Making simple wooden gates. (making and fitting)

[@richthevegan8611]

Great to have a no nonsense - straight forward video. I'm constantly making doors/gates and so having a video breakdown the steps is brilliant. Thank you 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Richard🖐Thanks for your great comment and it's good to share videos like this as we all might do things slightly differently👍Cheers Del

[@stephenwatson1873]

Great easy how video TC, really enjoyed it, had to laugh at the hinges the builder supplied you with.

[@thetallcarpenter]

I think the word, 'insufficient', come to mind Stephen.🤣 Thanks for watching and your comment.😎

[@EireFirst25]

I love jobs like this, some say simple, but I say these jobs are the stalwarts or roots of the trade & a satisfactory pleasure ✌️

[@thetallcarpenter]

Great comment Kevin. I guess you're right in what you say mate. In this, 'simple', gate you have the sort of core elements of carpentry. Measuring, cutting, joining and fitting. And also applying an understanding of the timbers characteristics like swelling/shrinking as well as how to prevent gravity from affecting its shape. AND, it proves that even a simply constructed gate still bring job satisfaction.😎 Really great comment mate.👍 Have a nice weekend.

[@karma3101]

Great video. I've saved it for when I might need to make one.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Nice one Karma👍Cheers Del

[@streetkombativesystem4704]

Lovely that mate, your my new fav channel lol. Like the bevel to shed water of the cross members, I also like to put a horizontal cap on the top and bottom of my gates, as we know the rot always starts at the top and bottom through the end grain wicking water, I or the customer can easily pop the caps off and replace down the road, and save replacing whole boards. Cheers for another very enjoyable vid.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Some great extra tips there for making gates last a bit longer👊Thanks for watching my videos and your kind words😎Cheers Del

[@majambomajeed6887]

brilliant top man best chanell on you tube .thank u

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's very kind Majambo🤗Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@Tez73]

You wouldn’t go anywhere without that kneeling mat . It’s been in all your videos . Don’t blame ya . Knee pads with straps are rubbish . Cheers pal good vid

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there Terry. Its a bit like my ear defenders as well. I just cant kneel down without it.😀 I have had all sorts of problems with my knees resulting in countless surgeries over the years, and do suffer with bad arthritis in them both now, so have to do all I can to keep the pain levels down.😆 Thanks for your great comment and for watching.👍

[@Razz60]

Quality work mate am a plumber and loveing your channel Love that cordless makita saw very handy

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Razz. Thanks for watching mate, and your kind comment.😎 I've only had those Makita saws a year or two, and I wouldn't be without them now.😎 Cheers.

[@TYLERCONSTRUCTION]

Excellent job mate 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tyler.🖐 Cheers mate.

[@flyingjackcarpentry9394]

Nice simple little jobs like these in the sunshine are the best

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Kallum. You're so right mate.👊 It feels like its been a long winter, and jobs like this in the spring sunshine are good for the soul.😎 Cheers.

[@alancraigie7951]

Great video. Thank you.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alan🖐Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@bobrushing1085]

Thanks for the video

[@thetallcarpenter]

My pleasure Bob🤩Cheers Del

[@darrenroche9225]

Nice job, one of my friends has giving up working as a carpenter, all he does is side gates now he's really doing well at it has it down to 40 min a gate, he makes loads at home and cuts to suit

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Darren. Sounds like he's cranked it mate.😎 Good for him and I hope he's enjoying it.🤩 Cheers

[@darrenroche9225]

@@thetallcarpenter yea he seems to have, hopefully we all will one day 🤣🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@darrenroche9225 🤞🤞😎

[@chipowood6032]

nice job TC. Them saw horses look to be defying gravity with that angle on legs they look the part

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi chip o wood. I know they look like Bambis legs, but they are just the right angle to support a lot of weight but also wide enough apart to be stable. I've had 15 sheets of plasterboard on them which is about 300kgs!!!!. I've had this pair around 20 years and they're still spot on.😎 Thanks for your comment and have a nice weekend.👍

