HOW TO INSTALL A FARM GATE

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Shew....Man...I never would have show the Helicopter searching my property if I would have known how much hatred this would spawn...I don't believe any law enforcement agency has a right to low fly over private property without probable cause...period. I support law enforcement...but I also support individual rights...what's next..walking through your yard, property or home searching for anything you could be prosecuted for?? Taking your property? Taking your right to feed your family? Taking my cattle? My Chickens? Taxing me for the veggies I grow? NO PROBABLE CAUSE...NO WARRANT...NOT LOW FLY OVER PRIVATE PROPERTY? What do you guys think?

[@justinandrew04]

100% agree. A lot of people don't value their rights.

[@jimpetersen8900]

I respect your opinion but here after the corn gets knee high we have them all the time searching for marijuana patches I don't mind them flying over as long as they don't land

[@watcherofwatchers]

@@jimpetersen8900 But other people do mind.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Too much big brother for me

[@the32712]

Without a warrant, in my opinion, they have no business at all being over your property unless they're in hot pursuit of a dangerous criminal. A helicopter flying over your property, taking pictures, is the exact same as an officer entering your property without a warrant and taking photos on foot. With all the laws today, every single American is violating some unknown law. Having law enforcement go on a fishing expedition on your property is not a good idea. Got a barn with power that you didn't apply for a permit? Illegal Selling neighbor's a chicken? Illegal unless you apply for permits, exemptions and other stuff Crossing a road on an ATV? Illegal Trading a chicken for a garden plowing? Illegal without exemption because it's "Commerce". Sheriff's are accountable to the people via voting and know their neighbors. I.E they derive their power from the "consent of the governed" and know their communities. State Police and City Cops do not. Therefore I support Sheriffs, but not State Police and City Cops.

[@moersmoers]

Hearing the State Trooper chopper reminded me of my Grandpa. He had a back pasture that basically was just overgrown with weeds and scrub brush- he got the idea to plant Citronella (similar looking plant to marijuana from a distance) He ran his riding mower out cutting a path, then cut a big circle out in the middle of nowhere in his field, then planted a bunch of Citronella. and from his back porch, could watch the Troopers hovering real low trying to figure out what was there!!! This is in SW Indiana. RIP Grandpa!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yea man....what right do they have to do that?

[@garyluck4970]

Doesn’t hurt to cover top of corner post after several years the post Rot from top down oil bucket cover doesn’t look too good but works when your nail it on top of the post

[@jtc1947]

@@garyluck4970 I would suggest no nail? Might allow moisture?? Sounds like something else might work better??

[@jtc1947]

@ Mike M ? Bet Your GRAMPS had a lot of chuckles over that? Isn't the Cit plant good for repelling skeeters??

[@willieham92]

What size diameter and length of the post you're hanging your gate?

[@doomslayer4341]

I could literally only find 2 vidoes on how to hang a gate like this. Very informative thanks.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yessir that's why I made the vid...this info isn't out there

[@theylivepart2]

Thank you for this video! I’m a widow and have been dreading hanging a gate, now I think I’ve got this.

[@_mattjones]

Just installed my farm gate last night...after it sat against the fence for a month. I pretty much did it just like you did! Awesome stuff

[@nickelsvillemuleman]

We sometimes run a self tapping screw through the hinge strap into the gate. This helps keeps the hinge from moving over time and would give you another level of security as well.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Great Idea andy

[@raymond4uhatrz]

Andy you are correct ,.. as a fence builder in Texas we always slide the bottom hinge up to so the bar is resting on the hinge, to prevent it from sliding with the weight of the fence and then adding the self tapping screw...gates in high pressure areas we use a 3rd hinge& hook in the center...As don’t check level on top of gate, use the next bar to check it..welding warps the top bar from the factory

[@blingthingschar6530]

Thank you. As a new widow with acreage and livestock, I need to know this information. I sure do appreciate this video.

[@jeffbroocks7697]

You have to take responsibility for what you post. It’s your channel, content and opinions - are yours. Sometimes one offers their opinion and sometimes, when you do so,publicly, there will be blowback. Just move forward. Good channel and supported by many. Cheered!

