Fit a Key Lock to a Gate | TOUGH Security For Your Garden

In this video i show you how to fit a key lock to a wooden gate.
This is a double key lock, which means you can lock it from either side of the gate.
This is really beneficial because it means you can walk out through your gate and lock it behind you, instead of just leaving it on the latch. Without the worry of just leaving your gate open for anyone to walk in.
It is a simple process but its always handy to see it fitted in action.
I hope that this video helped you in some way, and if it did, please leave a comment for me in the comments section. I love to hear from people who gained value from any of my videos. I always respond to comments, so would be great to hear from you guys ! 👍
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:33 The benefits of having a key lock
1:10 The right lock for your gate
1:41 In the box
2:19 Where to fit the lock
3:02 Fitting the lock
4:16 Fitting the pull handle
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[@smoothdancer6]

I know this might sound crazy but it would be nice to see you actually use the newly installed lock, just once, so we can see the operation.

[@KP-mb9jx]

Thank you James, you've given me the confidence to have a go.

[@macl4ren]

Great advice thanks. I'm replacing an old rim lock on my garden gate and this solution is perfect. Really clearly explained.

[@carolinebutlin388]

Based on your video, I have ordered a lock and will fit it and comment.You describe it very well and are quick too, thank you

[@mattjackson1732]

Im about to move out and I want to make my garden safe for when my daughter is old enough to play outside. Great video, very clear and informative!

[@williambrown4298]

Perfect. Great video. The solution to my garden gates. Thanks very much.

[@amandaroberts5047]

Thank you so much for this very easy to follow video. I really appreciate the parts list and details so much. Going to install tomorrow. Thank you

[@garymillerlcs]

Many thanks for this video. A nice and straightforward explanation. Just the right length of video. Great job!

[@omni7575]

Great video. I bought the lock and fitted. Thanks for the tutorial, it was simple and straight forward. A great lock too.

[@msmith698892]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks.

[@elmonsutanto9440]

Very Good mate. Very concise and precise for everyone to understand. Give you 5/5 stars review. Keep going buddy. Really help with my D.I.Y project and deciding where to buy the product that i need to get the job done. Also to make my garden safe from strangers and intruders especially at this uncertain time we are living in. Thanks.😊

[@gregdean8441]

Thanks for the video ! Can install mine now .

[@BigHomie030]

I just finished installing this on my double gate last weekend. I gotta say I like it and will be using it on future gate projects. I also got the gate mate chrome finish handle instead of that black one in the video. It was a real nice touch. The hole was not easy to do but maybe it was because it was my first time. I use some scrap 2x4’s prior to actually drilling into gate to practice on. It helped I was glad I did that.

[@gregoryj5874]

excellently produced video. I like when you showed the problem, then fixed it.

[@daniellasko6398]

This is perfect! Thanks for the vid!

[@user-kk9zf4fx9t]

Nice one mate,in all my years iIve never fitted one, didnt realise it was so easy. THanks

[@jeannethomas6965]

Exactly what I was looking for. Fantastic that everything is included too. Thank you so much. Loved the video.

[@JamesMontana]

You are so welcome! Great little locks these

[@SidFreeTheRealness]

Good video. Watched another one but this was much more detailed. Thanks

[@nicholascheung680]

Great video! Will be trying this out today

[@RobertHewitt-ds8im]

Brilliant and great tutorial.

[@gazzwazz]

Great video, you explained the fitting procedure very well, good tip on drilling hole from both sides to avoid splitting the wood and spoiling the front face of the door. I am fitting the lock this weekend and will refer again to this video if needed, thanks, keep them coming very informative.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou my man. Im glad you have found it helpful 👍

[@arnoldviana525]

Great video, I'm getting one for myself...thank you...

[@lynnespringer6524]

I enjoyed your video. I like your lock better than another keyed lock on here. I think this one will much easier for me to handle.

[@nicholasdransfield6418]

Thank you appreciate this

[@braddym1000]

Great video. Showed exactly what I wanted to know

[@neilderry2458]

Really useful video , saved me buying a new gate as I’ll now adapt the old one . Thanks for your help 👍🏻

[@JamesMontana]

Great 👍 love that its saved you some money 💰

[@stargategoku]

Thanks a lot for posting

[@kirstlane3933]

Thank you for this video. I was able to follow it nice and easily X

[@neiltaylor3337]

Cracking video. Cheers

[@Bacrenfencing]

Great video James, I definitely got some value from that. I will likely try one of these in future, great solution for an easy way to secure gates ! Excellent !

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks Barry 👍 Yes simple but effective. Its just handy to be able to leave through your gate and lock it. Especially if you have valuables in there. Lots of sheds getting broken into in my area atm too.

[@starbarhippo1989]

excellent video, precisely explained. Hoping I can do as good a job.

[@coconutjelly1028]

thanks for sharing!

[@sonyahartlett2976]

Thank you great help just need to build my gate first. But your explanation was really clear

[@en53kff]

Just what I've been looking for. A decent double sided lock to use on a new gate. Thanks bud. 👍🏻

[@JamesMontana]

Glad I could help

[@deanpanton1719]

Excellent video - exactly what I was looking for.

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks mate. Glad it was helpful

[@stejacjam660]

Brilliant thank you. Fitting one of these to my mums gate.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate. Hope it goes well 🙏👍

[@deanhowells5559]

Much more helpful than the instructons. Thanks!

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou very much for your comment. Always a bit more helpful to see it done first hand, isnt it.

[@ratchriat1716]

loved the lock easy to fit secure and long lasting.

[@JamesMontana]

Excellent man ! Glad you liked it. Like anything thats kept outside. It may need a bit of wd40 to keep it working perfectly all the time 👍

[@sonics6489]

Hi James this doesn't look too difficult to do. Great tips thank you

[@truckertenful]

Hi is easy to install for a beginner. Kind regards

[@andrewpage6365]

Great video 👍👍🤗

[@jamespolucha6911]

Great product thanks for the video, just what I was looking for, thanks again

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome :)

[@jamesjohn3758]

Thanks mate, just ordering the lock and the pull handle, nice one :)

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome mate. I have this on my own gate. Its a really sturdy lock so im sure you wont be dissapointed. Let me know if you run into any problems

[@lukej452]

good vid mate, easy to understand no wasted time.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate. Appreciate you commenting 🙏

[@Chris-bf5ie]

Great, simple, even I can do it now- 75 yr old grandma.

[@LawnRight]

Hi mate found this to be a brilliant video and actually makes me want to go and do the same. Very easy to follow and very clear instructions! :)

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate. I really work hard on my script before i film.

[@HBFREEWORLD]

Awesome content, nicely explained 👍🏽

[@JamesMontana]

Cheers mate. Love comments like these. Hope you have an awesome Sunday !

[@Elena-lo1wy]

Great video, easy to follow

[@JamesMontana]

Ahh thankyou very much Elena 💓

[@amiraali2720]

Thank u

[@pajayify]

Thanks mate!

[@JamesMontana]

You're welcome!

[@TI_Ted]

great, thanks

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome 👍

[@knightrider5825]

Super video

[@JamesMontana]

Cheers 🍻

[@loubou4043]

omg...please come and fit a gate for me with that lock......hayling island

[@jakeroadtonowhere4070]

Thank for sharing your video 👊🏻 that’s the lock I was looking for, it look quite easy to install?

[@abhijeet_958]

Thanks bro i also will try it

[@JamesMontana]

All the best

[@barclaysd]

Just what I was looking for, thanks for making it look so simple. Looking forward to installing one on my garden gate

[@JamesMontana]

Glad it helped. Good luck with it.

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[@TheBroadcastNinja]

Great video buddy! Liked & Subscribed! Oh and thanks for the tip on how to make my studio more secure :)

[@JamesMontana]

Glad I could help! Thanks for subbing

[@nowthenad3286]

Great video. Thank you. New subscriber.

