Hey Floridaman what is the gap from the bottom plate to the ground on the roller wheel ? I think my gate will be 64in tall and 15’ long . Setting my rail hight now , just wasn’t sure what the gap would be between the ground with the roller wheel , hopefully the roller wheel works Iam on grass for now , might have to do a 2’ wide by 15 ‘ concrete strip for the wheel to run on
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
@@JasonGemes I wish I knew what exactly you are asking here, are you asking basically what the diameter of the wheel is so you can see if it would roll over grass/dirt? they make rollers that are on springs, i dont know how well they would so what all that weight, but might work better over uneven terrain.
@missmoe360311 ай бұрын
You have no idea how much I needed this video. I have tried to explain what I wanted. this is exactly it. Now. I have to find someone to do it
@kenny66901 Жыл бұрын
I never ever leave comments, but this video is about as good as videos get! I am planning building a sliding gate and this video is spot on regarding parts and construction! Thank you!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Good luck with your project
@dwaynegray9655 Жыл бұрын
Dude you rock!! You just save me a tons of money....
@C3S789 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure my idea was possible until this video. I like how straightforward your design is. Thanks from England!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good Luck!
@C3S789 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I am getting closer to designing this for my slanty drive. One question. In your video at 4:55, I noticed that the top of the gate starts to flex away from where you want it to be. Later it seems pretty stable. Other than the weight of the fence and the strength of the fence build, is there anything that keeps it from twisting/flexing while it is rolling? It's windy on our drive. Mine will be considerably shorter so hopefully not a problem. Thanks @@floridaman9045
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Good question, once the pickets were on there it straightened them up some because it sort of tied it all together. But the best thing I did which you dont see in this video because I did it a few weeks after was run another 16' 2x4 all the way down that top board, I put the board on its side, so the 4" on the 2x4 is facing up if that makes since. It was dead straight wont allow it to flex. I glued it on with liquid nails and screwed it in. I plan on making an update video soon. Maybe I will do it today if I get a chance.@@C3S789
@robertboyero3797 Жыл бұрын
So you basically made a "T" out of the top section and that stiffened the top of it? Any other things you would have done differently? I've gotta get started on mine soon! @@floridaman9045
@C3S789 Жыл бұрын
Hey there. I'm several days into building my fence with all the damn slopes that are driving me crazy. Turning to sliding gate next. Nylon wheels are coming next week. $$$! @@floridaman9045 Could you help me with a couple of key measures because I am trying to avoid extra weight for the door? But need to make sure the wheels are not seen at top of fence from the front. I need the distance from the top of the 2x4 holding a roller to to the top of the roller itself. Last of the good weather here in Bridport, England!
@sandralee845311 ай бұрын
Exactly what I need! Thank you for posting!!
@69ChevyGarage2 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you! I'm about to do this to my private drive. The existing fence/gate is so jacked up, I think they were super intoxicated when they put it up. 😄
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
lol! good luck!
@planesandbikes7353Ай бұрын
Some very ingenious ideas here! Very useful for a sliding gate on a low budget and no track needed. I might do something similar to gain some privacy here. Looks like it can be motorized too for a couple hundred plus some underground conduit.
@floridaman9045Ай бұрын
Thank you! Good luck!
@momoreno94411 ай бұрын
Simple, sturdy, and nice good job. Wish I knew someone local here who could help me build mine. Appreciate the video and tips.
@chingosote8 ай бұрын
Where you located
@omnarasi9637 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am planning to build a sliding gate. I was thinking on the same lines but was not sure if it is viable. This video gives me the confidence that it indeed is.
@alwayslast17918 күн бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to put your video together. I like your build the best from all the other ones i have seen on youtube!
@gavett Жыл бұрын
Brave undertaking and beautiful results!! Thank you for sharing this!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@percyp126 Жыл бұрын
This is the best video out there for a simple rolling gate thank you for actually showing us how it’s done!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
No problem! Good luck!
@MrCPPG Жыл бұрын
Love the dog's enthusiasm.
@stuartpoltrock29048 ай бұрын
Wow. Just Wow. And now I know how to get the mischief managed. Thank You.
@floridaman90458 ай бұрын
Good luck!!
