How to Make Timber Gates with Half Lap Joints

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2023
  • Today I build a pair of gates so using C16 timber with half lap joints which in many ways is the easiest and quickest method.
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Komentáře • 190

  • @stevespeck3586
    @stevespeck3586 Před 10 měsíci +59

    Build Gates? Didn’t he make Windows?

  • @Marktb363
    @Marktb363 Před 10 měsíci +3

    This is "DIY", but of the highest order! A very skilled gentleman indeed!

  • @geoffreycoan
    @geoffreycoan Před 10 měsíci +8

    Nice job Stuart. Top tip (from Peter Millard), when you're spreading glue at 9:05, if you use a silicone pastry brush to spread the glue, when it dries you can simply pull it off the brush and no cleaning up required

  • @A_Spec
    @A_Spec Před 6 měsíci

    Looks amazing, the only thing I'd do differently is have sunk bolts vs screws. Purely for aesthetics.

  • @andrewwilson3663
    @andrewwilson3663 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Top tip. If you need to split a stack of timber (or anything strapped up with tape), find the join, twist it over and the rear of the tape joint will have a short tab not bonded and will peel away dead easily, no knife required.

  • @dougdavidson175
    @dougdavidson175 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Sawdust = Man glitter! Shine on Stu! Thanks for posting.

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl Před 10 měsíci +13

    Great job Stuart. Love the recycling of the wheelbarrow for the drop hinge. Brilliant idea. I see you came to Keith's rescue also when he was laying his paving slabs. Kudos.

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Thanks. Yes, I like to help out where I can

  • @neilmckie2768
    @neilmckie2768 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Bloody good job, mate - love the attention to detail, e.g. the plastic left on so you can hammerite the bolts, etc. Thanks for the education, as always

  • @ronnieahman6958
    @ronnieahman6958 Před 10 měsíci +7

    That is a Proper gate. Good job Stuart!

  • @markpearce849
    @markpearce849 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice Job that Stuart. I use the trend snappy countersink for clearance hole and Countersink in one operation.

  • @stuartandrews4344
    @stuartandrews4344 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Great job Stuart, get yourself a set of Tapered Drill & Countersink bits, or countersink pilot drill bits, you can then drill, countersink or counterbore all in one operation, great time saver.

  • @ronrobson4042
    @ronrobson4042 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I never eat blackberries from that low down - they're in the splash-zone !

  • @jeta1f35
    @jeta1f35 Před 10 měsíci +3

    A very interesting comment @10:30 about the use of multiple tools. A couple of years back when I just had a drill/driver I managed to wear out the chuck on my DeWalt because of repetitive bit changes. My use was intense, in terms of number of changes, but not in terms of load on the tool. But the high cycle rate on the chuck caused it to fail. These days I have multiple tool options, as Stuart does, including two impact drivers, where obviously the impact drivers are significantly more robust when it comes to bit changes. So, depending on your usage, multiples tools isn't an indulgence, it actually has a real benefit. The background to this is that unfortunately these tools very much disposable, I was told a replacement chuck was only available complete with gearbox, making repair uneconomic. Nice gates by the the way !!!

  • @HYUKLDER1
    @HYUKLDER1 Před 10 měsíci +13

    Five months ago I suggested in comments you install bigger gates to take larger horticultural machinery onto your lovely new land area. Here you are doing it!

  • @MrPanohead
    @MrPanohead Před 10 měsíci +9

    Nice one. Much more fitting for the use of the land. We never use anything but adjustable hinges on double gates. We haven't heard of any sagging after a few months yet, but we do use thick posts that are indeed a meter into the ground with a few bags of concrete usually.

  • @tureq85
    @tureq85 Před 10 měsíci +1

    this must be the poshest gate I've ever seen. enjoyed the video very much

  • @revoff1319
    @revoff1319 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I love this channel. Your presentation and explanations are very concise and easy to follow. Always an informative and relaxing watch. Thank you.