[@zaccariasippidabarbercollins]

Just put my post in the ground 2 days ago for my 12 foot gate and glad I watched this so I can used the extended hanger besides the one that just screw in one side. Respect and Salute.

[@kaydye6011]

Thank you for producing such a great video. You explain and show things so well! I tried to watch another guy's demo, and his help stood if front of the camera, so all you could see was his back-not the steps in hanging the gate. 🤣 BTW, I agree with you on the black helicopters.

[@brandonrennicker4526]

100% agree with you Josh! I’ve had the same experience on my farm. Black unmarked helicopter flying and hovering less than 100 ft above my fields and barns during broad daylight! It’s absolutely uncalled for.

[@fishcake46]

Lol "how am I gonna put it up?" Was exactly what I was thinking with my gate. Thanks for the help 🙂

[@katiecarnahan538]

I swear some how you know what's going on at our place. Every time we need to do something or even just think about it, you come out with the exact video we need lol. We hung a gate this morning.

[@ellenka22]

Very elementary guide. THANK YOU!!! You've helped this city girl ALOT.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

you're very welcome little lady

[@benwillmoth2957]

Something else we do on our farm is put a screwable hinge into the bottom of the opposite post that the hinges are on. This allows you to pick up on the gate and sit it down on it. It keeps the weight off the post when it’s not in use. It also helps keep your animals in if you were to forget a chain or something. You have to pick up on it to open it.

[@ChrisBundy17]

We do the same.

[@redmanrm1]

I agree with the low flying 100%. I just bought the gate and it’s going up tomorrow. thank you for the video

[@CannFarms]

I’ve hung quite a few gates. The tip about not tightening the top hinge staub until the gate is on both the hinges will come in handy!

[@dannysworld582]

Perfect video. Need to get a gate hung on the back of my property and this was so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@georgiadailyr3448]

You always make the best Tutorials

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Georgia!

[@gregb2144]

Like your enthusiasm with all your projects! I was doing all those things as soon as i could reach the pedals of the JD 1010, fences and all the farming stuff! Keep having fun!!!

[@stedder8436]

Man your shirt sure is perfect for the intro of this video, bud.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I know right...look at all the comments back at me...I've deleted all the comments with curse words....what's next man...people knocking on my door to take my belongings? Troopers coming up to my garage and going through my things? This is wrong bro...probable cause is needed to search someone's personal property or a warrant

[@stedder8436]

Stoney Ridge Farmer I agree fully. It sucks even more that this is happening so close to home with me only being about 45 minutes south of you. Not good, bud.

[@rockenh1535]

these days they can surveil your every move from satelite and you wouldn't even know it. if you have a cell phone they know where you are and who your talking to. if you have one of those amazon things people put in there house to answer questions realize that that thing in listening to you all the time.

[@elmbriardevelopments3208]

Great advice josh LOVELY fence and a good way to hang a gate like I say u are a great teatcher and I enjoy ur videos thanks others will agree with me I'm shure

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks so much for the kind words

[@elmbriardevelopments3208]

No problem best of luck in the future keep up the good work

[@rickysafer2895]

Hey Josh if you put a self tapping metal screw through each of the female hinges it will keep them from kicking out and they will stay straight on the gate frame because those bolts will work loose in the near future.

[@Hope-qu6tv]

Good job! Getting ready to hang my gate! Very easy to follow.

[@stevescabin5441]

Thanks for the video! I need to put in a gate for my utility easement. I am getting a 14 footer. I was going to have them deliver it but after you mentioned just throwing it in your pick up truck - I decided to give that a whirl!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

go 16ft!! My best advice!! Every gate on this farm is 16ft....that's my best advice!

[@saltydog3714]

Hey Josh, I sure like your positive attitude. I like to use a block of wood to help temporarily prop up the low end of the gate. I appreciate police presence now and then whether it be in the air or on the ground. Thanks for the video! Doug Baird.

