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[@Strokedlt1]

I'd run that lower track 100% across the opening as you have potential to catch a sidewall and knocking hole in tire if you only go so far across

[@gunndygaming]

Was going to say the same thing. taking it the extra 4 feet until behind the other side of fencing, even if not technically needed would also help with it looking more uniform as well as protecting cars, kids, and others from catching the edge. Ideally it would have been set into the concrete vs raised, but sometimes you just gotta make do.

[@Travis_and_Jess]

Agree100% for visual and cohesiveness and I would worry about that corner .

[@Danman1972]

I would run it all the way across as well.

[@wadeprunty]

Same. Run the track all the way across. And, fill the pole to strengthen it.

[@SrslyNoz.]

Same thought, also, just for appearance, all the way across is going to look better.

[@user-zt5xf9ip4s]

Fill the pole with concreat. That will help stiffen the post and make it less susceptible to bending.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

👆🏽love this idea!

[@mrljvb]

@@LonestarHawaiian doh.. should have read the comments before I made mine above. In addition to concrete, add rebar, or mix the concrete with reinforcing fibre (same stuff they use in concrete counter tops) to strengthen against shear loads.

[@donmynack]

Great idea! I've also seen a boxed steel piece (maybe 3x3 or 4x4...not sure) used as a vertical support for these gates. Not a pro, though.

[@rdhays2000]

@LonestarHawaiian, I agree with this. I had fixed a broken fence post on a chain link swing gate that broke at ground level by running a couple of pieces of rebar down the center of the post then filling with concrete. In your case I would probably use 3 pieces of rebar down the center of the post and filling with concrete. I would probably do that to both posts for the rolling gate and maybe even the couple of posts that you moved.

[@juliansamuel9454]

And as you fill them with concrete use a hammer drill with a super dull bit or a sawzall (reciprocating saw) to vibrate the post so the concrete can settle inside.

[@NulledMedia]

Welding tip, if you're using flux core ( I don't see gas) ; verify the welder is setup for DC Electrode Negative (DCEN). It will greatly reduce splatter.

[@davidfarmer1666]

Very well done and beautiful. If you're worried about your post standing up to a wind, fill the post with cement. If you are using bagged concrete you may want to improve the strength of the mix by adding additional cement to the bag mix. The bag is usually mixed to 2,000 psi. To get it to about 4,000 psi add 2 full shovels of cement to the mix. This will increase the strength of the mix and in turn the post. Make sure to hammer the post as you put the concrete into the post. This will make sure that you don't have air pockets and the post is full from bottom to top. This is the way posts are done in parking lots and around items that require protection in parking lots.

[@carportmods]

At Tractor Supply, you'll find Hobart anti spatter spray. Spray it on the tip and on what you're welding. You'll see that the spatter brushes or grinds off much cleaner.

[@Laterdays2]

Awesome work. So cool to see an actual homeowner working on their own projects. Super impressed.

[@cadpateh]

A nice little trick I learned when I first started out welding. Is if your having trouble seeing your weld is to use soap stone to mark your weld path it makes the weld much brighter and helps you see the weld much better. Anyway great work!

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Thanks!

[@Ihatezidiotz]

good tip.. welding outside in direct sunlight always is a problem. light comming from the back of your mask causes your eyes to dialate, and cant see shit.

[@l.rod2827]

Put concrete in the pole to stiffen it up. Great fence work!

[@mike.b.beltran]

I was about to say the same thing.

[@jasontbarker]

Can even drive a couple pieces of rebar in it then fill it with concrete!

[@TxStang]

Fill the hollow of those 2 corner gate posts with concrete mix it fairly thin and make a big funnl to get it in there . Holds up great to these Texas thunderstorms , the winds may rip the boards off but those posts will still be standing tall !

[@awfulal275]

Love the new shop from a man that started with no tools to a guy with a dream shop keep it up brother

[@travismilner2012]

I definitely recommend an electric opener. They’re not difficult to install, but the convenience factor will amaze you. I waited years to install mine, and I wish I had done it right off the bat. You won’t know they world of difference it can make until you install it.

