Build a 12 ft gate that will not SAG!

[@sammyk3152]

that s what I've been doing all day today. using your methods and techniques to build my gate. the old one is junk and sagging.... time for new one. I wish I can post pic so i can show you how you helped me out a lot. thank you brother. Sammy

[@marklam5013]

your teaching is professional and your heart is heavenal

[@ArmycAv2nd]

Wish I would have seen this before attempting to build my gate. It lasted about a year...Started off looking like beauty but now looks like the beast. Will tackle it this weekend with many of your ideas and expertise. Great Video.

[@goodfellaray]

I saw your video and used this very same method to build two gates for my brothers home so that he can park his toy hauler in his back yard. the gates were 5' 10" x 5' 6". just finished the job today and they look and swing open beautifully. thank you for the video! I'll definitely be using this method in the future.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Ray, I'm sorry to be getting back to you so late. My father passed away several days ago and I have been a little overwhelmed. I'm so glad it worked for you and I really appreciate you sending me this message. You made my day a little better. Thanks! Paul

[@Beachnative42]

This Guy needs a TV show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bobg425]

NIce vid and plenty of tips,why didnt you cut the brace into both sides of the corner as with a barn door brace?Much stronger. Why its used on very large doors.

[@jeffreykincaid6810]

Really Great so nice that you showed how to fix things that didn't go perfect at first!

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Jeffrey, I really appreciate your comment. I have made a lot of mistakes in the past and I'm sure I will make plenty more. The key is learning from them and not repeating the same mistake. LOL! Have a good day! Paul

[@toddt10]

Great video. Planning on making a double 6 foot hate this weekend. I was going to use pocket holes for the entire thing but maybe now I'll try the lap joints. I don't have a dado blade so might take a while but seems worth it. Thanks for sharing. I'm going with horizontal boards for a more modern look but I think your frame design would still work.

[@paulstoolbox]

+Todd Thomassen Hey Todd, I show how to easily make these lap joints without a table saw. If you go to the top right corner of the video, click on the white circle and the video card will take you to that video. A thought about it and I made another video showing how I do it when I am in the field. I will also add the link in the description box. If you have any questions, please let me know. GOOD LUCK! Paul kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzGamyAf9yNmac kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzGamyAf9yNmac

[@toddt10]

Thanks I saw that post after I wrote my initial comment. Made one last night and making the other one tonight. My lap joints got better the more I did.

[@paulstoolbox]

Todd Thomassen You probably do them better than I do! Thanks Todd!

[@JuanDiaz-wz8vo]

Excellent video you are the man , thank you so much for sharing your video easy, strong and smart way of building a gate,

[@jav9888]

Hey Paul, can you upload a vid on that Fence it looks great !!

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks for a great video well explained. If you have problems with your sinuses you might want to check out a better mask such as the JSP Force 8. I used those paper ones for years and then found out the are only 50% effective at best. Too late for me I am wheezing like a fair ground organ these days but you are still a young fella.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Roger, I saw that mask on your channel, by the way it is a great channel! I have an MSA mask that I use for bad chemicals , but the JSP Force 8 looks good. Thanks! Paul

[@Road_to_Tolaria]

second video of yours I watched tonight Paul. I'm in the trades and I want to say that you are a very natural teacher. congrats on your channel

[@bockersjv]

Great video. Just built my own 6ft by 7ft gates by following your video. They look fantastic and no sagging at all. Thank you.

[@bob_frazier]

I built a beautiful 12' gate like yours 20 years ago and then had a belly-dump of topsoil delivered. He backed over it. Since I hid the screws I needed to disassemble more than I would have wanted to. Then he pulled out and poked a hole in the neighbor's house. Then the big shovel loader tore my electricity down. Ah, those were the days best forgotten!

[@josebaca4169]

Very good quality work!!!

[@markwoodrum3297]

great videos, thanks for your service. sincerely mark woodrum

[@JM-rl3kf]

great video ,golf tees ! excellent way too solve that pesky problem .

[@iamGomer]

Robertson bit/screw = square bit/screw aka #2 or red robbie... Sorry Philips your light is so dim now Nice Golf tip and swing. Sweet looking fence

[@2manycatsforadime]

chop sticks make great hole fillers as well. Some are bamboo which is fiberous and provide a really tight grab.

