Tube gate and latch installation - Garden and Orchard gate installation
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2018
- In this video, I install a gate and latch for my orchard.
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This is a good way to hang a gate, unless you are using it for horses, cows etc. If you put the hinge hangers both facing up, the animal will lift the gate off. You have to put the bottom one facing up and the top one facing down. Good job, looks great!
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You could add a third hinge in the middle pointing down. This would keep the strength of the two and prevent it from lifting.
Not hard to take small ratchet/socket and put the top hinge pointing down and secure it when installing. Also not too mention that no concrete in the hole will have the latch out of alignment in no time due to the post moving in the hole.
When I am concerned with this, I drill a hole above one hinge and drive a short piece of rear partially into the hole, directly above the hinge. I have never had a problem.
The reason for the top bolt ALWAYS facing down is so that an animal does not lift it while rubbing on it. Had a friend help me once with fencing and did not know this. Took an hour to catch my horses.
Place is looking great! Keep up the good work! I'm living vicariously through your videos since I see myself doing all these projects and acquiring the equipment you have later on in life when I retire.
Thank you, there's nothing like working on projects on your homestead.
Very well done. Just a quick side note, that $100 gate from 5 years ago is now $239.99… inflation is real
That hurt
So glad I found your video. Planning to gate the exact gate from TSC, for the driveway, and the latch is a perfect accessory. Be well!
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I'll be starting to build my farm this coming january. All your farm fence skills are very helpfull for me. I learned quite a lot from your vids. Thanks and keep making these very great videos. Cheers from the Philippines!
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I have never seen that latch at TSC. It works pretty slick, thanks Pete for showing!
Thanks, I found the latch in the corner of TSC were they sell automatic gate openers and tractor stuff.
Really appreciate the video series. Changed some items I was going to purchase based on your project. Hope all is well and the trees are growing !
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That latch is baddass! I am impressed! I've been let down by a few gate latch designs, that one looks pretty smart to.
me.
I'm not crazy about sheet metal parts.
I appreciate the video. It will definetly help me put up my 14' tractor supply gate. And now I know they have the hardware I need. Thanks
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Your videos are very informative , thank you for doing them and the gate and post look awesome, GREAT JOB !!!!
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Didn't know TS had that kinda latch. Going to go there today to get one. Thanks for sharing.
Randall Shular I've seen it online for around $18.00 on some websites, but I didn't want to wait a week to have it delivered.
Thanks for the video, very helpful. I priced the 12 ft version of that gate today at Tractor Supply - $249.99.
Thanks for posting it was good to watch the entire process. All the materials are cost effective except for the tractor 😁
Man I wish I had your tractor Implement for digging post holes it would have came in handy for me. Pete I enjoy your videos keep them coming buddy.
Thank you
they are very inexpensive to buy and lots of used one around
Can be rented
Best gate latch design I've seen!
Yep, it works really good.
I've always found it baffling how you can auger a hole, stick a big post in it, and barely have enough dirt to refill the hole. I had that with a privacy fence I put up several years ago. I was even adding a half bag of quick-Crete and still short on dirt. Good video.
Good job my friend!!
Keep up the great work, I learned a lot!
nice gate and latch. can't wait to see next video. I'm about to start the same project myself.
Thank you
Thank you for this video, this is a big help!
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Cool latch you put on.
Hi Pete, on those TSC gates the size of gate is the needed opening size allowing for hinges and latches so when i put in a 8' gate from face of one pole to other is 8',etc.up to 16'gate.I also got away with a 9/16 wood bit for hinges making it a little easier to turn in.
Thank you
Awesome build!!!
I’ve been looking for that gate latch. Hope they still make them! Good video thanks!
There's a link in the description under the video for the gate latch.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading thanks I ordered one!
Love the latch. Need to find me some. And the gate should keep my dogs in place too.
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enjoying this series thanks
Awesome thank you
I've never seen a rock come up in any angering in any of your videos nice when making a hole but ever so handy when planting the pole
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Amazing!! Thanks for the great video. 😊
Nice job!
Thank you Sir for the video, good job!
Wonderful work for a One Man army..... Great Job.
Thank you
I stumbled upon your channel today. Just subscribed. Good stuff.
Cheers from Brownsville,Tx.
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This was really helpful!
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That ringing reverb sound every time you bump the gate would drive me insane. I'd have to dampen it to quiet it down.
Great informative video!! Wonderful job
Great video. I like that latch.
Thank you, Yeah I'm glad I found it, it really works well.
Very nice!!!
sweet gate latch!
DellsDad86 It works great.
great vid. The only thing I would add is to plumb the hinge pins. All you need is a haystring and a weight 1/2" wrench works well, tie string though the closed end of the wrench. Hold the string and mark the plumb line where the pins go. OR install top pin hang sting from it mark the spot for the bottom pin (remember the sting is coming off the side of the pin so the bottom mark will be the side of the hole NOT the center. That way the gate will be level in all the planes. unless you want it to open or close by itself. I do this with critter / livestock gates so they close by themself. which can be done by manipulating the hinge on the gate. OR swing open for driveway gates (sometimes I add a bungee cord black rubber one to help hold them open or closes for dog gates.