[@terrymangum3914]

Another very interesting and informative video Josh. You made hanging the gate look so easy. I will certainly be following your instructions when we hang our gates in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSnakeman3]

Josh that was great! I said to myself 4 times: turn the wrench around and poof, you did - funny. Nice gate hang Josh.

[@SWITCH7425]

Simple and clear instructions....you would make a very good teacher 👍

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks buddy

[@BuildingTheHaven]

Getting ready to do similar on our property with 2 smaller farm gates for our entrance to the property. Between this video and the one you did on the opener awhile back I am set on information. Good stuff as always Stoney...woooooo!

[@piepawrench]

Odd and funny, odd being just today I had to hang a "farm" gate between my property and the neighbors property. And I sat down this evening and your video shows up on my KZbin screen. Mine was just a 10 footer but I, like you was alone, only difference is I'm 72 yrs old. Funny part was I said to myself as you were tighting up the top hinge with a crescent wrench, I said to myself, "turn the wrench around, you are using it wrong". Bout that time you turned the wrench around and said, "there ya go, for all you purest I'm using the wrench right now". I said "WHAT", cracked me up. I'm not a purest by any means, just my grandfather, Pop, drilled that into me. Great videos. I am a new subscriber and thanks for keepin it clean. BTW, I was using the screw in hinge and I agree with you it hard to drill straight, even harder when you're alone, I take a framing square and clamp it to the post with the long part facing down the post and the shorter end facing the side I'm drilling. Square it and level it and use it as a guide as I drill, works good. John in Ky.

[@stubbshomestead1316]

That gate turned out great....I need to go check mine now

[@garrettwilliams1129]

You are 100% correct. They are invading your property, and you have every right to be upset. On another note, your property is gorgeous! What a blessing 👍

[@Little_Promises]

What was the wrench that you used?

[@texaspecanderosa]

Just a simple gate installation - never seen anyone do that! Good stuff Thanks!

[@wendyc.5769]

Love your instructional videos Josh!!!

[@LisouFlower]

Thank you so much for the video! I'm installing my gate this week and your video helped immensely!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad it helped!

[@elibroome1696]

I don't get it. Why do people give a thumbs down? One would think if you don't like the video you don't watch it.... Josh the farm is looking great. God Bless

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Another good step to take is add a little axle grease on the hinges. 1. Helps it open and close smoother 2. Keeps it from squeaking 3. Keeps it from rusting as fast. Since you are already done, just spray some white lithium grease in it

[@brandonglover9657]

Great video Josh. The fence really looks good.

[@userzukie]

Hi Josh, Great video. I have a question on your gate posts? Is it because you have a 4 board fence that you do not need any additional bracing for the posts, like a H Brace? I assume the gate posts are a different size and depth than the line posts?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

H brace is designed to hold back your wire, not your gate my friend. The gate is only about 120 lbs or so. I did use bigger posts on the braces, however the wood is attached to the next post and on down the line so no bracing is needed for a board fence gate opening. We used a larger post for the gate but no bracing is needed. Now...I say this with the understanding that this isn't a gate that's used more than 10-15 times per year...if it's your driveway gate or you put an automatic opener on it...then dig the hole, and put a couple hundred lbs of concrete or go with a steel concreted post

[@RoadhogRNA]

Josh that was a fine instructional video!!!! Great job!!!!

[@sammmarti3338]

I've found the best way is to hang the bottom. Use a strap on the post and top rung on your gate . I've hung about 18 gates for pastures and paddocks recently. Keeps me from making too many adjusts. I also place 2x4 or 4x4 under the bottom of the gate on the opening side.

[@garybonz]

Josh, if you put a 3/16 or 1/4 inch self drilling tech screw where the hinge/hanger part goes around the pipe of the gate it will keep things from moving around with time and use.

[@davidleroyemmons]

Love your channel and your farm

[@markprescott2011]

Another Great Video Josh!!!! I guess I need to rework my gates!!!