  • @michaelpeach7314
    @michaelpeach7314 Před 10 měsíci +3

    AMAZING JUST AMAZING done properly first time then time for a coffee.

  • @gregp1707
    @gregp1707 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You can never have enough tools!

  • @ericl6460
    @ericl6460 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You always have such calm and nice music 🎶 🎶

  • @Cradley684
    @Cradley684 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent job friend, sure the will like it have a nice day all !!!.

  • @lizzapaolia959
    @lizzapaolia959 Před 7 měsíci

    Fantastic video, your a fantastic craftsman. God bless you and your family 🙏

  • @dannybaker2763
    @dannybaker2763 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You and Keith, the bromance we never knew we wanted. 😂
    Great video, as always, easy to follow and a good watch. Nice one.

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes that is strange really!

    • @dannybaker2763
      @dannybaker2763 Před 10 měsíci

      @ProperDIY you two should definitely collaborate more often. Your both excellent creators and both funny

  • @lukejackson2229
    @lukejackson2229 Před 10 měsíci

    Just found your videos. I remodel homes inside and out for a living and Have watched a bunch of your videos got a lot of ideas and trcks and wanted to say thank you!
    One trick when building gates/fences with X joints is to first cut the middle notches and then lay the frame on top of the X to mark and then cut your corners fits first time every time save you a bit of time!
    Moved to the USA 12 years ago from the UK so it's nice to hear familiar accent also!
    Again thank you.

  • @chocothemagnificent1019

    Love the tutorials and the funky music! Nicely done :)

  • @heniv181
    @heniv181 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I was a bit worried about those bolts when I first saw them, thinking "wtf!" =D A tip for the ground pin: a concrete or brick paver with a hole drilled into it is easy to lift and clean out once it gets full if dirt.

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      I think I will soon be levelling the ground through there so I'm sure the tube will be coming out soon

  • @cliffcarlo180
    @cliffcarlo180 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Nice build Stuart.
    Just one little tip for you. The lower pin hinges on the gates face upwards⬆ to act as a pivot. The upper pin hinges face downwards ⬇This makes it more difficult for people to come along and simply lift the gates and steal them. Your gates of course so it's up to you. Hope you don't mind me saying.

  • @martinhunt6004
    @martinhunt6004 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Very good. A great job well done Stuart.

  • @mikeZL3XD7029
    @mikeZL3XD7029 Před 9 měsíci

    I don't think I've ever not learned at least one thing from any one of your videos, Stuart.
    (sorry that is a shockingly constructed sentence)
    Even just the bits of plastic on the heads of the coach bolts before painting them, shows you really put a LOT of thought and planning into your projects!

  • @Peter-gh5tz
    @Peter-gh5tz Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love this channel
    So many different jobs around the house that are interesting
    I like your sense of humour too
    Pete from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks Pete - nice to see you're watching from Oz

  • @mariondorsett
    @mariondorsett Před 10 měsíci +2

    Your wife is brilliant! Two gates instead of one. I have to rebuild our fence soon, and this application will come in very handy. Thank you.

    • @Loosehead
      @Loosehead Před 10 měsíci +1

      We knew there was a reason you married her!

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @johnattinger7980
    @johnattinger7980 Před 2 měsíci

    Nicely done. Thx for the video from New York!

  • @danielcookeb90
    @danielcookeb90 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Careful Stuart, those blackberries you're eating are at wee wee height for cats and dogs, & by a post!😮😮😂😂 I'd always wash em first picking at that height!🤣
    But you do live on the edge!🤣😊

  • @andyc972
    @andyc972 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Proper Job Stuart, they look great and well done to Mrs Matthews for having the idea, it's good to talk !
    I particularly enjoy your humour "Stuart - it doesn't fit !" "No - Still doesn't !" we've all been there, but it's worth it to have good tight joints !
    I knew that old wheelbarrow would come in handy one day ! 😂

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks Andy. You are right, I actually left that wheelbarrow frame there a year ago in case I needed a bit of steel tube - I didn't realise it was full of muddy water though!

