My Wooden Gate Mistake

Ok, so I made a couple of mistakes when I built this wooden gate.
Even a pro can look like a rookie sometimes! I love the look of this fence with horizontal slats. Maybe that was the problem, I let standards slip as I gazed adoringly at my own fine wooden gate. Sometimes it can be fun fixing a mistake though!
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[@lostathome2]

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[@Oneway_Silva]

Gotta be my favorite Scott Brown Episode. Your videos are great and thank you! St.Petersburg, FL. 🇺🇸

[@RatuPoasaFrazer]

"My Wooden Gate Mistake" - Great honesty Fixing the problem with diligence - Great Professionalism

[@Elfin4]

Nice work... Everyone makes mistakes, when you correct them its how you learn for the next job. Im 56 and continuously learning everyday, no shame in making a mistake.

[@ShelleyRaskin]

Takes a big man to admit they make mistakes, and a bigger man to fix them!

[@simonjessopp1517]

If you havent made a mistake you havent been to work!! But seriously its how we get over the mistake and hopefully learn from them that shows how professional we are. Well done Scott.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Very true!

[@finalfencing]

Professional. Proved by posting this. Good Job.

[@duncangrant5743]

Any and every tradesman will make mistakes. Its a good tradesman that can fix his mistake and learn. Words of my old journyman. ace channel keep up the good work

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Cheers man

[@jasonmcnamara2079]

you returned, you fixed it, integrity intact

[@taylor_b9266]

Ahh that fixed it feeling. Soo good.

[@themagpie_1]

its like when you tighten a door handle & lock too tightly. my initial thought was a clearance issue..in the UK we call this `snagging` when you go back too correct an install, it`s also part of good customer care..

[@jumar360]

Good work!

[@Sardy540]

Super humble video brother! Thanks very much.

[@heimdall4148]

The real mistake would be not showing up to fix it so you did fine hehe

[@mdevidograndpacificlumbera1539]

You've got confidence with that multi tool, I always fuck up and bounce it across the surface

[@f.demascio1857]

Great looking fence!

[@MidnightVisions]

When it works when you build it, and doesn't later on, is because of settlement. Settlement is not necessarily a mistake, but something that needs minor trimming to correct.

[@psidvicious]

Eliminate the wooden diagonals and use steel all-thread from corner to corner with an adjustable turnbuckle in the center for future fine adjustments to settlement. Gravity always wins.

[@Vooodooolicious]

@@psidvicious that's a good idea

[@MrFreddywise1]

timber swells when wet, shrinks when dry, even pros can forget that fact about timber, so wouldn't say it was a mistake as much as error when you measured the timber to allow for swelling an shrinkage of the timber, other wise dam fine workmanship .....

[@dave8396]

Great videos. Real world of owning a business

[@raymond0996]

I always put small wheels under woodgate to support .I prefer metal framing gate with timber pailing

[@Vooodooolicious]

Wouldn't a wheel just create more issues when three hinges should be more than enough support.

[@danielloher5603]

Gorgeous fence!

[@MÃONAOBRACONSTRUÇÃOCIVIL]

UM FORTE ABRAÇO MEU AMIGO,,,,BRAZILLLLLL

[@justsayin2819]

My cousin used to always say "Everyone makes mistakes. It's whether or not you can fix them that separates the pros from the wanna-bes."

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

True indeed 🙂

[@dubtownman9508]

Or whether you have the desire to remedy them....

[@yoshibhoy8158]

just sayin or just don’t make mistakes 🤣🤣🤣 simples

[@simonbmr]

Never dwell on the magnitude of a mistake, think only of the magnificence of its remedy.

[@carpenterone3]

We all make mistakes dude, if you don’t then your a machine or a liar lol. Well done Mr. Brown

[@maxlandy7642]

Would have been much more difficult to trim those boards without that power tool. Awesome bit of kit

[@whitacrebespoke]

Its not the mistakes you make in life it’s how you deal with them that makes a quality tradesman

[@mikefisher9992]

As a boy I was told that ‘the man who never made a mistake never made anything’ although today it should be the person.