[@Josedoggie1962]

Very well explained thank you, great video 🤠

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Back in the early 90's at my other farm the Texas National Guard used my barn as a simulated target for fighter jet bombing runs.Imagine a fighter or 5 coming in low (300 feet) and fast over your head while your working your hay field. First time rattled me but after that it was something I actually liked to see since I'm a veteran.Not even sure what type of fighters they were but it was definitely cool.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Seen it up on Turtle Island...Eustace Conway's place....F14 flying low at about 300mph!

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer cool! I remember the F-14 Tomcats from my Navy days. They would do a supersonic fly by to show off :)

[@NancysFanciesDesign]

What if they crashed on your property?

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

@@NancysFanciesDesign I worried more about a drunk taking out my fence than I ever did about a pilot crashing on my property.Down here in Texas we call that "risk analysis"....

[@jtc1947]

AMOS If You had cattle, THAT could be annoying!!

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

We also have them plans and choppers flying over our area. I have seen military choppers like the Chinooks fly over and just clear the tree tops. For the folks that dont have a tractor a hilift jack works great for holding up gates.

[@Bhamgurl1]

Great work Josh could you sometime create a video showing how you get your materials and things that you use on the farm transported from the site that you purchased them from to your farm. It's difficult sometimes like at 16 foot fence it just doesn't fit and most things that we would have to carry it in

[@onehillfarm7002]

Great video and so true!! I have a gate sitting against a tree waiting to transform an old pasture to a new pasture.

[@johnsadler8637]

My gate posts were current-year Osage Orange. I used an 18” ship auger but 3/4” diameter and drove it with a 1/2” drill. I think your flat wood bit is ok for cured pine but I’d worry about wearing that rig out on hedge posts. Just in case someone is thinking that way. 😀 Good looking gate.

[@deannelson5187]

It is always a good idea to make plumb marks for the holes for the gate hangers too before you drill the holes. Do not just eye ball them for plumb. This will make your adjustments a lot easier.

[@tropifiori]

Very useful -thanks. When I had my farm in KY the law flew around checking my food plots also. Frank

[@jeffrobison2013]

one suggestion on the gate, when working by yourself carry a block to set far end on so you dont have to fight pulling it all the way up with the bolt when adjusting it

[@fosterchild420420]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@ralphwoodard609]

Robert Bennett I want to see the rocket science part of it do you see how deep we can get this. 😜🤣

[@bend4852]

A jack stand would probably work pretty good too

[@Saul2PaulCatholic]

I need to hang a 16' gate on the property I just bought. Great tips!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thanks for showing me how to hang a gate. That looked easy enough. That looked like Airwolf to me! Are they doing a remake? How did you get so lucky to be on the show.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahhaha Airwolf....now that's a blast from the past

[@cybersylo5786]

Good job. Some self-tapping screws on the gate hardware will keep it from turning on you over time. I learned this the hard way.

[@CommanderBacon64]

About to install a bunch of gates!! Great timing Josh! thanks for sharing!!!

[@diyranch8475]

Loved the live stream last night! You always go live when I’m asleep 😴 anyways, thanks for what you do Josh, I’ve been a long time follower on my personal page and you’ve inspired me to do similar videos while I build my forever ranch in central Florida!

[@PFMassie]

Good video Josh!! A block for the far end and a $30 ship auger from Tsc really make hanging gates a breeze by yourself!

[@harleycarter1955]

Josh, you might want to look into a product that is called SHUR LATCH it's a gate latch system that can be locked with your padlock and will support the gate on the lock side, can be found at your CO OP and Tractor Supply also on line. I've been using these on my gates for the past 4 years. Great product. Harley from Georgetown, TN.

[@erniebigbie3211]

I agree. That gate is heavy to be hanging all the weight on that small a gate post.

[@Cwnazelrod]

“Hammer or whatever tool you may have (adjustable wrench) whatever” been there done that. Definitely keeping it real life today! Lol.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

amen....use what ya got!

[@vschwindeman]

Love your videos keep up the great work 👍

[@lazarevic95]

Great video Josh! You taught me something new!

[@tenamckinsey2182]

I really appreciate this video. I believe I can do this....but I will get help. I have a question but not about what you have done. I have a gate for my drive. It is connected to metal fencing and metal posts. It has like a weighted guideline or something that makes it swing and stay level fairly much without having to worry about it dragging the gravel. Do you know what I am talking about? I don't know the specific definition.