[@billl605]

flash back to tim the toolman taylor

[@sajidullah]

Very good gate indeed.

[@rightytighty3031]

Thanks a million Paul; due to the recent storms we had that destroyed most of my fencing, I just happen to have to build a new gate and inadvertently ran across this video. Perfect timing! Thank you for being a great person and willing to share your knowledge. Much appreciated.. Paul Burke OK

[@42lookc]

That one video was enough for me: subscribed!

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi, 42lookc glad to have you on board. I appreciate you subscribing and taking the time to comment!

[@jimdavidson5208]

Should use a small brush to spread the glue. Those wood vertical 4x4's will sag and lean over time. Your gate will follow. Should of used a 1/4" thick steel 4x4 with concrete inside. Plain old square steel tubing. Build a gate ONCE.

[@respondtomehere]

Thoughts on 6x6 PT posts?

[@ffrob2001]

Thank you very much for your videos, they are Great. I have a few questions if you could please help me. What hinges did you use and does it matter? What latches do you use for the double gates? Did you put anything in the ground to hold the hole to keep one gate stable? Can you please post your video on boxing out the posts? Thanks again Paul

[@naybobdenod]

Hi Paul. This is a great and very subtle video, incorporating carpentry skills and advertising.Really good.

[@tirlochansinghpanesar5589]

Very nice mr. paul 👍

[@respondtomehere]

Are the 4x4 pressure treated posts heavy duty enough? Do you worry about putting wet PT in and it bending when it dries out? Also, how deep have you buried them and are they concreted in? Thanks.

[@sammyk3152]

quick question for you brother, the diagonal support beam, some videos have it to attach to the top beam and the bottom beam, where the one you built going from the side beam to the side beam (frame) which one is the right way any help is appreciated. thank you

[@dbail3452]

I've seen one other "source" of sagging on larger gates. The post on which the hinges are mounted can lean toward the gate over time. The weight of the gate deforms the post over time. The taller/thinner the post and the heavier the gate the worse the condition. Not a problem if you add a good brace the gate supporting post.

[@roccocarella3370]

how do you keep the post from leaning/?

[@debbarton5090]

THIS WORKED GREAT!! I used this to build gates 8 feet tall by 16.5 feet wide so each gate is 8x8 feet and weighs approx 250 each a 4 year old could open thse gates. I replaced the orignal gate that looked beautiful but was falling apart and you can get a dado at Home depot for about 50.. Thanks so much

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Deb Barton. I'm sorry to be getting back to you so late. My father has been ill and he passed away several days ago. I just wanted to thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. God Bless Paul

[@connerrad3272]

Gr8 g8 m8 i r8 8/8

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Conner, I really appreciate your comment my friend! Thanks! Paul

[@greenj1m]

Golf tee! Top tip! Thanks, great vid.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you Jim!

[@Nightl3lade]

omg golf tee genius, never thought of that.

[@paulstoolbox]

+Mark Peterson Thanks Mark!

[@tonylowe3539]

+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox) I agree - the golf tee is genius!

[@paulstoolbox]

Believe me Lord Bartlett, there is nothing genius about me. Thanks for the encouragement and have a good day! Paul

[@catlaw1997]

Right? Brilliant! :-)

[@lostintime8651]

chop sticks work great too. and they are free with any chinese food purchase.

[@rareairal]

good explanations.

[@paulstoolbox]

+ronald reagan Thanks Ronald, I like your channel name! Paul

[@graemecooper3653]

Great teaching skills, easy to follow and understand. I think there is some skill involved in fitting the hinges so I hope you can share the techniques with us. Thanks again :)

[@dinnamagno321]

great video! you definitely make it look easy!! For my gate we need doors at the driveway which is wide enough to accommodate two vehicles. my question is: is there a maximum width that these doors can be? if I recall correctly I think the overall width is 30'. the doors won't be any taller than the existing picket fence , if the height even makes a difference. thanks for sharing your expertise!!

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Dinna, If i were you I would look for a local welder and have your frames made of square tubing. You will also need wheels on a gate that large. Sorry! Paul

[@sandrahall9030]

Your gate is awesome. I am wondering about your hinges. Do you have a particular hinge recommendation? I'm inexperienced but I want to get parts so my son can build my gate, he's a carpenter. I'm sure he would love your channel, your teaching is great. Thanks!