[@themagpie_1]

i bloody love multitools..

[@justincalcott5371]

Appreciate the classic ahhaha grunt of accomplishment when it's fixed.

[@fabiolamerritt9789]

Great!

[@jasonmaggiacomo4593]

Outstanding carpentry.

[@MrBigbobsbeans]

Currently doing my apprenticeship in the South Island, my boss says part of learning is learning how to fix the mistakes you make with out anyone noticing.

[@mollywinchester405]

This may be a stupid question, but can you buy fence pickets that smooth? Or is it always a rough finish that you sand down?

[@kanedNunable]

what stain/seal do you use on these bro?

[@watcharapongchantraboon3142]

I need to install this shed right on to a wall where there’s some pvc pipes. Can it be put together without installing the back panels?

[@ericchong9261]

It's because of the wood slightly expanded due to rain. Probably take account on that next time.

[@terrytopliss9506]

A person who never makes mistakes never does anything.👍👍

[@mrbonzzai]

I've read the Amazon reviews of that lock and many people complain about the same issue.

[@renski8976]

Everyone makes mistakes, it's how they deal with them is what makes who they are.

[@grumpywoodiam]

i love my multi tool gets me out of a lot of trouble

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Must have tool 👍

[@ethanneale]

How do you rate the makita multi tool? by most comparisons it doesn’t do very well but curious on your personal opinion

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Ethan Neale It has held up well so far man. But take that with a grain of salt, It's the only multi tool I've had

[@beyondsurreal9782]

accidental discovery of this channel, and what a pleasant one !! fuck ya dude instant fan, big love all the way from Melb

[@mohamadfaez2506]

Dude..how many time you have been lock out there

[@janis8494]

nice and interesting video

[@SsicaChoy]

Yesterday, I started watching your channel from the first video... almost there, just a few more episodes to go! 😉Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@MrSteviegall]

only just started watching your vids so i may come across the info eventually but what kind of timer is that?

[@ICSBlackOps]

love it!

[@dubtownman9508]

This guys integraty, honesty and passion for the trade shines like a beacon, switched on to this fellas vids a few weeks back and they are excellent and very enjoyable.

[@stanwinston3387]

Whats the name of this lock, and do you have a link?

[@adammacer]

Lovely design but I dunno if I could do that and leave those re-cut boards with the screws so close to the ends, especially when everything else was laid out and executed so carefully.. shame you didn't scribe the house-side post to the brick too.. (ha ha just kidding)

[@shootNbreezeIRL]

What's the name of the lock. I like that alot.

[@urbanlumberjack]

I think you’re being too hard on yourself. The wood probably swelled enough so that it didn’t rub when you installed, but became a problem later. I had this happen with a door I planed to fit. After taking off the paint, I didn’t have time to finish it, so I rehung the door. It rained that night and the wood swelled to the point it was actually worse than before. It’s amazing what water can do to wood.

[@dubtownman9508]

True buddy, iroko can swell depends on how open the grain is 👌

[@regmac64]

There are enough "tradesmen" out there who make plenty of mistakes, but then expect paying to fix them. You will always stay busy when those guys are scratching for work. Do good work and you'll never go hungry. 👍

[@mattchibi]

In the real world, we all make mistakes, thats how we learn. We can't all be like Carpentry Bymar! Lol

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

That guy cuts some sweet mitres

[@janis8494]

Muzulaco you wright said

[@lancemillward1912]

nice

[@stephaniespinelli1206]

yes! what adam said 😁

[@mitchellseibert9634]

Do you have a video on how you made this fence?

[@jasonmurphy435]

could have just been the wood slightly expanded with humidity/moisture.great work.i can tell you take a lot of pride.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Yeah might be right, Thanks mate

[@GutterClown]

Chippy installed a lock, and got it wrong. In other breaking news, Sky is blue, Water is wet.

[@allanwalker5305]

the french say "it's only those who don't do anything, that don't make any mistakes"

[@shahbazkazi6159]

Where did the battery mysteriously appear from?