@MrPHUCKYOURSELF11 ай бұрын
You need the hooks that go over the roller so someone can’t lift the gate off but doesn’t looo like you can use them cause the support you used in middle of the track
@floridaman904511 ай бұрын
yea not a bad idea, that gate is very heavy though, and there is nothing to grip to lift it.
@ryanwhitton16655 ай бұрын
Dude so bad ass. Definitely building this asap. Good job.
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
Thanks! good luck!
@sandraethier55502 ай бұрын
Well thankyou for sharing and saving me a whole lot of thinking, and tweaking during and after, and especially for giving me the confidence to get all excited about this challenge Instead of anxious. You rock!
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
Good luck! you got this!
@thaddeusduke2270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! It occurred to me, to avoid using the clamps on the pipe and possibly interrupting the smooth operation of the wheels, you could drill through the pipe to fasten them to the wood supports. You would just need to 1) drill a smaller hole all the way through the pipe 2) Bore out the top hole so that the head of the lag screw will fit through it 3) tighten the screw through the pipe (with an extension attachment) so that the head of the screw is resting inside the pipe. Just an idea. Thanks again!
@0waverunner0Ай бұрын
could also weld them together and grind them down for a smooth transition.
@lisahowell5988 Жыл бұрын
Wow! What an awesome video! Thanks for sharing! We couldn’t have put up our fence without your expertise! Thanks 👍
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! glad you got some use from it!
@jeffreywhite7657 Жыл бұрын
Very nice slide gate man. I'm sure you just helped alot of people with this. 😊
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@offgridroadhouse10 ай бұрын
Great design! I may be able to pull it off myself. And then add a chain drive remote. Thanks for the ideas !!!
@floridaman904510 ай бұрын
That would be awesome
@jasondowd7077Ай бұрын
@offgridroadhouse did you make your gate and did you add the chain drive to it? That's exactly my plan. I just bought the supplies last night.
@mph1073 Жыл бұрын
Real nice job ,saved yourself a fortune 👏
@Ucnttouchthisful3 ай бұрын
Well done sir! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
NP good luck!
@ritajames7797 Жыл бұрын
Very clever! I love it - you made a good job of that. Of course you said you'd close the gap at the end - but hey ho, that gate goes smoooothly. 🙂
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@MGOMEZ7811 ай бұрын
I was actually looking for this video great idea… keep it up my man.
@chriskourlos4407 Жыл бұрын
Americans are the best builders! Straight forward instruction and great simple build! Great job dude a++. Go t0 the head of the class! You are a master builder, congrats!!!❤😂🎉
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Hahahah I'm far from that, but thanks! Good Luck!
@brianrodriguez3921 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I’m looking at building ❤ couldn’t be any better 🤘💯
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
thank you! Good luck!
@garymcnemar6620 Жыл бұрын
I've started extending my existing fence and my wife suggested a sliding gate door. I truly appreciate your video! Not sure on all the things you did, but im gonna try and use your ideas to make it work. One problem i foresee for mine, is i don't have concrete for it to roll on. Just dirt, so maybe I'll have to consider including some concrete, for a better operation. Thank you so much! If you've made a follow up video, please let me know, since I'm new to all this...
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
This was my first attempt also, and its still holding up great. I would run a strip of concrete for it to roll on, or at the least you could get some pavers and place them in a stip. There may be some wheels out there that are more designed for uneven surfaces, mine seem to be pretty hard and I feel they would only do good on hard surface. Good luck!
@garymcnemar6620 Жыл бұрын
@floridaman9045 I agree, I'm gonna consider doing some concrete for mine. Probably at least 2 feet wide? Thank you, for your reply 🙏!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
yea 2 feet wide should be good@@garymcnemar6620
@qrsservices9576Ай бұрын
I am building a fence just like this one for a customer so I am doing a gate like this one I will post how it went when I finish it I think it’s a great idea thank you
@rickyminor31417 ай бұрын
Looks awesome, was just wondering how it was holding up a year or so later? Can we get a video update? Anything you’d do differently now having it for a year?
@floridaman90457 ай бұрын
Still holding up great. I will post an update video eventually. Not really anything I would change that I can think of.
@TracyMcneely-d3mАй бұрын
Great job thank u for showing this!
@qrsservices957625 күн бұрын
I build it and it came out very nice and rolls very easy
@frankmcclelland1617 Жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I was looking for. Nice job.
