Abstract: A tool for tensioning a fence wire winds the fence wire around a wire tightening device that remains in the fence after the tool has been removed. The wire tightening device includes at least 3 wire engaging elements which are attached to a substantially rigid planar base. The device introduces tension by threading the wire around the wire engaging elements which takes up the slack therein. The tool manipulates the device by bringing it in to contact with the wire and rotating it around the wire. The tool then disengages from the device which becomes a permanent part of the fence.

Abstract: A fluent container and a method of using the fluent container are provided to fixedly and safely secure the discharge fitting of the bag and, therefore, the bag which contains the fluent material, to the bottom of the container. The container has a pre-use configuration convenient for storage which includes a flattened side member and nested cover and bottom members with the bag contained therebetween.