter, I agree with you that it is an issue. Its why we put the Tee arm away from the clamp point. The only way to try avoid it is to only use the Prop A Weld to get a good tack on the two peices being welded then remove it as soon as possible. One person suggested we supply a leather cover for the tool which is not a bad idea.
With regard to the bent part, I think I know what the issue may be. However, If you can please send us a picture of the offending part and we will send you out a replacement or we can provide a full refund if thats what you would prefer.
Regards,
Ian
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Being new to fencing and researching lots of content on the subject, I was drawn to Wireman's gear. I was unsure to which strainer board and strainers to go for so I reached out to Ian. It's quite clear he is very passionate about fencing. After discussing our situation with undulating ground, Ian suggested the East Ender strainer board and two StraineX wire strainers, which we purchased. The strainer board and strainers are very well made and worked an absolute treat, the digital scales are great for novices that aren't sure how much to tension a fence up to. Once the Jack the Grippers are fitted to the wire they will not slide off and doesn't cause any damage to the wire. Having the strainers at the top and bottom of the strainer board was perfect to get an even strain on the hilly ground we have.Thank you Ian for a great product and really appreciate your friendly no obligation advice. We will be happy to purchase again from you if needed.
Exactly what I asked for 😀
If you’re a fence contractor. This tool is a must
I have used them on my property and now helping out a friend.
easy to install made a huge difference to old fences to raise the height
Very easy to use, no extra tool needed.
Its the old saying with the Crinkler. Why didnt I think of that. What a brilliant concept and product. So easy to use and first class tough quality that I can see lasting for years and years. Well done to Wireman and I would highly recommend this product to anyone else. Thats honest. I am a real person, not a machine. I bet a machine doesnt have slack wire fences. Well I did, But not now :)
Love the wire stariners from wire man, Have two of them now and would have no problem buying a third. Some bit of kit to have in the tool box. Easy to use and easy to remove from fence lines.
Great customer service & support from Ian.
An awesome piece of equipment & engineering.
Takes majority of the hard work out of tying off fencing wire / mesh.
Highly recommended & works really well, especially in the tight places.
Excellent service and prompt delivery.
Used on two different brands of stars, clean fit to Waratah and a small amount of hammering to fit onto Stockpost. Coupled with Davo's Fencing Clips and Davo's Reel clips for an exclusion fence with a finished height of 2m.
PickeX POLE STAR 600
So easy to use. An excellent option to create deer exclusion fencing without having to remove existing fences
thanks a great product saving heaps of time and effort .
We were changing the use of a section of our block and needed to raise the fence height to keep out deer and kangaroos. This product was effective and very easy to use.