[@RockingCHomestead]

Great job Josh!

[@brianmeattey4151]

Fence looks damn nice bud and the gate is a good style gate anyways great vid bud and godbless

[@j.danfalwelljr1815]

You also give very good information, thanks

[@gregpavone8485]

Love your videos, need kids, will make life complete.

[@jtc1947]

GREG? Josh will need to ask Miz. Stony Ridge about the KIDS!

[@Fhef1021]

Josh next time you put up a gate, place a block under the far end of the gate. That’ll keep you from doing so much wrenching. You can hand tighten that bolt snug then wrench it tight. Looks good; nice fence.

[@kenstickney8678]

I always enjoy your videos. As a pilot, I can tell you minimum altitude for a sparsely populated area would be 500’ for an airplane. Helicopters have greater leeway because of their ability to land most anywhere. Police have even greater leeway because they can claim its part of a search for a suspect or operation. I am not sure if an officer needs a search warrant to view from the air. I suspect not because air space is governed by the FAA.

[@user-pt6io2cq9n]

There is no difference between "helicopter and airplane" or "leeway" as you say. The precedent has been established. In United States v. Causby, the case that decided how property rights in airspace would work, the court found that the property rights in the air over a small farm extended up to 365 feet aboveground, and therefore that government airplanes flying at 83 feet aboveground (and frightening the farmer’s chickens to death) were trespassing. FAA guidelines DO NOT trump established case law. Federal law always supersedes any state law. Don't end up on the wrong side of a civil suit.

[@JDFinley]

I'm always concerned when I see a pilot that does not know the rules. The rule over sparsely populated areas is NOT a minimum of 500' altitude. Rather, it is: "In those cases ("over open water or sparsely populated areas.", the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure." That means that there is no minimum if over a sparsely populated area and there are no persons, vessels, vehicles, or structures AND an emergency landing can be made "without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface." Please stop telling people "minimum altitude for a sparsely populated area would be 500’ for an airplane."

[@reeceedwards2509]

My post or 12 inch in diameter I was going to use chain saw to notch out 4inch what do you think?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I think you should use a lag bolt instead of a through bolt

[@Fungooli]

Good Job Josh. WOOO!

[@joshtondevold1865]

Great video, thanks!

[@rickypopham]

Just a helpful hint when hanging gates. Bring scrap pieces of wood to help raise the gate up to level. Makes it easier when doing it by yourself.

[@weiskotten]

Great tutorial! Thanks for posting!

[@russellprout7002]

Over here in Southern California $$$$$. Petty cool videos.

[@thomasryan8218]

They were probably checking to make sure you had your face mask on and your cows were practicing social distancing.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahhaha

[@Hope-qu6tv]

How do you wedge hinges on existing gates you own? Thanks

[@tilla455]

The fence is looking great. Ive been watching your vids preparing to install a 4 board as well. What suze posts did you use? Are the boards true 1×4's?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

we used 6-7 inch posts and true 1x4 rough cut boards from American Timber and Steel

[@Harvesttimebluegrassgospel]

Just going to throw out a tip that I think will make life easier. I use a auger bit that’s long enough to go through the post. It’s kinda pricy ($20) or so for one but where it pulls through the post it just makes one easier to me. A few years back I had to replace a lot of infrastructure on the farm and had to set many post and many gates on one of the first gates I was hanging I was using the exact bit your using my neighbor who is a older farmer came over handed me a auger bit and said try this haha. Wouldn’t trade that neighbor for anyone super good guy.

[@jaydepass642]

Where did you come up with 3 inches wider than the gate for the posts? I’m going to do the same project on my property but never done this before. Thanks and love the channel...learning so much for a first time land owner

[@brucealvarez9263]

Helper, tractor, block of wood, lots of ways to lift the far end of the gate. I wouldn't cut those bolts too short. Things shift and when the gate goes out of square it is easy to square it back up.

