16ft automatic driveway gate for $300

[@davidcmatt]

Please tell your son the internet has concluded that his work ethic is most impressive. 👍

[@danmccarthy2213]

I love it! the benifits of being a parent! Finally, delegating digging a hole! Awesome video!

[@andydunn5673]

Great little film A young lad that will work that hard will always be employed

[@cothobh9833]

@@mwalker8269 Not if it takes him 3 hrs to dig a 42" hole LOL. But its a start! and he shows great promise:)

[@gerardoandrade6966]

@@cothobh9833 hes a kid. You expect him to be as fast as a full grown adult?

[@cothobh9833]

@@gerardoandrade6966 No dude, he's a kid. joking

[@ransackmaori5725]

@@gerardoandrade6966 if the kid grew up on a farm he would be quicker than most full grown adults and have it straight without leveling.

[@thasickest]

....or an entrepreneur, perhaps. If he isn't afraid to trade a little security blanket I like to call just over broke for a truly unlimited earning potential.

[@GopherMcGillicudy]

Really cool that you let the boy dig the second hole. If that was me at his age, my dad would have gotten frustrated after 10 minutes and just taken over.

[@sew04ss]

Gopher McGillicudy lol yep

[@simonflr]

The best prt of the Video is your Boy refusing to quit on digging that hole !

[@MrKnuckles8978]

Good to see a kid with such a strong work ethic! Good job Mom and Dad!!

[@glennbennett6578]

I looked for videos like this because I have a project like this coming up. Nice job, nice place and nice family. Your son's determination was most impressive. Good job young man!

[@mechengr2k2]

Thank you Glenn I really appreciate comments like this I like to show them to him for encouragement. Merry Christmas.

[@Huntatroll]

6 years and that 16' gate is now $210!!! thanks bidenomics

[@mattlawless2136]

My brief search of their website says it’s $180. And it’s more than likely the previous guy and his tarriffs on imported steel to blame.

[@Huntatroll]

@@mattlawless2136 nah trump 2024

[@stufftod]

And the gate opener is $600

[@KF7UCK]

I’m impressed that your cow just hangs out on the driveway like that instead of wandering off.

[@johnlmaloney]

Very nice! BTW, if you have wifi at the gate (from your house) you can add a Wemo Maker (by Belkin) so that you can open the gate from your phone; regardless of whether you're in the house, at the gate or half way around the world. I've done this for mine and works great! You can still keep keypad and/or clicker so that you have multiple means by which to open the gate. Again, looks great!

[@joebloggs1155]

JLM_Texas.....thanks for the info regarding the wemo maker.....my gate is 20 meters away with no wifi at the gate.....any other option to still use this device? Wired? Also looking for something which provides some sort of video output? Thanks

[@jakerinaldi8387]

@@joebloggs1155 confront them with your concealed weapon ready. I have many times and have yet to draw it

[@DickLester-k5h]

Is there a parts list?

[@southernhitta9325]

Remember working with my dad when I was 9 years old keep that young boy moving make sure he loves to be outside one day he could be a landscape architect

[@luish777]

You and your wife have a good kid he little maned up a helped dad 👍 god bless him .I have a son like that and always proud of him.

[@ilblues]

Great video! Just the kind of setup we need for our country driveway to stop the snoops who ignore the no trespassing signs and security cameras. Definitely a project for this fall. Would it be possible to rent Eli for a couple days? Great kid! You are very blessed!

[@joemilton7552]

Yeah a gate is apparently required for people who don't know how to respect others' personal property, which is still mind blowing to me. I have a chain locked between to 4x4 posts as a temporary gate for now until I can set up something more substantial

[@davemanley2954]

Nice video- really liked the fast fwd & seeing the wife ck to make sure it met with her approval - but mostly kudos for letting son help !

[@midwest9757]

Her approval? She doesn't even know what's going on...she came out to hopefully to learn something

[@kellyteel777]

Eli, you are a very impressive young man! Good mom and dad to raise such a young man with commitment and willingness to work!

[@kmdw62]

Good job on the gate. Eli- you are awesome!!!!

[@philz7462]

I'm glad to see Eli was not playing video games, and am I the only one who thought that dog was a calf in the beginning....lol

[@paulgundersen1211]

haha i thought it was a horse.

