How To Build A Fence Gate, Perfect Mount Trick
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- Опубликовано: 19 мар 2019
- A simple demonstration of How To Build A Wooden Fence Gate using pressure treated lumber and stainless steel hinges. This fence gate opens into the yard with the hinges directly on the gate framing and gate post. The hinges are not installed over the fence pickets.
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The process to build and install a custom fence gate is straightforward. The dimensions of the gate frame must be determined based of the gate opening area. A square 2 x 4 frame is constructed out of pressure treated wood at a width about one inch shy of the gate opening width. I demonstrate a tip on how I temporary install the gate frame into the opening prior installing gate hinges or fence pickets.
Best of luck with your do it yourself construction projects, please leave any questions or comments below... Gate fence construction can be easy. 
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Build A Wooden Fence Gate using pressure treated lumber and stainless steel hinges. This fence gate opens into the yard with the hinges directly on the gate framing and gate post.
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I replaced my fence gate after watching this video. Thank you so much! Mine did drop a little when I removed the scrap boards behind but I believe it is because my 4x4's are not as stable as they could be (I didn't replace the existing ones). I'm very proud of myself being a 61 year old widow, I think I did a good job. Thanks again for your video!
Wow this comment made my day. So great to know the video was helpful for you in repairing your fence gate. Congratulations on your repair. Thanks
Good woman right here folks
OMG, I am a widow too and my gate is falling apart. ugh
The cross brace is the most important. This guy mounted it correctly. There are videos from handymen that install it backwards with the top of the brace on the hinge side. If it's a 4' or less gate, there shouldn't be a problem, but if it's wider it will sag if not installed correctly. This guy did his homework.
Thanks for commenting on the ideal bracing for building a fence gate. Greatly appreciated.
Easiest way I’ve found to build a gate by yourself is install another section of fence where you want the gate, then build and assemble the gate frame to the section using the existing rails at the top and bottom, install the hinges and then cut the rails which allows the section, which is now a gate, to swing open. Works great every time.
I thought about dong it that way for this build as well but I needed the gate to swing inward on the opposite side of the picketed face.
Should have string lined picket from wall of house up to the very end of fence.This way the pickets will be perfectly aligned.I also recommend using a string line level.Home Depot sells a non- sag cable which you can tighten up as needed.I always put 1 picket at beginiing and 1 at end of gate.Then work my way towards the hinge.I rather have 1-2 snug pieces at the end and not in the middle.Sorry for the constructive criticism.We all have our ways of doing things.However putting 2 4x4x8 together was a good idea.
Great fence building tips
This is fantastic. I watched 10 gate builds on U tube. This is the best. Thanks
Wow, thanks! Awesome to hear this video was the best fence gate build video you found. Thanks for watching and the supportive comment.
@@MrKistel Hi,I’m 60,a DIY guy who has built and been involved with so many projects…. I own rental properties. When I was young,I had to ask tradesmen for tips and information,as there was no Utube. Anyway, your video was so helpful to me. Thankyou and good luck with your business and Utube channel. Al
@@adamsons2890 thank you kindly good sir
As a son, my dad actually watched your video and we still have the same gate as yours❤
Very Cool
Thank you so much. I've never made anything like a gate. But thanks to your video I've made one I'm so chuffed with.🥰
Glad I could help!
Good job!
Of all the wood fence gate demonstration, this is the one that made sense to me ..
no elaborate measurements, simple down to earth "how to do it right" .. I like it ..
Awesome comment and thank you.
That was the perfect demonstration!
@@MrKistel hey man, thanks for the great vid.
Would like to ask: why do you pre drill inside the hinges? Can I use just a regular drilling screw?
Thanks from ISRAEL
@@xgshv You can probably get by without pre drilling
@@MrKistel thanks again man.
My gate is half the height of yours, and one meter wide.
How much concrete do I need to put? How big should the hole be? How deep do i put in the plank?
Thanks a million 😀
Outstanding video. Used it to make two gates. Sturdy and solid design. Temp crossbeams holding the gate while hinges were installed made it so easy.
So awesome to hear this video helped you build two fence gates. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Good video! Something you should consider for your tool chest........a Kreg jig for making pocket holes. It’s a game changer
Thanks for your tip. A pocket hole jig would come in handy when attaching the fence gate frame together.
Those boards to hold the gate was genius,best method i've seen,great video,Thanks for sharing .
Awesome Mario, thanks for watching and I hope it was helpful if you will be building a fence gate.