[@simonmiddleton2990]

Excellent video as always ,nice little tip on angling the braces to stop water settling on the tops,i always do the same ,had to giggle at the hinges they supplied you with lol.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Simon. I know putting the chamfer/angle on top of the cross braces is probably unnecessary, but it makes it feel a little bit more, 'joinery like', than just a square edge.🤩 You know what I thought as soon as I saw those tiny hinges.🤬🤠. Thanks for your nice comment and hope you have a nice weekend.👍

[@ianthompson9058]

Used your tip for fixing a block at the top of kitchen end panels to help with positioning today. Worked a treat 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's wicked Ian.🤩 It's just one less thing to have to hold as you finally position it before fixing.😎 Cheers.

[@ianthompson9058]

@@thetallcarpenter yeah it's been a god send. Or a "tall carpenter send" 😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ianthompson9058 🤣🤩

[@alexward8510]

I like to see a well used set of saw horses for some reason, gets u wondering how old and how many jobs they’ve seen...Oh what tales they could tell

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alex. What a great comment.🤩 I've had those about 20 years now and, yes they could tell a few tales if they could talk.🤪🤯 Cheers.

[@ianthompson9058]

I've got that Stanley plastic speed square. Great little tool

[@thetallcarpenter]

I broke my aluminium one, and this was available at Toolstation.🤩 (I bought the bigger 12" one as well). Cheers.

[@ianthompson9058]

@@thetallcarpenter yeah there OK arnt they. Just saw one in my local merchant and got it even tho I've got a few more but it's my go to now

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ianthompson9058 Nothing wrong with doubling up kit Ian.😉 Cheers.

[@tonyalways7174]

That’ll outlast anything you buy direct from a merchant for sure. Nice job especially on lining up those diagonal braces so evenly 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there Tony. Thanks for your great comment, and you are quite right. These will last a long time.😎 Cheers.

[@ianthompson9058]

Defo. The fact its screwed rather than nailed will make it last longer. I've seen no end of production line ones with the movement of the wood pulling the pins out they put in

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ianthompson9058 👍

[@markobrien4940]

Great job done on the gate del hope the builder gets you the hook and band hinges 450mm long ones or longer t hinges would be the job as you know that yourself nice weather to be outside working to 😀

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mark. What I ask for and what I get from any builder is always a voyage of discovery.🤩🙈. Thanks for your comment mate.👍

[@roydodd4694]

❤❤it good man 😊😊😊

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Roy🤩

[@vanjavanito6095]

Отличная работа 👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

аплодисменты 😎

[@richo9133]

Excellent video, thinking of having a go myself. Could you tell the size of the wood you fixed to the wall and what size screws you would use to fix the panels. Cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐The posts I fixed to the wall are 4x2 and I used 4x40mm screws👍Cheers Del

[@uktulsa2349]

8:03 "I just get on now and screw that up" Well I'm glad you didn't! 😅 Good job 👍🏽

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I screw stuff up all the time😲Thanks for your comment 😎Cheers Del

[@danielbrooks8520]

Jus a question would gluing the boards too help with the gap issue forming

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Daniel🖐I don't think glue would prevent the boards from shrinking causing the gaps🤔Cheers Del

[@JohnSmall314]

Nice, I'l have a go myself

[@thetallcarpenter]

Get stuck in John😎Cheers Del

[@robgormley1317]

Lovely gate mate I am doing the same job next week with some close boarded fencing, like you say the work is varied but I like it that way, that's one big shadow you cast there big man 👍 have a great weekend and keep the great content comming 😊

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Rob. Thanks for your great comment.🤩 I know that not all carpenters work can be varied if you're, say working on big house building developments, but even when we do the same job again and again, its usually on a new site/job in a different area meeting new people.😎 Cheers again and have a nice weekend.👍