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
No problem, good luck!
@johnvalades2998 Жыл бұрын
Nice work! Great ideas putting guides and stops on the ends…I like the staggered panels on the fence itself…it’s a good look!!👍🏼👍🏼
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EscobarMT Жыл бұрын
Cool!!! Maybe one day I’ll tackle that project but first I gots to get a house
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@Ayeee-O5 ай бұрын
Excellent work sir!
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@alanesterline23105 ай бұрын
Nice build! The one thing I would consider is doing a 2x4 perpendicular against the top 2x4 to give it rigidity against bowing. Maybe against both top and bottom but the bow in the top was noticeable. Thank you for making this video.
@floridaman90454 ай бұрын
I did that, its not included in this video, but it helped a lot
@willisnorton658311 ай бұрын
That looks good man
@kingnationmarcusspikes5495 Жыл бұрын
Great design and build I will use this now on thanks
@rogers79843 ай бұрын
Great video!
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@andrewlamond6275 Жыл бұрын
Good work
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@angelsaravia3183 Жыл бұрын
Very good job thank you
@wiseproverbs2248 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
@Juan-h1h Жыл бұрын
Great work there!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jerryw55082 ай бұрын
Very nice. I always liked the sliding gate. I might be able to do this project. Great job on this project. If you were my neighbor I could call for advice. Thanks. From Clearwater. Good day my friend.
@AfterAnotherAdventure11 ай бұрын
Nice work
@sharonwallace10359 ай бұрын
I am so glad I found your video. Now to get the plans drawn. I need mine to run along my pole barn and across driveway to house. Hoping I can basically avoid the fence part and come off side of Pole barn from the studs inside. Idk wish me luck. Have a septic near pole barn so cannot dig.
@floridaman90459 ай бұрын
You got it! Good luck!
@mattyb7607 Жыл бұрын
very nice dude!
@dano5417 Жыл бұрын
Really good job
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BigRedServicesLLC Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I am wanting to do Something like this also but wasn’t sure how wood would work, and metal / welding etc is way too expensive. I have a lot more experience dealing w wood. This was very helpful!
@hectorperez76552 ай бұрын
next time try Tractor Supply!! your style looks strong as hell!! good job
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@penguinistas6 ай бұрын
Nice gate and video.
@floridaman90456 ай бұрын
TY
@TaylorGrayson3311 ай бұрын
Where the gate hits the closed post. would it be better to have to hit the post that is in the ground not the extension post you added? also if i have a 12 ft opening would it be best to have 6 ft over hang for 4 rollers instead of 2?
@floridaman904511 ай бұрын
Are you talking about the close or open position? and what do you mean by the over hang? I'm not a carpenter and don't do construction. This is just a project I did on my own, so I would only be able to give an opinion without a lot of knowledge.
@TaylorGrayson3311 ай бұрын
when in the closed position would it be best for the gate to butt right up to the vertical post in the ground? and when the gate is closed to have 6 ft extra to have 4 rollers instead of the short area you have with 2 rollers attached to fence gate. Is your gate standing straight and moving straight or is it top heavy and swaying or bending? I think I will do a metal square tube frame now and attach the pickets to that to make it more sturdy. @@floridaman9045
@floridaman904510 ай бұрын
Hard to understand what you mean, but I think it would be no problem to have some overlap. The gate is sturdy and is not top heavy. The reason I have such small overlap is because I made that person gate and I also wanted to keep the wheels on the concrete driveway. Adding extra rollers wouldn't be a bad idea. If you have the extra room and everything was perfectly square that might work great. My design kind of works on a tripod type design with all the weight going to the ground vs the rails/rollers, but it was all experimental. Let me know how it goes and good luck. @@TaylorGrayson33
@ssdd3332 Жыл бұрын
Very Nice!
@Massimono Жыл бұрын
Would this work during the winter?
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
why wouldn't it? I live in Florida so I have no idea
@gregmize017 ай бұрын
I think you coined a new term: Flesh Bracket Good job on the build!
@floridaman90457 ай бұрын
HAHA
@kevinmorris97122 ай бұрын
Install a garage door opener and make it push button open/close
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
That would be awesome
@meganmagnuson27547 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your work and the steps to build this gate! I am starting to get into DIY'ing a lot of the improvements around my home, and I have my eye on creating a fence with a gate for our driveway. This looks like it will work well, and that I could actually build this!! My one question is, now that it has been a year since you have uploaded this video, and you've had the gate for over a year, is there anything you have updated on the gate since this video, or looking back, is there anything that you might do a little differently? Thank you again for the video!!!
