How To Build a Gate that Doesn't SAG! DIY Gate Installation

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In this video, Paul shares how to build a large gate that does not sag. Based on the questions most people ask about building a gate, he shares the types of wood he uses, the boards and posts he uses, the types of glue, and step-by-step instructions on building a Z Brace, or cross brace.
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[@PossumPityParty]

So helpful! So far best advice for building a no sag gate. Clear and concise

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

I'm looking forward to your visit, I'm stoked, I'm ready and it's going to be awesome! Great video, the way you teach is perfect for my learning style. Thanks Paul!

[@paulstoolbox]

I too can't wait Mike, you are an incredible teacher buddy and I look forward to spending time with you!

[@johnlcallaway]

I wished I had watched this last week. I replaced bracing on a gate someone else made and just repeated it. They toe-nailed. but I wanted to do a lap joint. And, of course, I did it backward from what you said. As soon as I saw what you were suggesting, I could see that it's a better way. Fortunately, it's just an entry gate and it's working well enough. Thanks for sharing!

[@jayd00k]

Paul, you seem like a great dude. Thanks for making these videos. I am getting read to build a fence (3-rail) across the front of my property and your videos and the way you describe things are very helpful and appreciated.

[@orangeorchid9067]

I'm dealing with a sagging gate that the builder installed now I see why. Very well explained, thank you!

[@spencerflint7912]

Love your channel Paul!!! Thanks for all you do... keep up the good work!!!

[@JMLUSA1]

Thanks Paul, I really enjoy your tips on Getting it Right! Good video!

[@TheJerryWatson]

J.Watson here, New to this channel Paul, Wife got me here to show me this fence style. Started watching and after several of your vids""" Subscribed! Thanks Paul, I can learn a lot from you and looking forward to it. Have a great thanksgiving to all of you.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi J. Watson, I really appreciate you taking the time to make my day better! Please tell your wife I am very grateful to her for mentioning my channel to you. I hope I can give you useful information in the future. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and thanks again! Paul

[@TheJerryWatson]

You are welcome Paul, Keep up the good work and hope to see more vids. You are covering some of the repairs I have coming up at my home soon and this will be a great channel to learn from. Have a freat Thanksgiving Paul.

[@daxisperry7644]

Great explaination of something built Right! Gotta love tradesmen.

[@albertm8576]

Paul I loved the video you put out years ago when you built that no sag gate. I took your ideas and built a side gate at my daughter’s house just like you explained and years later, it is still rock solid. Thank you so so much now i have to go build a 6 fool gate at my sons house, no problem!!! Paul, Thanks again.

[@paulstoolbox]

That is awesome! I love to hear your stories like yours, thank you for sharing with me!!

[@MARKE911]

Thanks for the information. It couldn’t have came at a better time as I am starting my fence project after Thanksgiving.

[@paulstoolbox]

HI Mark, Thanks for watching and especially for commenting. Le me know if you have any questions about your project. I will help any way that I can. You can contact me at www.paulstoolbox.com/contact. Have a good day! Paul

[@emagee7864]

I'm in the middle of a gate rebuild and came across this. I will retool and follow your recommendations. My posts are finished block so I'll have to epoxy concrete bolts into pre-drilled holes to hold up a 2x6 to screw my hinges into. Thanks for making it look easy.

[@luannnguyen450]

I love your channel, great advises. Thank you!

[@telih]

amazing timing! I'm about to tackle a gate project (small 6ft tall gate, not long) and i kept thinking about your old no sag video, i've been meaning to rewatch it before i start, and now this new gate video!

[@paulstoolbox]

Happy to hear about the amazing timing. I hope your project goes good. Let me know if you have any questions during your project. You can contact me on my website www.paulstoolbox.com/contact. Have a great day! Paul

[@matthewhoch5574]

Love the removable capper boards

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Matthew thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. Paul

[@Masdyl1319]

Another excellent video Paul. Thanks for the awesome tips

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Thanks for the nice comment. I really appreciate you watching. Have a great week! Paul

[@garylam6233]

Love your expertise Experience is priceless, ideas passed on ! I can tell you are a straight shooter with loads of talent . Thanks a bunch

[@justingreen5942]

Love this video. Thx Paul!

[@jonasthomander1230]

Hello Paul and thanks for this. I built double gates last year (I thought I posted on here, but I don't see the post). The gates are 7'-6" each for a 15 foot opening. I built according to your plan using 2x4 for the frame, 4x4 steel gate-posts, and welded the hinges to the posts. The 2x4's were store-bought so they were dry. The 6' pickets I got from a local saw mill. They are a very small operation here in rural Utah and they had just brought the logs off the mountain. Thay were wet as can be and cut 4/4 or 1 full inch thick. They weighed a ton, but I was in a hurry and hung them anyway with a 1/8" gap. All that wet wood hanging on my new gate. Today, a year later the gates hang perfect. Only problem is: you know those 1/8" gaps? Well, today I can stick my finger through! Next time let the wood dry a little first. Great video. Thanks.

[@seltzinator]

Excellent craftsmanship

[@debbydhill]

Always great tips. Thanks Paul!

[@paulstoolbox]

HI Debby, Thank you for the nice comment. Have a great week! Paul

[@daffydavidyt]

Good explanation. Too cold already for building a fence this year but I'm sure these videos will come in handy next year. Great stuff as always.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey David, Thank you for taking time to watch and especially to comment. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend! Paul

[@destinycaptain247]

A crossover with Stone Coat kids. Two of my favorite channels coming together.

[@imagesfromLA]

Great instructor.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you for the awesome comment. Have a great week! Paul

[@TheTrooper777]

Thank for for the great teaching on lap joint construction, keeep up the good work

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Larry, Thank you for the nice comment. I appreciate it. Have a great weekend! Paul

[@skipwatson5258]

I built that gate and it's a beast! Great inspiration Paul.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thanks Skip, I appreciate the comment. And I am glad that the gate worked out for you. Have a great day! Paul

[@scottruel]

I’m putting up a fence and gate. Did a search and your video came up. We worked together at Times Picayune a long time ago and our sons went to school together and apparently, to top that off, our dogs are brother And sister. Anyway, I can’t find cedar fence board so any suggestions on doing this setup with treated pine? I only need it to be 9-10 feet wide.

[@alexcoyne51]

Thanks for the fence tips. Be safe of vacation brother

[@stacistclair3274]

Hi Paul, I too recently saw you on Live at 5 with Mike and crew. I have been inhaling your videos ever since. I think I came across one earlier this year when I was installing the crown in my bathroom remodel - so thanks for that help. I took the SCC class this past May and have been 'stoned' ever since. lol. Looking forward to meeting all you great people in Vegas in April. You are now my go-to guy before ANY of my next projects. Thanks for all the GREAT tips. I am not a guy but if I were you would be that guy I would want to be!! Did I just quote Mike? lmao. Peace from California.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Staci, It will be my honor to meet you in Vegas! I really appreciate you watching my channel and I hope to be even a quarter of the man that Mike is. I had the best time with the family and staff of Stone Coat and I look forward to many more projects together. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!! Paul

[@sixtyfiveford]

Nicely Done! I've had to rebuild many gates from poor designs from others.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you so much for watching and the nice comment. I really appreciate it. Have a great week! Paul

[@RCVOODOO]

great explanation👍 i love the shirt and hat by the way

[@douglasdurham6548]

Great information, as always.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Douglas, Thank you for taking the time to comment. Have a great day! Paul

[@Silent-G]

Great video as usual!

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Mark, Thank you for the nice comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Have a good day! Paul

[@mikeoutler618]

Nine Line Apparel! Couldn’t help but notice. Love their stuff and they’re only minutes away. Easy to understand instructions and greatly appreciated as I’m about to redo one of my gates.

[@paulwheeless1080]

Thanks Paul, I just finished a 12' span of two 6' gates using your method. Like Freedoms, I used (dried) pressure treated pine and sunk 4" posts deep, tieing them to nearby posts. Only used 2 large strap hinges per gate. Works beautifully. Glue tip for PT lumber in wet conditions: polyurethane glue - Loctite PL Premium construction adhesive!

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you for the great tip Paul Wheeless, I will try that glue on some jobs! Happy Thanksgiving! Paul

[@paulwheeless1080]

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[@juancamaney2191]

I didn't leave a comment , but you got a new subscriber amigouuuu

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you, my friend, that is a great comment!

[@jimjohnston7688]

Absolutely correct about pressure treated lumber for a gate. Too heavy, wood will shrink and expand eventually breaking the glue joints. Pressure treated 2X4s are notoriously prone to warping.

[@theAV8R]

Hey Paul - I noticed this video wasn't added to your 'Fences/Gates' playlist, and I think it would be a great addition. Cheers man

[@arcflashed]

Excellent workmanship and info. I worked in the electrical trade for 40 years. But that experience doesn't help much for real quality carpentry skills. I'm getting ready to build a new RV gate and your videos are very helpful.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you arcflashed! I have the utmost respect for your field and I really appreciate you watching! Have a good day! Paul

[@lynettebarnett451]

Paul I just watched you on Stone Coat with Mike. I have been watching some of your videos and you are just as Awesome as Mike. I am a big fan of Stone Coat. It looks like you have just won me over to watch your videos to. You and Mike hit it off in that video. Would like for you guys to make more together if possible. I am now a Big fan of you guys. You both Rock It Out. Awesome Work. Keep up the Great Videos I am learning alot.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Lynette, I really appreciate your comment but I believe Mike is the real man. I had an awesome time with him, his family and staff! These guys really have it together and they are some of the nicest and most humble people I have ever met. I will be doing more videos with Stonecat and I can't wait! Thank you so much for your support and have a great Thanksgiving! Paul

[@richiebabcock9284]

Thank you!!!

[@ajfam871]

Thanks Paul very helpful. I saw your other video and noticed that you used a table saw with dados to make the lap joints. I dont have a table saw yet but I do have a skill saw you used in this video.

[@lebronjameslol3521]

Why is no one else using the 1x4s on the lap joints? Glad I watched this video. Makes it lighter as well. Seems so chuncky using all the 2x4s especially with additional z brace. Two of those 1x4s compensates for the extra weight of brace. I like it.

[@jimjohnston3188]

Paul, Everything you've said is so true. I built a gate following your instructions. Unfortunately all I had to work with was pressure treated. Against my better judgement I built the frame knowing full well the wood would shrink and pull the glued joints apart. Which is what happened. Also the weight of the gate either caused the post to warp or moved the entire post and concrete to an angle. Needless to say the gate sagged. 4x4 posts were already there so I couldn't use 6x6 without digging them out. There's not much I can do about the gate except scrapping it and starting over. The end post alone will not support the weight. Fortunately for me, I was able to rehang the gate to the opposite side of the fence opening. This post was connected to other posts that make up the fence. Hopefully the combined strength of the other posts and the connecting lumber will be strong enough to hold the gate. So far it appears to be working. An interesting learning experience though.

[@farealwitit7947]

thx boss ur the best!

[@hammer86_]

Nice gate. This will help me as I have two sagging gates. I like what my neighbors did. They put a caster wheel under the side opposite the hinge. This prevents sagging and allows the gate to swing, but requires a smooth flat surface.

[@paulstoolbox]

Yeah, I have grass on one side, these gates have no sagging at all and I did this on both sides. A wheel is a good option for the right project. Thanks!

[@reynaldovalle1773]

Thank you for the info appreciate it great job now I can build mines like that

[@paulstoolbox]

Your welcome. I am glad that it will help. Good luck with your project and let me know if you need have any questions. You can contact me at www.paulstoolbox.com/contact. Paul

[@Toddtoddy78]

I’m a carpenter In The New Orleans area. I watched your other gate video the other day. Then I went to Lowe’s and I’m pretty sure you were there sitting at customer service. Kinda freaked me out. Good videos man I appreciate it.

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

I like the cap option

[@gsilcoful]

Thank you.

[@paulstoolbox]

Your Welcome. Thank you for watching and especially taking the time to comment! Paul

[@NGinuity]

A lot of people poo-poo on the idea of pocket screws, but I made a 4 foot wide gate with 2x4 cedar and z-braces and used nothing but those .long blue coated screws and it's still going strong without sagging after a decade. I actually installed an antisag cable when I built it but as the 2x4s dried they shrunk and there was slack in the cable so I just removed it. I don't remember where you said you were from..I wanna say Louisiana but that sounds wrong. I'm in Texas, NE of Dallas, and our soil is shrink/swell black clay. I used 10 foot poles and sunk them 3 and a half feet in the ground with 120 pounds of concrete in each hole and gravel at the bottom. Once the fence was done I just ran a piece of mason line and sawzall'd them even. It's probably overkill but I've got the only fence in the neighborhood that's not leaning.

[@vinnyd39]

GREAT T-SHIRT

[@timjohns5354]

Nice job I enjoyed the video I built a similar gate that's 16 foot gate 2 a 8 footers 👍

[@paulstoolbox]

That’s awesome Tim, 16’ is quite a span. Thanks for the info!

[@Max-oi9es]

Thanks, great informative video to help me out with my project.

[@ttttcalexlopez5471]

Gracias for all your Great Adidas

[@ttttcalexlopez5471]

I never see your tools before how how was work

[@cleokey]

Titebond III, LAP joint, use Sikkins stain on boards, no drywall screws.

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

Hi Paul - I watched this video about 2 months ago. Please bear with me in this long comment, but I really need to give you the background and think you would find it interesting. I really needed to get some fence mending done, replace bowed & split runners, and replace my 12’ double gate. This makes 3rd gate (maybe even 4) I had to make in the 10 years I owned this home, I bought this corner lot house new and had a wood privacy fence added as part of the builders contract. The guys that did the work, used the cheapest materials they could find, didn’t bother with water sealing and apparently didn’t own a level. They used 16’ 2x4s on the three horizontal runners. This fence surrounded my back yard, as no other homes were built behind me, and I was on a large corner lot. The 16’ runners made quick work of the framing, but as they dried and bowed out of shape (in 8’ sections at different places along the fence) I had to cut the 16’ runners in half at the fence posts and replace these sections as they bent out of shape over the past 10 years. Ironically the same fence guys came by about 2 weeks after I moved in and said they would rebuild the fence using cedar, for about $3800, no thank you. Within 3 months the original 16’ double gate started sagging, (they built the fence, left a 16’ span without a fence post, added hinges, a cross brace on each side and then cut that section in half, with a chainsaw, added latch hardware and called it good). I had to take it down and rebuild it. I used their original design with the support brace at the top near the hinge, running to the bottom of the opening, and the cross braces were nailed on top of the three runners, no frame, just three horizontal runners and cross braces. I added side frames and the gate and it lasted longer, but only about a year, until both sides started sagging again. I kept repairing the gate, until I had replace it again. This time I framed it and ran the cross brace flush with the inside of the frame, in the proper geometry of support, and notched the cross braces into the frame corners. I also added 45 degree corner wood braces. This gate lasted longer then the first ones until it got to the point of no return (sagging badly, bent hinges, bowed runners on the fencing to the right and left of the gate and one side of the gate about blew off completely during the 80 MPH high winds and rain storms we had). Like I said, I watched your video and built the frame using cedar 2x4 with glued and screwed lap joints as well as pocket hole screws for the cross braces during the rainstorms. Today, was a beautiful day so I finished the gate and mended the fence. I replaced the bowed runners, bought new hinges, cedar pickets and got to work. I followed your video to the letter. Now I have a beautiful new double gate, that is level and square as are the fence runners that needed to be replaced. Each side of the gate is very light, swings open beautifully and latches closed solidly. Thanks for this video, old dogs can learn new tricks. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and your other videos and enjoyed building this new gate. When it is dry enough, I’m going to shoot it with water seal. My wife liked the cedar pickets, so I’ll be replacing all the pickets with cedar. Thanks again!

[@TheIminator25]

Yeah that should work

[@Fidio_s]

obrigado

[@Tonykayemusic]

How you make cap board? Great idea!

[@AlexAutoDIY]

Question paul, did you use concrete in your posts or foam? I'm planning on building a similar gate in my driveway to replace my old galvanized one. Going to use 2 6x6 posts as both doors will be exactly 6 feet wide and going to make it the 80' like yours. Any insight is truly appreciated. Love your work btw.

[@samueladams584]

I want to take a look at cap boards

[@redfearnb]

I thought you were going to jump in your pool at the end! LOL

[@paulstoolbox]

Ha....Too Cold for this old man! How have you been Brady, did you get the Ladder? It's good to hear from you! Paul

[@zoilapena5403]

Please did you use cedar pickets on the overlap and the two going down on the frame box are they 2x4

[@franscannelladvertising5932]

Thanks for the video. Getting ready to re-do the wide gate installed by the previous owners and was looking for the best way to do it. Do you have a recommendation for hinges?

[@vinic8687]

Interesting video and a good start for DIY'ers. A couple of quick comments though. Your cross or 'z' brace doesn't want to go to the top corner by the looks of it - to maintain stability it is best to keep the angle of this brace at 45 degrees or more from the hanging side. Certainly on your previous example from a couple of years ago your brace looked too flat. Also, I was always taught that using a small square to make sure that something like a field gate, large door, etc. was actually square was not good enough - especially when using sawn timber. So instead you should check everything using the 3:4:5 method - no tools required just a tape measure and maybe a straight piece of wood or board that is about 6 feet long. Or if you make a lot of these things then make yourself up a large square using the same method.

[@fixrite11]

Will you be power washing your fence prior to staining it and what stain will you use. Maybe a Sikkens stain????

[@MacMac-sd4zl]

Hi Paul love your videos. I want to extend my gate to about four feet to line up with my house. I attached a post to the house. The gate is 10 feet. Will a post attached to a cement base with bracket hold got the 4ft portion of gate. It will tie into extended fence wall.

[@matthewkeisling2776]

Great video. I have to rebuild a wide (drive-thru) gate which was poorly built by a local fence company. Pretty sad that my gates will work better and hold up longer than the professionals. I plan to use a lift-off strap hinge. Do you have any guidance or a video for using them?

[@fourmeaux6226]

Paul I am building my fence in the next few weeks. I plan on putting in 2 6' swing gates to I can get my boat in my backyard. The gate posts will be set in concrete ( will be set before they pour). I am planning on going 4'' galvanized posts. Any recommendations on how to attach the gates and the runners to the posts? The gates will need to swing out. Thanks for all of the advice in advance.

[@kathygrin1072]

I can't get it to play? Rebooting to see if it is on my side. Yep, it was on my side. Thanks for another great video!

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Kathy, Glad to hear you were able to get the video to play. Thank you for watching and especially commenting. I really appreciate it. Have a great week! Paul

[@ldario6160]

I followed your other video and I built a double gate for a 12' span. I did use treated wood and 4x4 post and I installed the gates in a little different way. But I used wire rope to make it strong. The gates won't sag and the post is staying straight. Thanks

[@paulstoolbox]

That's good to know FREEDOM, thank you for the information. You must have dried the wood out well before building your gate. Treated wood is usually very heavy until it dries out and many people make the mistake of building the gates while the wood is still wet. This usually causes the gates to warp or sag. I really appreciate your information and I thank you for sharing it with me. Have a good day! Paul

[@MrLarrycar]

I've been thinking about putting a wheel at the bottom of the gate where the two gates meet but haven't been able to find one that would work. It would need some sort of spring so it would be self adjusting as the gate opens and closes.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi MrLarry, I found this and thought it might work for you. Let me know if this works out for you. You can contact me on my website www.paulstoolbox.com/contact amzn.to/2Qkcgxx Have a good day! Paul

[@im12runb4trouble]

Nice

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you for the taking the time to comment. Have a great day! Paul

[@JourneyWithJoanne]

Can you add a photo / clip of the gate / your Z support from a wider angle please? It’s a great video but I’d like to see the whole gate / Z / anti-sag support please.

[@manuelpadilla5541]

In order to make a wood frame for a wood gate, how do you know how long to cut the 2 bys? Manuel

[@dansreallife]

My fence gates always sag. TY

[@renobooth3759]

dude your shorts look comfy AF, could link?

[@bigospig]

You'll need your cold weather clothes, it is freezing here in Oregon! :)

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi J Smith, I got Lucky, the weather was great all week! Oregon is a great state and I will be going back! Thanks! Paul

[@bac4998]

Looks like Mike “the situation” dad. Lol.