[@johndoran4111]

Great job 👏🏻 got my thinking do I need another cordless circular saw 1 with blade right 😂😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John. I must admit that I find both blade left and blade right very useful.🤩 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@fragglerock5696]

Nice one mate, just wondered why you drilled holes for the screws first instead of just screwing straight through? Dont think those boards would split/crack at all.. Cheers

[@fragglerock5696]

Holding power?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi FR🖐I'm not worried about the boards splitting when pre-drilling for the screws, more than the screws tent to 'jack' the boards away from each other rather than being pulled down nice and tight👊Some people don't counter drill and just bury the heads until the boards are tight, but I think it's a bit rough😬Cheers Del

[@fragglerock5696]

Do you make the gate 10 or 20mm narrower than the gap? Or wat clearance do you use? Thanks

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Although the timber will shrink and swell with the seasons, as you suggest, I probably make the gate 20mm smaller than the opening👍Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers

[@mark3995]

Hi what would be your opinion cross brace on its own or with diagnol brace to minimise the timber twisting.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mark. I've done gates like this without the diagonal brace and it the gates have been fine.😎 (maybe dropped a tad over time, but no issues with twisting).👍 Cheers.

[@markhutton6824]

What were the fixings you hammered home to the brick? Sorry but what the mortice cut for? Also how did you align the wall fixing? When aligning for the boards for the gate who do you managed for expansion and contraction?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mark🖐The hammer fixings are called Express Nail👊I just used a level to plumb the gate post before I fixed it, and I fix the verticle boards tight to each other, as they always shrink from new, rather than expand👍Cheers Del

[@rantzzzrantzzz2568]

Great video. Could decking boards be used as an alternative? Jay

[@thetallcarpenter]

I don't see why not Jay🤔 Probably make quite a nice gate actually👊Cheers Del

[@johnpidd458]

Brilliant stuff..learnt a lot from Tall's video. Just wondering what size that circular saw is?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John🖐It's got a 165mm blade in it👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@johnpidd458]

@@thetallcarpenter Many thanks for the info Del, and will look into buying one of those as I can see its great for that kind of timber sizing. Must say that I am really impressed with the level of professional workmanship you show and the way you explain it, also judging by the site, I can see that the building trades on it actually care about the quality of the builds..👍 Have a good evening, and thanks once again..👍🙂

[@thetallcarpenter]

@John Pidd Yes John, I'm lucky to have been surrounded by top class tradesmen from the day I started learning👍Thanks for your warm comments🤩Cheers Del

[@jackrussell9811]

hello mr tall ,as you said gate will swell / shrink so what is the best gap to stop the gate sticking when it swells

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jack. Given that the timber used to make the gates will generally shrink back more than it will swell, I aim for about a 5mm gap all round. However, I really wouldn't get to hung up this gap as it will do its own thing anyway. The key is to have it big enough so that it doesn't bind.😎 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@samoanSAIYAN]

Awesome work mate. Can I ask what fixings Did you use to fix the post to the brick wall. Waiting on part 6 so doing catch up on your vids. Cheers mate

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there samoan. The are a hammer type fixing called Express Nail Anchors. First time I'd used them and they held really well.💪 Thanks for watching.😎

[@flyingjackcarpentry9394]

I feel bad now as I've done about four of these and didn't run the diagonal bracing through like you have done. I did what you said is a bad idea.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Kallum. Don't sweat it mate. I did some gates the same as this on my own house without diagonal braces and the were fine apart from a tiny bit of drop. They've been on for 15 years now.😎 Cheers.

[@animal79thecat]

What fixings were you hammering into the wall? That looked quick!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. They are Express Nail Anchors.👊Super fast and get a great hold.💪Cheers.