My gate was a little smaller so I just used clamps to hold the frame in place to the boards, then attached the hinges and then the pickets.
Brilliant, especially the way you held the frame in place with the boards, gives me a bit more confidence for my project
Thanks, Ya tacking the fence gate frame off with scrap wood to hold it in place is a big help.
Great tips. Wrapping up a 270 ft cedar fence for a client this week and have one 4 ft gate to build and install. I lost my student help so the concept of hanging the fence using scrap material is a lot easier than clamps.
Thanks Thom and best of luck completing that big fence project.
Awesome!!! Thanks for the trick I will be working on my fence door this weekend
Have fun!
Nice tip to use the scraps to hold up the frame.
Thanks 👍 It definitely helps hang the fence gate properly
Great video, thanks for your tips, especially for the scrap board to hold in place the framing.
Thanks for watching!
I just built a gate today after watch your video. It turned out great! Thanks a bunch.
Thank you for sharing the gate build video was helpful for your fence project. Awesome to hear it turned out great!
The best tutorial I’ve found yet on RUclips. Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
Thank you. Really really helpful. Glad u made this video
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the supportive comment.
Joe...... can't believe you came across my feed. I have a DIY channel too. Great seeing you and hope to view the vids and learn some tips. Tell TLK, I said "hi".
5:00 dope idea !
thanks
I followed this video while building my gate today. One of the few youtube tutorials that turns out EXACTLY how it's supposed to. Thank you sir!
Wow that is so awesome to hear. Thank you for sharing that this video helped you build your fence gate. Congrats on your accomplishment.
Arbitrarily spaced...
Great video, super helpful. Especially for a one person job. Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.
Thanks! So helpful and practical approach.
Glad it was helpful!
This is a true DIY. Very useful, thanks
Thanks Brandon, I hope the video might be helpful for any potential fence gate building projects you may have.
Good job. You shared some good ideas. Suggestion: lap joints on corners would be even better
This is the video I am going to use to make my gate. Seemed the best plan to me!
Wow, flattered to hear this gate build video was best for you. Best of luck with your DIY fence project and thank you.
Wow this is very easy I am fixing my mom yard gate door.
Thanks, and congrats on your DIY gate repair.
Good job, lot of good tips, I'll use some of them on my gate I'm making this weekend. ... not all of the tho ;) Thanks for "POSTing" lol
Thanks Clint, best of luck with your fence gate build this weekend.
How did your Fence Gate construction project turn out Clint?
Great video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
You did a great job explaining your project, keep it up.
thanks Robert and will do
I’m building a 7ft Private fence from scratch, needed more info on building a gate door. My fence is 294 feet long and I am using 16’x 8”x 2”. But when I saw the simplistic way built your gate. I’m retired Marine designing an area for my wife of nearly 30 years for her back yard.
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
Your e\directions along with video are very simple to follow. I am making mine today and will use your method. Big thanks!!
Awesome and thank you. Please let me know how your fence gate build turns out.
Found your video seeking solutions for my gate project. Pretty clever. Good job. I like it.
Glad it helped, thanks for watching. Best to you and your fence gate build.
Thanks for the tutorial. I followed it today and made my first gate. ( I should say my first gate that actually worked right. Lol) Much appreciated.
Glad it helped! what were the dimensions of your gate? Did you use pressure treated wood to build the fence gate?
@@MrKistel all pressure treated wood and was a smaller gate. 33 inches wide x 42 inches high. Didn't use nails though, all 2.5 inch screws and wood glue.
Great job ... learned a lot ... THANKS!
Thanks Thomas, best of luck on your fence project.
Nice work, good job. Not only does it look good but it is solid.
Thanks Sam, and yes the fence gate is still holding strong.
Super video and great tips, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the supportive comment.
Super helpful. Thanks!
Thank you and best of luck on your fence gate build.
Got it done yesterday. Worked great.
Nice and good job!, I learned a lot, thanks.
Thanks George, Best of luck on your fence gate project.
Quite brilliant, well done
Thanks, the fence gate is still holding well and is not sagging.
Nice!
an approach that make you hate yourself because of how simple it seems. thank you. now im off to tackle my own.
Thanks for the comment and watching. Best of luck with your fence gate build. Let me know how it turns out.
Great straight forward good sense!
Thanks Elaine, if you end up building a similar fence gate let us know how it turns out.
Get that man some saw horses
HAHAHA!, Yes please.
Very well explained!!
Thanks and best of luck with you fence gate construction if you are planning to build one.
