How to Install End Post Hardware for Cameo™ and Cameo Pulse™
Once your end posts are marked and drilled (Episode 4), it’s time to install the hardware that allows your fence to tension properly and function as designed.
In Episode 5 of the Cameo™ Installation Skill Builder Series, Clayton walks through exactly how to set up an end post with:
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End gate post insulators
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One-way vices for Cameo™
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Electric line connectors for Cameo Pulse™
This step prepares your end post so it’s ready to pull and tension both Cameo and Cameo Pulse lines.
When done correctly, your fence will install faster, tension cleaner, and maintain alignment long-term.
Hardware Needed for a Standard 6-Line End Post
For a typical 6-line system:
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4 lines of Cameo™
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2 lines of Cameo Pulse™
You will need:
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2 End Gate Post Insulators
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4 One-Way Vices (for Cameo strands)
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4 Electric Line Connectors (for Cameo Pulse)
Before installing anything, Clayton recommends laying all materials at the base of the post where they’ll be used.
Why This Matters
This small step prevents:
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Constant trips back to the truck
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Lost hardware
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Installation slowdowns
Efficiency starts with preparation.
Step 1: Install the End Gate Post Insulators
The end gate post insulators anchor your electric lines at the end post.
Tools Needed:
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5/8" wrench (or crescent wrench)
Installation Process:
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Remove the nut from the insulator.
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Remove the insulator body from the threaded bolt.
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Insert the threaded portion into the pre-drilled hole (from Episode 4).
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Thread it in by hand.
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Use a wrench on the back side to help turn if needed.
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Stop tightening when the flat section begins to taper.
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Make sure the insulator is straight up and down.
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Reinstall the insulator body.
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Replace the lock nut.
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Tighten until flush with the top of the bolt.
Important Tip:
It’s a lock nut — you don’t need to over-tighten it.
Just snug and flush.
Step 2: Position the One-Way Vices (For Cameo Lines)
The one-way vices are what hold tension on your Cameo strands.
For the four standard Cameo lines:
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Insert one-way vices into the hollowed 3/4" back-side holes.
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They slide directly into the drilled cavity.
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When the Cameo strand is pulled through, the vice prevents it from sliding back.
This is what allows tension to hold cleanly without complicated knots or wraps.
Step 3: Position Electric Line Connectors (For Cameo Pulse)
For the two Cameo Pulse lines:
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Use electric line connectors.
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These will connect to the Pulse strands when strung.
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They allow clean, secure electrical continuity.
Clayton lays these at the post so they’re ready when it’s time to string the fence.
Preparation equals speed.
End Post Hardware Layout Summary
For a 6-line Cameo fence:
Top → Pulse
Second → Cameo
Third → Cameo
Fourth → Cameo
Fifth → Pulse
Bottom → Cameo
Hardware required:
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2 Insulators
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4 One-Way Vices
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4 Electric Line Connectors
Once installed, your end post is officially ready to pull wire.
Why Proper End Post Hardware Setup Matters
Your end post is the tension anchor for your fence.
If hardware is installed incorrectly, you may experience:
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Slipping tension
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Misalignment
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Electrical continuity issues
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Hardware strain
When done correctly:
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Cameo strands tension cleanly
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Pulse lines maintain charge
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Install time decreases
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Fence performance improves long-term
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Over-tightening the lock nut
❌ Installing insulators crooked
❌ Forgetting to hollow back-side holes (Episode 4 step)
❌ Not laying out hardware before starting
❌ Mixing up Cameo and Pulse hardware
Precision prevents rework.
What’s Next?
Now that your end post hardware is installed, the next step is:
Pulling and tensioning Cameo™ and Cameo Pulse™ lines.
Each episode builds on the previous one, turning what seems complicated into a repeatable, straightforward process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware is needed for a Cameo end post?
For a 6-line system, you need 2 end gate post insulators, 4 one-way vices for Cameo strands, and 4 electric line connectors for Cameo Pulse lines.
What wrench size is needed for Cameo end gate post insulators?
A 5/8-inch wrench fits the lock nut. A crescent wrench can also be used.
How tight should the insulator nut be?
Tighten until the nut is flush with the top of the bolt. It’s a lock nut, so over-tightening is unnecessary.
What do one-way vices do?
One-way vices allow the Cameo strand to slide in during tensioning but prevent it from sliding backward, locking tension in place.
Do Cameo Pulse lines use one-way vices?
No. Cameo Pulse lines use electric line connectors instead of one-way vices.
Why lay hardware out before installation?
Laying hardware out prevents wasted movement, speeds up installation, and reduces the chance of missing components.