What a great frickin video!!! Thank you! As a "wiser" woman of many years, this 'build in place' method will make building/re-building my gate soooo much easier! I can't lift as much weight as I used to be able to, much less holding it in place to fasten. I loved every moment of this video, so informational and in detail. Y'all rock!!!
Yes, who woulda thunk a fence company in far-off Wyoming would be teaching us all about fencing clear 'cross Anerica?! (FYI, I built my first fence a few weeks ago to help a family member out after storm damage. I watched a lot of your videos before that, learned a lot, and ended up going with metal posts for the long-run durability. Thanks sincerely for all the help!)
Another great lesson for me. I already built two small gates using your build in place method from watching another video of yours about 2 years ago. After watching this one I realize I didn't pay very good attention to the other video. But they are 4' tall and work great. Now to reframe my 6' gates that are sagging. Not from age but from crappy builds from people my neighbors hired.
I am so glad I stumbled on this video. Build my gate in place is going to be so much easier. I loved the "belt and suspenders kind of guy reference. Thank You....
Great video. Can you do a video on a large double gate? I rebuilding my little gate today using your video thanks. For whatever reason my gate wants to twist. no matter what I do to adjust it. It was fine for a couple of years and then then it started twisting. When I add the cable it gets worse no matter which way I put it.
That was absolutely brilliant. I have made quite a few gates like this in my time, l wish that l had known this method. Wedging the three cross members in is genius. And l am glad you let people know about the third hinge……..don’t do it. Good on yer lads ❤🇦🇺
Hi Guys, This is not related to the video. I visited Cody recently on vacation from England. On Sat 27 July I was relaxing on the sidewalk (pavement in the UK) when who should roll past but your SWI truck rolling east on Sheridan, towing a big rig with the skid steer on board with a pretty big auger. Every credit to you guys for working on a Saturday. After following you guys for a while now it was great to actually see you in real life.
Love your channel. I’ve told myself I would build a fence but have been putting it off for a few years. I’ve finally started it and completed one side of it and a gate that I couldn’t wrap my head around until I watched this video. Thanks for helping dummy DIY’ers like myself. You guys are awesome.
Thank you for the well done instruction on replacing a wood gate. I have one that was poorly made and is sagging & warping badly. The opening from post to post is approx 56 inches and 6 ft tall. I think the Z brace will be at or a little more than 45 deg. If it at 45, would that be ok? But if a tad or little bit more than 45 deg, what should I do?
It’s worth a mention that the compression should be a really snug fit with no gaps between it and any other framing members. That way the board actually has to compress for the gate to fall out of plumb.
What is the recommended distance of the bottom hinge from the bottom of the gate? Can it be too high and pinch a compression gate over time? Thank you!
You don't find the stainless deck screws shear when they tighten against the hinge metal? I like to frame gates with the big structural screws sames ones that are used for crossbuck.
When it matters, you get what you pay for. Those "construction screws" from home depot are not rated for construction. GRK and Simpsons both have properly rated construction screws.
It is so refreshing to watch you guys! There are so many horseshit content creators on CZcams. I learned so much from watching your channel. Thank you so much!
Those black screws, or most any that come with a kit, will strip out just touching them. Get some quality assortment of screws, you can always paint the ends black.
I've cut my fingers several times on the wire tension brace months after installation. Can I install it behind the wooden compression brace, in other words sandwiched between the pickets and wood brace?
My backyard fence was built that way with the top rail over all the posts and over the years it's sagged a good amount. Seems a lot of them were in this area. 6ft post to post. Likely an easy build for them but looks bad now. I'm getting rdy to tear it down and re-do it. Perhaps a good video to do on why NOT to do it that way
Hey Dan, Have you ever worked in Sacramento, CA? Decades ago I worked with a young man that looks and sounds very much like you in these videos. If it is you, then you have matured well. If not, then be careful there is a twin out there, somewhere... I have built countless fences of all types as a working manager of a large landscape company and SWI has the best videos out there. Congrats! JP
Point of Order: I think the pull side handle is installed upside down. I think it's made so you can put your fingers into the handle, and flip the latch with the thumb of that same hand. But since y'all put the latch so low, you had to turn the handle upside down. As it is now, the one-handed-thumb-opening trick only works if you reach down with your right arm twisted in a really weird way. But, I still like this install.
Thank you for using adjustable hinges! You have to be an idiot for using fixed,#1 callback/frustration is a gate that doesn't function. I build with 10" timber screws at all 4 corners ,and through the hinges. Angle brace next in compression next,and mid rail last cut atound the brace. Ive built in place,but prefer a bench built with 1/2 gap per side. Again thanks for showing proper bracing (although I prefer continuous),and by far absolutely without a doubt #1 best decision...adjustable hinges. You can add trim on the posts to hide the gap if requested by the customer. 15 yrs experience.
On the outside of the gate you put the handle on upside down, think about it. grab the handle with your left hand and use your thumb to open the latch!!! you can not do that the way u mounted the handle, now its two hands or very awkward to say the least. I use 1/2 inch plw wood scraps as spacers then you dont have to cut any thing on the gate just pull the screws out!! good video I guess!!
