Save money by making your own sturdy farm gates out of pressure treated deck boards and fencing.
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@heidialiceinwonderland4 ай бұрын
This is the video my husband and I needed - simple and straightforward! About to build this in Australia for our little sheep paddock!
@LancoAmish4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching…I’m glad it was helpful!
@danielledawson529012 күн бұрын
Is there a material list for this?
@brentjohnson66544 ай бұрын
Good video. Easy to follow. I just built a 4’ H x 5’ W wood fence with fencing 18:57 18:57 sandwiched by 4 horizontal boards. I shimmed the gate in opening and mounted it. I like your style of bolts instead of screws to hold the hinges. I left an inch of fencing material to slip into a homemade threshold for the fencing to pop into. This is for our new raised gardens and want to keep out unwanted animals. All the best from north Texas.
@LancoAmish4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and leaving the idea. Best wishes from PA.
@brentjohnson66544 ай бұрын
@@LancoAmish thanks for the reply. We were just visiting friends in the Lancaster area of PA after we had toured the fall colors of NH. Actually PA has wonderful fall colors and beat what we saw in NH. Currently we are resting at the Florida Beach in Daytona after working so hard on the garden. Next week it is back to work in Texas (on the garden since I am retired). God Bless!
@GodFirst60710 ай бұрын
Very simple build, just what I was looking for. Thanks for the video, saves me on time and complexity. And it still is a sturdy gate to hang.
@michelefbouchier4 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally well done video! Really clear speaking, well-paced instructions, perfect shots of all materias, layout, etc. Repositioned some steel gates to secure larger animals in another pasture and will fill in these resulting "gaps" with homemade wood and wire gates following your instructions. THANK YOU FOR THE PERFECT DEMO!
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
michelefbouchier , Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback. Have a great day!!
@jcgarcia11682 жыл бұрын
To avoid someone lifting the gate off the hinges, install with elbow DOWN on top post hinge. UP on bottom. Drill for top gate-side hinge as you showed, but screw it in after slipping it up onto top hinge - it will never budge!
@Wolf.of.Gotham7 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Informative & easy to follow. Thanx
@LancoAmish7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I’m glad it was helpful.
@cooeeycobber Жыл бұрын
terrific video...great instruction, ...love the crocs too...i'll be using your insights to build my new gates.
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The crocs are necessary to get the job done!! 😀
@claudinesouza90475 ай бұрын
Very nice and well made fence. Great instructions. Thank you.
@LancoAmish5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Both are greatly appreciated.
@stevefoley40734 жыл бұрын
I like this. No advanced joinery, no mortice and tenons, all simple stuff that a DIYer can do. I'd have used bolts all over instead of screws, but I might have wasted money here - this job is good and will last years and years.
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
Steve Foley , thanks for watching! I’m glad the video was of help. I was looking at my gates the other day looking for separation. If they do it would be easy enough to pop a couple of bolts in and fix the problem. After a year though they still look good. If you haven’t subscribed please do and if you have thanks!
@fj40sjc793 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I need a lighter gate for a driveway but your design is perfect.
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching!
@finndegraaf27073 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very clear instructions and a great result! I have trouble with getting 90 degree angles, any tips would be appreciated.
@bradrasmussen67283 жыл бұрын
Just built the same gate in hardwood. Easy and simple. Thanks. Kurrajong Hills , Australia . You beauty mate !,
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dogloverboxer14262 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, something a first time can do. I will be trying it. Does it matter if I dont do the diagonal piece?
@wildhogs28494 жыл бұрын
Nice looking gate. I want to build a country style gate for our new house in Hungary. Just have to talk to my lady first then hopefully I'll be good to give it a go! Nice video too with great information
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
Fallenknightray , thanks for watching and good luck!
@groundskeeper52923 жыл бұрын
Nice build. Thanks. Just installed a split rail fence wasn't sure how to do the gates. Will be using this method. Great info!
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. I’m glad the video was of help to you.
@tjjohnson4292 Жыл бұрын
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@Cycletron563 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Thank You!
@hollybritton72552 жыл бұрын
Thank you, can't wait to build my own gate this spring. I will have to leave plenty of room at bottom for snow pack and was thinking of using a training wheel or something of the like on bottom swing side.
@LancoAmish2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes, leave the gate higher than I did if you don’t have critters that will dig out. I have a bit of trouble when the ground freezes and heaves. The wheel is a great idea.