[@markg.2501]

Terrific job Man! Great production value with equally great content. Thanks for posting!

[@jayhuang7747]

That’s a good boy. Digging is the worst part of building fence. I wish my boy is old enough to help me do that. Thanks for sharing

[@PeteSykes.1]

Damn...I thought the dog was a cow in the background !!! :-)

[@jrey6986]

I thought it was a mini horse.

[@Paios]

I WAS JUST GONNA SAY CAN'T TELL IF DOG, COW, OR MINI HORSE. That being said, if that is a horse, that horse is JTRH-NBR

[@thomaswhitten2537]

I did too!!

[@alexbrynna]

Lol me too

[@jeroenvanmechelen7205]

Good job Eli you ll bringt it somewhere in this world!

[@jamiebunch2967]

Glad to see lil man work. My son is the same way so proud of him. Outside and not stuck inside on a tablet

[@computerjantje]

That kid will grow up to be a fine man. Work ethic of my generation :) Must come from great parenting. I loved the great Dane casually strolling around :)

[@HighRidgeHandyman]

Sweet! Now that’s a post!! Your son is a beast!! Great job!!!!

[@mrsholmes58]

You have a great little man there and a great gate!

[@hilanderBKAE]

Nice job and Eli is a hard working dude!

[@largoranch1995]

Good thing you got that gate up when you did...that black and white horse was about to escape!

[@shanebeaudrot777]

That kid is the "man"! Great job young fellow.

[@traviscunningham3430]

Everything looks great I wouldn’t change a thing but I would add a wheel at end of the gate to keep it from sagging.

[@samuelyoung2671]

T Hammer Maybe could have offset the hinges a bit to account for the play in the system, but with something that big the sag is always an issue

[@jenniferwalpole8144]

You’ve got a good son there, sir 💕 thanks for the idea on the gate. I’m going to attempt something similar.

[@jmoe2060]

I loved your video, thanks for posting it. It was well produced, your work is super clean and I admire your thrift as well.

[@chrisjohnson1399]

Just 4 years later and the price of Mighty Mule openers at Home Depot now start at $260 (for light duty) and go up from there. That's $200 more than your materials cost list at 5:40 in your video.

[@Pterodactyl-kn3ve]

The light duty is now $310 (Dec 5, 2022).

[@TheMrJAvila]

@@Pterodactyl-kn3ve he said he got it at 75% off

[@MegaTapdog]

Nice job, I know it was a while ago. But thank you it helps. I like your miniature pony....:)

[@ryanaustin1970]

I'd add wheels to the other end of the gate which will help it open and take uneeded forces off the opener

[@christophervayo3530]

it doesnt look like the ground is level enough tho, as soon as it opens the wheel will lift off the ground or vice versa

[@ryanaustin1970]

@@christophervayo3530 maybe but you can get some caster assemblies with a little spring style suspension in them

[@dalef139]

The manufacturer of the opener specifically states not to use wheels of any kind on the gates for some reason. Assuming it is due to undue stress if used on not perfectly level ground.

[@makdaddy8399]

Perfect solution for that application. Thanks.

[@VTOutdoorServices]

Nice Job. Always enjoy do it yourself videos and especially with young dedicated helpers

[@josephhall2858]

Good for you sitting there while your son worked, something I would have done too!

[@b_a_c_k_s_t_a_y2685]

I don’t use 16 foot gates on the farm, only 12 foot. There’s too much leverage on the post. Your post will start to lean because there’s too little in the ground also. You won’t be happy with the screw in hinges. The bolt through style with a nut on each side of the post are much better for adjusting the gate.

[@DDFJ1230]

Not bad! I am looking into fencing in the back yard portion of our property and will be parking the cars behind the house and will need a gate like this. I just wish I could find help like what you had for digging the holes! Unfortunately, not many kids these days are willing to do that kind of thing anymore!

[@aymanmoussa143]

Nice work I wish you show us how did you installed the might mule motor to see more detail will be grate. Some people they ask for too much money to build gate like that . thank you

[@x.....p-x7j]

Eli has one hell of a work ethic.

[@addiefanlow7253]

Great job except the 75% discount on the opener is what's making this look so good. And that discount rarely occurs. Regular price is the cost of this entire project.

[@Graydood]

I was just wishing I could find a sale like that.

