Here is a short video on how to install a chain link slide gate system and the tools that it takes to install Here's a link to the Ebook I wrote www.amazon.com...
Another great video John, always look forward to the great fence content. I do like the slide gates in our area Boston ma most common is cantilever slide gates with nylon rollers, that is awesome option to give customers a nice slide gate and save a little on cost also. Keep smiling
Well i just scored some free fence posts and tubes not as thick but same as i got on my fence. Im so going to do this for a gate now thank you so much .
I just came across this video, great info. I already have a 6ft chain link fence up I would like to make it have a slide gate how do I do that? Can you send me a link of you possibly doing one so I can watch it? Thank you
Thanks--Great vid! I made a video which shows how I had to create because it needed to be posted on a chain link fence post. Those ebay actuator swing openers don't take into account all the mounting challenges.
You make it look so easy. I presently have a swing gate and want to convert it to a roller. Can I use the existing gate for conversion or do I have to get an actual rolling gate? Thank you.
First off the gate needs to be one foot larger than the opening to accommodate for the front and rear wheels. Secondly it would depend on the outside diameter of your gate. If it is a 1-3/8" residential style frame, the components for the slide gate won't fit. The frame needs to be 1-5/8" outside diameter pipe for the the gate components to work. If you can extend the existing fence by a foot and the gate you want to use is a 1-5/8" gate frame then I don't see why it won't work. Let me know if this helps out, thanks for viewing. 30yrs of experience, that's why it looks easy.
Thank you for the info. Unfortunately my gate is the exact size of the opening. The outside posts are big enough, its just my gate is not long enough. My opening is 12', so I'll be looking for a different gate. Shame too, because its a solid one. Anyway, thank you again. Best regards.
Thank you for the video! Two questions if you don't mind: What type of lubricant should be used for those roller wheels you installed on the track. Also, same question for the carrier wheels? Thanks again!
Thanks for viewing,.. so there is a pit cock on the wheel axle and not sure on the lubricant, but whatever goes in the grease gun should be fine, the carriage wheels doesn't have a pit cock for lubricant,.. I hope I was able to answer your question, thanks again
What do you call those metal roller wheels that get mounted on the pipes and do they come fully assembled. Also, where can I buy them? Appreciate your video you just gave me a better idea.
Hey John this is Hugo here from blue ribbon fence and I just wanna ask you if you don’t like to use IMPAC drivers? it will make your Job a whole lot easier. That was a good video keeping it real. God bless you all and have a good day
The crew does use the Dewalt drill with 3/8" drive attachment. I was just using what I feel other people would have available, thanks for viewing,..keep smiling!
Sweet video! Can this be done on a 4x4 post? Looks like I may need to find square shaped u bolts. Also, does can I use a post that is 8ft away or is 5-6ft best for stability?
Thanks for viewing,.. yes it can be done on 4 x 4 wood posts, not advised though since wood posts tend to snap off at ground level,.. as far as the span is concerned, everybody is different, it really depends on how heavy the gate is,.. I like 5'6" to 6' between posts giving the track more of a substantial type of integrity,.. I hope this helps out, keep smiling
Thanks for the response, as far as the concrete bags for a chain link fence hole, it all depends on how big the hole is, normally I use 1-1/2 bags of 60# quickcrete. I hope it helps, if its a post for a gate I would use a bit more for integrity, certainly don't want the gate post to start leaning after you hang a gate from the post
Great video thumbs up 👍.. can you install a motor for sliding gate with that kind of set up gate? Example mine is something like that if not exactly but it has gravel driveway. I want a sliding gate with a motor is it possible?
@@osvaldotrevino1991 If you want to install an auto operator then the bottom guide track is recommended with the front V- wheel, you will still need the track for the rear wheels to roll on either way,.. I hope this helps
We have a double swing gate thats a 12’+ opening. We want to expand to at least a 20’ slide gate on grass. What would the widest we could go would you say? Its a side yard gate. So the opening would need to be enlarged. I think if we went back to the next post that would give us maybe 20’. Would that post need to be replaced if it is now and end post? What would you estimate this would cost to do? Just to give me an idea?
@@mycharmedunicorn8715 Hello,.. one thing to remember is that you will need at least 21' for the gate to open in to. So for a 20' opening you will need 21' for the gate to slide on. Let me know if I am making sense here,.. As far as the post is concerned, I have sleeved over posts and used them for a gate post. Cantilever gates are a bit more expensive but a way better style of slide gate system especially if you install the nylon wheels for the gate to slide /roll on, the gate should slide / roll like a hot knife through butter. The 20' slide gate system would be a bit more cumbersome to slide along the ground. Your choice though and it all depends on how much money you are willing to spend. I hope this helps out,.. thanks for viewing.