@neilrobertson32314 жыл бұрын
love it great look and seems like the regular guy can build these
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’m about as a regular guy there is! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@cesarrodriguez82463 жыл бұрын
Congratulations good job very nice 🙂
@thomasaseymour11657 ай бұрын
Oh wow..nice. This is what I’m gonna do then! Thanks
@BobTheSchipperke Жыл бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for encouraging me ❤ to think of going with a GORGEOUS wood 🪵 farm gate instead of a “how am I going to get it home” powder coat steel gate. Since I have everything but the pneumatic nailer I can do this easily. My only consideration is it needs to be (or have) a pedestrian gate as well for whoever I have visiting. (Light enough, don’t have to explain how to lock it, just need parts that won’t go missing like the nice piece of wood idea). Nice ad for Ryobi, btw (we started Ryobi years ago, so reliable we never stopped). 💛 Thank you!
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and the kind comment. Both are greatly appreciated. 🙂
@nerfhurdergaming48086 ай бұрын
I’m going to be doing this as well but for a 10 foot drive way gate later this week
@myshinobi19879 ай бұрын
Always clamp, then pre-drill before screws at board ends to prevent splits.
@Sablespark Жыл бұрын
Awesome design, I’m replacing a similar fence but can’t find the name to the hardware you used for the round post. Anyone know what the “hinges” are called?
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
National Hardware makes them. They are called gate strap hinges. Farm stores should carry them or you can buy on line n
@Sablespark Жыл бұрын
@@LancoAmish thanks for the information! Looks like I’ll definitely visit my local farm and feed store to grab these.
@9175rock4 жыл бұрын
Best video I've watched so far.
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
rock , I really appreciate you watching. Thanks.
@vickiehouston17593 ай бұрын
Great looking gate. Where did you find the hinges
@LancoAmish3 ай бұрын
Farm supply stores should sell them. Or online…”National Hardware Gate Strap Hinges”
@jamesclifford4284 Жыл бұрын
It seems the brace is backwards, but a good video well explained . Thank you .
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
The brace should always be placed this way to distribute the greatest portion of the gate’s weight to the lower hinge. Thanks for watching.
@drsol53842 жыл бұрын
I've not read all the comments and maybe this question has already been addressed: Are hinges set to swing open both ways? More reveal on lag screw side for opening gate both ways? Looks like this gate open only toward the inside . . . Thanks in Advance
@gilbertgildersleeve52463 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Well explained. Thanks
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Oaky Жыл бұрын
great vid boss
@ivanah24644 жыл бұрын
Yesssss! Thanks for the help!
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
I’m happy the video was a help to you.
@bertohlsson6921 Жыл бұрын
You should put the bolts the other way, the round head is supposed to be on the wood side.
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
Carriage bolts have a square shoulder that nests inside the square holes in the hinges. I don’t think you’d want to reverse a carriage bolt.
@jsrocker17765 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@vivianvonderbecke74393 жыл бұрын
Excelente!!!! Desde Argentina ...
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!!
@kbuckleman Жыл бұрын
What do you do if the ground isn't level? My yard slopes so there will be an opening if I square it all up. Suggestions?
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
1. Make your gate opening as narrow as feasible for your situation. 2. Make the gate to match your opening. It will be out of square and one side will be shorter than the other. It will look ok but not perfect.make sure to hinge the low side and swings in the direction that allows it to open freely.
@BobTheSchipperke Жыл бұрын
I still want to go this, but I think the price of wood vs metal gate is a push right after Covid.
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
It could be. Lumber prices went crazy.
@aandd103 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Sir ... thanks
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate both.
@jozeff19133 жыл бұрын
Great job and great video. Where did you get your simple locking gate mounting hardware ? Thank you.
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Most farm supply and some hardware stores carry the brackets. They’re brackets that hold 2x4 lumber to secure doors. www.lowes.com/pd/Gatehouse-6-1-2-in-Zinc-Steel-Bar-Holder/50069793?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-lia-_-213-_-doorandhomehardware-_-50069793-_-0&placeholder=null&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9MPEqqaw7QIVymJyCh0fEgTCEAQYASABEgIqAPD_BwE
@andrewbazeley60572 жыл бұрын
After measuring the gap between the gate posts, how much smaller is the gate to allow for the hinge hangers and gate locking mechanism please?
@LancoAmish2 жыл бұрын
Allow 2 inches on the hinge side. On the latch side I figure an inch. Make sure you measure the least distance between your posts especially if they are field posts like you see in the video. They are never plumb because the tops and bottoms are different diameter. If you have squared posts like 4x4 or 6x6 and they’re plumb one measurement is all you need to take.
@andrewbazeley60572 жыл бұрын
@@LancoAmish thank you, I appreciate your time and knowledge.
@thomastodora2 ай бұрын
How many inches in total did you account for on each side of the gate?
@LancoAmish2 ай бұрын
I measured the least distance between the posts (mine are tapered) and subtracted 3”. Thanks for watching.
@thomastodora2 ай бұрын
@@LancoAmish Thank you.