[@animal79thecat]

@@thetallcarpenter Thankyou sir

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@animal79thecat 👍

[@thomo190204]

Hi mate what size gate posts are those please? Is it just treated sawn timber

[@georgedavall9449]

Nice work. Would much prefer the sound of those sweet Teal tools, than that insipid background music, juss sayin. Thumbs up and am a Subscriber. Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi George. And great to have you watching from the USA 🇺🇸😀. I would love to just edit the footage to be normal speed but then this video would have been 52 minutes long. Speeded up tools sound rubbish so I just put music over it. I'm learning all the time how to best produce my videos and it's a balance between how long to make them, (well how short actually), and getting in enough footage so everyone can follow what I'm doing. I appreciate you watching and your feedback.🤩 Cheers.

[@georgedavall9449]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for the nice reply! Yeah, Idiot me, never even crossed my Dino brain about the fast fwd, and the sound being off! Duh! But maybe turn down the attenuation on the background music, if possible, as it comes through loud, and I keep my volume up so as not to miss your narrative, which I thoroughly enjoy! 😁👍👏🏻☺️ Us picky Yankess over here! 🙄😂 Thanks and stay safe and Healthy Mate! 👍😁✌🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@georgedavall9449 Hi George. Thanks so much for your super constructive input about my videos. I honestly am a complete dinosaur with most computer type stuff and this is all a VERY steep learning curve for me. I'm trying hard to get the volume right on my videos, and am learning how to chop clips up and reduce the sound on that particular part. I'm only editing on the software that came preloaded on my laptop, but feel like I am making improvements with every video I post.😎 I've got a soft spot for Americans and have some great friends spread across your great nation. Thanks again.🤩 Cheers.

[@georgedavall9449]

@@thetallcarpenter You’re Very Welcome! I will try to offer up support as much as I can. I promise to send compliments your way as well. 😁😂 Nice sentiments, and yes, there are good people over here. I think most all the World has been struggling with getting out from under this damn pandemic!? But we have too much strife over here right now. Hopefully better days ahead up there somewhere?! You take care my friend. You’re considered mine already! 🤗🙏👏🏻👍😁✌🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@georgedavall9449 Cheers George.😎

[@ChickenDinnerz]

Can you tell me what bolts you use when attaching to the wall at the start? I'm confused by the lack of screwing or wall plugs. Thanks

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. They are Express Nail Anchors. Just drill an 8mm hole and hammer them it. First time Id used them and they held the timber very tight to the wall.😎 (got to get them in the right place though as they don't come out!!)😵 Cheers.

[@ChickenDinnerz]

@@thetallcarpenter excellent. Sounds like s real timesaver

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ChickenDinnerz Hi there. Yeah they were pretty quick to use.😎Cheers.

[@leerolfe5332]

Great vid as usual. Why the change of circular saws at about 5 min tho? As a right hander doesn't the 680 piss you off spewing sawdust into your face?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Lee. Yes, it is very tedious when you get covered in dust from the 680🤬. BUT, I find it quite useful for doing cuts against the square when you're in a more behind position. (oo,er!). I used them both as one can stay set to an angle and one set square.😎 Thanks for your comment. (I'm planning a video on blade left/right saws)👍

[@leerolfe5332]

@@thetallcarpenter It came to my attention as the 680 of mine is in the utility room awaiting a place on marketplace having bought the 660 a month or 2 back. I do miss the line of sight to the blade of the lefty tho. ;)

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@leerolfe5332 Hi Lee. If I could only have one it would be the 660.👊Cheers.

[@romilsonsoares1199]

Muito bom 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Felicidades 🤩

[@Banished2Live]

So whats the total material costs for the fence ? Thx

[@thetallcarpenter]

I couldn't tell you ZP, as I was just making them for a builder who buys all the materials👍Cheers Del

[@Banished2Live]

@@thetallcarpenter fair enough. Ppl quote me 300+ for a gate so decides to make it myself ;) Will follow your lead ! Thx for the video

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@Banished2Live £300 is way to strong money for a single gate😵

[@Banished2Live]

@@thetallcarpenter thats what i thought. Probably london prices ;)

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@Banished2Live 😲

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Awesome!!! Make it look so easy mate! It ain’t lol

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Thanks for your kind comment mate.🤩 I certainly enjoy little jobs like this.😎 Cheers.