[@butterflyforeve]

I need you to come put my fence in. I have chain link and I have a huge yard almost an acre. I would love to have more privacy in my back yard I get people stopping asking if I want to sell this or that all the time.

[@zoilapena5403]

Please what is the size of ur studs in the frame and are they also cedar or regular Pine studs

[@jude1981oct]

Hey Paul, great lesson man. could you tell me how to make a gate for a highly windy area. the full length is 3.5 meters. so i wanna do 2 doors, but my previous gate just broke due to the high winds. any ideas?

[@Z-Ack]

Louvres..?

[@jeaniecorrea]

Great video. I'd only ask that you mic yourself, if possible. Even with my volume up, I had to struggle a bit to hear you. thanks.

[@teeb9969]

I heard him perfectly fine

[@richardlongoria9724]

Paul, Richard from Converse TX how tall are the fence dog ears and where can I buy some they look 10' tall great video as always?

[@zoilapena5403]

How do you do the caps

[@shannonalbers5470]

I built this gate on rock and rollll

[@np9521]

Hi! What latch did you use?

[@theGAUSIN]

Is that a cobra r bumper i see in the background?

[@michaelherrero2624]

Paul, how to i make it so the fence swings into the backyard instead if out towards the front?

[@Z-Ack]

Push really hard from the other side.

[@zoilapena5403]

Sr is the top stud you overlap a 2x4 or is it a cedar picket also

[@jimavil5395]

zoila pena they are 2x4 he just cut half on both and so they can lock real good

[@gerritvandijk425]

Heavy duty Drop pin hinges ? So the gate can be lifted off the hinge ,… where can I buy these ?

[@craigcarter4620]

Where did you get the hinges that you used on this project?

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Craig, I bought them at Home Depot. Thanks! Paul

[@BD-tn5um]

So one side is a 4x4. Is the other side a 4x4 or 6x6......also when you make the lap joints when you cut one side of the board , do you flip the board over before cutting the board again ...or cut on the same side for the lap

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Chris, they are both 4x4's I would recomment 6x6 but these were already in place. When I did the lap joints, I knotched 2 different boards so they would bond together. Sorry for the confusion!

[@raymond0996]

Install wheels to support gates

[@paulstoolbox]

I don't need wheels with this gate, it's several years old and still perfect. With wheels you are also limited to driveways and level ground, they won't work on uneven ground or grass. Wheels definitely have their purpose, just not in this case. Thanks!

[@GOK_333]

When in the US is that fence

[@paulstoolbox]

I built it around 6 years ago and in Louisiana. Thanks!

[@SNOTT8417]

Come build my fence here in Texas... Please.

[@Z-Ack]

I thought you werent supposed to tie a fence to a structure because of soil expansion and contraction causing the bigger structure to move a lot more up and down than the smaller fence posts that are buried out in the yard... figured that explanation sounded right when i heard it so i opted not to attach mine to the house.. i dunno whether fences attached to houses have more issues down the line than ones not attached but i do tend to see a lot of fences that arent attached sag away from the house.. wonder if the fences that are attached, instead of sagging if they just snap from sheer forces over time..? I dunno, even simple tasks seem to snowball the more you look into them but if you dont do your research then they usually wind up in a pile by the curb and you pissed off watching a game with a bandage around your hand..

[@zoilapena5403]

What's the name of ur glue

[@fire6020]

On your cross brace Just curious as to why you didn't go all the way across. I noticed you went about 75% across. Any reasoning for that. Just built a gate myself and went all the way across. I believe you called it a Z brace. Thanks

[@jaycee1373]

jwrightky At 2:42 of the video it states he only had an 8’ 2x4 for his Z brace which is why it didn’t go to the top corner, and as long as it’s close it’ll work.

[@yanchinggao]

nice job ，find a sunny day restain and vanish the wood will last longer

[@paulstoolbox]

Yeah it's definitely time to refinish this gate. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

*How's it going Paul haven't talked to you since the skateboard video. I'm not getting your uploads I don't know what time they're uploading. But I had to come over here on purpose just to let you know*

[@rubenvillanueva4061]

Looks like a older mike the situation