[@erinkennedy2417]

How to build 2- 6' gates that wont sag*

[@bendeguzman2614]

This is great! Good ideas. What is the size of the post?

[@paulstoolbox]

+ben de guzman Hi Ben, I used 4x4 posts because they are the original posts. I would rather use 6x6 posts if the gate is only being held by 1 post on each side. This gate has 2 posts on each side. Thanks! Paul

[@rjsenn4142]

Nice video Paul !- Any link or descriptions on the hardware you used? Thanks, Rod

[@vonniehilby2257]

I Paul. I really liked this video. Have you ever made a fence from plywood?

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Vonnie, I personally have not done this. I would stay away from plywood because it is heavy and will have to be capped or sealed at the ends. Even treated plywood can swell if water saturates the end grain. Thanks! Paul

[@DiHandley]

Some really solid advice there for sure. You can't find this stuff in books. Thanks for all the great tips.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi David, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and for your comment! Have a good day my friend! Paul

[@psient]

HI paul: Journeyman union programs at the apprentice level did not instruct production building with a table saw. The necessitation of using one is confusing to me. I imagine it is a standard tool in your kit. However, could you please show how you can build the same gate without one, as portable tools become necessary in production housing, especially low-income housing; the most needed-kind. Like your video so don't consider this anything but constructive criticism (no pun intended).

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi, I appreciate your comment, I used basic tools for years because I couldn't afford the tools that I use now. This is why I added another video that shows how to make pocket holes and lap joints with basic tools. Here is link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzGamyAf9yNmac Thank you for taking the time to comment me! Paul

[@armypilot71]

Awesome video!! So are you for hire because I need a fence gate and with no are ( Blown off during OIF 2004) I'm not able to build anything like this. Thank you for sharing!!!! Rusty B.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Rusty,Are you an army pilot? That is awesome! You could probably build a gate better than me if you wanted to. Thanks for your comment and your service!Paul

[@drewdrops-6754]

Good video but you actually made a 6ft gate that won't sag! so kinda misleading title.

[@LunaBelleCrafts]

Hi Paul! Will this technique work for a baby gate? I have some very wide openings and need to keep my one year old in one room to play. My door ways are approximately 7 foot wide. Would it be wise to make just one gate, or two that latch?

[@badlandskid]

Ya gotta love the Kreg jig.

[@gabgodinez]

I don't understand why you furred the post out with another 2x4? Wouldn't the post have just as much strength without it? I watched that part 3 times and don't get it, can you re-explain that?

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi GabI block the back of the posts to accept the lag screws from the hinges. On a standard fence, the only lag screw that bites is the center one. The hinge plate is vertical and the 2x4 runners are horizontal. the 2 outside screws only bolt to the fence board. If you want your gate to stay true, you should use blocking that will allow all 3 lag screws to hold the gate up. I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let me know, I will do my best to explain.Thanks!Paul

[@Mopargamingtv4611]

I have a question. i built a double side gate for my drive way but the 4x4 is leaning in making my gate touch when closing which makes me have to lift up on it to close it evenly. Any suggestions on how to supporting it without taking down the side of the gate and going the whole thing over? The rest of the gate it's old it been here when i bought my home.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Eugene,Without seeing your gate I will do my best to help. If you look at the last part of my video, you will see that I added blocks in between the fence boards and the posts. Do this 1st and get 3" lag screws. Before you remove the old lag bolts, you will want to lift the gate to the right height and put a block under it, so it will stay in that position until you add the new lag screws. When you remove the old screws, you will want to use golf tee's to fill the original holes. I show this in my video. You should use a drill bit that is thinner than the lag screw to pre-drill new holes. Install your longer screws to the hinges. I can't guarantee that this will work, but it might do the trick.Let me know how it goes.Thanks!paul

[@robocop2asap]

Great job great hints this will be my next job in my new home keep these vids coming hope your son is watching and learning for his future my dad did the same for me dads gone now but you never forget.

[@debradurling317]

shame you cant come to england and do some gates for me . nice presentations

[@sammyk3152]

by the way, at the end you said you going to box the inside. what do you mean by that? any help is appreciated .... thank you Sammy

[@totallyjonesin]

Look at the posts behind him at 1:22

[@thefireman285]

+Sam Ky He is going to put boards over the posts for a larger decorative look. Like making a long tall "box" that surrounds the 4x4 posts. Look at the posts in the beginning of the video. Those posts are "boxed" for the decorative look. Hope this helps explain what he meant.