@@jwthefencer I'm thinking about buying or renting one of these looks like it faster than using a hacksaw to cut aluminum fence piping. My chain link gate is: 3Ft. 9"In. Wide & 3Ft. 8 1/2"In. High. I'm upgrading my gate to 10"Ft. using two 5" Ft. double gates.
I get them from a Contractor Supply Company named SCS,.. Security Contractor Services. Are there any ma and pa chain link fence companies in the area that will sell to the public?
Hey John Awesome video. question, Can I instal the bars on the outside of the gate? I would have to take off the side of the front gate in order to install it on the inside of the gate which is secured by my front tenant. I was planning to install the track on the outside of the existing fence, because my tenant has a small dog that they let run around in the yard and the gate would slide inside there yard. I'm worried about the dog gettin hurt or escaping while the tenant in the back opens the gate for the driveway if I cut the side gate and install the track on the inside. what do you think? is that not a good idea.
You can do that, just know you will have to cut the chain link in order for the track bracket to fit up against the post correctly and then this way would take away a bit of clearance for the rear wheels to roll along the track, a few washers added to the axle may help with that. Sounds like you have your work cut out for you either way,.. hope it all works out for you
@@jwthefencer Thanks for your reply wish you were out in California. Looks like I will be installing new post because the owner before me did a Mc goober job on the post like everything else Thank You for your help. Wish your were out in CA.
Hey John, this is Kevin from landmark. I’ve chatted with you on here before. We are a small fence company specializing in repair work here in Tacoma Wa. Would love to meet you sometime and if your willing, would love to learn how you do things (business wise)where you are at. Take care and God bless-Kevin
I have a video on round steel slide gate frames with wood fill, I don't see why you couldn't make this happen. You would certainly need all the parts to fit correctly and work together. Check out the video on Round Steel Gate Frames With Wood Fill on the channel. It may help out, thanks
Shelly,.. it depends on the size of the front wheel and how low you adjust the rear wheels to the ground, it the front carriage is a six inch wheel then there will be a three in ground clearance. The gate can be adjusted for height with the rear wheels,.. I hope this helps out, thanks for viewing.
I am installing a tube type 20 ft farm gate at entrance to my home..are parts available to make a slide system like the chain link ones,,swinging gates take up too much room and a 20 ft gate wpuld quickly sag
Wow,.. I guess it would depend on the outside diameter of the gate frame, if it measures 1-5/8" I believe it would work. Have never installed a farm style gate as a slider.
Maybe a .45 cal? A good dog that actually mauls the invader,.. nothing can really keep them from doing as you say, they sell the keys to the city at hardware stores,.. you know bolt cutters,..
Dang it,.. it is a pretty simple latching mechanism,.. it's called here in Portland, OR anyway a rolo-latch,.. I have another video that sort of shows that latch set up,.. look for the video about chain link slide gate components
@@jwthefencer thank you that helps. Im the one that helps my husband with problem solving at times so I want to be ready. We are finally putting up our front fence.
@@mariashields6711 The posts the gate rolls on should be approx. 6 feet apart, the gate is always approx one foot larger than the opening to allow for the front and rear wheels
@@jwthefencer no way! Man I got a quote from a contractor to put up a 45' chain link fence plus an extra 15' rolling chain link gate for 5800 here in Hawaii. I purchased all the material myself and did it all with the help of my wife. However he was going to use 1-1/4 (1-5/8 O.D) schedule 40 pipe to fabricate the rolling gate I fabricated the gate but it seems to be heavy now that it's all welded together and finished i'm kind of afraid it'll be too heavy now to open and close. Total cost of material around 1k so I saved $4800. But I'm still afraid of the gate being heavy.
@@Oozmacappabruderhood that's what happens with sch 40,.. it's a pretty beefy pipe for a residential style gate, that pipe is used more for commercial projects
@@jwthefencer I figured but you know it was part of the quote I got along with the materials that were gonna be used so now that I did everything seems like I'm stuck with it 😂 thanks for your professional opinion I appreciate it
Well maybe one day it will be because of this video,..who knows other words have come about in the same way, ain't wasn't a word either, but it's in the dictionary now ain't it? Keep smiling and have a great day,..
Sorry wasn’t trying to be a little shit…. You are funny and the video helped me install a huge rolling gate with no previous experience. I like how you just act like it ain’t no thing and just do it made me way less nervous
Hate bosses who are in the way, making bad jokes,and micromanaging. Let the young man learn, teach him, but shut up and stay out of the way. Interesting video though ❤
Thank you so much for the information and ease of explanation. I’m about to install my gate and your video helped out tremendously.