12:27 Please throw your screws into a bin, not the street! I have spent a fortune on new tyres and had to cancel kids outings last minute because of thoughtless actions like that. Good work, love the gate :)
Damn, this guy came in and completely hijacked his video. He even had to walk away and pretend to be on his phone. You guys do great work however. I would love to see you come back in two weeks or even a month to show how you adjust the gate after everything settles because let me tell you, that gate will fall just a hair and make everything super tight!!
Been building gates for years but thanks to you 2 guys, I built the perfect gate for a customer on yesterday. Thanks guys!
Excellent! Thanks for sharing that! 💪🏻
What a great frickin video!!! Thank you!
As a "wiser" woman of many years, this 'build in place' method will make building/re-building my gate soooo much easier! I can't lift as much weight as I used to be able to, much less holding it in place to fasten.
I loved every moment of this video, so informational and in detail. Y'all rock!!!
Hey thanks! Those are very kind words!
You guys are amazing instructors, I love how in depth you explain the purpose of every member. Wish you continued success.
Hey thanks!
Yes, who woulda thunk a fence company in far-off Wyoming would be teaching us all about fencing clear 'cross Anerica?!
(FYI, I built my first fence a few weeks ago to help a family member out after storm damage. I watched a lot of your videos before that, learned a lot, and ended up going with metal posts for the long-run durability. Thanks sincerely for all the help!)
You bet!
I’m only six minutes into this instructional video and already realize this is the best gate building video on CZcams. Excellent job and thank you.
Wow--thanks. 👍🏻👍🏻
Well done, building gate in place is genius
Another great lesson for me. I already built two small gates using your build in place method from watching another video of yours about 2 years ago. After watching this one I realize I didn't pay very good attention to the other video. But they are 4' tall and work great. Now to reframe my 6' gates that are sagging. Not from age but from crappy builds from people my neighbors hired.
Great seeing Dan back in the videos
Getting ready to matle my first gate for a project, a little nervous. This video should help alot. Looks good
You got this! 💪🏻
I am so glad I stumbled on this video. Build my gate in place is going to be so much easier.
I loved the "belt and suspenders kind of guy reference.
Thank You....
Great video. Can you do a video on a large double gate? I rebuilding my little gate today using your video thanks. For whatever reason my gate wants to twist. no matter what I do to adjust it. It was fine for a couple of years and then then it started twisting. When I add the cable it gets worse no matter which way I put it.
Get a metal frame and attach your gate to it. No more twisting.
That was absolutely brilliant. I have made quite a few gates like this in my time, l wish that l had known this method. Wedging the three cross members in is genius. And l am glad you let people know about the third hinge……..don’t do it. Good on yer lads ❤🇦🇺
Many thanks!
One of the best gate tutorials, and entertaining too! You got a subscriber.
Welcome aboard!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
You're welcome!
Dan The Man!
Oh joy I have to rebuild my fence. Lots of bananas.
Hi Guys, This is not related to the video. I visited Cody recently on vacation from England. On Sat 27 July I was relaxing on the sidewalk (pavement in the UK) when who should roll past but your SWI truck rolling east on Sheridan, towing a big rig with the skid steer on board with a pretty big auger. Every credit to you guys for working on a Saturday. After following you guys for a while now it was great to actually see you in real life.
Hey that's great! Hope you enjoyed Cody!
FFF'ing Love These Guys
Love your channel. I’ve told myself I would build a fence but have been putting it off for a few years. I’ve finally started it and completed one side of it and a gate that I couldn’t wrap my head around until I watched this video. Thanks for helping dummy DIY’ers like myself. You guys are awesome.
You got this!
Great video as always, I hope you guys have a great dang day. No I demand you have a great day and weekend 💪
😁
Thank you for the well done instruction on replacing a wood gate. I have one that was poorly made and is sagging & warping badly. The opening from post to post is approx 56 inches and 6 ft tall. I think the Z brace will be at or a little more than 45 deg. If it at 45, would that be ok? But if a tad or little bit more than 45 deg, what should I do?
Great vid guys,,,I like watching ya'll just for content and comments. Plus I do learn some things.....
Awesome! Thank you!
It’s worth a mention that the compression should be a really snug fit with no gaps between it and any other framing members. That way the board actually has to compress for the gate to fall out of plumb.
Good note.
For all the gates I have struggled with and mastered. I still learned new tricks here.
Excellent hardware and craftsmanship
What are your guys's thoughts on adjust-a-gate or the EZ gate kits?
What about a double gate setup? Any chance you could do a video on re-doing a double gate setup?
Thanks! Great Videos.
What is the recommended distance of the bottom hinge from the bottom of the gate? Can it be too high and pinch a compression gate over time? Thank you!
Great, informative video, as usual 👍
Been looking for work shorts like that...what brand are they?
truewerk.com/products/mens-t1-werkshort?variant=39941944868906
Roughly how long should a rebuild like this take ? Without the video N of course.
Video was going good till the 7:19 mark. 🤪
Right?! 😁
You don't find the stainless deck screws shear when they tighten against the hinge metal?