[@compustat]

The gate looks great. You do know that now Mom is going to want an electric opener, right???

[@discrtidunkwn]

Crazy that both top comments was exactly what I was going to suggest. Now for a new one, put a second rolling pin brace down further. If it should ever get bumped it might help keep it from falling over and hurting someone. Obviously closed and bumped is not as likely to come off track but at any other point you are relying on one pivot point, try and lessen that vulnerability. You could also just add a rail, think hand rail, onto that pad you poured that comes up about half way. The fence would catch it falling one way and the safety rail the other.

[@RichardBauer_]

Looking good! I would recommend longer roller guides though. Doesn't look to be catching enough of the gate and if for some reason someone bumps that gate with a car, and a kid is around, it would be fairly easy to knock the gate over and land on said child. With longer rollers it will help hold the gate up. Looking good!

[@ScogginsOutdoors]

Strongest fence post...oil field pipe. My fence here in tornado alley has stood against 70-80 mph winds for 10+ years. Looking forward to that building being completed.

[@johnboylong40]

There’s a Spaulding spray u can use for cleaner work. To much heat and dirty steel. Try trigger welding instead. If not turn your wire speed down and heat till you get it right. Your fillet is important. Got to bevel your steel more and or leave a bit of a gap when marrying your pieces so you have a little more penetration.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Thank you!

[@ErtsenPlayGames]

Like someone say - FILL THE POLE WITH CONCRETE but - use glass or basalt fibers to make it stronger , add plasticizer so you will need less water to make it "flow" better (with less water it will be even stronger and less chance of cracks) and MUST HAVE ( 2 above isn't as necessary)==== add at least 1 piece of rebar so it wont crack after some time and wont get pushed up if the pipe is smooth (it will be best to add 2-3 pieces of 4-8mm rebar / alternative will be piece of threded rod )

[@DJMegabit]

@LONESTAR HAWAIIAN I would also move some of that dirt back out. Dirt against wood will rot out the bottom of the fence. I made that mistake on mine. Great video on the gate.

[@lars949]

8:45 and 19:17 you can see the existing fence on the right has a slight gap between planks to allow the wood to expand and contract, clamping them tight at 16:57 won't leave any room for that...

[@mattyb7607]

This is great work! I need to do this to my vinyl fence. I was soft quoted 8 grand to replace a portion of my vinyl fence with a sliding gate like this. I said to the guy I could buy a tig welder and the metal and build it myself for less than a quarter of the price. Needless to say I never got the formal proposal from him.

[@computergeek673]

Me waiting for lone star to upload, was not disappointed by the amazing content 🤘🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@allabtMando]

I love Lasfit, still have their headlights on my 2012 silverado after 3 years.

[@jefferyshall]

Awesome work! Hope we're also painting those pole black at some point.

[@AllAroundTube50]

You can motorized that gate from ebay or amazon for about $220 (I did the same thing). No need to spend a thousand dollars for a fancy motor. The $220 cheap version lasted us 3-years and is doing just fine! Came with two remotes and I was even able to buy a separate wireless keypad that lets us open/close the gate from outside.

[@tonyguzman6820]

It's about time we get some content lol I'm having withdrawals, and want to see how the shop is going

[@carllarsen2769]

The splatter has alot to do with being Flux core wire. If you ran gas, you usually get much cleaner welds

[@passatgt]

Next time mount a 2x2 wood horizontally on the metal frame(top, middle and bottom), that way you can just screw the slats into wood, much easier and a lot faster than into metal.

[@keefyboy4601]

A pro charger in that corvette would be awesome. Then to have your dad drive it…..I see it in the future, can’t wait for that video,

[@blastingweevil2968]

weld up the ends of the square tube or water will sit inside and rust from the inside out. also would extend the Vtrack all the way across the width of the gate so the end dose not wiggle or move if you extend it the full width you can fasten it down very well at either end without roll interupting.

[@raynavarra]

Outstanding. You have an impressive skill set for sure. Congrats.

[@Dallen9]

Eh... Just depends.... Those metal poles staying in the ground more often than not depend on was the Concrete properly mixed before pouring and did you you give yourself enough depth to properly anchor into the ground. Some people either cheap out buying a short fence pole instead of getting the longer (usually 9-10 ft long) proper fence pole.