Very very helpful thanks a lot 👍🏼👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Just so I'm clear...the 2 side pieces are cut 3.5" longer to compensate for the two 1.75" notch outs on the top & bottom of the door frame?
Nice. Thanks.
Welcome!
Thank you.
You're welcome! I hope it was helpful if you have to build a gate soon.
exceeded my expectations~
Some good tips/info 👍
Thanks Jesse for watching and commenting on this fence gate build video
Good video - I like the fixing the gate in place while you set up the hinges - having to crawl through it made me laugh though!
Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking to comment. Happy holidays.
@@MrKistel I used the same method just yesterday to set up my gate (screwing it into a stabilizing bar that was attached to the frame). It was the finishing touch to an entire new fence project - thanks!
Thank you!
You're welcome! Best of luck with your fence build
GREAT VIDEO THANKS FOR INFO.
Glad it was helpful!
cool
thanks
Awesome Job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you 🤗
I liked the video. The only thing getting at my ocd is that the picket height on the gate doesn't match the rest of the picket heights lol.
Glad you liked the fence gate build demonstration.
Fyi you can picket the gate area then install hinges and simply cut gate out lol at hinges
This is a really good video - thank you for posting something very useful, and very clearly presented. I would like to know about proper selection of wood, and the best way to coat and protect the finished project. My side gate blew down a few hours ago because: a) crazy heavy winds today, b) the idiots who built the place used the cheapest wood possible and installed it the weakest way they could, and c) I didn't replace the gate sooner. I am going to do more than what your video is about (I'm putting in new posts in concrete to build a new frame), but this was really good information that I will use this weekend. Just a bit more information about material selection and coatings would really be awesome. [Following you now]
Thanks for watching and the supportive comment. The fence gate shown in this video was constructed using pressure treated lumber (both the framing and the pickets). These materials are easily found at home centers. The treated boards could be coated with a quality stain if desired after the wood has dried for a period of time. Cedar would be a higher quality fence gate build material if you can source it. It would have natural rot resistance and likely be lighter. Let me know what you end up building your gate with.
Thank
Hope it is helpful if you are building a gate yourself
Hi there, how do you ensure that the screws used to fit the hinges don't hit the screws that you put in then fixing the sides to the horizontal timers...thanks
Fun project indeed
Nice bro
Thanks K Nine, hope the fence gate video was useful for you
Fantastic video, incredibly helpful! I just built mine yesterday with a lot of your info!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing that this video helped you with your fence gate build project. Congrats on your build.
Did you have ear muffs on for hammering nails by hand?
Thank you for this video. What did you use to screw into the double posts, which hold the hinge side of the gate? I just cemented in double posts for my gate.
If asking how I connected the two post to each other... I tacked the fence post together using 3" deck screws, toe-nailing the screws in the corners. I then drilled a few half inch holes through both post using an arguer bit and inserted half inch galvanized bolts into the holes. Of course I used washers on each side of the bolt and tightened the nut down securing the post to each other.
@@MrKistel thank you for the response!
i love you man.
Awesome, Hope the video was helpful incase you are building a fence gate.
I watched a few videos, getting around for a spring project. I have 2 5 foot gates that come together to close in a 10 foot driveway. Question on your lap joints. Your video is the only one I have seen where the lap joints are made like that. Do you notch the sides out to create the lap joints rather than take off half the thickness of each piece because it makes for a stronger joint??? Thanks -nice video!
Thanks for watching and commenting on the fence gate build video. There, of course, are many fence gate joint options. Regardless of joint, I would recommend doing the one that you feel most comfortable making. Seems that the most important aspect is making sure the joint fits tightly and is secured well. If it is easier for you to cut one accurately then the other I would go that route. The joint I demonstrate in the video is an option but not necessarily the best option for everyone and every situation.
Did you screw the two 4x4 posts together?
Can I use a single 4x6 instead of two posts together?
Do you have a video with a gate that open to outside but the hinges are not outside?
Thanks in advance.
The 4x4s in shown in this video were bolted together with three half inch bolts. I think the two post together make for a stronger gate attachment. I will likely do another gate video this Spring or Summer if you are able to stay tuned for that. Thanks.
Looks like you installed the Hardware on the side someone could remove the bolts for the gate. I thought...and looking at other videos... the hardware should be on the inside to prevent people from just unscrewing the bolts and having drinks in your backyard?
