I agree, sometimes I just get overwhelmed with what God has created for us. I am glad that my wife and I have reached a point where being grateful before God is almost a reflex response. By the way, what state are you writing from? (I like to put a pin on my map for each reply I get.) Merry Christmas!
You are very welcome Steve. I am reminded every day just how much God loves each one of us and lets us know in little ways each day if we just keep our mind sensitive to His whispers. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!
Thank you. Doing a double gate this weekend and this was by far the best video on installing that I have found on youtube. Love the curve you did on top of your gate.
Glad it helped, I wish you luck on your assembly. My gate has been up for several years now and it works as good as day 1. The best thing is if the wood goes bad I can just lift the gate up, lay it down and replace the wood.
Thanks for this tutorial! I was not confident to do this on my own. Armed with the insights from your video, I feel better prepared to go out and build a gate in my fence. Wish me luck! 💕🙏🏽
Hey, don't be throwing down big words on me. I had to look up "trammel" to find out what you meant. Ha Ha. These projects and videos are Carol's way of keeping me busy during the Covid19 times ("Go outside and do something.") Hope all is well with you and the kidos, take care.
Hope you enjoy it! Just take your time. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
Thanks George! I too really appreciated that you gave glory to Jesus for the beautiful day! 🙏🏽 thank you for taking your time to make this video, super helpful!!!
I am praying for you that you will have a smooth time with your work tomorrow. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in a map for all of my replies. Take care!
This was the best video on applying the hardware/gate. I would suggest that the issue with the bulge on the picket board would be to first router out the depth of the metal protrusion on the attaching picket board to have it lay flat, I love the warming touch of you praising God, Thank you!
Good idea pointing those hinges up. I need a wider distance and was thinking of doing a double gate like this but I'm not sure. 102" and the gate post is a 4x6 post 36" deep in FL.
Praise the Lord for the wisdom that has given to us to deal with whatever obstacles come our way. You're a good man, a real man not rely on their own knowledge but recognize God is in control.
Spectacular job of filling-in-the-gaps with tips for a more successful and workmanlike job. Wish you'd added the name of that open-from-the-outside gizmo ... but not seeing that, a hunting I will go. Kudos and thanks! 😁
I am a 58-year-old single mom. I used your video to install my adjusted gate. Actually, I have two double gates spanning 10 feet. I had to make some adjustments to make it fit my terrain and my set up. Your videos have been very helpful. I sure would like to know Where you got the gate release. I have seen some but they’re only bare wires. I like the way yours looks. I agree with you about the screws on the latch. I was not very happy with the quality because the metal is so sturdy that there’s no way those screws are going in. I thought I would have to pre-drill but I wasn’t sure until I saw your video. Thank you again. The one thing I would say negative about the adjust-a-gate is if you ever have to get any of those screws for the hinges out they strip really badly. I wasn’t happy with that. I wasn’t able to relocate my hinge like I wanted to so I ended up having to relocate the piece that goes on the metal gate about an inch. And that worked. I also liked how you mentioned having both of the hinges facing upward. That has made a huge amount of difference for me. I wasn’t able to screw in the bottom 2 x 4 without taking the entire gate off and flipping it upside down if I would’ve follow their instructions there be no way I would’ve been able to secure that bottom 2 x 4.
Wow! What a wonderful effort you made and such a complete analysis of the gate's pros and cons. You should be a professional reviewer. