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I love the off grid videos. Never apologize for having some privacy. You share a lot of your life with us. You have all the right in the world to be at Taterland and expect privacy. Thanks for letting us see all of the DIY projects. Awesome work!
Yep, a little sag is inevitable, and with so little space between the gate and the posts, there will eventually be rub. A wheel supporting the gate near its end would also help things work longer.
If you haven't thought of it get an I hook.Put it in the top of the post on the hinge side and Run a cable to about a third of the length off the gate. To hopefully. Prevent it from Sagging. a lot.
Eric, I use the other end of the crescent wrench to tighten gate hinges, but whatever works! I don't think you could've gotten that gate to fit any better if you tried :)
If you put both pins in the same direction, it would be very easy to defeat the gate. All anyone would have to do is lift the gate off of the pins on the hinge side.
I live where it snows so I put the pins both facing up. That way if there is 3 feet of snow and there's an emergency I can lift the gate and set it aside and get out without having to have a heart attack movi g all that snow. Let's face it. A gate isn't keeping anyone out who wants in.
@@LaBoofadora - He did mention that it is just to keep the honest folks out - anyone can defeat any measure you implement if they have the time, tools, and skill to do it.
The new gate looks great man! Glad you are taking your security seriously cause there are some weirdos out there! A good 12 gauge shotgun like a Mossberg 590 or a Remington 870 would do you well on that property for many uses with different loads! Stay safe man!
While I don't disagree, I don't think Eric is legally allowed to own a firearm due to some past troubles with the law. No judgement, just facts. In some of his older videos he's shown the pepperball pistol he keeps in his rig. Dunno if he still has it though.
@@skruface if that’s the case he can always hire a lawyer and try to get his rights restored! I worked at a gun store for many years and had a lot of customers that had their records expunged and had their rights restored!
You lose a lot when you become a seleb, you can’t walk down the street for a coffee anymore, being famous can such your life is never really your own anymore, and there so many creepy jealous fucks out there it scary, keep safe Eric 😮
Definitely need something on the sides of the gate. They will drive around the gate. Put some big rocks around to stop vehicles from driving in. Can't understand why people get so nasty. If they don't like you just go away and don't watch you. Look in the mirror maybe its yourself that you hate. Have a good day eric.
I don’t even know where to begin with how badly you screwed up so many things in this video 😂😂😂. I absolutely look forward to the future updates on this one
A lot of people don't know this but your posts will never be 'level'. The vertical is called 'plumb', the horizontal is called 'level'. Mixing the concrete in a wheel barrow would increase the strength 10x and finishing the top with a trowel would seal it from moisture penetration. It looks really nice though and the lights are terrific. The green paint is a good idea too.
Well done Eric. My only complaint is that no matter how hard I tried I couldn't read the rest of your shirt. Dianna has been good for you. You need to keep her around. I'm not a fan of her channel ( too much skin for my taste) but the woman has a good heart and is taking very good care of you.
Something I did to my gate install that helps a lot with sag. Buy an extra hinge pin bolt and install it so the open tube of the gate on the away end can rest on the hinge pin when closed. With the gate closed mark the bottom of the gate tube on the post. The drill the hole below and adjacent to the mark. Screw in the hinge bolt with the pin facing up. Now when you close the gate set the gate on the pin and the whole gate is supported on both ends.
Thought about adding a curve in your driveway so it is not a visual straight shot to your buildings. That would make it harder for uninvited guest to see if you are in.
Gate looks good. The posts you have look to be rough cut so they will be 6x6. The smooth finish posts are 5.75x5.75. I would also recommend on the sides of the gate put some fencing along the front of the property. Adding a man gate would be an option. The fencing would help keep people from walking around the gate as well. As others have mentioned many times a wheel on the bottom of the gate will help but you may have to move some glavel to keep it from lifting the gate up too much. Good work.