Good tip regarding installing a fence gate. Haven't found anyone having drinks yet but will keep an eye out. HAHA,
@@MrKistel I do not know... but i want to install a fence and gate at my house. So im watch a few videos for reference
@@MrKistel I like your episode... easy to follow and your style came out! I will follow some steps from you but... plot twist... add my own style lol!
nice work! Is it needed some specific treatment for the rain..etc? tks
This fence and fence gate was constructed with pressure treated pine lumber. It should have some longevity as is but it could be stained if desired.
@@MrKistel ok! tks again!
Top of gate doesn't line up with side panel. Also, hinges seem far too short and also the largest hinge should be at bottom, not the top.
Why? The hatred.
Looks great but I always pre load the hinges before i drill and screw them to the gate. I lift them up as i drill and screw them. Then it will NOT sag.
thanks for the tip about hanging a fence gate that will not sag
@@MrKistel no problem buddy. Love the gate. The other thing I do is use 5/4 deck planks in an X pattern for double gates that the fence uses a center board. But I dont cut thru the center board. So when u look at both gates it makes an X pattern. Here they want your gates to swing out if u have a pool so hinges are on the outside and the 3 beams support the hinges.
The planks are strong and light too.
Howdy!
How would you make that fence more private while allowing air to pass through it? I'm researching building a fence but it's really windy in my part of Texas. I like the design of yours a lot!
Thank you!
I think leaving the gaps like in my design is an ideal way to reduce wind forces on the fence structure. The common method when privacy is concerned is to build a fence with pickets on both sides of the framing. So in my design shown I have pickets on one side of the 2x4 framing with spacing in-between. For privacy pickets could be added on the other side of the framing as well blocking the open space of the pickets. This creates a visual solid wall but allows air through because of the framing members thickness. If you look at a prebuilt section of wooden fence at a home improvement store you will get a better idea of this concept. I hope this helps and best of luck
Another method that I use, especially when you don't have access to the other side of the fence, (or just to have something a little different) is to have the 4 inch gap between the fence planks, but then have the overlap on the 'inside' of the fence.You can have either a 1/2", 3/4", or 1" fur strip between the overlap planks. Then simply put the screws through the overlap plank and then the fur strips. This will hold the overlap planks out from the fence in whichever space you decide looks better. I use one of my planks to cut the fur strips so that is is easy.
I'm actually building a gate like this. I'll post a pic when it is done.
Also, you can simply leave a 1/2 inch gap between the planks, and the wind should go through without putting a lot of pressure on the fence.
Metal posts also help out a lot.
Thank you! So easy to follow for a novice like me. One question - The crossboards on my fence panels are 1.5x2.5. Would the gate work with these size boards or do you still recommend 2x4? I will have two double doors, each being much narrower than your single gate.
Thanks, I would think the boards would work for you fence gate construction. The lighter weight might be a plus.
Also depends on the length of the gate. If it’s a smaller gate, you can definitely get by using 2x3’s, which is what you are describing.
Does the outside of the gate pickets flush up with the fence pickets when you close it? I can’t tell. I’d think it’ll be an inch or so off.
In this case the gate door is recessed in from the front side of the fence. One way to change this is to change the swing of the fence gate to open outwards (towards the front of the fence).
Excellent tutorial just what I need to follow. Subbed you, be safe 😷
Best of luck with you gate build. Thanks
Thank.i
Thank you too!
That block at the bottom at the very end of video was interesting but does the gate really rest on it? Not sure how you would make that happen.
Yes the gate rest on the block when it is shut. The block is positioned at a slight angle so that as the gate closes it rides up on the block.
So if you mounted the 2x4 gate on the inside of the 4x4 post, does that mean your gate is inset from the rest of the fence from the outside?
I'm trying to make an inswing gate that is flush with the front of the fence
To build the fence gate where it is flush with the outside it would probably be easiest to hinge it so it swings outwards. You potentially could mount the hinges to the gate door and then to a vertical 2x lumber piece before it is mounted to the fence framing. This way the hinges swing on the 2x, then you could mount the 2x (with the door attached) to the post on the inside of the gate opening. Hope that makes sense. Let me know how you end up building it.
This answers my question built the same gate and want it to swing outward and want my pickets flush with others. So I’ll have to square up to the outer of the 2 post. I’ll place my hinges on the inside of gate swinging out. If this all goes well I’ll be moving on to the deck video. Ty
I'm late to the party as this is Aug 2022, but I'm curious why the pickets weren't screwed to the frame.
screws would work
Is there a reason why the compression brace connects to the center of the lower corner while the top connects to the side of the frame? Thanks
Good catch! There is no practical reason for the fence gate cross brace to be installed in the fashion you described. If i remember right it was a slight mistake on my part (likely a oops cut or something). I think my intent was to center at each corner like the bottom corner. In any case the brace still serves it function. Thanks for the comment.