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As well as putting the top hinge facing down, you can also move those hinges to a more desired location…. Most of the time, you use a hammer or something hard to tap the hinge down… if you bring the top hinge down to your second horizontal rail then that would eliminate the ability to tap it down
That was hardcore man !
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Great video
Try hooking the box end of a large (1 1/4") wrench on the hinge bolt to turn it. You'll have a lot more leverage than with the vice grips. Ive enjoyed the vids. Thanks!
Just Greg yeah I know, I guess I just got to lazy to get it 😞
Or just slide a piece of pipe over the pin the longer the better 👍
Job well done 👏
Nice work I've never really seen clay / dirt that red
Thanks, yeah most of north eastern and east Texas is that way. I guess it's high in iron.
Pete B. Got it in ga too
I like this wire fence gate! However, even if locked with a latch or chain on the opposite side, thieves can simply lift the gate off the hinges without using a set of bolt cutters, giving them a wide opening to steal your property or cattle. Turning the top hinge down prevents this, and may at least slow them down. Leave the Dobie inside for an extra layer of security. My dog always gives me a heads up when we have 'visitors', and is a good deterrent when no one is home. BTW, that sure is a strange accent for native East Texan... Is Texas turning into Florida?
Fence installer here. You flip the top j hook down to actually lock the gate in place. The bracket with the eye hook on the gate is adjustable and can be lowered or raise onto the flipped j hook. The top j hook now facing down locking the gate in place.
Great job. Your fence is very strong and beautiful. Thank you so much for taking your time to do this video. Where did you buy the posts? Blessings
"i think it was a hundred dollars" (price tags still on gate) lol Nice work. putting my gates on this weekend
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Good job
You’re hired!
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Plumb, not level! Common Pete!
Just giving you a hard time. Loved the video. Love your content. Keep up the good work!
Ty very good video easy to understand
Thank you
Nice latch
Ric Denali 👍
If you have a 10 foot gate you need a 10 foot opening for gates or made under 10 foot etc.
I always use 3 gate hinges bottom up Middle up top down all problems taking care of
good job brotha
Thank you
You have GOT to be in Georgia! That red clay...
Nope, east Texas
damn you're my dad now ! that looks awesome 😎
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Thanks for the informative video but I was hoping to see how I can put a gate on with the hinges facing in opposing directions.I'm having problems with hanging my gate with one hinge facing up and the other facing down. Tant pis - I'll probably manage in the end!
The top hinge on the gate should slide up or down. So when you're ready to hang the gate, you slide the part of the hinge on the gate up to the hinge on the post. Hope this helps.
nice good job
Thank you
Great videos yo do. Suggestion: Turn the top gate pin so it faces DOWN - adjust the sliding hinge on the gate as needed. Gate can't be lifted off by accident or intent unless the hinge on the gate is loosened.
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Only supported by the bottom hing then you could just attach a piece of angle to the post above the top pin 👍
It's funny how most people have got that wrong the top wants to be facing down
At 15: 18 go ahead and attach the latch and it will hold the post where it needs to be while you are packing the dirt. just an idea.
Cool video thanks for sharing, I like those Gates and I want to buy some but aren't you a little bit afraid of just having a single 10 foot gate there if there was ever a fire that the fire trucks and or Cal Fire caterpillars wouldn't fit through a single 10-foot Gate? Also why don't you put cement in your holes around the bottom of your posts to make them stronger? My third question is what if someone bought these gates but wanted to install them onto galvanized metal posts instead of wooden posts how would someone go about doing that with the included hinges or Fasteners or would they need to get different hinges or fasteners?
I just realized that I live close to you! Where did you get your posts from?
Spray and X with black spray paint instead of using board stock.
My two cents worth: since you are installing many posts, may I suggest some strapping to mount your level to the post, so it stays on while you work, fill and check your level. Also for the pole latch portion. Would it be better to notch out a flat surface for stronger mount? Great job throughout. Thank you.
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Is it weird that I'm a female and I'm drooling over this gate latch? Because I really want those on my gates now. Gonna have to tell hubby we need to go to TSC now. I have chain on my gates right now. lol
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What’s that black sleeve on the bottom of the pole and are those 6” poles?
Nice video. Did you coat the post bottoms with roofing tar?
Thanks, yes I coated the bottom of the posts with Henry #201 roof coating mixed with a little diesel fuel to thin it out just enough to brush it on easier.
if you are fencing for livestock you will want to have your top gate bolt pointing down (means you have to loosen the top gate mount to put it on though) otherwise an animal can put its head in the gate and lift it right off the hinges
Very true, but my gate is for an orchard.
Wow, I wished I had rock free dirt like that. That hole takes a half hr plus to to dig here and I’m probably stopping to change the sheer pin.
I complain about my red clay soil, but I guess I'd rather have the red clay soil than rocky soil.
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Drill bit.
Hot damn! What county are you in that your dirt is that red?? I'm in the southeast corner of Red River county and I don't have that red of soil! Lol
ps - great series on the fencing, definitely going to help when I go to do this.