Dude, she's way better looking than anything you ever tagged! Guaranteed!! The only thing you ever tag comes with a crash helmet and Dr. Office appt 2 weeks later! GFSFC
Eric several people suggested a wheel to stop gate from sagging. Because you’re not going to leave it open just put block on opposite side of hinge side so when you close gate it will rest on block to hold weight.
That was awesome, I'm 73 years old, and I'm doing most of the work myself. I learned how DIY projects from you and other UA-cam videos, only when something is too heavy or hard for me, i pray for help, and then God sends me help.
Hi Eric, get some Thompson Water Seal. I know those posts are treated but it wouldn’t hurt to spray them with Thompson’s to make them last. Just my 2 cents. 👍
Hmmm. I do bag of concrete, water, stir, repeat. Never tried just pouring water on top. If you have some of those giant rocks like CVK, might be good to spread a few across the front so people can’t drive around your gates. Some folks are just don’t respect privacy.
It's amazing that people like "us" have to go through the expense of security measures. The human race may truly not be the most intelligent species around. I live in a "gated" community, but still have cameras, alarm, little friends, etc. When I first moved here I asked the management if these tools, were allowed, the response was yes, then, "but I don't know why you need it here." Didn't need the editorial, so later on trespassers went through peoples unlocked veh's taking what they could run away with. Amazingly, nothing happened around my house...
I don't understand people at all. What drives people to wake up in the morning and say, this is a good idea let's go trespass because I SEEN YOU ON UA-cam.
LOOKS GOOD! You have given to much warning, lol, i woulda gave 1 small sign and from that point on game on lol.... Keep up the videos. I also had that issue with the lights!
You are justified to protect your property, and especially your privacy. The nerve, the unmitigating gall of people just rolling on in because they saw you on UA-cam? Very weird.
I live in northern west Switzerland in a village village with only 700 people and my neighbours directly in front of my home was robbed this morning of their stored motorcycles and scooters. I'm a huge fan of the gate now and that extra security
To mix the concrete you should mix it in a bucket or a wheel barrel then it mixs better dumping water on like that it will probably crumble in the future. To mix it tills its kind of dry not to wet and pour it in and it comes out alot stronger
Eric the post you have installed are a rough cut 6"x6" post. If they were a pressure treated they probably would be dimensionally correct for your lights.
Good idea - hope the gate helps out. Gosh some people are just clueless and some just stupid. Just about everyone has comments on " how 2 " because they just have that need - ugh. Doing your own things is also how a body learns - mistakes or not. Even my hubby did things that I am SURE he didn't do the right way but if it got done and worked....who cares! ( giggles ) Keep doing what you want and march on. Hugs..
I have watched you for at least 4 years. And i live in AZ, i like your channel for the most part. But you are still a city person living in the country. Us country folk welcome any guests.
I wanted the same gate, I think from tractor supply. But then I heard where my property is in Florida people will actually steal your gate if you're not always there.
that is crazy that ppl will just come to your property like that, as much as I would love to meet you, I would never do that. Such and invasion of privacy.
Sad that people would just show up with out an invite to your property, most channels do not want subs to show up on their home property, this is ignoring boundaries, lack of class.
I actually live in the woods in a dark sky area. Understand you position completely. Those people with all the lights are the people that probably sleep with the lights and the TV on. 🤪
Gates and signs are a must! No one should trespass on your private property or in your personal space! I have several Gates and if you decide to ignore my signs especially at night, would not want to be you! Amazon leaves everything at the gate then goes on so should you!,
Nice work on the gate. It looked so great until you put the signs on it, though. Too bad you had to but I'm sure you just want to make it clear that people need to stay the heck out. I hope things are much better for you after this.
The top one goes upside down so that with the gate closed and locked a trespasser can’t just come in and lift the gate off the hinges and come in. Really? It’s not rocket science.