I like to frame gates with the big structural screws sames ones that are used for crossbuck.
Stainless GRK’s
Heck any GRK’s absolutely no other screws to use , aside from a Simpson structural screw when required
When it matters, you get what you pay for. Those "construction screws" from home depot are not rated for construction. GRK and Simpsons both have properly rated construction screws.
It is so refreshing to watch you guys! There are so many horseshit content creators on CZcams. I learned so much from watching your channel. Thank you so much!
Hey thanks!
You bet, I should be thanking you! Watching you guys and learning is awesome!
عمل رائع وجميل جدا شكرا لكم
شكرا لك على المشاهدة. وأشكرك على كلماتك الطيبة.
Those black screws, or most any that come with a kit, will strip out just touching them. Get some quality assortment of screws, you can always paint the ends black.
What kind of pencil are you using in that video? It looks like a nail set but it’s also a pencil.
I've cut my fingers several times on the wire tension brace months after installation. Can I install it behind the wooden compression brace, in other words sandwiched between the pickets and wood brace?
My backyard fence was built that way with the top rail over all the posts and over the years it's sagged a good amount. Seems a lot of them were in this area. 6ft post to post. Likely an easy build for them but looks bad now. I'm getting rdy to tear it down and re-do it. Perhaps a good video to do on why NOT to do it that way
Not exactly what you're asking for, but we do have this: czcams.com/video/bs-Mzb7hyE0/video.html
That was a good dang video!
Thank you!
The gate would be stronger if the vertical and diagonal parts would all run straight through, not bisected by the center horizontal piece.
Finally a build that makes sense to me. Thank you!
You're welcome!
clever!
Thanks!
Nice.
Instructions unclear, left screws in the road while Dan was on the phone
🤣
Hey Dan,
Have you ever worked in Sacramento, CA? Decades ago I worked with a young man that looks and sounds very much like you in these videos. If it is you, then you have matured well. If not, then be careful there is a twin out there, somewhere...
I have built countless fences of all types as a working manager of a large landscape company and SWI has the best videos out there. Congrats!
JP
Hey thanks!
I never have worked in Sacramento.
Point of Order: I think the pull side handle is installed upside down. I think it's made so you can put your fingers into the handle, and flip the latch with the thumb of that same hand. But since y'all put the latch so low, you had to turn the handle upside down. As it is now, the one-handed-thumb-opening trick only works if you reach down with your right arm twisted in a really weird way. But, I still like this install.
Will you go next time bottom first? :D
are there hidden hinges available?
Thank you for using adjustable hinges!
You have to be an idiot for using fixed,#1 callback/frustration is a gate that doesn't function.
I build with 10" timber screws at all 4 corners ,and through the hinges.
Angle brace next in compression next,and mid rail last cut atound the brace.
Ive built in place,but prefer a bench built with 1/2 gap per side.
Again thanks for showing proper bracing (although I prefer continuous),and by far absolutely without a doubt #1 best decision...adjustable hinges.
You can add trim on the posts to hide the gap if requested by the customer. 15 yrs experience.
Also add loctite to the latch bolt,they can loosen up
Fantastic CZcams videos. Very useful. Thanks.
Thank you!
Did u just come back from a game of golf?😂
As a long time fencer I have noticed that fencers usually are thin and wiry but always have a bit of beer 🍺 gut. I wonder 💭 why?😊
No comment. 😁
On the outside of the gate you put the handle on upside down, think about it. grab the handle with your left hand and use your thumb to open the latch!!! you can not do that the way u mounted the handle, now its two hands or very awkward to say the least. I use 1/2 inch plw wood scraps as spacers then you dont have to cut any thing on the gate just pull the screws out!! good video I guess!!
12:27 Please throw your screws into a bin, not the street! I have spent a fortune on new tyres and had to cancel kids outings last minute because of thoughtless actions like that. Good work, love the gate :)
Yes, for sure! We don't actually advocate throwing them in the street. 😏👍🏻
what brand of shorts are those
truewerk.com/products/mens-t1-werkshort?variant=39941944868906
You always talk about wind but it's never blowing when you are filming.
We don't particularly love filming when it's extra windy. The camera guy gets grumpy when we get a lot of wind in the mics.
no wonder my gate sucks it was built on my driveway so it was my fault I hired to wrong folks charged me 400 bucks for that shitty ass gate
Damn, this guy came in and completely hijacked his video. He even had to walk away and pretend to be on his phone. You guys do great work however. I would love to see you come back in two weeks or even a month to show how you adjust the gate after everything settles because let me tell you, that gate will fall just a hair and make everything super tight!!
So far so good!
Why can't Mark just leave Dan alone to build his gate in piece? Always gotta be in front of the camera....
Right?! 🤣🤣
Older brothers man, I have two of them who always end up bossing me around on the job site even though they’re not even in the trades 😂
@@arnosafarian9392 Tgese gys are brothers??
I loved every one of your videos until you pulled out the Dewalt. 🤣😂😢
Jk another great video. …… except for that yellow impact.
We're too far in to go back! 😁
@@SWiFence Your one big Black Friday sale away from being a Milwaukee man.
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