DIY Baby Gate

[@BruceAUlrich]

Good job on the gate! For the latch hardware, you could have possibly pounded it around a broom handle or something to help it match the shape of the stair spindle. But it looks like you managed anyway. Subscribed!

[@MadebyMitch]

+Bruce A. Ulrich thank you very much. That is a great idea to get the curve for the latch. I wish I would have thought of it, but yes it worked out in the end. I appreciate your subscription. I have subscribed to you as well.

[@Abraxastrust]

Great job dad

[@tedanderson5528]

10x better than store bought - beautiful 🎉

[@kayBTR]

I was looking for inside doggie gates and found your video. It is much better than other videos titled doggie gates, who didn’t even show adding the latch. For more views and to just help out more people, I hope you add the words Doggie Gate to the title of this video. Very nice job putting all the screws in some pattern on all the slats.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you! I am glad this video helped you out. 👍

[@donalddavenport4699]

I love the gate Mitchell. You did a excellent job. I'm going to build one between the kitchen and den for my Australian Shepherd puppy.thanks!!!

[@aelinomeara6975]

THANK YOU! First time making a gate (or really doing any functional woodwork) and this saved me so much trial and error. I even ended up making the same mistake as you and needing a little piece of wood to extend the latch. Your fix saved me a TON of panic

[@nonijay9568]

Omg that's it! And I just spent like $70 plus on a baby gate and it's no where near this pretty thank you for sharing!

[@hughpham5522]

Hey Buddy, love your simplicity and how you have NO PLAN like the rest of us! Will buld one this weekend because our grand daughter has Superwoman DNA and can get from here to there in ZERO SECOND! Take great care!

[@treasuredfinds2069]

This was awesome I’m going to use this build indeed your kids are absolutely adorable as well

[@chuchuat89]

Hi from Canada. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@heriwiharso6071]

thank you for making this so simple and easy to learn for....

[@MadebyMitch]

You are welcome

[@Wofford1985]

Your videos are a joy.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you!

[@grogfisher]

Good job Mitch... you're having fun, creating functional household items, not to mention wonderful memories with your kids...

[@MadebyMitch]

+grogfisher thank you! It is a lot of fun for sure! I appreciate the comment.

[@plantlove8921]

Dark walnut is my “go to” as well. I love it.

[@alejandromunoz4488]

Excellent!!! My friend, congratulations

[@m.freedomlovingamerican2723]

Smart man, looks great!

[@alicel3992]

Hi Mitch, I goggled how to make a baby gate and your video popped up. I made my porch a play area for my Little Man and need a simple but functional gate and your design fit the ticket. Thanks for the help.😀

[@MadebyMitch]

That is great! I'm glad it worked out for you. 👍

[@paulag8843]

Omg this is awesome I need this for my growing dogs❤

[@johnnylozano4396]

Great job I was thinking of buying one but after this might just build one my lil girl just started to crawl

[@NicoleKish1]

This is an awesome tutorial! I am going to make it now!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Nicole!

[@TOTLE929]

Thanks for this made my own version for my son 👍🏽👍🏽

[@MadebyMitch]

Very cool!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Turned out great Mitch! In the process of building a gate for my little dude as we speak and this was helpful for sure. Good seeing you last week at WBC!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Johnny. This was one of my first videos. Disregard the rough quality. That's awesome that you are making a gate. I'm excited to see what you come up with. Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@muhammadarif4715]

wow nice gate

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you!

[@mercwithatardis3777]

Thanks for the walkthrough, bro. I'm a handyman and try to build before I buy whenever I get the chance. After looking at prices for baby gates the last few days it only just occurred to me to build one myself. Just needed it visualized and you helped a lot!

[@MadebyMitch]

Awesome man! I'm glad I could spark some inspiration. 👍🏻

[@meechieflame1502]

Hi ujuiii

[@deyaeliza]

Thank you for sharing this great video!

[@mmo-bo7879]

Cute kids -thank you -New Grandmomma

[@johnbushur6080]

Cool project. I have similar posts and placed a board between the top and bottom part of posts where they are squared off to mount the hardware.

[@annasoucek6407]

You were great at explaining everything. Will be back

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you very much!

[@eddiemilton3819]

Looks amazing.

[@guillermomejia6218]

Hola que buen trabajo Felicitaciones Dios bendiga y guarde siempre Sus hermosos niños Igualmente para todo el núcleo familiar Me gusta mucho ese trabajo

[@firstnamelastname7405]

I'm watching this 4 years after upload. So I'm guessing arlo is all grown up :)

[@naomia.medina1071]

Wow, you're a pro. Love the finished work. Thank you.

[@dennispope8160]

One of the best reasons to use shellac for a baby gate is because it is baby safe, non toxic once dry. One of the best finishes for all baby toys. Can basically eat the dried shellac.

[@MadebyMitch]

That is great to know. Thank you for mentioning this!

[@tekeyaradford6642]

thank you so much for this video. I was worried about my kids safety in the new place because of the stairs

[@camrynJ58]

Awesome job on the gate! I made one can’t wait to install it. Thank u 🙏

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you! That is great👍

[@shelli523]

Great job!