I just saw on a channel in that short I don't know the name of but this is what they did do you have a printer? If you do what happened the man put his dogs out on the printer the doors open and His hands it is it is so sweet is Santa on the outside dogs paw prints are on the inside , that would be such a sweet thing and you could even frame it. If he's got the printer lay the door open and you just scan everybody's palms and hands together and that should be it.
❤😊 hi to the kitty kats and Eric hope all r good ur place is coming along nicely and unfortunately there r alot of Beavis and buttheads out there stay safe 😊
I’m happy for you Diana or Diane I don’t mean to be rude seems to be a hard-working woman and you’ve got to love that. She is not a woman who is afraid to get sweaty or get her hands dirty I like that I’m happy for you.
You had the right tool! But I use the other end and just put the hole on the shank and then twist it like that! There’s two sides to every pancake. 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
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I will definitely be watching them all keep up the great work
I love the off grid videos. Never apologize for having some privacy. You share a lot of your life with us. You have all the right in the world to be at Taterland and expect privacy. Thanks for letting us see all of the DIY projects. Awesome work!
Cool. Stay out 🙀until invited. 👍🤦♂️
place a wheel on the bottom of the gate so it will help support and move the gate easier...😊
Plus it helps support that end. Putting wheels on our gates made a world of difference!
Yes put a wheel on bottom of gate it will last a long long time
that's what I was thinking also.
This
That will only work on level ground.
I would recommend putting a brace to the ground on the hinged side of your gate as a farmer. It will sag eventually.
Yep, a little sag is inevitable, and with so little space between the gate and the posts, there will eventually be rub. A wheel supporting the gate near its end would also help things work longer.
It will sag….. that’s what she said.
I used 12 to 14" of concrete. My post will never tip. Will the gates sag a bit, yes, but not a problem.
Yes the Wheel is a Must !
If you haven't thought of it get an I hook.Put it in the top of the post on the hinge side and Run a cable to about a third of the length off the gate.
To hopefully.
Prevent it from Sagging. a lot.
Eric, I use the other end of the crescent wrench to tighten gate hinges, but whatever works! I don't think you could've gotten that gate to fit any better if you tried :)
So he'll shoot with a paintball gun?
I cant believe youre doing the exact scene as campervan Kevin with the woman doing yardwork
This is why the world is ending. No original ideas
Its content for his viewers. I dont watch CK. I learned something today. Move on if yiur not happy dude
Without a fence around the property, that’s pretty useless.
If you put both pins in the same direction, it would be very easy to defeat the gate. All anyone would have to do is lift the gate off of the pins on the hinge side.
that makes total sense now you say it.
I live where it snows so I put the pins both facing up. That way if there is 3 feet of snow and there's an emergency I can lift the gate and set it aside and get out without having to have a heart attack movi g all that snow.
Let's face it. A gate isn't keeping anyone out who wants in.
@@LaBoofadora - He did mention that it is just to keep the honest folks out - anyone can defeat any measure you implement if they have the time, tools, and skill to do it.
@@thetrailninja3791 no doubt. But my post was more about safety than security.
It doesn’t matter at this point as they can just walk around the gate. Why even lift it off?
So how many comments do you delete each week?
There is nothing like the feeling of doing your own work the way you want on your own land. FREEDOM!
Why don’t you just get your own truck
You can mount a Wheel on the open end of the gate!
"Are you stupid or just bulletproof" ..... i wasnt aware they allowed felons to own guns. i havent kept up with the laws lately though
They are not. I think he is just trying to scare people away with his threats
The new gate looks great man! Glad you are taking your security seriously cause there are some weirdos out there! A good 12 gauge shotgun like a Mossberg 590 or a Remington 870 would do you well on that property for many uses with different loads! Stay safe man!
While I don't disagree, I don't think Eric is legally allowed to own a firearm due to some past troubles with the law. No judgement, just facts. In some of his older videos he's shown the pepperball pistol he keeps in his rig. Dunno if he still has it though.
@@skruface if that’s the case he can always hire a lawyer and try to get his rights restored! I worked at a gun store for many years and had a lot of customers that had their records expunged and had their rights restored!