[@hawnshill7441]

First time fence builder helper here. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on what to do if you space your posts out about 8 inches to far? Using 2x4s or any type of lumber just looks a little trashy and pulling the posts aren't an option at this point. A new rule of thumb I learned is measure twice dig once.

[@daydreamer77w46]

What can you do if the support pole keeps leaning 6x so far? As best type of post to use as full support of heave matal gate?? All meta support post l or wood support post to use for heavy bull metal gate? Wish I could send picture to show you dragging gate unbelievable.. my wood post just keeps leaning because of heavy weight even used concrete.. 🆘 HELP

[@Golf_Course_Guy]

I love how u know all ur laws, rights, and rules......great video....

[@Charliemmafan]

I want to get a heavy duty farm gate like that but 20 feet wide just in case I ever need to have something go through it that's extra wide plus if there's ever a fire I want to give more space for the fire department and their fire trucks and you can always use like 2 10 foot wide ones or 2 12 foot wide ones which I've done before but I don't want to deal with 2 sets of hinges if possible and having to worry about opening 2 different sides of the gate so I wanna try 1 20 foot wide one sometime possibly in a certain spot but cool video thanks for sharing!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

16 feet is plenty wide to get anything through my brother...unless it's a large combine or something like that. You will have to do 2 gates if you want 20 feet, but I've never had anything that wouldn't fit through the 16ft gates on this property....never. I get tractor trailers here all the time and 16ft is the standard....they still have about 4ft on each side. 20ft gate would be too hard on the gate post and hinges and opener

[@clear_gray_sky539]

This video helped me . Thanks for making it

[@COULDbWORSE1]

Hows the gate holding up? Soon I will be installing a 16 ft gate. Would a 6x6 wood post 3 ft in the ground be enough to support the weight of it?

[@chrisowen5497]

Good job on the gate! Trust me, two people works much better. We have choppers fly low over our farms in south central Virginia, also. No clue why.

[@randybreuer1685]

Do you use some type of anchor to keep the post with the hinges from tipping or being pulled from the weight of the gate ?

[@roydavis2242]

I had a helicopter over our property at tree top level 2 days ago and it wasn't the police. It was the power company checking the high tension powerlines adjacent to property. They do that after we've had high winds. I have a level bubble on my drill. Helps. If the post is straight and level, you should be able to measure from the post to the gate top and bottom to have it level.

[@alannasmith2025]

Just saw your video, looked uncomplicated. My question is how do I find the right size of bolt hook gate with the end that goes through the tube of the gate longer than its hole. I have a friend who was given a free l> gate,< l (triangle one that meets in the center of her driveway, but the dam thing keeps coming out at the top (it's facing upward and the same with the bottom.). If the bolt is a little loose with center pin that's ok. Any suggestive hints?

[@samseyller4401]

A two way lockable gate latch would look good on that gate.

[@casa3bees151]

You are 100% correct Josh, too bad so many folks jumped on the bandwagon and off the libertywagon.

[@donbrooks9689]

So you would cut the bolts off like you did the top of the post which would let water in!but you were concerned about drilling in the post to let water in? Did you not pull a string to set the post?

[@devilghost]

Loving that shirt sir

[@corygriffiths4394]

I know a lot of people move their cattle into one field or separate them but I don’t do that because I just have one big field and there’s a fence in about the middle of the field but I don’t move the cattle from one field to the other I just leave the gate open so that way the cattle can have the whole field since it’s a 60 acre field the only time I move them into the smaller field is if I give them flee medicine or if I’m getting rid of some but the rest of the time I just let them do their thing.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...so I intensively mob graze the cows...we don't have cow trails all over the farm...the cattle dont require antibiotics, vaccines or wormer it's all about pasture and soil management

[@clydedro]

Enjoy and appreciate your videos. Your property is on the ground not the air. Class G uncontrolled airspace is for anyone to use and they don't have to talk to anyone.... Scaring your animals or blowing over your property is a different story. I own land right off of the approach end of the busiest heliport in the country (Cairns Army Airfield)... beautiful sight watching them hover around. Just be glad you don't live around Fort Rucker near a NOE route.