[@MrBrad777c]

So well done...the gate....the video....the instructions. I subscribed. If I actually get time to build this and show it on the channel I will throw you a shout out of credit! You have skills brother!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you so much Brad! I appreciate the feedback and encouragement! 👍Happy new year!

[@MrBrad777c]

You bet!

[@2StallGarage]

Nicely done!

[@240t1r]

Making one of these!

[@michelemichele5204]

great job, even i can make that...planning on it tomorrow...

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you! And that is great. Good luck with yours! 👍

[@wendellmonster6179]

That looks really nice ! we are making one for our grandchildren play room .,barn door style ,my husband is using glue & nails

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Wendell! That is very cool. I really like the way the barn door style gates look. I hope it turns out great!

[@wendellmonster6179]

Made by Mitch thank you ! and your baby is so cute!!

[@MadebyMitch]

You are welcome! And thank you very much!

[@WayWoodworking]

Nice video WORK! It has nice flow and you added some nice emotion and personality. New subscriber!

[@MadebyMitch]

+Way Woodworking thank you very much man! I have subscribed to yours as well. I love the Texas hero peice you did. So cool. Keep up the good work.

[@WayWoodworking]

Made by Mitch you're ahead of the game with video quality. I haven't figured it all out yet. Thanks for the compliment and subscription!!

[@elizabethramos9231]

Excelente explicación muchas gracias

[@dinokivericfilms]

This is cool Mitch, I have a baby on the way, might need to look into making this :)

[@MadebyMitch]

Sounds cool! I'd love to see what you do with it.

[@danielstephens4420]

Nice job. How wide is it? I need one for the kitchen and I'm wondering if my space is too wide. Thanks

[@AlexErika]

Nice job! I'm definitely an amateur. Great looking gate. I really like your videos.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you very much!

[@debravaughn6427]

Great idea Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@antoniazarate877]

Good job

[@matrimcauthon6431]

Carry on guys.

[@Yes-hf6cw]

Thanks, really simple design but i couldnt picture it in my mind. Gonna block my dementia grandma from burning the house down

[@jadeeck2497]

this was awesome! thank you so much! we have a very long doorway from the living room to kitchen and this will be a perfect design to go off of! i have never made anything like this and now i feel very confident! you rock man!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Jade! I'm glad this helped you. Good luck making yours! 👍

[@twinklinglicin]

nice gate, yeah yeah. kid cute af!! he's the star :)

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks man!👍

[@markdeguzman5505]

I really appreciate the video

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you!

[@ThePuertorro09]

Thank you for this! It really helped a lot I am currently building my 3rd one. Very helpful.

[@MadebyMitch]

Awesome! I am glad this was helpful.

[@guivan33]

Excelente trabajo, tratar de hacer un puerta igual e instalarla. Gracias por su explicacion

[@Samone_2000]

very helpful thank you

[@MadebyMitch]

You're welcome Monie. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@IamNotTheAnswer]

My daughter always has one sock on too! We call her one sock two pac lol

[@MadebyMitch]

That awesome!! Lol

[@MrWhizgigger]

is there a stud behind that wall? im trying to build something like this too for my place and I have the same format wall to wooden rail and i doubt we have a stud behind that wall for that exact spot. Im curious how that is holding up

[@albertojeremiasarceminaya6962]

Good Job

[@andrew21o]

great job! I've been trying to buy a gate for my baby girl but I haven't found.any I like...I think I'm gonna use your idea..

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Andrew. That's awesome! It'sa pretty straight forward build. Good luck!

[@andresfredessantana4919]

Good job! Greetings from Chile... =)

[@davidrodriguezthe2nd123]

Thank you I'm making one now

[@Liittlebrother]

What size drill bit did you use to predrill the holes to attach the wood together

[@aliyounis8926]

hi, great job , but i have a question , how you managed that the bottom corner from the latch side didnt swing when the boy was pushing the door since you put the latch at the top corner ?

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Ali. The gate was plenty strong enough that the bottom doesn't move much. You could certainly add more latches, move the latch to the middle, or use a different latch. Thanks for the comment.

[@ken-roevents7581]

Excellent

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you!

[@karenrouth2056]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed to see for my hounds! Thank you! Subscribed!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you so much Karen! I appreciate it!

[@JayZx777]

Great work, thank you for sharing.

[@MadebyMitch]

+Jacek R thank you Jacek!

[@simonbriscoe8324]

Hey Mitch, love the channel and videos. I've recently subscribed. You're hate looks awesome, a whole lot better then the standard metals ones you can buy. Wish I'd seen this build before I bought ours for the three kids. I may make two to replace what I have. What wood did you use for this please?

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks so much Simon. I appreciate the kind words and the subscribe. The gate has worked out very will so far. I used standard pine 1x4's from the local home center.

[@checkmate2049]

Cool & thanks! Better then using barb wire

[@jenniferfahr4705]

Thanks! I'm looking for ideas to replace pet gates. We need sturdy and attractive.