[@maxobrien8988]

I have lasfit and recon lights on my 6.7 powerstroke. Nothing bad to say

[@jasonwaugh1947]

Thanks for the lasfit recommendation. Just ordered one!

[@jonathanlanglois2742]

Cemented fence posts do have a serious tendency to crack. The expansion coefficient of steel and concrete is close, but not quite the same, and during summer, that pole will heat up way quicker than the concrete. The better option is screw in posts. They just don't move, even when subjected to the freeze and thaw cycles of a harsh Canadian winter.

[@alk3myst]

Just a 12x6' folding gate with a 4' and 8' section. It was built right with 4x4's instead of 2x4's previously and really good hinges. Almost 8 years ago that cost me almost a $1000. In today's economy this gate was a great value and you learned new skills/things like pickets need to be cut to size.

[@hunters5407]

16:15 Backed in like a champ. My wife scares me pulling in forward.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

😂😂😂 dying

[@mrljvb]

Pull the top caps off the poles, will with concrete and rebar, that should reinforce it sufficiently.

[@benyue5502]

Man I love this build series

[@scottdm9707]

Great looking gate! Make sure your kids understand the potential for pinched fingers/toes since they'll eventually think it's a fun ride when Dad's not around :)

[@eagleeye5890]

NICE JOB ON THAT ROLLING GATE!!!....GIT R DONE!...

[@zachattackcustoms]

I actually have a Lasfit Air Inflator Prototype. Still waiting on them to send mine out. Makes complete sense why they would send you out one first. lol

[@dennisjordan8300]

Bam You got your workout Done!

[@michaelshallue1801]

Great job, idea for sliding gate and video!!

[@gregkrueger331]

I Raptor Lined my entire GMT900 Tahoe’s body. I did it 3 years ago and it’s still looking good. Cerakote Trimkote will keep it looking like it was just sprayed and each treatment lasts about 6 months at a whopping $17 bucks.

[@paulraschke1670]

I ABSOLUTELY Applaud you on the Awesome video on Building your privacy gate!! Nothing worse than no good nosy Aka, Karen's looking in to what is no business of theirs anyway!! You should be extremely proud . Looks professionally Done when I'm right beside you and macanicly inclined as well when it comes to doing this type of stuff. I have thought many times of putting a gate up in the front of my entrance as well but not just too sure how to tackle the situation. My buddy tried with two swinging gates using axecel hubs with bearings and he still hasn't finished them ., I positively like your idea a thousand times better and looks like something I can absolutely handle by myself. Thanks . Stay strong safe and Karen free!

[@williampoe8658]

Awsome DIY ! Well done!

[@abhishanu1]

Steel here: With the polls a usually good idea is to plate it for strength and when you dig down - dig in a square and concrete the general area before putting dirt over the rest - adds stability to the structure - if you wanna be rough just weld the plate and it will be fine - if you want even stronger bolt through the plates into harder ground with a rod

[@benthomas881]

My Hawaiian Brudda ... Luv da videos, I'm Texas born and raised but lived in Waianae (Makaha Valley) for 12 yrs. just moved back to Tx. 3yrs. ago....Keep on inspiring bro. Mahalo

[@markmanning5683]

Just finished a Live Stream with "Don's Life" channel. I wish you could hold a Live Stream giving your viewers a chance to understand you and your channel more. Just my opinion. I have gone all the way back to the beginning of your videos Snorkeling and First Truck Modifications. Loyal fan.

[@dpooreman09]

Fluxcore wire will splatter a lot. If you get argon gas and solid wire your welds will look pretty good

[@Boobtube.]

as far as the post you are concerned about moving, ....why not add a support bracket on a 45 degree from top of the post your concerned about down to the bottom of next post that is holding up the gate. That should give it more support. You better keep a good coat of paint on your 2x2 SQ tubing you welded up, or else your going to have rust stains all over your driveway. I would powdercoat it within next 5 years. I also predict you will either make the gate electric in the future or just leave the gate open all the time, once the neighbors get used to seeing your massive shop. Because getting out of your car all the time to close the gate manually after you drive thru it, is going to get old real quick.