  • @AndrewKenmare
    @AndrewKenmare Před 10 měsíci +1

    Lovely job Stuart, the wife will be delighted to see her design come to life 😉
    Don't forget your safety glasses 🤓

  • @Quaker521
    @Quaker521 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great job Stuart, the gates look fab.

  • @JohnHavord
    @JohnHavord Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great job. Neat idea, regarding the plastic cover, whilst painting the bolts.

  • @awantamta
    @awantamta Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful

  • @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524
    @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wait?! What??! Ride-on lawnmower?!!? How did I miss this bombshell?

  • @dbunduc
    @dbunduc Před 5 měsíci

    Great job, nicely done!

  • @anwolfs9804
    @anwolfs9804 Před 10 měsíci

    Genius that bit of plastic to paint the bolts :D

  • @georgeanastasi7729
    @georgeanastasi7729 Před 10 měsíci +2

    As always, looks fantastic.
    What about a pair of gate wheels to keep the gates level? I know the gates aren't especially heavy but saves future maintenance from sagging. I used one on my old side gate as i was fed up of adjusting the bloody thing.

  • @smashyrashy
    @smashyrashy Před 10 měsíci +2

    Apart from the song choice, great video

  • @MartinDeHill
    @MartinDeHill Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent video! And I'm very much looking forward to your video in a couple months about adjusting them after they've settled, because then I can adjust my own gate too!

  • @NotoriousCRB
    @NotoriousCRB Před měsícem

    nicely done. Super great detail. I'm using alot of this thanks

  • @adeh503
    @adeh503 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Lovely job 👌👌

  • @kevinhackett2449
    @kevinhackett2449 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent video

  • @simonhesbrook1761
    @simonhesbrook1761 Před 10 měsíci

    Loveley Work Stuart, always a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @IgnatiusZaaijman
    @IgnatiusZaaijman Před 4 měsíci

    Great work! I love your attention to detail and building structures the 'proper' way, so to speak!

  • @keithwebb658
    @keithwebb658 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I find B&Q especially, and Wickes expensive compared to Tool Station or Screwfix and timber is cheaper at my local independent merchant where, if you do a lot of DIY you can get an account with extra discounts.
    I avoid the big sheds as much as possible.
    Nice job as always Stuart.

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +5

      You are right about the costs. 2 advantages I find you the big shops are - 1) you can rifle though every piece of timber to find the best bits without anyone caring and 2) for my audience who are mainly average DIY'ers, the big shops are not a daunting as those that have no prices on anything.

  • @markirish7599
    @markirish7599 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Proper job 👍

  • @billferrol4202
    @billferrol4202 Před 10 měsíci

    Get yourself a square (flat top) circular saw blade - it makes there very little if no clean-up on the half lap. Best £18 I spent at Saxton Blades!

  • @terrytopliss9506
    @terrytopliss9506 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Nicely done Stuart.👍👍

  • @carllamb6711
    @carllamb6711 Před 10 měsíci

    Great job that Stuart I like how it blends in with the rest of the garden. Thanks mate😊😊

  • @stephencave187
    @stephencave187 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Them blackberries were a bit close to the ground for my liking 🐕🐈‍⬛💧😉😂
    Nice gates though 👌🏻

  • @AndrewKenmare
    @AndrewKenmare Před 5 měsíci

    You are one hell of a patient man! Great Job

  • @CarsonTap
    @CarsonTap Před 10 měsíci +1

    Another great job, well done!

  • @simonbray4113
    @simonbray4113 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice gates Stuart, great video😊

  • @TheWardagh
    @TheWardagh Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great job, really enjoyable video 👏🏼

  • @richardphillips3303
    @richardphillips3303 Před 10 měsíci

    Love that 😊

  • @1eyedot
    @1eyedot Před 10 měsíci +2

    That was great, well done mate.