[@ryanspaeth2400]

Don’t forget about the free pole

[@Sunny1414100]

Great video! Your boy Eli rocks 👊

[@conradsenior5843]

I expect you are very proud of that boy. well done all around

[@garrettcooke5566]

You can dig like that in Texas and only get 3 inches deep

[@thomasnieman7086]

Garrett cooke try Michigan.

[@Aaron-cy6pu]

That's why god invented Mexicans.

[@jimmyfast8868]

Aaron C Racist much? You piece of shit.

[@swerveo7313]

Jimmy Fast he’s not wrong They’re goddamn excellent workers

[@somebodysomeone832]

If Texans weren’t 14 fingered inbreds they could dig better

[@mpublic4474]

he should do these videos for companys, great job. no bs

[@kevinmorrissey9398]

Friends dont let friends use mighty mule.

[@jdmassey81]

This is awesome, nice work. My next project, and ironically I have a 9 year old son and a harlequin great dane lol

[@JimCasler]

So how is the mighty mule holding up? Any updates to the project? What you lik, what you would do differently, etc? Thank you.

[@sovereignm3rcy483]

Great job, extremely impressed with the young man's work ethic!

[@drmariopepper4354]

Your dog is huge!!! Marmaduke!

[@ohyeahthatsright3155]

Great job Eli Great parents too

[@DickLester-k5h]

Sorry, I didn’t watch the video to the total end I now see the parts list. Thank you.

[@paulquiroz4070]

The star of the video is your son... Good for Him. He will value your work even more....

[@egomaniac247]

This is pretty cool. Legit question though, not criticizing, legitimately asking: What's to stop someone from lifting it off the hinges? And what's to stop someone from just driving through, is the only thing keeping it closed the hydraulic arm on the opener?

[@mechengr2k2]

@@egomaniac247 excellent question, I went back later and turned the top hinge over so it can’t be lifted off

[@thickskinclothing1]

Nice job. Good description and details.

[@sailingyemaya9781]

Nice work 💖🏅, how is it working 2 years later? Is the solar panel keeping the battery charged? I may do the same thing, I live on a very long driveway

[@mccoyji]

I like the sweet 75% Off. That is a game changer. If only I had your luck with special deals.

[@danielblanco7336]

The KID has a lot of energy.💪👍

[@lunkernaut1209]

How did you train that horse to just follow you around and stand by watching? 10/10

[@davidbruton4768]

That mini cow is very cute

[@james5216]

1:00 Holy sh*t, that's a dog!? I thought it was a cow!!

[@jimrayburn4131]

For the first half of this video I thought that was a paint pony in the background. Lol

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

Home depot and everywhere else had the Mighty Mulr opener at $300 and a round $700 with the rest of the stuff. How are you finding it $62 or even $200??

[@bjm315lacy9]

It’s been a few years since you installed your gate. How is the equipment holding up? Any changes made?

[@salmonhunter7414]

Well done young man!

[@jeremystafford365]

Other than mighty mule sucks and the gears fall apart. We replace tons of them with Liftmaster!!!

[@miketaylor819]

Great video! Now here’s the bad side. For some reason people will actually sit in the gates closing path. This will damage that gate. 2nd. Add the locking latch. Eventually wind or people (delivery drivers or walk through) pushing on the gate will drive the motor out of “time”. 3rd pest control. Ants and other bugs will nest on those electrical components. I see this is a solar setup. I ran a hard line to power the gate and added lamp posts. In reality I’d say I’ve got over 1k in my setup using mighty mule opener. Here’s the good. As long as the gate is treated good and not abused it’ll last long a long time. These are a few things to consider. Had mine for just over 5 years. Great video 2 thumbs up

[@peterb6878]

Nicely done ✅. Where did you buy electric line stick for the posts? I guess you don’t listed in the cost? Or did you find it on the side of the road 🤣😎🤙

[@jessederue1418]

Hey great video! Can you explain the logic circuit on your linear actuator?

[@phillpauley6672]

Bet that ain't $300 no more. Probably about $1000 now.

[@mediocrefloridaman]

How long has it held up without any issues? I'm about to install one myself. Thank you for the video.

[@mediocrefloridaman]

I installed mine. Best investment ever. Thank God!