[@gblan]

Look at the very beginning of the video, when he was on the other side of the house. You will see how he finished out the posts and the top of the fence. That's what he's referring to.

[@eddiemcvicker8270]

Hey Paul, Thanks for all the great info. Got a Q for you. I am just starting to use the Kreg system. Are the blue screws for outdoors and treated lumber? I don't think the screws are SS because they can be picked up with a magnet. Thanks again.

[@cabinetguy30]

love the way you free hand those half laps lol ole skool all the way

[@Bigwingrider1800]

I'M SURPRISED YOU ONLY HAVE 48 THOUSAND SCRIBERS. NICE JOB. GREAT VID..

[@andrewbutler210]

great video and your making it really easy to understand, a few things, first is what is the name of the tool you use to do the screws. I build 8 ft by 4 ft gates but the wood has twisted now, is there any way to sort this out? any advice?

[@stevew.4935]

Just a couple of comments. I really like your construction technique. I do have issues with your table saw safety. 1. The thin spacers you showed do not have to be placed between the chippers or any other blade. They are designed to tweak the width of a dado/rabbit to fit say a piece of plywood or other material. If you were under the impression that they needed to be used to keep the teeth on the chippers and outside blades from hitting, that's not correct. To prevent the teeth from hitting the teeth on an adjacent blade all you have to do is to space the teeth in between the teeth (in the gullet) on an adjacent blade as they are installed. 2. Cross cut operations should NEVER EVER be attempted on a table saw without using the miter gauge. When doing it free hand as you did you run the risk of a major catch that can cause a lot of damage to your wood not to mention the possibility of personal injury. Teaching people to do this dangerous operation is totally wrong and could leave you open to a lawsuit should someone be injured.

[@michelnadon9296]

i dont understand people keep using the cheapest dust mask they can find , probably cut down dust by 50%. i use medical particle mask for sars protection , seal so much better. keep you looking young even after the dirtiest job

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Michael, I was wondering why I look twice as old as my wife! Now I know....LOL Thanks for the tip! Paul

[@BobGuest]

in my opinion the cross brace is less effective since it's at an angle less than 45 degrees and does not support directly the top and bottom 2x4's

[@adolpheddie]

People like you make youtube great. All your joints are rock solid. I am using all metal poles, so there should be a stronger foundation. Video was concise, and to the point without the watcher, losing interest. That is the most sanitary construction, of a non-commercial gate, that I have ever seen. Thank you Sir, for taking time to post.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Adolph, Viewers like you really makes it easy to do these videos. I just want to thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! Have a good day! Paul

[@jodyp333]

My Amazon cart just got a bit bigger, thanks for the video and the tool suggestions--not to mention golf tees.. If I had only learned this lap joint technique a couple of years ago I wouldn't have a sagging gate to rebuild.

[@rexwilson6598]

Great Video keep up the good work ! I just subscribed to your channel

[@dddddmorgan]

Paul, love your videos! Great quality and I pick up great tips. The only thing I would add is that I don't like making the lap joints on the little table saw the way you do. You have that great sliding miter saw sitting there and they make wonderful lap joints, safely and easily. I do it all the time. Keep up the great work bro!

[@leomsts882]

The golf teeGenius .....thanks for the video

[@davidd8435]

This video will come in handy because my son has two gates that are sagging and I can use this technique to rebuild them. Thanks

[@rocwazere2643]

what a waste of a nice golf tee, jj, (just joking) thanks for your vid, I learned alot and looking forward to building my driveway gate soon.Thanks

[@Quigsworth1]

+1 if only for the golf tee idea, way better than trying to beat dowel in there. -1 for even thinking of relying on a string level, are you really going to trust something 2" long over a 12' span?

[@depops4079]

Paul,really enjoyed learning and your tips on working with wood, tools etc. are extremely helpful to a novice carpenter like me...Thanks A Million. ..Nde...

[@mazdarx7887]

Tight bond, I use marine epoxy.

[@bobbyromero7359]

hey, Paul enjoyed the video, what i have is to replace a six ft gate mounted on metal post, the problem i have is it sags. Plane to replace it following you video, do i still need to place a broad between the post and gate frame like you did on the wood post?