@jm1979mx Жыл бұрын
where did you get the Hinges from? Im in Maryland, tractor supply doesn't have that style, Help?
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
I got them from an Amish farm supply. They can be found online. Google “National Hardware gate strap hinge.
@jm1979mx Жыл бұрын
@@LancoAmish I found the link in the comment Thank Q
@RedStorm.4 ай бұрын
what do you call those kind of hinges...can't find them anywhere
@LancoAmish4 ай бұрын
Search “National Hardware Gate Strap Hinges”. Farm supply stores should have them.
@RedStorm.4 ай бұрын
@@LancoAmish Oh thank you, been trying to find them not knowing the name! thanks again, and nice job on the gate!
@brianslatterbeck214511 ай бұрын
Where can I buy hinges
@LancoAmish11 ай бұрын
Search for “National Hardware Gate Strap Hinges”. Farm supply stores often carry them too.
@jeffb72554 жыл бұрын
Great video. Was wondering how long your gate is?
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
Jeff B , thanks for the compliment. The longest I built was 6 feet. With longer hinges I wouldn’t hesitate to go 8. After that you better have real sturdy gate posts. Mine are pounded in the ground 3 1/2 feet and are 7 inch diameter. So far after a year no sag.
@charliesmith95282 жыл бұрын
what is name of the hinges,,i have a 15 ft gate i built almost identical to your except for the one board that runs from bottom left to top right,,,gate is sturdy except for being too wobbly when i try to swing it open ,,thinking adding the diaganol board will fix that
@LancoAmish2 жыл бұрын
National Hardware makes the hinges. Search “National Hardware Gate Strap Hinges”. You’ll find different sizes and styles.
@charliesmith95282 жыл бұрын
@@LancoAmish Do you think me adding a diagonol brace on the gate will help with the twisting when i try to open and swing gate ??I have used a strong piece of cable stretched diaganol against very wide gates that seemed to help keep gate rigid and also stop sagging..
@LancoAmish2 жыл бұрын
@@charliesmith9528 , the diagonal brace should help with rigidity. Make sure it slopes up from the bottom hinge.
@troytempelman43073 жыл бұрын
Could you use a composite deck board like Fiberon @ The Home Depot?
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Troy Tempelman , Thanks for watching. I wouldn’t. I don’t think they have the same integrity as the wood.
@Peakzfarm35004 жыл бұрын
Great idea Chuck, I wish I saw this video before I bought 2 new tube Gates. But I am adding pastures so I will be building these, Thank you again for sharing. Did you use 1x6 or 2x6? I know you said deck lumber which is 1x6 but the camera makes it look like 2x6
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
Paul King , Deck lumber which is a full 1 inch thick. Even with decking these get pretty heavy but using good solid posts and heavy gate hinges I haven’t had any sag at all with mine. Camera angles can be tricky I know.
@scottmclagan42763 жыл бұрын
Dude...but you've got your tension wire on that H-Brace going the wrong way. Should be pulling from the top of the gate post to the bottom of the brace post. No?
@scottmclagan42763 жыл бұрын
Or...on second view... it looks like you have a tension wire going back from 2nd to 3rd posts. Mind bending. Care to explain? I would appreciate it. Thanks.
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
The posts on either side of the gate are the tension posts for 150 feet of fence run going left and right from the gate posts. One could run a tension wire like you suggest on the hinge side of the gate but the gate is only 5 feet wide ( not very heavy) and the posts are driven 3 1/2 feet into the ground. The stress on the post you are questioning is much greater from the fence run rather than the gate’s weight. Hope this explains it.
@scottmclagan42763 жыл бұрын
@@LancoAmish Makes total sense now, thanks. I'm building a 14' heavy gate with only 30' of fence until a corner which is braced, so my H-brace goes the other way.
@davem145mxr Жыл бұрын
I'm not too confident with those deck boards, I built my 4 board fence using them and probaby 5% of the have warped and or bowed, I'm really disappointed with the results
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It’s been 2 1/2 years and no problems. Being sandwiched on the ends and with the cross brace there’s very little way for the to warp, twist or bow.
@joelombard67873 жыл бұрын
where did you get the heavy duty gate hinges?
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
joe lombard , google “National Hardware strap hinges for gates”. Tractor Supply sells them as do most farm stores.
@saramakovic53883 жыл бұрын
How many inches are those hinges?
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
I believe they’re 10 inch.
@X_M3X_M3X_X4 ай бұрын
Where do I get this hinges?
@LancoAmish4 ай бұрын
Search “National Hardware Strap gate hinges”. Farm supply stores should carry them also. Thanks for watching!
@X_M3X_M3X_X4 ай бұрын
@@LancoAmish thank you I'm going to copy your gate door 😄
@justinnielsen97314 жыл бұрын
Can you send link for those gate hinges?