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks mate and thankyou for the sub. I really appreciate it. Hope you found the video helpful.

[@prepped8551]

Amazing design of those diagonal support beams. Is there a video on that?

[@CreeBreej]

Great video, thanks for posting. Which keyless entry lock would you recommend for the British weather.

[@elmonsutanto9440]

Completed building the gate and putting the locks. However, when I tried to make a spare copy from the original key. It cost 25 pounds each, which is very expensive. Next time, i will have to consider buying an alternative lock.

[@JamesMontana]

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[@jasonryan112]

Would you recommend it for a shed/man cave door ?

[@JamesMontana]

@@jasonryan112 Yeah, you can fit this to any wooden door that is either 50mm or 70mm thick. Itll make it a lot harder for someone to break into your shed thats for sure.

[@Wellin220365]

Excellent tutorial thank you. Does the lock have a key each side of the gate (can you use a key from the outside to open gate?) Cheers

[@srspower]

This sounds a good option. It would be really useful to use this lock when I go out on my bike or walk the dog, I can let myself in around the back without going in the house. I can leave it bolted and padlocked the rest of the time.

[@JamesMontana]

Yeah its really handy lock and great for security. I actually have a push button lock on my gate so i dont have to carry extra keys.

[@srspower]

@@JamesMontana I just ordered the 50mm along with the handle. Thanks for this, it really helped me. I think the existing hole for the latch on my gate will probably work with it as well so I don't even need to drill a hole!

[@JamesMontana]

@@srspower i love it when a plan comes together so easily. Thanks for watching. Glad it worked out for you.

[@paul4589]

HI James - very informative video, thanks for making it easy. One question - my gate is at an angle to the post, which is flush to the wall. Is it possible to fit this without too much messing about? any ideas would really be appreciated - thank you!

[@brendonreypert6404]

Nice and easy to understand. I have the same lock on a side gate. The problem is I can't lock it as it is prevented from turning by the fence running down the side of the garden. Any tips for cutting a hole in the fence?

[@lindatoy4981]

Great video. What brand of lock were you demonstrating?

[@webbo73]

thanks for the video - just what I was looking for. Looking at the reviews on Amazon a lot of people seem to have reliablity issues after a few months - is that a common problem or are most people happy with these locks long term?

[@steveblissitt9751]

Hi great video please can you let me know if these are handed? Thanks

[@tamsinwood2]

Great video. I need a lock on a gate that keeps swelling and contracting. Would you recommend this one?

[@gordonyow]

Is this similar to HeavenBird gate lock? I just brought it and was hoping to see someone has a video to install

[@jackmckeown2053]

Hi James .What gap do you leave around the frame when fitting a pair of gates

[@nigelnorburn8907]

Not sure if you'll read this but I am going to be fitting this on a gate for a job . The gate I am fitting needs to open outwards so would I be able to let the bar into the post so I can fit a gate stop to the post and keep the gate flush to the outside of the post . If u do read this hope it makes sense . Cheers , great video by the way .

[@gruntled_ca]

Thank you! I have not been able to find such a gate in Canada so I’m ordering from the uk and plan to follow this very helpful video. What is the minimum width of the board you drill the hole in? 6 inches ? Thank you again.

[@dolly4884]

I enjoyed your video on the gate key locks. It was very helpful because my contractor installed the typical latch one side lock. I’m an elderly woman, so I needed a practical and practical and easy to use lock. I’m ordering it online and having my contractor install it. You stated that t here would be a link to find out where to order the items as well as the handle but I didn’t see the link. Can you send it to me, please? I live in California. 😊

[@Jazzgrl007]

It was fun showing my daddy how the lock worked after seeing photos from our contractor. Thank you for making the video! Question, would you recommend that Lock for a gate wide enough to bring a Chevy Suburban through?

[@JamesMontana]

Hi, yes you can use this lock for large gates. You best off with drop bolts too for bigger gates.

