Build A Garden Fence Gate - How and WHY?

If you've been following along on Instagram and Facebook you already know I'm building a beautiful fence, but... I've left out some details over there. In this video I'm sharing some about HOW and WHY I build this Garden Fence Gate on the property fence.
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[@user-bi5if1ip6t]

You just showed me what I want. Cool stuff. Thank you.

[@daddykirbs]

Now... go build something Jason :)

[@stevemccollom4994]

I was lookin for videos on how to build ‘simple’ gates (for my very modest garden in the corner of our property). This one looked clean and ridged without additional diagonal bracing. I wasn’t sure that I could pull it off successfully, but was delighted with the final results... sturdy and flat! Thought I was spending a bit too much on the hardware, but it was certainly worth it after I was done. Thanks for your ‘over-design’ inspiration!

[@daddykirbs]

You're very welcome!

[@Pipsquacky]

Nice, sturdy design. Thanks for the video.

[@BrooklynDave718]

Great video. Thanks for the tips on building a strong sturdy gate.

[@gwackamoley]

Nice fence and gate!! So glad you have good neighbors! (Sorry i haven’t been around much- a lot of family issues the last few months). Absolutely love the 10-25 minute videos. They are more do-able for me. ❤️

[@daddykirbs]

Julie I hope things get better for you ❤️

[@gwackamoley]

Daddykirbs Farm - A Homesteading Story thank you Blake! BTW we are in the process of new fences too but not DIY, just giving some love to the home in the burbs. 👍🏼

[@gregmckay666]

Awesome work. Great looking gate!

[@phillee2814]

Great! For the latch, Either just fit a normal but large door/gate bolt on top of the top bar, with the bolt engaging into a hole on the post, or for maximum strength, take a strip of either stainless or galvanised steel, about 2" wide and 1/16th thick. Lay across the top of the top bar of the gate and mark where the edges are when it is balanced. Fold both sides down to 90°, then 3" down each side, fold the strip back on itself at a 45° fold to lie parallel to the top bar and each other. Drill the ends and post to take a long bolt - 3/4" diameter should be more than adequate. Fit the bolt loosely with doubled up nuts tightened against each other (British English is lock nuts, I think the US varies on that). Trim and smooth the threaded end of the pivot bolt. The end result will be a ∏ shaped clasp over the top bar of the gate, with horizontal arms linking it to a pivot on the gate post on both sides, where it pivots. You can tighten it to stop any rattling just by squeezing the ∏ shaped part. Very simple, very strong (livestock-proof), and easily used from either side. If you want to make absolutely sure, you can even fit a normal hardware bolt sliding over the top of it, to stop animals (like horses!) learning to nose it open. I never had that problem, but we didn't have horses I've made them for gates on my uncle's farm, where they were hog and cattle-proof.

[@daddykirbs]

do you have a picture reference to this? Can you give me more info by FB messenger about this style of gate latch?

[@dollyperry3020]

It's just beautiful Blake!

[@Redwood0351]

Nicely done!!!

[@daddykirbs]

I appreciate that. The gate is still holding up!

[@TimTurner115]

Beautiful gate sir.

[@verygoodboy2688]

Yup I think that'll be strong enough lol. Smart the way you did the 1x4s

[@daddykirbs]

Thank you! Still holding strong :)

[@michaelsallee7534]

if you can make it so the horses cannot lift the chain off the hook. consider a loop of chain with a binder clamp, to fasten the chain as a loop. then just lift the chain off the hook to unfasten (chain is never parted). the hook most likely a gate hook.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

You made a nice looking, sturdy, fine, gate. I want to try to make one that way. It looks so nice.

[@michaelmueller8976]

Using a piano hinge will last longer than strap hinges.

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Good for you Nice fence

[@Citystead]

Great looking gate!

[@sallyweiner4180]

That’s a really nice and well made gate!

[@daddykirbs]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to build.

[@01aharley]

Kirbota with the forks attachment!

[@albduke]

Have the foundation guys tell you if you need any type of material you have to lay out in Foundation area before you fill with gravel? How about the compaction of the gravel after you put it in?

[@daddykirbs]

There does not need to be material as a first layer. I did ask that. The gravel will need to be compacted. I'll do what I can with each layer with my tractor, but when it gets full the guys delivering the gravel offered to drive their 45 ton trucks over it to help compact it.

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

Very nice looking fence and gate! What about a simple cylinder bolt latch on the _top_ of the gate?

[@daddykirbs]

That's one of the things I'm considering.

[@jeffvroman2848]

Awesome job bro!!!

[@daddykirbs]

Thank you Jeff :)

[@Mondo257]

Good idea can u make a bee video pls I love them keep up the good work

[@daddykirbs]

Yes, there will be more bee videos coming. Thanks for following along.

[@MonicaMartinez-np5fe]

what did you use to attach the wire to the post? thanks

[@shelluv8298]

Hi! To simplify this gate for someone who knows nothing about wood work but is building a gate.. (me) Is it possible to cut the two horizontal boards(in middle going across) inside the two outside verticals and then screwing in? Would that work as well as cutting the verticals and placing inside like you did? Does my question make sense? That is the one step I know I’ll mess up. Thx!

[@daddykirbs]

Yes, you could do that, but it would have less strength and probably would sag more over time.

[@mdswan47]

Hey I just finished building your gate! Turned out great. Any way to attach pictures?

[@daddykirbs]

I wish we could share pics here, but no there is no way. You can join me over in the Fanily group on FB if you like. facebook.com/groups/2024948944400691

[@pcking2008]

Video informative, however, the Sound quality needs some help. Some parts in the video sounds like Bugs in the speaker. FYI

[@albduke]

Is that decomposed granite you used to pack in to The post holes?

[@daddykirbs]

No, it's called 3/4 crush or 3/4 dust.

[@weetreebonsai]

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[@daddykirbs]

Thank you!