@floridaman90456 ай бұрын
Will update soon. I've added a few things but for the most part the gate has been great. I'll post again very soon. Stand by and good luck with your projects!
@SulaimanNagi Жыл бұрын
I like it. but I rcommended to install metal gates That’s a good Keep going. Good luck
@mirothedjmusic Жыл бұрын
Id add some magnet at the end to get it to latch
@michaeldonnelly32849 ай бұрын
Thank You! This was very helpful
@esparka2 ай бұрын
I have wanted a sliding gate for my drive entrance for a number of years now. This is almost perfect for what I need. The problem? I have a gravel driveway. The roller may work, or it may not. What I have discovered about the cantilever slide gates which avoid the wheel @ the leading edge of the gate involves allowing at least 4 or more feet at the trailing end of the gate. That extra gate length is what allows 2 of the cantilever wheels, top & bottom (4 total), to remain attached to the rails of the slide system when the gate is fully closed. I believe the weight of the gate must be able to be held up by those trailing cantilever wheels. These gates have concrete supports at the base for the strength needed. Now, I might try this system, but only if it will slide easily over the gravel. ***I see that, for the size of the gate you have installed, the extra space for the cantilever system I described above was not available to you. No matter. To me, this looks & works *great* for your situation. The cost/benefit ratio, verses a more expensive design is quite strong here, too.... Thank you for sharing this solid design. One question for today, a year after your installation: How is your gate holding up after a year? Thank you for your time,
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
Very interesting! Gate is holding up great, I keep saying this, but I mean it this time, I will post an update VERY soon.
@1designm9237 ай бұрын
super job and money saved Dude... plus Plus!!!
@floridaman90456 ай бұрын
TY!
@GeraldineGonzalesDumaguete Жыл бұрын
That's a good idea ..thanks for the video
@felixmata7033 Жыл бұрын
This video clean
@ema7437 Жыл бұрын
Can you send me the links for the hardware, very good video on how to build a rolling gate just what I need to do.
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Hey thank you! The links are both in the comments and in the description of the video, good luck with your project!
@TaylorGrayson33 Жыл бұрын
Just build the wood frame for the 12 ft gate. Then attach the metal pars the the stationary fence. Make sure it’s level. And rollers to the moving gate. I am building a shadow box style fence and 12 ft electric rolling gate now. I’ll post video when complete.
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@TaylorGrayson33 Жыл бұрын
@@floridaman9045 what is the length of the 2x4 horizontal of gate? And how much excess did you leave off the left side for rollers? Height from top to bottom 2x4 horizontal post?
@jasondowd7077Ай бұрын
@TaylorGrayson33 Did you get your gate built? This is exactly what I'm wanting to do and have it motorized as well.
@Jacqui.VanHam7 ай бұрын
Update on gate? Wondering if it needs a bottom track? Thanks!
@floridaman90457 ай бұрын
Works good, will probably update very soon.
@ManyouRisms6 ай бұрын
Great job. I'm curious how you think this would roll over gravel or dirt? I can't use crete because there's a gas line running under the opening. Thanks!
@floridaman90456 ай бұрын
there is a lot of weight and those tires are pretty hard, I have a feeling they wouldn't roll very well. I would probably put down pavers, or maybe like a 2x10 PT that might last a little bit with ground contact. Or you could always look for softer rubber wheels.
@ManyouRisms5 ай бұрын
@@floridaman9045 good call. Thanks!
@gaberamirez374 Жыл бұрын
Great video I ordered the parts you recommended but I'm having some trouble finding a square u bolt to fit the bottom wheel. Where did you find yours at? If you can provide a link that would be great as well. Thank you
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
I bought mine from ACE hardware, but I'm sure you can find at any hardware store like Lowes or Home Depot.
@gaberamirez374 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@samstorm8923 Жыл бұрын
@floridaman9045 what length did you cut those 2x4’s that you added to 4x4 posts in order to place the rails on the fence? Thanks! I’m looking to do the exact same thing to my fence. Great job!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
just went and measured them for you, the 2x4's are about 7 inches, the rails are centered at about the 5 1/2 inch mark. That leaves enough room for the straps to fit on there around the rails.