@@skruface What did he do to get in trouble?
Thank you for a very concrete post.
😂
Took my a while but it finally 'set-in'.
You lose a lot when you become a seleb, you can’t walk down the street for a coffee anymore, being famous can such your life is never really your own anymore, and there so many creepy jealous fucks out there it scary, keep safe Eric 😮
Does she have a yt channel?
You might want to add a reflective something in the middle of the gate? Or squares of reflective tape... ?
That is terrible. Should have used a sliding gate on rollers. Will last longer. Be easier in the snow. Can be motorized.. come on.. 🤔 think
Definitely need something on the sides of the gate. They will drive around the gate. Put some big rocks around to stop vehicles from driving in. Can't understand why people get so nasty. If they don't like you just go away and don't watch you. Look in the mirror maybe its yourself that you hate.
Have a good day eric.
You have a rough saw 6x6. Not a finish grade. A finished grade 6x6 would be 5 1/2 x 51/2
You have a right to your privacy. How dare people think they can intrude uninvited to your property!
You will shoot trespassers with what?
Go find out !!
Tater gun
I don’t even know where to begin with how badly you screwed up so many things in this video 😂😂😂. I absolutely look forward to the future updates on this one
In the end of the Wrench Handle is a multi purpose Hole.
That Hole can be sed to screw in Gate Hangers.
A lot of people don't know this but your posts will never be 'level'. The vertical is called 'plumb', the horizontal is called 'level'. Mixing the concrete in a wheel barrow would increase the strength 10x and finishing the top with a trowel would seal it from moisture penetration. It looks really nice though and the lights are terrific. The green paint is a good idea too.
Yeah, I'd never use dry pour concrete either.
Good video. It's great you did most of the work yourself with Diane's help. LOL
Well done Eric. My only complaint is that no matter how hard I tried I couldn't read the rest of your shirt. Dianna has been good for you. You need to keep her around. I'm not a fan of her channel ( too much skin for my taste) but the woman has a good heart and is taking very good care of you.
eric and the gate go both ways
Something I did to my gate install that helps a lot with sag. Buy an extra hinge pin bolt and install it so the open tube of the gate on the away end can rest on the hinge pin when closed.
With the gate closed mark the bottom of the gate tube on the post. The drill the hole below and adjacent to the mark. Screw in the hinge bolt with the pin facing up. Now when you close the gate set the gate on the pin and the whole gate is supported on both ends.
Great advice
Doing the concrete that way ends up creating a poor quality less strength concrete you should have pre mixed water and concrete.
Looks great Eric! The green fence with the cedar posts & solar lights looks sharp! P.S. love those kitties! ❤
Looks to me like someone could just drive around the gate.
Are you and Diana an item now? You called her hun like you two are together.
❤ you are so lucky that Diana is right there working along with you and doing something special around j a x s memorial
🤮
Thought about adding a curve in your driveway so it is not a visual straight shot to your buildings. That would make it harder for uninvited guest to see if you are in.
Gate looks good. The posts you have look to be rough cut so they will be 6x6. The smooth finish posts are 5.75x5.75. I would also recommend on the sides of the gate put some fencing along the front of the property. Adding a man gate would be an option. The fencing would help keep people from walking around the gate as well. As others have mentioned many times a wheel on the bottom of the gate will help but you may have to move some glavel to keep it from lifting the gate up too much. Good work.
Thanks Wayne. I agree about starting with front fencing first.
And you can get a wheel with a spring suspension for rough ground. Most wheels are designed for cement or brick driveways that are flat.
You can park the free end on a wood block to relieve pressure on hinge side, so it’s much less likely to sag over time.
dude, Where'd you find this latest COW? lol
Max
Dude, she's way better looking than anything you ever tagged! Guaranteed!!
The only thing you ever tag comes with a crash helmet and Dr. Office appt 2 weeks later!