[@user-hq9tu6oy8i]

Holy cow. Those welds suck. They’re about 10 times better than I could do. Congrats on another great job.

[@richardmoore1698]

I can see the difference between the fence you built from the pre-existing fence. It sucks I can see the difference but, your fence is way better! I am very impressed with your energy! I don't know how you are out there at night doing what you do.

[@chasemartin8893]

Sleeve the pole with a thicker wall pipe and slide it down inside. Or fill the pole with concrete.

[@Drew1701D]

Love this content, you sir are the DIY expert of all trades, except roofing obviously :) The only things I've been able to keep up with and dabble in are the lasfit turn signal and backup lights for my 2019 Silverado, I wasn't brave enough to install myself was the rough country light bar in the grill. Had that and a Go Rhino Grill and Push Bar installed by pros have made my Silverado an eye turning bad ass looking truck. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ipalmpre]

Hey here's the idea to fix your pole that don't or you worry they won't hold up give me a couple of bags of cement and pour it down the pole with a rebar in the middle rest of the fence will blow away but that pole Will Never Move thanks enjoying the videos !

[@jasontindall54]

Love the classic Lonestar Hawaiian “on my own” song. Love your videos! Keep it up 👍🏼

[@user-ep4wf8oz6m]

Add some concrete mix into the pipe post to make it more solid.

[@koolkar55]

Awesome work. Can't wait for your shop setup. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

[@Saddutchman]

Thanks for the video, it was educative. Maybe anker the poles near you garten, and if hard winds are a problem, have it open during storms.

[@CartwrightFour]

I’ve got no doubt the finished project will be top notch. You have a great attention to detail.

[@paulsanders1373]

IMHO you did an excellent job on the fence and rolling gate! Nicely done mate!

[@um_fu1326]

So a couple years back I was lucky enough to buy some land and build my dream home in my 20’s and I built just a pull barn in the back this was 2019 I think I spent 15k for the building and 5k for other things like a garage door and concrete and labor (I did with my family and friends as much as we could) but it’s still holding up fine

[@lovitaredd8492]

Welding tip: if you are having difficulty seeing your weld while welding, you need a darker lense in your welding hood 👍🏾

[@famousamoso7]

That entire 16' section is only held in place by the roller tube at 21:33. The first time you get a straightline wind across the gate its blowing over and destroying it. I would consider another vertical support on the opposite side of the gate to sandwich the moving gate in the middle and make it more rigid and prevent it from toppling over in a wind storm.

[@dirtyjohn6556]

Very impressive with the gate. Good idea

[@kentcorbett5436]

Fence looks great now you might need to add a motor with remote control so that the white compound and wants to park behind thefense. She can press a button and open it. And also an idea when you get those texts, wins would be to open the game. It would be less of a sale effect on your post.

[@thomasbossman]

I would put some more wood planks on the inside of the fence cuz right now you can still see in from outside

[@code10garage94]

Awesome build 👍🏽👍🏽…Aloha bruddah🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@andyp9040]

Good job but you need to double slat the fence you can see right through the fence and gate😂👍

[@Jay-js5ik]

My man has some soccer skills. Nice!

[@motogang901]

Very nice my friend u got me around my home trying stuff lol😊

[@Aphxphotog]

Reverse your polarity on the welder - Switch the cables under the door to the opposite posts. Bingo! And get a micro closer to the material. Also I know you want to bang it out and save time. But slow down a little and slow down the feed a little more. Be patient. That thing isn’t meant for speed and production quantity. Good stuff. Plus, it isn’t anything a soft grinding wheel cant fix.Maybe think about sealing the tube ends on the gate up as well. Rusting from both the inside and out is a death sentence, especially in Hawaii. Sealing the ends will allow rust on one side and extend the life of it.

[@Ed_Garage]

fill the pole with concrete. Also run the bottom track all the way across.

[@bryantrussell4630]

When is the roof going on the new workshop?? I’m dying to see that get finished!!!! Fence looks great by the way!!!