Thank you for the kind words, glad to have been of help, keep smiling and have a great day!
Awesome tutorial may the lord keep on blessing you thank you
Thanks soo, very much. Keep smiling!
Another great video John, always look forward to the great fence content. I do like the slide gates in our area Boston ma most common is cantilever slide gates with nylon rollers, that is awesome option to give customers a nice slide gate and save a little on cost also. Keep smiling
Thanks again for viewing the videos,..
Well i just scored some free fence posts and tubes not as thick but same as i got on my fence. Im so going to do this for a gate now thank you so much .
Great to hear, thanks for viewing
Thank you. For helping me do my own. I live out in the desert..
Awesome to hear, thanks for viewing the video
Thanks John! I just made this in a 21 ft. Added an electric opener aswell
So awesome to hear, thanks for viewing. Keep smiling!
Thank you for your gate hardware recommendations
Absolutely,.. let me know if you have any recommendations for more content,.. thanks for viewing,.. keep smiling!
I just came across this video, great info. I already have a 6ft chain link fence up I would like to make it have a slide gate how do I do that? Can you send me a link of you possibly doing one so I can watch it? Thank you
You may have to go to a ma and pa local fence company and ask them if they have the facility to manufacture one for you.
Thanks John, very helpful. Burlington WA.
Glad it helped,.. keep smiling!
Thanks--Great vid! I made a video which shows how I had to create because it needed to be posted on a chain link fence post. Those ebay actuator swing openers don't take into account all the mounting challenges.
Thanks for the response,.. keep smiling
You make it look so easy. I presently have a swing gate and want to convert it to a roller. Can I use the existing gate for conversion or do I have to get an actual rolling gate? Thank you.
First off the gate needs to be one foot larger than the opening to accommodate for the front and rear wheels. Secondly it would depend on the outside diameter of your gate. If it is a 1-3/8" residential style frame, the components for the slide gate won't fit. The frame needs to be 1-5/8" outside diameter pipe for the the gate components to work. If you can extend the existing fence by a foot and the gate you want to use is a 1-5/8" gate frame then I don't see why it won't work. Let me know if this helps out, thanks for viewing. 30yrs of experience, that's why it looks easy.
Thank you for the info. Unfortunately my gate is the exact size of the opening. The outside posts are big enough, its just my gate is not long enough. My opening is 12', so I'll be looking for a different gate. Shame too, because its a solid one. Anyway, thank you again. Best regards.
Thank you for the video! Two questions if you don't mind: What type of lubricant should be used for those roller wheels you installed on the track. Also, same question for the carrier wheels? Thanks again!
Thanks for viewing,.. so there is a pit cock on the wheel axle and not sure on the lubricant, but whatever goes in the grease gun should be fine, the carriage wheels doesn't have a pit cock for lubricant,.. I hope I was able to answer your question, thanks again
What do you call those metal roller wheels that get mounted on the pipes and do they come fully assembled. Also, where can I buy them? Appreciate your video you just gave me a better idea.
Rear Wheel Assembly for a chain link gate, there are two types, pressed steel and malable, I think I spelled that right
@@jwthefencer I want to set up a sliding gate like that but to mount wood fence pickets...do you have a video of that?
@@momoreno944 Use round steel fence posts
Hey John this is Hugo here from blue ribbon fence and I just wanna ask you if you don’t like to use IMPAC drivers? it will make your Job a whole lot easier. That was a good video keeping it real. God bless you all and have a good day
The crew does use the Dewalt drill with 3/8" drive attachment. I was just using what I feel other people would have available, thanks for viewing,..keep smiling!
Sweet video! Can this be done on a 4x4 post? Looks like I may need to find square shaped u bolts. Also, does can I use a post that is 8ft away or is 5-6ft best for stability?
Thanks for viewing,.. yes it can be done on 4 x 4 wood posts, not advised though since wood posts tend to snap off at ground level,.. as far as the span is concerned, everybody is different, it really depends on how heavy the gate is,.. I like 5'6" to 6' between posts giving the track more of a substantial type of integrity,.. I hope this helps out, keep smiling
@@jwthefencer thank you, sir
Good information and detail I was wondering how many bags of concrete per post for a chain link fence 4ft tall and what size 60 pd or 80 pd
Thanks for the response, as far as the concrete bags for a chain link fence hole, it all depends on how big the hole is, normally I use 1-1/2 bags of 60# quickcrete. I hope it helps, if its a post for a gate I would use a bit more for integrity, certainly don't want the gate post to start leaning after you hang a gate from the post
Thank you
@@FernandoGomez-rs2pd Absolutely!