GFSFC
"are you stupid or bulletproof" ... lmao 🤣
Build it and they will come!!!😂😂😂
Eric several people suggested a wheel to stop gate from sagging. Because you’re not going to leave it open just put block on opposite side of hinge side so when you close gate it will rest on block to hold weight.
i would use a wheel barrow to mix the concreat with water than put it in the hole with the post.
The spacing with the gates and posts could not have come out better......well done
That was awesome, I'm 73 years old, and I'm doing most of the work myself. I learned how DIY projects from you and other UA-cam videos, only when something is too heavy or hard for me, i pray for help, and then God sends me help.
I pray that you receive all the help that you need! As the Bible states, “Believe in me ask and you shall receive.” Sending you my positive thoughts.
Hi Eric, get some Thompson Water Seal. I know those posts are treated but it wouldn’t hurt to spray them with Thompson’s to make them last. Just my 2 cents. 👍
Yes! My neighbor used Thompson's on his wooden gate and it looked brand new for many years.
Hmmm. I do bag of concrete, water, stir, repeat. Never tried just pouring water on top. If you have some of those giant rocks like CVK, might be good to spread a few across the front so people can’t drive around your gates. Some folks are just don’t respect privacy.
Wouldn't it be good to put gravel at bottom of post in ground?
You can add 1 more post so it can lock open and the wind wont blow it into your car as you drive through
It's amazing that people like "us" have to go through the expense of security measures. The human race may truly not be the most intelligent species around. I live in a "gated" community, but still have cameras, alarm, little friends, etc. When I first moved here I asked the management if these tools, were allowed, the response was yes, then, "but I don't know why you need it here." Didn't need the editorial, so later on trespassers went through peoples unlocked veh's taking what they could run away with. Amazingly, nothing happened around my house...
I’m agree 100% with your signs and the gate.
So, is that your new girlfriend?
I don't understand people at all. What drives people to wake up in the morning and say, this is a good idea let's go trespass because I SEEN YOU ON UA-cam.
LOOKS GOOD! You have given to much warning, lol, i woulda gave 1 small sign and from that point on game on lol.... Keep up the videos. I also had that issue with the lights!
Those lights would fit a 6x6 post. The issue is your posts are "rough cut", which means they weren't milled down like a "regular" 6x6.
You are justified to protect your property, and especially your privacy. The nerve, the unmitigating gall of people just rolling on in because they saw you on UA-cam? Very weird.
I live in northern west Switzerland in a village village with only 700 people and my neighbours directly in front of my home was robbed this morning of their stored motorcycles and scooters. I'm a huge fan of the gate now and that extra security
To mix the concrete you should mix it in a bucket or a wheel barrel then it mixs better dumping water on like that it will probably crumble in the future. To mix it tills its kind of dry not to wet and pour it in and it comes out alot stronger
Eric the post you have installed are a rough cut 6"x6" post. If they were a pressure treated they probably would be dimensionally correct for your lights.
just center those lights.... drill 2 holes thru the base plate use 2 screws to affix to 6x6 post. or... 4 screws
When you leave your Zen will check back with you. Kind of feel like I'm paying for someone not to work. Its not healthy for you.
Good idea - hope the gate helps out. Gosh some people are just clueless and some just stupid. Just about everyone has comments on
" how 2 " because they just have that need - ugh. Doing your own things is also how a body learns - mistakes or not. Even my hubby did things that I am SURE he didn't do the right way but if it got done and worked....who cares! ( giggles ) Keep doing what you want and march on. Hugs..
I have watched you for at least 4 years. And i live in AZ, i like your channel for the most part. But you are still a city person living in the country. Us country folk welcome any guests.
I bet you! no one beside me watches you from Pakistan
Everyone is entitled to privacy. While you may be a youtuber its understandable you don't want people in your face 24/7
I wanted the same gate, I think from tractor supply. But then I heard where my property is in Florida people will actually steal your gate if you're not always there.
that is crazy that ppl will just come to your property like that, as much as I would love to meet you, I would never do that. Such and invasion of privacy.