@samstorm8923 Жыл бұрын
@@floridaman9045 ty!
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
@@samstorm8923 good luck! let me know how it goes.
@SLR-playz Жыл бұрын
Hey Florida man I was wonder if pickets would take away the sway or would 2 x 6 frame be better
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
2 x 6 might be a move, I added a vertical 2 x 4's on each side of the 2x4x16's to square them up, since this video was made. I put them on the side with the rollers. It now has no sway and opens and closes with ease.
@JasonGemes Жыл бұрын
@@floridaman9045 nice do you have and updated pitchers or video ? Our gate opening will be 14’ foot , but will probably make the gate it’s self 15’or 16’
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
@@JasonGemes I don't but I will probably make an update video in a few weeks. I used 2x4x16's. I basically ran the full length, maybe cut them down an inch or two.
@JasonGemes Жыл бұрын
So we about have our fence done , rollers and wheel is ordered , we have a 14 , opening , i plan on using 2x6s for the Frame , with 2x4 stiff back horizontal and vertical , the gate will probably be 15 foot , give 6in eave way for coverage , I wanted to one piece my rails , I found some 21’ 1 5/8 but it’s 17 gauge do you think that will hold up ? Thanks you
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
@@JasonGemes That sounds like it will be solid, with a lot of weight (not a bad thing). I'm curious to see how it turns out! I think you should be ok with the tubing, I would just make sure to brace it as much as you can, if its not braced enough you run the risk of it flexing. Try to secure the rollers better than me. Mine wanted to roll since it was uneven. Or at the least take 2x4's and square up the side with the rollers (one on each side), it will keep it tight.
@MrCPPG Жыл бұрын
Are those pickets 8ft or 6ft?
@haggefamily1564 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Does it handle wind very well? I’m trying to decide if I need 4x4s behind the gate on both sides to stabilize the gate during storms.
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
it doesn't even budge with the wind. Its very stable. Good luck!
@caseyyoung21277 ай бұрын
How did you know where to set your height when your built your gate for the rollers to line up
@floridaman90457 ай бұрын
I think you can do whatever you think. The pickets go on after so it doesn't really matter
@brunoangel45567 ай бұрын
Awesome job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@floridaman90457 ай бұрын
TY
@momoreno94411 ай бұрын
I don't have 4x4s holding my fence, they are metal posts, so I'll have to figure a way to mount the pipes for the rail wheels off the metal posts.
@floridaman904511 ай бұрын
Good luck with it! let me know how it goes.
@MrPHUCKYOURSELF11 ай бұрын
I built a gate like this about 15 years ago because my boomer neighbor said it couldn’t be done 😂😂
@floridaman904511 ай бұрын
My dad kept trying to get me to do something else, telling me I was wasting my time hahah
@MrPHUCKYOURSELF11 ай бұрын
@@floridaman9045 yeah my neighbor said it couldn’t be done out of wood is what I meant to completely say.
@TekGuy8887 Жыл бұрын
I am about to attempt this and would love if you could give me so info. How long of a board did you use? This is a 16 foot gate right? I just don't want to get started and run into issues. I was thinking of doing 10 feet or even 12 but easier to just skip a 8 foot post and keep going 8 feet
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
16 foot. Good luck with your project
@nikolasgina67812 ай бұрын
Hi mate where you buy those bars ?
@floridaman9045Ай бұрын
bought from Home Depot or Lowes, They are chain link fence post or top bars.
@percyp126 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Florida man!
@JaniceWadsworth5 ай бұрын
Could this be done with a 7mtre fence? If so, how and what would I need ? Do I need to dig up for posts into cement ? Sorry to bother you as this was loaded a year ago.
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
Bro, I have no idea not gonna lie
@HENRYVAUGHN-u3i Жыл бұрын
NICE! Are you able to add a motor to make it automatic?
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Possibly? I don't plan on adding one to mine. But with a motor and a chain I guess there's no reason why you couldn't.
@ronieramirez4842 Жыл бұрын
What clamps are these
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Called galvanized pipe straps
@ronieramirez4842 Жыл бұрын
@@floridaman9045 could you share me a link or video on how you went about putting the diagonal and the 90s on the actual gate. How you screwed them together. I saw you made two angled cuts on the diagonal to the 90s but not sure how you screwed them together
@ronieramirez4842 Жыл бұрын
@@floridaman9045from Amazon too for the clamps?