[@maeghonsmith]

Do you recommend using a board to hang the gate? Or would it be ok if I mounted it directly to the wall? I'm so new to all of this! And if I do mount it directly to the wall, should I try for a stud? Or are drywall anchors ok to use for this type of project?

[@MadebyMitch]

Hey Maeghon. You do not need to use a board but I would definitely try for a stud. Drywall anchors will hold for a short while, but the gate will eventually start pulling out from the wall dsgging the ground.

[@jeanniealford4234]

Good job. Safe baby, now.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Jeannie!

[@glennjordi9651]

You didn't list all of the materials. You referenced 3 inch screws in the video but that product is not listed in your description. What kind of 3 inch screws? It kind of looks like square screws, but can't tell for sure.

[@elsen715]

Would there be any way you could suggest attaching this gate to a skinny cast iron railing? I’ve thought about using super strength command strips. But I’m not sure.

[@MadebyMitch]

Hi Elena. That sounds tricky. I don't think command strips would hold long. I would probably use ubolts to attach a piece of wood to the rail and fasten the gate to the piece of wood. I would have to see it but from what you described that sounds like what I would do. I hope this helps

[@TimeaWebster]

I wished I could do that.

[@josegandarilla2905]

Amazing ❤

[@pawekocur8961]

Mitch, lovely job.... Is rigid tools working well?

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Pawel. Yes I love my Ridgid tools. Can't beat the quality and warranty.

[@knottodaywoodworking9910]

Good job man!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks man!

[@j.alexchristianson3223]

not sure if i missed it but what type of wood did you use, Pine?

[@andrewkelley4631]

Mitch - I love everything about this build except my wife will not allow me to drill into the pole where the latch goes. Do you have any recommendations as to a solution to that?

[@rustybones99]

Get two blocks of wood and drill a semicircle down each. So that when placed together there is a hole down thru them the size of the pole. Then put them on each side of the pole and screw them together on the corners. It will essentially wrap the pole with a block of wood. You can then attach the latch to the block of wood without drilling into the pole. You just have to make sure you size the hole properly so that the wood block, when screwed together, clamps tightly to the pole.

[@Theloadedbarbell]

Did you use 1 1/4 inch screws or 3 inch screws? Your video says 3" but description says 1 1/4"

[@MadebyMitch]

Sorry for the confusion Vanessa. 1-1/4" screws for assembling the gate. And 3" screws for mounting the boards for the gate to the wall.

[@jbravo70]

Nice Mitch!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks!

[@alanbell8951]

Awesome

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks!👍

[@mariawinzler]

Good job!

[@MadebyMitch]

+Maria Cannenta thanks!

[@ashiatodd9619]

you should sell this. it’s far more sturdy for a 3yr old. my son snatches the store bought one off the wall😢

[@elvisprincipegonzales4557]

Good Thany you of Perú

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Elvis!

[@98fernanda]

Thank uuu!

[@MadebyMitch]

👍🏻 thank you!

[@OPAIK]

Shellac is pretty toxic so hopefully you’ll little ones don’t gnaw in the gate. I recommend polyacrylic you can spray it or roll it on. Way more durable and much more low voc

[@amirbayatkandi455]

Thank you.

[@MadebyMitch]

thank YOU Amir!

[@rumorscameras]

Drilling pilot holes not predrilling.

[@youzeri]

May Allah bless your kids

[@Wofford1985]

I heard mohammed liked young kids, too.

[@youzeri]

@@Wofford1985 you can hear anything, Do not depend on what you hear, you should search, look for the information, Mohammed is a prophet of God like his brothers befor Jesus Moses Abraham... Trace the truth and you'll find it

[@Wofford1985]

@@youzeri I really hate to play into this, but prove he exists and I'll worship him.

[@youzeri]

@@Wofford1985 i prove what, and you'll worship who!

[@Wofford1985]

@@youzeri Hinga dinga durga

[@n05tr4d4177u5]

I built a similar gate, and I found that my son was pulling the bottom of the gate towards him. So I added A second latch near the bottom. Did you see this problem?

[@MadebyMitch]

+Jimmy Gomez that is a good idea. The bottom of my gate is pretty solid. With mine, my son kinda figured out the latch. So I have added a clip so the gate can't open.

[@manvanthezo5208]

godbless

[@syleenadawn2038]

Awesome vid!!! :)

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Noah!

[@Fardowsa3872]

I might be 22 years old but I got this 😭 this makes easer then paying $80 for baby gate but the hard part is when doing the door for the gate I tough it was easy from the beginning but then u star doing the door and attached to the wall Thas hard part 😭 idk how I’m gonna do

[@2okaycola]

W a drill

[@hiphopwingvid]

Can you show us what you did when your son was old enough to figure out how to open it?

[@beardedscrapper538]

He said he was gonna put a pin in it. Or you could use a caribiner

[@2okaycola]

Timely

[@sharonazar1]

I don't see how it opens and closes. Otherwise it's looks really great!

[@makailarobson6051]

Still cost me 80$ (79.98$) here in Canada lol hubs is currently putting it together as I type this.

[@jerb4242]

pine or maple?

[@MadebyMitch]

It is pine.