[@psidvicious]

I have to take exception with you’re diagnosis of the mistake. You said you must have cut the boards too long. If they weren’t too long when you installed them, they’re not too long now. They haven’t grown in place or even expanded (wood expansion in the length direction is negligible). The gate sagged. The mistake was the bracing of the door, splitting it up into two pieces adding weight to the door and a less functional brace altogether, than a single brace. I would suggest, in the future, eliminating the wooden diagonal bracing completely and instead use a continuous all-thread from corner to corner with an adjustable turnbuckle in the center. This way, fine adjustments can be made to the door, anytime in the future. Gravity is going to win this battle every time, so it just makes sense to incorporate an adjustment into the work so it can be dealt with as needed.

[@fernandonunes1991]

Can u put a link to where we can buy / find a similar latch/lock. Thanks

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Here's the install guide. Product name is in the title kzbin.info/www/bejne/hamvomxtZr5rq6s

[@thomasbeattie5023]

Love your work mate. That gate and fence is stunning. Can you tell me what product you used to finish/protect?

[@user-ww7wz2gs4s]

hip hip hip hourra !!

[@mrbungle7586]

And how'd the patch up on the sanding areas turn out.? Lol

[@MrSmid888]

If it was easy everyone would be doing it ✌🏻

[@TakamiWoodshop]

If your channel was really huge you'd have the Anti Battery League trolls on here - "see told you battery tools are fekin useless". But that wouldn't be as bad as the safety police going on and on about that kick-back yesterday. You use a mix of DeWalt and Makita so I guess you're safe from tool snob trolls. Nice work on the repair m8 - can't be easy running a business and not going broke doing it.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Lol Yeah man you can't please everybody eh!

[@adrianchiu8415]

Where can this lock be purchased from?

[@stephengriffiths8950]

Bunnings

[@oslogutt80]

Great content as always!! Most importantly you got your camera batteries!! 😅

[@Gotenham]

Thanks for being honest with your mistakes, interesting to see the process

[@adamcochran7950]

No tailgate warranty here!

[@lebronjameslol3521]

takes guts to pull out the osciating saw lol

[@MA.Joinery]

not a fan of that lock being able to be taken off from the outside by a screw driver. surprised its not done in the same way as a night lock.

[@LukeSMK]

Love your videos bro! Longer videos would be much appreciated lol

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

haha thanks mate

[@LukeSMK]

Can’t get enough lol

[@semi4793]

Total pro ... good on you Scott! Great vid!

[@NeilvanGeffen]

I like seeing lots of Ellerslie in the videos :) I'll keep an eye out for the van and yell out obscenities if/when i spot you out and about

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

😂😂 Thanks for the warning!

[@FPL-LARD]

he who never makes a mistake has never made anything.

[@livelikekings8968]

Bro your channel is going to blow up. Keep being you, keep it honest loving everything you put out homie🤙🏼

[@riccanlas3678]

We all.makes mistakes sometimes

[@covfefe4409]

It's only becomes a mistake if goes uncorrected.

[@jondoe19896091]

wood swells when wet!

[@welshman100]

If it was alright when you left it, it is probably due to swelling.

[@psidvicious]

Wood expansion or ‘swelling’ in the length direction is negligible. The problem was gravity. The gate sagged.

[@terrymontgomery6005]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who forgets something I need at another job! I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work man!

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Terry Montgomery cheers man

[@terrymontgomery6005]

Scott Brown Carpentry I’m a finishing carpenter in Alberta Canada. Looking foreword to seeing some of the differences in how you guys do things there.

[@MrHarleythedevil]

I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.

[@FernandoLopez-ph2vr]

Clearcoat on the deck,,mmmmm,,danger,,SLIPPERY WHEN'S WET.☠☠💀💩💩

[@timbodtoolman7025]

Not a mistake those are just Ajustments

[@bloggs692413]

Shit happens m8

[@bradfry2259]

It's not a fuck up if you can fix it.

[@gsh319]

ahhhhh the battery mistake.. you ARE just like the rest of us.. Regular. But as a carpenter and mechanic, you gotta her done!!

[@kevinmays1627]

Who is watching this in the us

[@TotuBine]

I need a lock like that. Anyone? :)