[@paulstoolbox]

+Bobby Romero Yes Bobby, You will have to pre-drill the post and bolt 2x4's on the post, between the fence boards and the post. The hinges need to be screwed to something solid and it needs to be thicker than a fence board. If your gate does not have blocking, that could be the reason it is sagging. If your existing gate is still in good shape, you may want to try this 1st. Hope this helps! Paul

[@keithklepac9181]

Great video. I was anxious to watch the next one where you said you were going to box out the post and cap and trim the top. Am I missing it or did you not post that video?

[@tranquillitylandscaping3001]

One of the things I do prior to fitting the cladding onto a frame is pre load the end of the gate with a small bag of sand or hang a weight down on some string to simulate the gates weight once the cladding is on, if you overload the pre weight it will be fine as gravity will be pulling on it constantly once it's finished, I generally pre weight on gates over 3ft

[@paulstoolbox]

That is great information, you just taught me something new. This is why I love KZbin! Thanks! Paul

[@stevenmorgan434]

Does this same process work for a gate that needs to be 18 feet and span a driveway? I am going to use 6X6 for the posts but I want to make the fence just like the one in the video.

[@robertharcourt7650]

Did you ever produce the video you mentioned at the end of this video ? I love your videos and wold love to see the second part of this series

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Great job! Would you recommend running Cedar through a planer to solve that thickness problem? I use a planer for my hardwood projects but Cedar seems very rough and I'm afraid the planer would just create tear outs or damage my blades.

[@dantyler1558]

Man, really nice video!!! Very fun to find something like this in the middle of a LOT of crap on the web. Great job... So many great tips, you could charge admission for your vids!

[@bettyalcocer847]

Golf tee . I like that trick

[@BeeeHonest]

I don't have a house and I don't have many tools, but love watching your channel, learn a lot!

[@aaronkennedy4805]

Great video. Thank you for that. I do have a few quick questions as it's hard to tell from the video. Are you using 2x4 or 2x6's? Are the posts 4x4 or 6x6? How deep do I need to set the posts?

[@delorber]

Man I love the way Paul says strength.

[@michaelwong8140]

HI Paul, thank you! I have learned & understood about 5+ things from this video. The next fences & gates I build will be better (knowing what I now know). Thank you again ~ Michael

[@paulstoolbox]

I'm really glad to hear that Michael and I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Thank you! Paul

[@artanddesign8561]

NICE!!! I'm doing this in the spring, thanks

[@jeffstanley4593]

Are you familiar with the new Heavy Duty Kreg screws and if you are, why did you not use them? They are especially for this kind of work in 2 x 4s.

[@paulstoolbox]

+Jeff Stanley Hi Jeff, I'm not familiar with these screws, but I will look into them. Thank you for the heads up and have a good day! Paul

[@weedium]

Good stuff. I really like the golf tee tip. Thanks!!

[@fergusrb]

The width of a single gate, is it 1 inch less than the upright posts on either side?

[@jeffstanley4593]

Paul, I have previously contacted you via this site. I went over and beyond your advice but........................... though my gate does not sag it does warp. It is NOT your fault as it is the nature of the beast but what a let down. Rock solid foundation and a warped mind. LOL I have this problem no matter what I am building. I bought a single piece of nominally 1 x 6 pine at Lowes and brought it home. Would you believe that ripping it without a riving knife caused my table saw to bind? This was because the board warped. I know the riving knife or lack there of did not cause the warp but it did cause the bind.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Jeff, I'm really sorry to hear that buddy. I saw your other reply about using treated wood. I always use cedar timber for my frame because treated wood is much heavier and pine warps easily. I should have mentioned that I use cedar and I am sorry that I did not explain it better, I will add it in a note on the video and in the description box. Did you screw your fence boards or nail them? If you screwed them on, you can easily remove the boards and make a cedar frame.

[@turkeytrac1]

good tips, fyi, the driver bit you used is called a robertson bit.