[@barkershill]

A well made video . Clear , detailed , methodical . Only bit I didn’t like was the music . Despite that though a big thumbs up,

[@alancoppin4771]

Great video Doesn’t over complicate things more than need be And of which ordered my fence gate lock on the strength of it. My only slight issue might be I’m using 3 x 2 as opposed to your 4 x 2 and drilling the 28 mil for the lock barrel will position it between the end of two joining pieces of wood And was concerned if the strength would be compromised

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou. It would compromise it very little if anything so i wouldn't worry. Only issue is youre more likely to split the wood drilling imto where the two pieces meet but in any case the lock will cover any mishaps

[@thisbambina9583]

Great video, I’m looking to install this lock but my gate is 45mm thick would it be a problem if I use the 50mm lock? Many thanks in advanced

[@topsmrp]

Cheers. Just got a this key and was worried about how to fire it but not now.

[@JamesMontana]

Gald to have to have made it worry free for you. Its really rather simple. Good luck 👍

[@frogclip1]

Great video thanks. I am looking to install the same lock to my garage door. Only problem is the garage door is 55mm thick and I have only seen these locks to suit either 50mm or 70mm door/gate thickness. Any ideas on what’s best in that scenario?

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks mate. I dont think it would be a major problem to fit the 50mm lock. It wouldnt effect the working of the lock. It would just sit 5mm in from the front of the gate. Just depends if it would bother you that it didnt sit flush. If youre only fitting the escutcheon on the front instead of a pull handle you could just rebate the door to accomodate it. Anyway i hope this helps. James

[@TheJcapone78]

is the 70mm adjustable?

[@leetomlee7265]

Is this lock opened on both sides with keys? Does the latch go back all the way when keyed it opened ?

[@sarahmcmeerkat323]

I haven't got the keys to my new house yet but I'm hoping to be able to install something like this on the back gate. You've made it seem a lot less scary so hopefully it's something I can do myself :D

[@JamesMontana]

Hi Sarah, It really is a breeze to do. The template helps get all the holes in the right place. Make sure to use a spade drill bit for the big hole as youre less likely to bodge that bit. Im sure you can do it ! Good luck

[@sarahmcmeerkat323]

@@JamesMontana thanks! I'll let you know how I get on!

[@JamesMontana]

@@sarahmcmeerkat323 Thankyou :)

[@sarahmcmeerkat323]

Hey James, I got the lock using the link in your description, unfortunately it didn't come with all the parts shown in your video (not your fault I know, just FYI), it doesn't have the last bag of 3 items you show at 2.00 minutes in. It did come with the spade bit though so hopefully I can get the correct parts I need to do the rest. I'm a bit worried if I get the wrong part I'll end up with wrong sized holes, but should be straightforward enough I hope!

[@JamesMontana]

@@sarahmcmeerkat323 if it has a spade bit, wood drill bit, screwdriver bit and screws then thats all you need to fit it. If it hasnt got that then ask for a refund or to be sent whats missing

[@arzemagic]

My gate is 56 mm thick does that mean I need the 70 mm lock ? Do you trim the 70 mm down to 56 mm.? Thanks in advance.

[@shannanschisler8485]

Mine works too. I used the Woodglut plans and performed it without any problems.

[@JamesMontana]

Good for you

[@shannanschisler8485]

@@JamesMontana 👌🤙

[@claytonjohnson8600]

Hello new subscriber here. I love in Indiana and having issues with securing my gate. Thought this lock would work but I'm not sure. I have a very unique gate/fence that was built by Carpenters in the 80's. My wife and I need some help as the neighbors have some domestic issues and don't feel safe with our latch.

[@claytonjohnson8600]

*live

[@JamesMontana]

Hi Clayton, very happy to have you as a subscriber. As long as your gate is wooden with either a 50mm or 70mm frame then this should work no problem. Of course everyones situation is different and yours does sound old and unique.

