DIY Easy Sag Proof Wooden Fence Gates with Half-Lap Corners (No cheesy metal corners)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
  • Anti-sag must be a theme on this channel (please see no sag shelf video). Today's project is to construct gate frames for a new wood fence. Using half-lap joints, glue, and exterior screws to make two drive through and one walk through sag proof wooden gates. This is my first attempt at using half-lap joinery and it turns out, it isn't difficult. Time consuming yes, but not difficult. Please subscribe to be notified when the next fence repair video gets released. Sorry for the poor audio - new mic is on the way! Thanks for watching.
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Комментарии • 62

  • @anthonygasso1043
    @anthonygasso1043 2 года назад +2

    Hi, I need a 6 ft and 12 ft gate and this is my first video on how to do it! Thank you ! I’ve learned a lot !

  • @johntruscott8191
    @johntruscott8191 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the demo, I'm going to use your tips when building my new double gate and my single gate in the next couple of months.

  • @ab_ab_c
    @ab_ab_c Год назад +1

    Nice work. That lap join will definitely keep the gate square for much longer.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @VellaCharles
    @VellaCharles Год назад +1

    i Really enjoyed your video. Your narrating is quite good whilst at the same time watching what you were doing. Music at the end is good whilst reviewing the framing. Thank you.

  • @jasonp177
    @jasonp177 2 года назад +1

    Always admire the way a good carpenter builds a gate, a fence installer does it diffrent, but both ways get it done. Nice job

    • @razerow3391
      @razerow3391 3 месяца назад

      Wasn’t aware there was a difference. Didn’t know there were people that just “installed” fences. Maybe it’s different in the US but in UK a joiner that does fences is a carpenter. In fact we don’t call them carpenters we just call them joiners.

  • @renecuevas4128
    @renecuevas4128 9 месяцев назад +2

    Norm i remenber this old house Bob Vila n Norm Abram i think love it. I m not a carpenter my dad was He built our home with wood in the 70s Pine in those days was the greatest....love to see a great carpenter in action. Thank God Jesus was one.....

    • @Biffbaker
      @Biffbaker 7 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂 fuck save some chicks for the rest of us

  • @garyholt1490
    @garyholt1490 Год назад

    I've been a union carpenter for 20+ years now and soda few side jobs here and there I always use half lap joints yeah they are a nice strong connection if they are really wide gate I will add a cable and turnbuckles . But not necessary. Nice to see someone doing them right

  • @clarebutterfield6927
    @clarebutterfield6927 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the instruction!

  • @tdubz1154
    @tdubz1154 Год назад

    I followed your instrutctions with my measurements so far so good! We live on a slope....what I wouldn't give for a flat driveway!

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  Год назад +1

      Nice! Yeah a flat area really helps.

  • @MrCbell57
    @MrCbell57 2 года назад +2

    Great job. I do like the lap joints being used. I always use these myself. However once lumber breaks down and gives up its strength over time even these joints succumb to rot and break down. You have more open source of area being exposed for water and weather to attack. A metal reinforced frame work would help hold it up once it started deteriorating. And of course all lumber would last much longer in the weather if it was kept treated properly. 20 30 50 years even. But since most will not do the maintenance after ten, the problem occurs and rot takes over even on the most sophisticated and interlocking system designs. Good job.

  • @johnattinger7980
    @johnattinger7980 Месяц назад +1

    Nicely done. Great video.

  • @thabigghomie_
    @thabigghomie_ 3 дня назад +1

    Nice

  • @kodiham7532
    @kodiham7532 2 года назад +1

    I like it!

  • @LaserCraftWorks
    @LaserCraftWorks 2 года назад +1

    Great video. I bought a new mower and it doesn't fit through the gate.. time to start building!

  • @R0gue6729
    @R0gue6729 Год назад +9

    I love making my half laps with a router, 1/2" spiral upcut bit and a speed square. Super easy, clean on the first go.

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  Год назад +1

      Nice!

    • @ab_ab_c
      @ab_ab_c Год назад

      That is definitely a more efficient method to produce a cleaner half-lap.

    • @skoobuh5254
      @skoobuh5254 8 месяцев назад

      I didn't even think of that. One of the guys asked me if I was gonna marry the saw since I was on it so much. God damn

  • @englishrose4388
    @englishrose4388 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @filamphibian2980
    @filamphibian2980 2 года назад +3

    Nice work man. Thanks for sharing.
    I just made a single-swing drive thru gate 90 inches long with pressure treated 2x4s.
    4 horizontal bars, 2 verticals, and one diagonal.
    Super heavy (cedar not available here in Philippines)
    Half laps + diagonal brace= solid.

  • @Guardducks
    @Guardducks Год назад +3

    Great video. Instead of a chisel to clean out the cuts on the half lap joints try a block plane with a sharp knife in it and in between cuts do not lay the plane face down it will dull the blade and when done retract the blade . Alittle quicker than a chisel . Secondly a little glue goes a long way . Tight bond is a very good glue. Excellent job.