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
Justink5 Nielsen , National Hardware makes them. Here’s a link: www.hardwareworld.com/search?st=Bolt+hook+strap+hinge
@DraxthemScounze3 ай бұрын
What kind of hinge is that?
@LancoAmish3 ай бұрын
“National Hardware Gate Strap Hinge”.
@DraxthemScounze3 ай бұрын
@@LancoAmish Thanks! Did you use 10" hinges for this build? With 5/8" by 5" screw hooks?
@LancoAmish3 ай бұрын
@@DraxthemScounze , yes they were 10” with that screw size. Good luck!
@DraxthemScounze3 ай бұрын
@@LancoAmish best price I found was a 2 pack at ace hardware. I'm building a double door version of this. Thanks for the help! I'll report in later on with how it went
@DraxthemScounze2 ай бұрын
After action report: I built a double-door version of this gate, each door 8ft tall by 6.5ft wide. For the diagonal support pieces, I put them in a diamond foundation. I also had work with slanted posts, so I put the hinges on the middle and bottom rows. I used a common 1/2" drill bit for the hinge screws. A few packs of 1 5/8" screws and 2 1/2" screws for the frames. I used 4 brown poly lattices from lowes instead of fencing. A few enhancements I made: I bought drop rods and a flip latch. Lastly, I spray painted all my bolts, nuts, and hinges black for the look. I wanted to put some kind of solar light on it as well, but haven't done that yet. All inspired from this video, thank you!
@COULDbWORSE14 жыл бұрын
How long can you go with gate? Would you be able to make a 17 ft wood gate?
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
Go ahead and hate! , that would get pretty heavy. Could you make a double gate meeting in the middle? That would be pretty doable. Your anchor post would have to be pretty darn big for a 17 foot wooden gate. You could try a wheel on the end so it wouldn’t sag but I would either go 2 sections or a lightweight metal gate.
@COULDbWORSE14 жыл бұрын
@@LancoAmish it's for a driveway entrance and I want to install power gate opener. I have power on one side of driveway. Maybe wheel idea would help. Thanks.
@mr.nathan4972 Жыл бұрын
Size hinge is that
@LancoAmish Жыл бұрын
9”
@markdeering94313 жыл бұрын
What’s the dimensions for the timber
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mark. The lumber is standard decking. 5/4 x 6. (1 x 5 1/2 actual)
@lucadellav3 жыл бұрын
What wood is it?
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The gates are made of pressure treated deck boards.
@RollingEasy3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to disagree about the lean direction of your diagonal. I would always have it coming down at its angle beginning at the top hing...
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. The reason it should angle as I’ve shown is to transfer the weight of the gate to the bottom hinge which is supported by the bottom of the post which is much less likely to move compared to the top of the support post.
@darrinrentruc6614 Жыл бұрын
Sorry mr tom tee but this type of brace is a compression brace and that is the only way to install them correctly. The only thing wrong is a compression brace should never exceed 45 degree angle and his does. The way you are talking is considered a tension brace done with cables and turnbuckles.
@joekool5005 Жыл бұрын
Your do see a lot of them done that way but it's incorrect. For timber you use compression for the diagonal, it pushes all the weight to the bottom hinge...For metal you use tension, it hangs. There's a really good video somewhere explaining this.
@wallyborni44114 жыл бұрын
Is it a two way gate this one?
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
oualid borni , the Gates fully open one way and partially the other. Thanks for watching.
@wallyborni44114 жыл бұрын
Garden Spot Acres Do u have any ideas how to make it in and out gate? two ways gate.
@LancoAmish4 жыл бұрын
oualid borni , I think you’d have to move the hinge as far out to the edge as possible but still be able to use the bolt hole. Then if it still catches you could possibly chamfer the upright so it gives a bit more clearance. Hope this helps
@chellebenner77063 жыл бұрын
What are those gate hinges called?
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! www.hingeoutlet.com/products/screw-hook-strap-hinges-zinc-6-to-16-inches-2-pack?variant=13591470473265&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvYn-_9Ko7QIVz-DICh2WJgR7EAQYCSABEgI7ivD_BwE You can get bolts also not just the lag screw type.
@jasonsejkora45783 жыл бұрын
I got something similar, but w/ metal on both sides of the gate. Snug Cottage up in Michigan has the best stuff out there that I could find. Not cheap, but I couldn't find anything as heavy-duty as this. Hoping to only have to build this gate once.
@Biggyniner3 жыл бұрын
Where did you find those hinges?
@LancoAmish3 жыл бұрын
Search National hardware strap hinges. You’ll see them. I purchase from a local farm supply. I believe Tractor Supply carries them still also.