[@debanks2]

Brilliant video thank you! Just one question, you didn't show how to fit the keep so there is minimal movement between the bolt and the keep. In my kit the keep is deeper than on the bolt side - presumably to allow for some play. I'm just worried that it will rattle around in there too much!...

[@JamesMontana]

Im not sure how i managed it but yeah i forgot to add that bit 🙃 Yeah the space is to allow for play. You can recess the keep into the post for a tighter fit. Or fit a gate stop so that the bolt fits tighter on the keep. I normalyy have 1 or 2 pad bolts fitted on all gates along with the key lock. These generally are a tighter fit and keep everything from rattling around. Hope this helps.

[@debanks2]

@@JamesMontana thank you! I may stick a pad on the inside of the keep to stop the bolt hitting it but still allowing the bolt to slide easily...

[@JamesMontana]

@@debanks2 yeah thats a quick and easy option 👍

[@debanks2]

@@JamesMontana some Velcro pads stuck to each other and put on the inside of the keep worked 👍

[@JamesMontana]

@@debanks2 thanks for the tip mate 👍

[@jopasc8998]

great vid. How much in your opinion is a fair price for a locksmith in the south to charge for this?

[@JamesMontana]

I think the locks around £45. Id charge minimum £60 call out.

[@shane329]

Great video but how do you throw the bolt from the outside? Does the key turn open the gate?

[@JamesMontana]

turing the key opens the gate

[@shane329]

@@JamesMontana from both sides I assume.

[@fireblaster9961]

Jesus how big are those hinges, you know that scene from Jurassic park “what they got in there, King Kong”

[@JamesMontana]

🤣🤣 who knows but he'll have a tough time getting through thoes gates 💪

[@johnbradford7266]

My gate measures 40mm would a 50mm lock work?

[@JamesMontana]

Itll work but youwont be able to fit the escutcheon plate and the lock will protrude 10mm from the front face of the gate.

[@corettalb]

Where do i order from in the US

[@JamesMontana]

Sorry i dont think they are sold in the US

[@deanmacartney7111]

Gone to far to left with lock not enough of bat going through support. 1 good pull double gates will open 😢

[@Ashley-lh2lh]

They are now £52 now in 2022 😳😮‍💨

[@danielcopson7933]

Hi great video but just something that popped into my mind... let’s say somebody climbed over the gate and got in your garden, what’s stopping them just unscrewing the screws on the lock to remove it completely making it entirely pointless? Surely all they would have to do is unscrew the 4 corner screws and the whole lock disattaches from the gate?

[@JamesMontana]

They come with security screws and you need a specific bit to remove it but you could also round off the screw head.

[@AntPDC]

If someone managed to climb over the gate then the lock is rendered useless anyway. This is just an added deterrent, as the uploader pointed out.

[@danielcopson7933]

@@JamesMontana that’s a good idea rounding them off

[@danielcopson7933]

@@AntPDC why would it be useless if there’s a padlock on it?

[@AntPDC]

@@danielcopson7933 Well if some nimble crook climbed in, they'd just climb out again - padlock or any other type of lock/screw etc notwithstanding.

[@dirttdude]

if you call a back yard a garden, what to you call a garden? You see, my garden is a large area of dirt that i cultivate once a year and i plant vegetables in it. My 'back yard' has what we call 'lawn' which is grass that is cut short weekly with rows of flower beds along the fence line, it has a swing set for the children to play on and some fruit trees

[@JamesMontana]

We have front garden and back garden. A garden is a garden wherever it is. If you grow vegetables there we call it a vegetable garden, plot or allotment.

[@dirttdude]

@@JamesMontana Where is your back yard?

[@JamesMontana]

@@dirttdude I have a garden not a yard.

[@annat1765]

Hey, you was doing a bad job as you drilled a hole in a gap between two timber bars and also drilled into the gap between the two timber bars, the hole is not got straight from the back to the front, in the back the hole in in one timber bar, but in the front the hole is in two timber bars next to each other

[@mrmaj8639]

Helpful, nice1