Ah, clear. Thanks for the quick reply.
Should i use nails or screws for the pickets
Either exterior grade nails or screws could work for mounting the fence pickets. I used small galv nails in this fence gate build.
Nice job except the picket spaces are not even
You pre drill the screw holes but then you hand tighten the wood screws?
Just the way I chose to assemble the fence gate at the moment I was building it.
@@MrKistel ..ok I guess. Just seemed silly. Gate looked good
how's the fence holding up so far?
It is great and functioning as when newly installed. Thanks for checking in.
How do you call that joint?
Joining the corners of the gate frame like this can cause problems with the hinge screws hitting the seams of the joints which will pull out in no time
This was not a problem for this particular fence gate however in hindsight I do not think the notched joint cut was necessary.
This the first thing i thought. So if not using a notched joint what then? 45 degree angles? Could the notches be put on the side beams? Liked the video btw
Why not use a pocket hole jig ???
Would have probably been a helpful tool to use for sure.
I use glue and screws.
I installed a latch gate of my own it is to go through to my neighbors house lol
Congrats on your DIY gate install
@@MrKistel THank you!
You can use woodprix to build it in the cheapest way.
Lovely stuff 💝
Gate will not sag when newly installed ask yourself that question three months from installation, all wooden gates will sag regardless of how perfect they get built due to warping and weather elements However I did like the idea of using two 4 x 4 post
Yes wood gates can be compromised from the elements for sure. The gate shown constructed in the video has held up well not showing any signs sagging.
The one thing I have learned after building many gates over the years is to make sure you leave the screws for the cross brace accessible because the gate WILL sag at some point in time and you WILL have to adjust that cross brace. Another reason to just do one long 45 on the cross brace because with the 2 45's you can't adjust it later unless you take that brace out and cut it - then one of those 45's will be screwy when you slide it over to adjust it - if that makes sense. Just saying. With one 45, you'll just have a small gap on the bottom where you kick it over a bit to adjust the sage - not really a big deal.
Also, it is very important to take care in pre-drilling the toenailed screws that hold the cross brace because you will have to unscrew it to adjust it at some point down the road, and if that hole is jacked up, you're sort of screwed. I like using a 3" screw so it gets into the other 2x4 a bit deeper. Holds better that a 2 1/2" screw and you'll really only need one 3" screw instead of 2 2 inch screws, which equates to one less hole, if you know what I mean. Not criticizing at all (I'm actually not even sure how long your screws were, just throwing that out there), just sharing a few tips that I've learned from plenty of screw-ups on my part over the years. Lol. I figured out the temp boards to hold the gate up a long time ago. So much easier than struggling and trying to hold the damn thing up by yourself (and yes, we are ALWAYS by ourselves when we're trying to do these things) while you're mounting. Good video, thanks bud!!!
I just hung a chicken coop door the other day, and using brace boards while placing the hinges just seemed the most intuitive way. Is it really all that unconventional?
Hope the chickens like their new door. Thanks for watching the fence gate video.
Use a 6x6x8 for gate posts! Don’t build your gate on the ground build it inframe. Run the 2x4s across the gate , frame it up. I leave a gap of 1/2 inch on the hinge side and 3/4 on the latch side
thanks for the fence gate building tips
Doesn't look like the gate is level with the rest of the fence.
Hope the fence gate build video was useful for you
I would never use nails for projects like this. I'd always use screws. Might be abit more costly but screws will hold while nails will work out of the wood over time. Seen it too many times on porches and fences. Also when it needs to be taken down for whatever reason it makes for a lot less hard work trying to get some nails out much easier to take out screws. I just did 2 gates on my own fence and everything is screwed.
I prefer screws on pretty much every wood working project. I used screws for the fence framing in this case but I did use nails for the fence face boards. They are pretty thin and I don't expect them to create a strong enough wood force to move the nails much.
I had major ocd as the gate boards did not line up with the fence.
it was a choice in this project. The priority was keeping the space between the gate door and the ground consistent. The pickets were to short to match both the fence height and low floor opening space. If longer pickets were available they could have been cut to custom length to match both the bottom open space and overall fence height.
@@MrKistel i was sure there were reasons but my eyes kept going there. Otherwise great job. Gave me some ideas as i need to replace a small access gate.