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
@@ronieramirez4842 I don't have a video on how I did them, but I screwed them in from the 4 inch side of the 2x4's into the horizontal and vertical piece, almost toe-nailing them if that makes sense
@ronieramirez4842 Жыл бұрын
How did you join the chain link post if there the same diameter
@franciscopacheco552311 ай бұрын
Hi Floridaman, can you tell me what type of screws you use and how long they are, Thank you for this video it has open a lot of ideas
@floridaman904510 ай бұрын
pretty sure I just used 2.5" deck screws, except when I was screwing into the 4x4's I may of used 3" or 3.5". Also used like 1.25" when screwing in the pickets.
@pogbrainy8 ай бұрын
Only thing I’d change is put 2 wheels (one above and one below) for each rail. This way no one can life the gate and it’ll be slotted in. Cheers.
@absurdhumorist10 күн бұрын
did you consider just getting some cheap lawnmower wheels and remove the tire for a deeper channel and cost saving? how might you prevent that gap between gate and fence?
@candlemcstick402410 ай бұрын
Love it!
@andypena8775 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, what size is your gate?
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
16ft
@GaryThronson Жыл бұрын
HOW DID YOU GET THE MEASUREMENTS FOR THE GATE TO MAKE SURE THE ROLLERS WOULD WORK WHEN YOU WERE DONE BUILDING IT?
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I'm not sure what you mean by that question
@jaredhelder Жыл бұрын
I think you mean, "I'M SORRY IM NOT SURE WHAT YOU MEAN BY THAT QUESTION."@@floridaman9045
@MateableCoin Жыл бұрын
did you make it where you can lift the will off the track? I need to build one but I am not sure how to make it where anyone can lift it off the track and push it over
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
It could probably be lifted off the track, the rollers come with a metal tab that goes under the bars so it can't be lifted off, but I took that piece off so it can roll past the 2x4's. I'm sure you could find a way to keep that piece on the rollers, or add something else to keep it from coming off. Good luck!
@Willy_jackson9 Жыл бұрын
Could you put an electric gate opener/closer on it?
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about that, I have never looked into it.
@MrCPPG Жыл бұрын
What keeps someone from lifting the gate off the rollers and walking in ?
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
I guess someone could, there is nowhere for them to grab on the side where the wheels and its kind of heavy. Hard to lift even with the handle.
@robertboyero3797 Жыл бұрын
I see you went with what is normally the vertical poles in a chain link fence, is there a reason why you didn't use the top rail poles? They have tapered ends and slip into each other. Just curious because I'm thinking of building one for a 17' opening.
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
These poles are the only ones I saw at Lowes when I went, I think the top rails aren't as wide and may have a little more sag. I could be wrong, but I think they make 10-20 foot sections of top rail, It may be worth trying just making sure you add supports underneath. The other concern might be the rollers being a little too big for those rails. But It may work just fine.
@skategrangerify9 ай бұрын
How wide is your opening compared to the length of the gate? Trying to figure out so i can do this. My opening is 10 foot. Should my 2x4 be a foot longer so i can attach the rollers?
@floridaman90459 ай бұрын
I'd go 12' and you can always cut them. Only reason to go less if you dont have the space on the other side. Basically I think the longer the better.
@JamesFFHarris Жыл бұрын
There are some questions with the design for stability when a high wind comes.
@floridaman9045 Жыл бұрын
Wind wont knock it over, I have it locked in on the far side and you can't push it off the rollers
@matthewgalano76522 ай бұрын
What stops the left side from just being blown off the track with a big wind or from being kicked or pushed off by a human or animal. I want to do something like this but seems like a safety hazard for my kids if they try to escape
@floridaman90452 ай бұрын
It would be very hard to get this gate off the track, it required me to use a jack, its also been through two hurricanes so far.
@nature-scenic6745 Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the 16 ft steel pipe and what size i can’t find at the Home Depot.
@D0lasloccsta Жыл бұрын
Just buy two 8’ pipes and butt them together to create the 16’ bar and add three straps to the joint. I just replicated this method of gate yesterday and it was a success