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great video Stuart. Love your videos. 😊

  • @stephenrice4554
    @stephenrice4554 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice looking gates . Good use of the old wheelbarrow frame . 👍🇬🇧

  • @somewhereelse3813
    @somewhereelse3813 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Brilliant. Great finish.
    The secret patreon only sections are great too 👍

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you - I'm glad you are enjoying them!

  • @twincamtim
    @twincamtim Před 10 měsíci +1

    Another excellent video, of course! 😎

  • @geraldfitzgibbon7428
    @geraldfitzgibbon7428 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice tidy job stuart. Ur goin have make a new paddock sign now

  • @shaun30-3-mg9zs
    @shaun30-3-mg9zs Před 10 měsíci +2

    Nice lovely gate Stuart, Well built great video mate👍

  • @essentialhandyman
    @essentialhandyman Před 10 měsíci

    Look great stewart.

  • @LukeGuitarSmith
    @LukeGuitarSmith Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video Stuart. In regards to your trench cut trick. Another way of doing it is to do a combination of how was doing it the difference kinds. Cut the skits, hit the majority out. And then clean it up with the trench cut function again. Saves having to chisel so much then. Just thought I'd share a tip from some of the other woodworkers on CZcams that I watch.

  • @99037149
    @99037149 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Good job.

  • @dancollins1338
    @dancollins1338 Před 10 měsíci +2

    love the videos very help full keep up the good work

  • @peter.g6618
    @peter.g6618 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hi. Brilliantly done. They look the business 👍👌 Great channel and awesome content. Good stuff! 👍

  • @LMCFootball
    @LMCFootball Před 10 měsíci +1

    Loved the vid!

  • @colingoode3702
    @colingoode3702 Před 10 měsíci

    This sounds like a familiar story Stuart. Last years project becomes out of date or needs to make way for something new. The story of my DIY life.
    I have today been rearranging my garage workbench to take a mitre / chop saw in a dropped section. In theory a simple enough job. In reality it turned into a massive undertaking requiring disassembly of the whole bench & all the attached fixtures. Half the garage landed up in the front garden on driveway & it's still not finish after day 2!!
    On the other hand your project seemed to go swimmingly 👍

  • @markhannan4712
    @markhannan4712 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice job

  • @jcoul1sc
    @jcoul1sc Před 10 měsíci +1

    Insert a sprung wheel on the gate, think you can buy these now in toolstation, for heavy gates

  • @johndglynn
    @johndglynn Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent job my boy 👌🏻😆

  • @kevola5739
    @kevola5739 Před 4 měsíci

    Very nice job. I think I would have re-used the original gate and made the second one larger since the majority of times I am only opening one of the gates for personal entry. Plus I am cheap and lazy.

  • @TGRacing
    @TGRacing Před 10 měsíci +1

    Outside quick clamps! Genius! That'll save a lot of swearing next time.

  • @simonmiddleton4977
    @simonmiddleton4977 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice job 😃👍

  • @KieranWilliam662
    @KieranWilliam662 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I bought a countersink it had drill bit in it from screwfix
    i mean i broke it but it was good while it lasted

  • @denisoriordan6739
    @denisoriordan6739 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Stuart, the side of your fist is not a mallet.

  • @MichaelCarroll
    @MichaelCarroll Před 10 měsíci +1

    Another excellent vid -- thanks, Stuart! I've just signed up for your Patreon thingy! (Should have done it ages ago, but -- in my defence -- I'm lazy *and* cheap!)

  • @ChrisFredriksson
    @ChrisFredriksson Před 10 měsíci +3

    Awesome Stuart! Really great project and the result is beautiful! ❤ Also, you working and George singing is the perfect combo, I love the song Budapest, it is so great.

