How to Bias Cut on a Chain Link Fence

Commercial Chain Link Fence

When installing a chain link fence on a hill, the chain link fabric will not line up with a terminal post. In order to get the fabric flush with the terminal post, you have to cut the fabric on an angle, which is called a bias cut. Following the correct bias cutting procedures will prevent you from cutting too much or too little and leave the fence looking as good as possible.

Instructions


1 Tie the chain link fabric loosely to the top rail. Pull the fabric past the terminal post to see how far one end of the fabric goes past the post.
2 Insert the tension bar through the chain link fabric at an angle. Try to keep the tension bar parallel to the terminal post. Stretch the chain weaves, if needed, in order to slide the tension bar through.
3 Use chain cutters to cut away fabric that is past the tension bar. Begin your bias cut with the side of the Galvanized Chain Link Fence that does not overlap the terminal post. Cut the fabric in the middle of the diamond and away from any weaves, so that the remaining weaves are strong enough to remain in place. Make sure to leave enough fabric after the cut so that you can bend it back over the tension bar.
4 Remove the excess fabric as you cut it. Remember that chain link fencing is made of vertical strands of woven chain. After you make a cut, go to the side of the fabric that is past the terminal post and use your pliers to undo the last knuckled end. Once the end is free, you can remove the chain by turning it; it will come free like a corkscrew. Removing the excess fabric as you go will reduce the number of cuts you have to make.
5 Use pliers to bend the leftover fabric over the tension bar. There should be less than an inch of fabric left after each of your cuts. Because the cut fabric is sharp, you want to bend it over to remove it as a potential hazard.

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