This was one of the most interesting things I saw on our recent trip to Scotland:
I was astonished that (such a) short stay only about one-third of the way up even a tall post such as used on deer fencing nonetheless maintained the wire at a much tauter strain than I normally apply worked so perfectly – but it does. The ‘poms’ have a thing or two to teach us yet.
Instructions here: https://www.lifestyleblock.co.nz/lifestyle-file/running-the-farm/fencing/item/427-strainer-assemblies
See Also:
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/car-camping-scotland/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/convert-a-car-to-a-camper-for-50/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/happy-birthday-ultralight-hiker-2/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/genius-strainer-post/