[@davebrown3212]

Does it actually latch closed or just “close”? Nice work, I like it.

[@mediocrefloridaman]

@@davebrown3212 it just closes. A vehicle could easily drive thru gate but if someone's wants in bad enough, they'll get in. More so as a deterrent to prevent vehicle access. You can buy a magnetic gate latch but I've heard they can be pushed open fairly easily as well and they are a little pricey ($100 or so). That may be a good option if you have dogs and don't want them to be able to nudge their way out. Edit: my opener is still working great, thank God. Used a few times each day. Same marine battery from rural king and same small solar panel.

[@davebrown3212]

@@mediocrefloridaman thank you!

[@mediocrefloridaman]

@@davebrown3212 you're welcome!

[@kfb5328]

Nice Job 👍🏽 Where did you get the posts and how much? Thank you

[@unclemunter]

Be interesting to see how long the "mighty" mule lasts.

[@msanchez1210]

Great job 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Amarillobymorning777]

Eli: great job. Muy bien.

[@salimsopari]

this is great, id like to install a similar gate. can you tell me, after time did the hinges on the post warp or sag because of the weight from the gate?

[@mechengr2k2]

Great question. The gate is very light so it has not sagged or needed any adjustment at all.

[@jadedelite]

What gate opener did you use?

[@travnat1]

Every project is cheaper when people give you materials for it.

[@jonezj77]

Nate T. But he worked hard because he had no idea what he was doing. He used that level 92 times

[@DETROITxDIESEL]

Anyone knows you always double check that it’s level. I would rather check 100 times and have it perfect instead of having a gate that is not level since he set it in concrete

[@travnat1]

@@jonezj77 if I didn't have my handy dandy 2-way post level, I'd have checked it 92 times too.

[@nicholasniedens536]

Forgot to add the price of the 20oz ribeye you had to get that kid for working til the job was done, haha good for you

[@nahlasamarrai1005]

And beautiful too. Can I do it 👩🏻‍🦳😊. How the material come to 300 ? And work is expensive ,,,,Thanks

[@antpop1605]

I seriously thought that was a COW! A midget family friendly pet cow! lol

[@noladave82]

Links to all the stuff you bought?

[@waltgibbs7200]

Need a gate that detects trespassers and shoots them when they try to cross or touch the gate. Thatd be a great invention.

[@Aaron-cy6pu]

Booby trap does the trick.

[@joe-skeen]

You were very lucky to score an opener for under $100. I can't find any under $300 where I live

[@angelasumner465]

Is this include installation?

[@MichaelH21]

How much was the post? Or they was frre or something..??

[@alejandrorojasrojas8942]

Is that price still possible now in 2023 ?

[@FB-is8mq]

Right on, good job Eli

[@ReligiousZombie]

I have a feeling it won't keep the solicitors out.

[@hooligangeneral300]

How does it lock?

[@nathankoroush7918]

Your dog is huge.:-)

[@bastogne315]

He has big balls too.

[@sethparrow04]

Walks around gate

[@triciahill216]

Where can I get the L-Hooks (also called Screw Hooks by some) that were long enough to go through your 12” telephone pole? Thank you in advance.

[@Christopher-li7uc]

Keeps an honest man out

[@MicahFunk]

You should have let Eli start digging and the paused the camera and Eli for a few hours until dusk and then take some more footage of him digging, followed by another pause. Then more video of him digging in the dark while using a light. Then another pause only to have him digging at daybreak. And at daybreak you can't even see his head but only dirt flying out of the hole. LOL REGARDLESS Eli is an amazing worker. A rarity these days with the younger generation. Proud papa. 😁

[@DickLester-k5h]

Do you have a parts list?

[@shannon4078]

WOW - 75% off of the might mule opener. Was it damaged or something, or do they sometimes sell them for that low? that's a bargain. Awesome job on your fence AND raising a kiddo with good work ethic. He'll go far. !!

[@edwinashurov1663]

👌🏆you guys make it look so easy

[@MarioRuscovici]

What holds the posts into the ground? Did you pour cement? Or did you simply dig the hole deep enough so that the dirt holds in place?

[@mechengr2k2]

Arthur Schwartz the holes are larger in diameter at the bottom than at the top and I filled them full of concrete. They are very firm.

[@rbrjb1959]

How much concrete, how deep , other details?