Eric, actually it's plumb, not level..
Nice gate. Keep up the good work..
You know I hate to be a smarty pants but if someone really wanted to get into your property they can just go around the fence😅. Ps. Love your videos
Take the post lamps back mine didn't even make it 18 months, then won't charge. Even if you clean the panel😢
Next Eric, You Should Put Cameras On Your Gate To, so You Know Who The Person Is at Your Gate.
We posted a sign that says, protected by FAFO Security, we call 811. Seems to get the point across as well.
been with you since the van days....it's a shame what you have to do just to have some privacy....much respect....be well
If you use the other end of the crescent wrench 🔧 the hole works the best for tightening those gate hangers!
Sad that people would just show up with out an invite to your property, most channels do not want subs to show up on their home property, this is ignoring boundaries, lack of class.
Ouch. You hurt your thumb
I actually live in the woods in a dark sky area. Understand you position completely. Those people with all the lights are the people that probably sleep with the lights and the TV on. 🤪
Gates and signs are a must! No one should trespass on your private property or in your personal space! I have several Gates and if you decide to ignore my signs especially at night, would not want to be you! Amazon leaves everything at the gate then goes on so should you!,
Just like the skipper-kevin. We love gilligan-Eric.
I see he has found his marryann
another thought - some large rocks set up on the sides. Maybe a few...
Nice work on the gate. It looked so great until you put the signs on it, though. Too bad you had to but I'm sure you just want to make it clear that people need to stay the heck out. I hope things are much better for you after this.
Hey Eirc Way to go on the Gate and every thing your doing I love it all man your so Right to do your own Security protection
The top one goes upside down so that with the gate closed and locked a trespasser can’t just come in and lift the gate off the hinges and come in. Really? It’s not rocket science.
your using an unfinished 6x6 that's why you light wont fit ...when they plain them they start at 6x6 then end up with the smaller board
Your signs are not hateful, they simply provide a warning. You have a right to some privacy within your own property.
I just saw on a channel in that short I don't know the name of but this is what they did do you have a printer? If you do what happened the man put his dogs out on the printer the doors open and His hands it is it is so sweet is Santa on the outside dogs paw prints are on the inside , that would be such a sweet thing and you could even frame it. If he's got the printer lay the door open and you just scan everybody's palms and hands together and that should be it.
❤😊 hi to the kitty kats and Eric hope all r good ur place is coming along nicely and unfortunately there r alot of Beavis and buttheads out there stay safe 😊
I’m happy for you Diana or Diane I don’t mean to be rude seems to be a hard-working woman and you’ve got to love that. She is not a woman who is afraid to get sweaty or get her hands dirty I like that I’m happy for you.
Hi Eric, my favorite of your signs? Are you stupid or bulletproof..... Love it,
I LOVE your signs! I don’t blame you and people need to respect your privacy
Well within your rights Eric. Stay out is simple to understand if you have anything on the brain stem.
It’s odd you would even cover this project. It shouldn’t have been content, but a surprise for those that showed up.
So many missed "that's what she said" opportunities....🤣
You can paint purple on tree trucks = private property. I've seen other channels explaining legality for private property 💜
Nice fence gaps
Nice 👍 nothing like in the the field modifications 👍 also add sign if you can read this sign You Are In Range haha 😂 👍🇺🇸
Those lights will just attract people 🤷♀️
Eric even if I lived next door to you. I wouldn't try to come to see you unless I got an invite first. That is just me.
Eric beautiful gate with lights but it is a shame u have to put up signs which take away from beautiful gate! People are selfish!!
Seen a video faulty dipstick on Onan generator. Oil level is too high, causing it to shut down.
A sign saying “Unless you have cake”
You had the right tool! But I use the other end and just put the hole on the shank and then twist it like that! There’s two sides to every pancake. 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