Great video thumbs up 👍.. can you install a motor for sliding gate with that kind of set up gate? Example mine is something like that if not exactly but it has gravel driveway. I want a sliding gate with a motor is it possible?
Yes, it is possible, you will need to install a V-track and a V-grooved front carriage wheel in order for the gate to roll straight,
@JohnWillman awesome. Do i need the roller guide or should i just install a receiver at the end ?
@@osvaldotrevino1991 If you want to install an auto operator then the bottom guide track is recommended with the front V- wheel, you will still need the track for the rear wheels to roll on either way,.. I hope this helps
We have a double swing gate thats a 12’+ opening. We want to expand to at least a 20’ slide gate on grass. What would the widest we could go would you say? Its a side yard gate. So the opening would need to be enlarged. I think if we went back to the next post that would give us maybe 20’. Would that post need to be replaced if it is now and end post? What would you estimate this would cost to do? Just to give me an idea?
Is the cantilever gate cheaper? What would you recommend? It couldnt be electric.
@@mycharmedunicorn8715 Hello,.. one thing to remember is that you will need at least 21' for the gate to open in to. So for a 20' opening you will need 21' for the gate to slide on. Let me know if I am making sense here,.. As far as the post is concerned, I have sleeved over posts and used them for a gate post. Cantilever gates are a bit more expensive but a way better style of slide gate system especially if you install the nylon wheels for the gate to slide /roll on, the gate should slide / roll like a hot knife through butter. The 20' slide gate system would be a bit more cumbersome to slide along the ground. Your choice though and it all depends on how much money you are willing to spend. I hope this helps out,.. thanks for viewing.
Hey! John. What type of saw are you using in this video. I never seen one like it before.
It's called a porta band, or a band saw.
@@jwthefencer I'm thinking about buying or renting one of these looks like it faster than using a hacksaw to cut aluminum fence piping. My chain link gate is: 3Ft. 9"In. Wide & 3Ft. 8 1/2"In. High. I'm upgrading my gate to 10"Ft. using two 5" Ft. double gates.
Where do you buy your parts? Looking to add this to a family cemetery.
I get them from a Contractor Supply Company named SCS,.. Security Contractor Services. Are there any ma and pa chain link fence companies in the area that will sell to the public?
Hey John Awesome video. question, Can I instal the bars on the outside of the gate? I would have to take off the side of the front gate in order to install it on the inside of the gate which is secured by my front tenant. I was planning to install the track on the outside of the existing fence, because my tenant has a small dog that they let run around in the yard and the gate would slide inside there yard. I'm worried about the dog gettin hurt or escaping while the tenant in the back opens the gate for the driveway if I cut the side gate and install the track on the inside. what do you think? is that not a good idea.
You can do that, just know you will have to cut the chain link in order for the track bracket to fit up against the post correctly and then this way would take away a bit of clearance for the rear wheels to roll along the track, a few washers added to the axle may help with that. Sounds like you have your work cut out for you either way,.. hope it all works out for you
@@jwthefencer Thanks for your reply wish you were out in California. Looks like I will be installing new post because the owner before me did a Mc goober job on the post like everything else Thank You for your help. Wish your were out in CA.
Excellent. Very helpful.
Thanks,.. much appreciated. Thanks for viewing
What size does a pipe need to be for the rollers to be on? that inserts to those brackets
Hey John, this is Kevin from landmark. I’ve chatted with you on here before. We are a small fence company specializing in repair work here in Tacoma Wa. Would love to meet you sometime and if your willing, would love to learn how you do things (business wise)where you are at. Take care and God bless-Kevin
I am here in Portland, OR, absolutely would like to meet and talk with you sometime, how about we start with a thread of emails?
@@jwthefencer Yes definitely 👍 Email would be great
@@landmarkcreations1183 fixafence63@yahoo.com
Is it possible to do an install on the outside of the fence?
Sure,.. just have to cut the chain link in the places that you install the track brackets so that they fit up against the posts.
Awesome video. Kepp us learning
Thanks,..will do my best
Great video, thanks
Thanks for viewing,.. keep smiling
I’m putting up a picket fence with a rolling gate what is V track Crowley find 6 foot sections is it OK to put these together
I have a video on round steel slide gate frames with wood fill, I don't see why you couldn't make this happen. You would certainly need all the parts to fit correctly and work together. Check out the video on Round Steel Gate Frames With Wood Fill on the channel. It may help out, thanks
Great Video!
Great video!
Thanks, took it on the fly,.. just rolling with it,..
I have 2 small dogs. How much of a gap is between the bottom of the slider and the ground?
