How To Build A Simple Wooden Gate

Let s just say i was shocked how easy it was to pull together with just a few boards and basic tools.

How to build a simple wooden gate.

The frame for a basic wooden fence gate should be a simple box with 4 sides usually somewhat smaller than the gate opening. Add tip ask question comment download. When you decide to build a wooden gate you ll need to keep a few things in mind the first is what your intended purpose is. You may want a purely decorative gate perhaps to act as an arbor framing your walkway or a more secure gate that provides access to the yard through a fence.

If you ve got a 3x5 opening in the fence build a 3x4 box out of a weather resistant wood. Design and hardware are what make a wooden gate operate well for decades. Click the tabs below to see the tools materials and cut list. This step by step guide assumes you have a basic knowledge of joinery carpentry have access to some hand power tools and have some kind of workshop to put the gate together in i have tried to keep everything as basic as i can if you ve got any questions then please ask them in the comments below.

These instructions can be adapted for construction of custom hidden panel lattice or driveway gates. Have you wondered how to build a gate that will last. Darla is an incredibly sweet basset hound that needs a closed yard to keep her safe from her olfactory wanderlust. Here s the place to start.

With an hour to spare this week i finally pulled the whole gate off the hinges and built a new one. Depending on the size you can prevent someone from seeing or accessing your yard with solid wood panel. The key is understanding a few basics about gate building and you can build any design gate you want. Thanks for checking it out.

This instructable covers how i built a simple wooden fence with locking gate. I m going to show you how to make a simple yet long lasting wooden gate.