Hey Pete, if one purpose of this fence is to keep deer from entering then won't the gate be a vulnerable area that the deer can jump over? Thanks for posting this videos.
I don't have a video on it but I shoved electrical conduit in the pipes at the ends of the gate up to the height of the fence, then I strung barbed wire acrossed the conduits.
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Whoaaa your dirt is so red! Are you in Georgia?
I prefer the threaded bolt hooks that use 2 washers and 2 nuts, drill through the post, slide in the bolt hook. Infinitely adjustable with 2 wrenches, no need to pull the gate. If the far end is a bit high or low, adjust the nuts on the top bolt. If the gate latch is a bit too close or far from the part on the post, adjust both top and bottom bolt hooks to bring the gate in or push it out a bit.
What is going to keep the deer from jumping the gate?
I have those threaded bolts that hook the gate on my front entrance gate. I should do an update video on the gate. I added 1 1/4 EMT conduit on each end of the gate tube. It fit perfectly in the gate tube and put barbed wire across each conduit.
Enjoying your videos. I have two questions. What did you use to treat the bottom of the wood and where did you find the 10 ft wood posts?
Thank you, I used Henry 201 fibered roof coating from Home Depot and diluted it with a little diesel just to thin it a bit: and brushed it on. www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-0-90-Gal-201-Fibered-Roof-Coating-HE201142/100005599
The posts are locally made. You'll have to do some research in your area. The posts are treated 6 inch tops and are 10ft long.
Thank you so much. The reason we asked is because you're in Lufkin and we're in Corsicana. We're neighbors, blessings!!
wow that gate has gone up 125% since you made this vid. Lets go brandon. I saw you eyeballed the center of the post for the lags and did a good job, for those of us that are OCD..how can I find the center of a round post? thanks for vid
pss what part of east texas are you in? i am in Diana.
Yes everything is getting very expensive but we'll probably have a few more years of this. To find the center of the posts, just use a tape measure and measure across the post and mark the center, then turn 90 degrees and measure again and mark the posts center. Hope this helps.
Nice work Bob! What kind of latch is that? The latch link appears to be invalid now (May 2023)
Thanks for letting me know, I've updated the link.
Pete where are you located that red clay reminds me of home in South Georgia
East Texas
that gate here in Canada, made in Canada is 189$ but if I take on a distributer ship from a mfg I can bring the price way down as it seems all the farm supply stores here really mark this shit up, even fencing good old NW Ont. Canada
Wow, that is expensive, It was $109 US and I got it on sale for $99
Would you say this gate would make a good front security gate for a ranch?
Say, with some solid cemented posts, and the latch you used, you think it'd hold back a sedan?
No, I think most gates will bend or fold if hit with a vehicle. The latch I used would not hold either. If you find a heavy duty gate, you would be better off using a chain and lock.
A heavy duty cable connected to 2 steel posts cemented into the ground is the best "gate". If you can't cut the cable with a bolt cutter, you won't bust through it with a vehicle. Just remember the strongest fence is only as strong as it's weakest point.
Use spray paint to mark your hole and you don't have to get off the tractor every time to pull the stake.
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What’s that black pry bar tool called? I didn’t scroll through all comments so sorry if already answered.
That's a tamping bar, you can get it at tractor supply.
Would you need to brace the post the gate latch is on?
Only if that post has a long fence pulling on it.
what size post are you using?
The posts are 10 ft long and are 6 inches at the top.
I knew this was going to be a great video when you broke out the CALIPER...lol
I'm a retired tool maker so I've gotta use them some time 🙂
what are the bottom of your post treated with
Henry #201 fibered roof coating : www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-0-90-Gal-201-Fibered-Roof-Coating-HE201142/100005599
Whats the name of the dog that pops in once in awhile.
I have two Dobermans, Toby and Mia.
TARA the red land
This is not a commercial- did you get the posts from American Timber and Steel, Nacogdoches TX and are they Southern Yellow Pine? Thanks.
I got the post at Hicks posts out of Alto TX here's their website. hickspost.com/
@@petebeasttexashomesteading Thank you Sir!
Where did u get those monster posts from?
They are made here in east Texas hickspost.com/
Does tractor supply sell a 12’ gate?
Yes two types, www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tarter-painted-2-in-tube-gate-12-ft?cm_vc=-10005 and www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tarter-6-bar-economy-tube-gate-green-12-ft-6eg12?cm_vc=-10005
Okay what did you paint the bottoms of the post with?
Henry #201 mixed with a little diesel fuel to thin it out a bit and use an cheap brush to apply. Here's the link to buy at Home depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-0-90-Gal-201-Fibered-Roof-Coating-HE201142/100005599
Pete B. Thank you for the info I just finished my 4 board fence and I used asphalt sealer your method probably would’ve been better
So now its easy to lift off the hinges by man or beast... The top "hinge" should be pointed downward. This way it won't (most likely) be lifted off by an animal, and more difficult to be taken off easily by a human.
Use a pipe wrench not vise grips and face that top one down
How do you go about painting these if this is powder coated? Please don't say sanding... lol all of the SPINDLES... would take forever. I want to use this gate but I want it in white.