Shelly,.. it depends on the size of the front wheel and how low you adjust the rear wheels to the ground, it the front carriage is a six inch wheel then there will be a three in ground clearance. The gate can be adjusted for height with the rear wheels,.. I hope this helps out, thanks for viewing.
I am installing a tube type 20 ft farm gate at entrance to my home..are parts available to make a slide system like the chain link ones,,swinging gates take up too much room and a 20 ft gate wpuld quickly sag
Wow,.. I guess it would depend on the outside diameter of the gate frame, if it measures 1-5/8" I believe it would work. Have never installed a farm style gate as a slider.
How much is that gate
It all depends on who is building the gate,.. this gate cost me around $750.00 without hardware and mark up,..
What keeps people from popping the fence off the rail and breaking in?
Maybe a .45 cal? A good dog that actually mauls the invader,.. nothing can really keep them from doing as you say, they sell the keys to the city at hardware stores,.. you know bolt cutters,..
Where can I find the rollers? I’ve looked at Home Depot and Lowe’s and nothing.
You may have to look up a chain link fence company near you, if you are a contractor look up Security Contractor Services or Master Halco.
Wish you showed how to do latch to close the gate.
Dang it,.. it is a pretty simple latching mechanism,.. it's called here in Portland, OR anyway a rolo-latch,.. I have another video that sort of shows that latch set up,.. look for the video about chain link slide gate components
@@jwthefencer thank you that helps. Im the one that helps my husband with problem solving at times so I want to be ready. We are finally putting up our front fence.
@@mariashields6711 Your welcome,.. if he needs any advice, don't hesitate to ask. It's been said that a closed mouth is never fed,.. keep smiling!
@@jwthefencer i have a question... the posts that the gate will be riding on... are they supposed to be the same length as the gate?
@@mariashields6711 The posts the gate rolls on should be approx. 6 feet apart, the gate is always approx one foot larger than the opening to allow for the front and rear wheels
How much does a gate like that cost??
For material and labor I believe this one came in at $2,900.00 or so,.. it's been awhile.
Was the slide gate fabricated using 1/14 sch40 pipe?
Since it was only a 4' high gate I had it made from 1-5/8" light duty pipe,..
@@jwthefencer no way! Man I got a quote from a contractor to put up a 45' chain link fence plus an extra 15' rolling chain link gate for 5800 here in Hawaii. I purchased all the material myself and did it all with the help of my wife. However he was going to use 1-1/4 (1-5/8 O.D) schedule 40 pipe to fabricate the rolling gate I fabricated the gate but it seems to be heavy now that it's all welded together and finished i'm kind of afraid it'll be too heavy now to open and close. Total cost of material around 1k so I saved $4800. But I'm still afraid of the gate being heavy.
@@Oozmacappabruderhood that's what happens with sch 40,.. it's a pretty beefy pipe for a residential style gate, that pipe is used more for commercial projects
@@jwthefencer I figured but you know it was part of the quote I got along with the materials that were gonna be used so now that I did everything seems like I'm stuck with it 😂 thanks for your professional opinion I appreciate it
What size pipe for the rollers? 1-5/8? Thanks
Yes, you got it! 1-5/8" OD - I normally use the heavy duty pipe as it fits the track brackets the best,.. Thanks for viewing,..
How we can contact you?
503-935-2331
What’s the name of the brand he said?
What do you mean by brand?
Hi, how I can contact?
You can call me at 503-935-2331
Nice 👍
Thanks,..keep smiling!
now make it a remote control, & 100% Chihuahua escape proof
Excuse me but “unloosen”
is NOT a word. 😏
Well maybe one day it will be because of this video,..who knows other words have come about in the same way, ain't wasn't a word either, but it's in the dictionary now ain't it? Keep smiling and have a great day,..
Gate don’t match the fence height
Wow, thanks for pointing that out, fortunately the customer is happy with the end result,..
Omg Japan or China? Japan makes really high quality things China does not
Did I say Japan?,.. Either way thanks for viewing the video, keep smiling!
Sorry wasn’t trying to be a little shit…. You are funny and the video helped me install a huge rolling gate with no previous experience. I like how you just act like it ain’t no thing and just do it made me way less nervous
@@goldengoat1737 Outstanding! Great to hear, thanks for the encouragement!
Hate bosses who are in the way, making bad jokes,and micromanaging. Let the young man learn, teach him, but shut up and stay out of the way. Interesting video though ❤
I hear you, I have a problem with that,.. thanks. Keep smiling!
What size does a pipe need to be for the rollers to be on? that inserts to those brackets
That's a 1-5/8" OD pipe sch 40