  • @gr8handogoatness
    @gr8handogoatness 11 месяцев назад +2

    When you're cutting those angles on the middle board, just grab one of those clamps you were using and put it on the opposite end that way when you are using that circular saw it doesn't tip up on you.

  • @XraySh00ter
    @XraySh00ter Год назад +2

    If you've got a table saw with multiple blades the half lap joint is super easy. You set it to the height and run the board over it a few times and it's clean.

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  Год назад +1

      Yes, but can be very tricky cross cutting long narrow boards on a table saw.

  • @southbayproducts5371
    @southbayproducts5371 Год назад +1

    Thanks I am about one week out to build a 10 foot gate I will use your method (Cheer's)

  • @garyholt1490
    @garyholt1490 Год назад

    Try your router table when cleaning up you half laps joints or you tables make your first crosscut and just nibble away at it I also use my multi tool to clean them up . But a nice sharp chisls is usually the way to go

  • @kodiham7532
    @kodiham7532 2 года назад +1

    Are you drilling your screws in at an angle?

  • @GoodDay-rs5mb
    @GoodDay-rs5mb 2 года назад +1

    👍

  • @Simon-80
    @Simon-80 19 дней назад

    All it’s shown nicely but I would have to see the finished gate.

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  16 дней назад

      ruclips.net/video/VltRPyk8IsU/видео.html

  • @jacobcoen6276
    @jacobcoen6276 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey @justaddwood, I'm building a gate this weekend and am planning on building some gates. Do you think i can replixate this same method with 2x6 instead of 2x4 on a 5ft fence? Just curious if you think it weigh too much and be more likely to sag over time. Thanks!

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  2 месяца назад

      Half lap joints and a cross brace from the bottom hinge should hold up a great deal of weight long term. I don't think 2x6" material will cause a sag. Good luck with your project!

    • @jacobcoen6276
      @jacobcoen6276 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the response! W youtuber

  • @mytubebobbie06h
    @mytubebobbie06h Год назад

    I will be doing my side gate and one of the best tips I can give you is using a steel-braided cable to use in conjunction with the brace you installed. I was always told the brace has be to going from the bottom right corner to the top left corner for proper bracing and upholding of the gate.

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  Год назад +1

      The beauty of this type assembly is that there is no hardware required. Build it right and you'll not need any wires. Thanks.

    • @jimbrennan7415
      @jimbrennan7415 10 месяцев назад

      The brace goes bottom on the hinge side, top on the latch side.

  • @mckenziekeith7434
    @mckenziekeith7434 Год назад

    With that type of brace, you want the brace to go from the lower hinge to the upper corner of the side that opens, right? So the diagonal brace is in compression?

  • @sangersavage
    @sangersavage 24 дня назад

    What type of pocket hole bit did you use? Where did you buy it?

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  24 дня назад

      I didn't actually use a pocket hole jig, I just inserted the screws at an angle similar to how a pocket hole works. Thanks!

  • @billparadiso721
    @billparadiso721 2 года назад +1

    dado blade on a table saw works best

  • @adanabundrz7017
    @adanabundrz7017 2 года назад +1

    What screws did use it in the corners ?

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  2 года назад +1

      Hey, thanks, Adan. If I recall correctly, the corners were either a 1.25" or 1.5" outdoor construction screw and the screws for the diagonal brace were 2.5". Hope that helps. Thank for watching!

    • @adanabundrz7017
      @adanabundrz7017 2 года назад +2

      Thanks I love you video

  • @7628739
    @7628739 9 месяцев назад +1

    How do you keep the gate at this distance from flexing?

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  9 месяцев назад

      Not entirely sure I understand what you mean, but it's pretty rigid and with the diagonal brace and the lap joints, it doesn't flex at all

    • @7628739
      @7628739 9 месяцев назад

      @@justaddwood I have built a few in my time, and a single diagonal cross member brace is not enough when I am making a 4 to 5 ft wide gate, so I double it up with the grain going toward the boards. I cut it longer than the cross member that I am screwing it to.this helps the door from flexing, twisting. ..

    • @justaddwood
      @justaddwood  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks, I'll keep an eye on it and if one of mine ever twists or fails I'll have to look into your method. Thanks!

  • @walterneil6714
    @walterneil6714 10 месяцев назад +1

    That's sooooo cool and cute sooooo beautiful girl ❤that way we love ❤U

  • @renecuevas4128
    @renecuevas4128 9 месяцев назад

    Country music would it be better for ur great carpentry Skills

  • @HeadsorTailz
    @HeadsorTailz 11 месяцев назад

    Sglue! 😂

  • @YuriyKhovansky
    @YuriyKhovansky Год назад

    I'm really sure you can build it yourself. I did this 2 weeks ago thanks to the Woodglut plans.

  • @brandyhawking7908
    @brandyhawking7908 Год назад

    My adventure with woodworking started with Woodglut.