Step 7: How to Install a Middle Cable Support for Deer Fence

Instructions on how to install a middle cable support for the Benner Deer Fence Co. installation system.

  • Begin and terminate all cable at a braced or cemented post whenever possible.

  • Set up the cable spool at the starting post in the same manner as the top/bottom cable procedure.

  • For a poly top with metal bottom fence, check all of the 1 5/8” collars/eye bolts, making sure they are apprioxametly 2-3 inches above the top of the metal fence.

  • For an all poly or all metal fence, check all of the 1 5/8” collars/eye bolts, making sure they are located at the same height from ground level.

  • Install the middle cable by spinning off the nylon cable down the fence line. Slide the cable through each eye bolt.

  • The cable can be run for approximately 200’ before being terminated. Terminate at a braced post. When the stopping post has been reached, leave approximately 2’ of extra cable for fastening. Cut the cable with a deer fence multi tool. Use a medium gripple 11 gauge cable and a large gripple for 8 gauge cable. Fasten the cable by sliding the cable into the fastener, following the arrows shown on the back of the gripple.

  • Slide fastener up the cable, leaving a few inches to tighten once the other end of the cable is slid back into the fastener. Do not tighten all the way.

  • Continue running stretches of approximately 200’ until all of the middle cable is installed.

  • At this point there should be a little flex in the middle cable at the far ending post where the cable has been terminated.

  • For all poly or all metal fence go to

    For all poly fence, NEXT: Poly Deer Fence

    For all metal fence, NEXT: Metal Deer Fence

    FOR POLY TOP/METAL BOTTOM FENCE CONTINUE BELOW:

  • Use the hog ring gun or pliers to fasten the middle cable to the fence. Fasten the cable starting 8” from each post in 8”-12” intervals until reaching 8” from the next post.

  • In some sections, the cable may be brought down into the fence mesh. For poly top/metal bottom, some section, such an those with terrain changed may need to be fastened below the top of the metal fence.

  • Fasten the cable all the way through to the termination post.

  • Double check that the middle cable has been secured along the entire fence line.

DIY Deer fencing: Set up for spooling out your middle cable from a gate post.

DIY Deer fencing: Set up for spooling out your middle cable from a gate post.

NEXT: Step 8 Poly Deer Fence