[@kenkphu]

Have you looked into a cantilever gate roller set? No track on the cement needed, and looks great and no fuss with greasing and pebbles/debris on your track

[@mattleise7483]

Fill the pole with concrete on the left side of the rolling gate to make it more rigid.

[@MRLUGNUTS]

phenomenal job..👍

[@chettiarsirusraj9501]

Maybe buying a pressure washer with a fine amount of different Nozzle attachments will be the next best purchase because often, times wood and metal fences that have been out in the open facing all the different types of weather and hot and cold climates causing them to grow corrosion or a mold layer on their surface so hosing them down with a powerful pressure washer will help to rejuvenate them back to life good as new. if it doesn't work out then you will still have a fine pressure washer to was your cars and big trucks with at hand really helping you out and saving overall water usage altogether by reducing total water bucket filling trips and just the total amount of water flowing off from a water hose so save water on your property cleanup and vehicle clean up time.

[@fernandoquiceno]

Yes. The one thing I kept thinking about the whole video was that corner track piece. Guess with kids I always think what if. 👍🏼

[@tsjuno]

When I built mine, I bolted 2x2’s to the rails with 1/4” bolts Then was able to screw the pickets to the 2x2’s. It saved some time. I’ve screwed those pickets into the metal before and that sucked

[@JasonWelchMusic]

You can uncap the metal fence posts, run rebar or a small pipe inside them, then fill them with concrete. Then paint them black to match the black metal on the sliding gate.

[@CFernandez2481]

Pour concrete down the top of the pole where the gate attaches to add strength to it, better to do it when the footer is poured but should help either way!

[@TheCabledawg1]

When I was young, I thought people who live in an HOA were poor. Why would anyone live in a place like that unless you didn't have a choice and you could not afford something better. When I went to buy my first house at age 34, the realtor opened my eyes as to what an HOA really is. I told her to find me a nice house not in an HOA. That was too easy. I'm 55 now and still am unsure why anyone would live in an HOA. I do not see the benefit vs what I have....a really nice upper medium class neighborhood.

[@ATVHOBO]

Should have contacted the student welders that helped Bunker Branding in Texas they did awesome work and are willing to help show you things as weld.

[@RustyBurch]

Due to my ocd, i would have to run that track the entire opening and to make sure a side wall of a tire would be slashed on it

[@jimhunt5259]

A grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't 🤩

[@marksouth7596]

Great job. Looks amazing. Love these DIY projects that come out so great, and I know they leave that satisfied feeling!

[@radarseekingC6]

Looks Great, Well done,,

[@LegacyIndustrial1]

Very talented sir!

[@aggieslaughter06]

Send fill the set poles with concrete…. Also extend the V track! It’s killing my OCD. Extend it to where the gate ends!!!

[@user-eg5uh8ty5w]

Fill those posts with concrete to give them the additional strength you need for the gate.

[@natenate2280]

honestly man considering you are a hobbyist welder as long as it holds its good enough, you can always cut the welds out and reweld when you are better or even replace it as needed. I would buy scrap plate and cut it into practice pieces if you want some cheap coupons to tune in and practice with. - professional welder

[@natenate2280]

basic rule tho if it's metal paint it so even if it's some booger welds some metal primer then paint will help it not corrode very quickly

[@ProjectZGarage]

wow great job looks great.

[@rwdplz1]

I'd paint the rest of the bare metal poles black, and add a gate opener you can control from garage door openers in the cars

[@fightthegoodfight286]

Pop the caps off and fill with concrete. That should keep them from bending and folding.

[@sotopr7]

Men these dude is crazy, live all he do men. Much love to u and your family brother.

[@DanielV425]

New subscriber 💪 love seeing the build on the shop. Addicted already! 😂💯

[@greezy937]

To take care of the handle hitting the fence situation, I would cut like a inch and a half by 4 in rectangle slit vertically so you can just stick your hand in and use that to slide the gate open

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Love this idea!

[@greezy937]

@@LonestarHawaiian even put a handle like what's on a pocket door so you can't see through it

[@msethhunter]

Damn dude, that turned out great! 🤙