  • @ConradWilliams400m
    @ConradWilliams400m Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just saw the barrel in the backyard that’s my next video 😅

  • @mickmetcalf6234
    @mickmetcalf6234 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Absolutely amazing but just one criticism I was always taught from a very early age TO NEVER EAT ANY KIND OF FRUIT LOWER THAN WAIST HEIGHT without it being washed, for obvious reasons 😉 know what I mean 😂

    • @austin2842
      @austin2842 Před 4 měsíci

      I was taught to never eat any fruit that grows lower than a bird flies without it first being washed. 😮

  • @apexdownes7879
    @apexdownes7879 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Stuart be careful on copyrighting your music
    Love the videos

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +1

      No problems on copyright if you pay for the permission to use it

    • @apexdownes7879
      @apexdownes7879 Před 10 měsíci

      @@ProperDIY That must have been expensive then with Life of Riley and Budapest

  • @user-gi9hy3cj9b
    @user-gi9hy3cj9b Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm surprised you didn't use an expanding wood glue (such as Gorilla) on the joints, it does create a good seal for outdoor timber

  • @garulusglandarius6126
    @garulusglandarius6126 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Excellent job on the gates, great video as always and wonderful choice of music from George ! Thank you again Stuart, best wishes to you and yours 👍

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed the music

  • @philjameson292
    @philjameson292 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I think that you need a nice compact tractor for your paddock

  • @jcoul1sc
    @jcoul1sc Před 10 měsíci +1

    Put saloon hinges on the gates now - yeeHaaaa

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Actually - that would be cool - I could just push through them - I like that!

  • @csehszlovakze
    @csehszlovakze Před 10 měsíci +3

    we have an otherwise shitty Parkside drill that has an easily detachable chuck under which is a recepticle for standard hex bits. the main problem with the drill is that it overheats way too easily!

  • @paulharrison4849
    @paulharrison4849 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Another great video, thank you
    How do you clean the paintbrush after using it for PVA?

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks - just with water

  • @andybrace4983
    @andybrace4983 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Lovely old job

  • @jcoul1sc
    @jcoul1sc Před 10 měsíci +1

    Would building a second gate whatever size is needed not just be better.

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      And having 2 gates of different sizes? Don't you think that would look strange?

    • @jcoul1sc
      @jcoul1sc Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@ProperDIY no and yes, depends on how you design/build it. Single gate is the "man" door or gate and the larger gate for vehicles. www.zaun.co.uk/media/2021/05/358-Vehicle-Gate-0002.jpg and here encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-O07mZt1e2U6R6QJpi4HHhtpje559clMcow&usqp=CAU

  • @danielconlon2388
    @danielconlon2388 Před 10 měsíci

    How do you keep your chisel's sharpened? I've had to replace mine after loaning them to a friend who used and abused them.
    Also thanks. My wife knows I take 2-3 hours on a Sunday watching my favourite CZcams channels. She happened to walk in during yours which now means I'm off to the local " you can do it", tomorrow 😮😅
    Your gates look great and I genuinely enjoy projects like this

  • @c.a.g.1977
    @c.a.g.1977 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Great job, Stuart! Loved that "The Paddock"sign on the old tiny gate... Are you going to make a sign for the new gate? (or do you know by know what's behind it? 😉)

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci +3

      Thanks. Good question - I was going to cut the sign down and add it to the new gate - but I might also raffle it off for charity - undecided?

  • @ashleystringer7531
    @ashleystringer7531 Před 10 měsíci +1

    you sud do a video with your new toys the new lawnmower and new tools you got as .

  • @SpartanMJO12
    @SpartanMJO12 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I've hung all of my gates slightly wonky so they settle out level over time ;)

    • @ProperDIY
      @ProperDIY  Před 10 měsíci

      Good planning - or excuse

  • @666Bern666
    @666Bern666 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm going to make a side gate and was thinking about whether to glue it or not. Standard PVA isnt waterproof and even the outdoor PVA implies it shouldnt be constantly wet, which for a gate in the UK sounded a bit hopeless. Just wonder after a few months if the glue has actually got any strength in it or is it really the screws holding it together. I was wondering if a 2 part resin glue would be better?