[@garvielloken3929]

Agreed!! Carpentry is definitely not mundane!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Keeps me on me toes Garviel.😆 Cheers.

[@Brian18741]

Great job. How long do you think you spent at it start to finish?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Brian. I got all 4 gates made in one day, and had to go into a second day to hang the final 2👊Thanks again for watching😎Cheers Del

[@aaronbell8527]

Do you never angle the top of the posts

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Aaron🖐Occasionally I will bevel the post tops, but these builders just want the job done ASAP and are not bothered🤔Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@Rehoboth-Solutions]

What size timber are you using?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I was using 25x150 timber.👍Cheers Del

[@thomo190204]

What size for the fence posts Del

[@ianrayner428]

What type of fixings are you using to secure the post to the brickwork?

[@llljustcallhimdave]

They looked like express nail anchors, I could be wrong though

[@thetallcarpenter]

I don't know what they were Ian.😬 The builder gave them to me and said, 'try these'.😜 I just drilled an 8mm hole straight through the timber and into the brickwork and hammered them in. They worked a treat actually.😎 Cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. You may know more than me about these.🤩 I'm going to Google them now.👍 Thanks for your comment.

[@ianrayner428]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for your speedy comments. Really enjoy the content you provide.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ianrayner428 😎🤩

[@malcolmcroll]

would it have been better to screw the boards to the battens from the other side ;;

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Malcolm🖐I think fixing the boards from the face side would have taken more effort marking out🤔Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@fireblaster9961]

Love this channel 🔥🔫 doesn’t your back hurt with them low saw horses

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi FB. I know it looks like I'm bending over double, but it helps keep my core strong and flexible.🧘‍♂️ Thanks for your great comment.😎

[@SuperWayneyb]

👍🤓👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

😎🤩

[@flyingjackcarpentry9394]

I glue everything using evostick exterior glue. Is that a waste of tine/money?

[@peterbell4154]

Hi kallum you shouldn't use glue on something like this gate because it will shrink and expand and if you glued the boards they would split.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Kallum. Its not a disaster if you glued them, but Peter is right that too much glue will not allow the timber to shrink and swell and could cause splitting.👊

[@thetallcarpenter]

I agree Peter. 😎 Probably best to avoid glue in my opinion.👍

[@peterbell4154]

@@thetallcarpenter thanks TC

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@peterbell4154 👍

[@stevethepug6035]

It's not a piano front or a swiss watch. But it's a cracking job just how I bang the together on site 😉

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Me to you.🖐 Its a job that doesn't need to be made complicated, and you're right, that you can knock em out pretty quick on site.😎 Thanks for your comment and have a nice weekend.👍

[@Samwise457]

Like the video before i watch it, its a standard thing now..

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's really cool, thank you.🤩 Hope you have a great weekend.👍

[@Samwise457]

@@thetallcarpenter you too!

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@Samwise457 👍

[@ianthompson9058]

😂. Me too. Coz you just know it's going to be good. Not had a dud yet

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ianthompson9058 Give it time Ian.😵🤣

[@bencartwright1050]

Very nice job but the hinges seem on the small size for the size of gate

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ben. You're right, the hinges are WAY to small.🙈 I've asked the builder to get some much bigger ones.👍Cheers

[@markchambers9415]

HAPPY ST GEORGES DAY

[@thetallcarpenter]

Happy St. Georges day to you to Mark.🤩 (yes I am a proud Englishman!!).😎 Cheers.

[@JT-qc3qx]

What size screws are you using on the gate?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐The screws are 4mmX40mm 👍

[@JT-qc3qx]

Thanks mate