[@trishroberts2992]

Rebuilding a sagging 10ft span double gate as we speak. It lasted 12 yrs but is do for a make over I look forward to the lap joint method for these new gates any recommendations on hinges?? 2 or 3 per side. Some of my sag issue appears to be in the hinges as well. Thanks. Awesome video! Love the way you you break it down and show the technique. Thanks again

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Robinhood Roberts, An extra set of hinges never hurts. I used 3 hinges on my tall gate and 2 on my standard height one. 2 hinges may work but 3 is even better. You can also replace your original lag bolts that are usually 1 1/2 inches long with 3" lag bolts. Just be sure to pre drill the holes 1st. Remember to block the back of the posts with 2x4's like I showed at the end of the video. This also helps to ensure a strong gate. I want to thank you for taking the time to comment! Paul

[@cmassey1999]

Great idea with the golf tees. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomasflynn5366]

Nice video. I liked that you put the diagonal in the right direction. Most people do it backwards. You might want to explain that type of thing so people will understand the reason that you were right.

[@jeffstanley4593]

I just finished a double gate and used the half lap joints in its construction. As is typical with my work, one gate was 61" wide and the other was 60 1/2". Also the corner to corner was 73" on one and 72 1/2 on the other. I also misaligned the hinges or something so that one gate was about 3/8 inches lower than the other where they met in the middle. However, I managed to install some "filler" to correct the low side. It had a top installed so that from the front the mistake is invisible. From the back, only a really sharp eye would see it. The out of square over the span of six feet is also invisible. I installed two diagonal braces and used a LOT of glue on the joints. I expect it to last for at least as long as the original it replaced, 10 years. Interestingly enough, my job is far superior to the original. What killed the original was not poor construction but the wood warped so badly as to make the gate not only an eyesore but impossible to open. It was a suck design having no diagonal bracing and no joinery at all. The four sides were not joined in any way. I had long ago tied in the diagonal corners with cable and turnbuckles to gain some more use from the gates. Without proper construction the gate collapsed in the middle, you know what I mean. You showed me the way to make a great gate, thank you.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Jeff, It looks like you did what you set out to do. It sounds to me like you did a better job than many fence companies! Your mistakes are minor and no one will notice unless you point them out. Thank you for your support and have a good day! Paul

[@OBXN]

Nicely described as you go along. Little tips like the golf Tee thing are very helpful. Would you consider doing a video or two focused on all kinds of tips you've found to be useful?

[@lloydr.6271]

Just found you. Presume I can use this method on the new doors for our barn restoration but I need to secure the hinges to keep the bad guys out.

[@rdougjenson]

Lloyd R.

[@rottweilerventuresregister7293]

I bought an anti-sag gate kit and see videos running the cable from top hinge to opposite bottom. Your video shows the (anti-sag board?) from bottom hinge to opposite top corner. Could you please enlighten me on the difference?

[@paulstoolbox]

That is a good question.The cable is meant to hold tension, so it has to hold the bottom of the gate up by attaching it to the top of the hinge side. If you use a 2x4 for support, you are supporting the gate from the bottom of the hinge. If you use the tension cable from the bottom of the hinge side, you would be pulling the gate down when you tighten the cable. I hope this helps! have a good day! Paul

[@DreamlineFilms]

Paul you put together some great videos. Keep it up!

[@mkushin]

Thanks for all the good videos man! Enjoying sifting through your feed.

[@richardburr3430]

Paul, I am a retired high school teacher, and I am totally impressed with your engaging demeanor... you are a natural born teacher (and you are hearing that from a pro). Above and beyond that, you know what you are talking about. This technique for making a solid gate frame is one I never thought of or heard about, but I can see the common sense behind it, and I am duplicating it now. Interestingly, in order to do so, I had to go out and buy dado blades (which I never used before, then a new table saw (the old one could not use them), and I made my first ever lap joints today, which are absolutely square, and I am happy as a clam. Also went out and bought a Kreg screw pilot set, like the one you showed, and I am anxious to use it it as well. In any event, I just wanted to say thank you for your excellent guidance and instructions. Looking forward to learning much more from you.

[@neogx148]

In going to make a 7 feet long gate and want to use a 6x6 but I'm wondering do you use concrete in the post hole? also how far down would you dig ? p.s thanks alot for this video I just followed making the frame and it came out really great!

[@paulstoolbox]

+Neogx148 Hi Neogx148, Yes I use concrete and I dig between 18" and 24" deep, depending on how hard the ground is. Use a post hole digger, not a shovel. Thanks! Paul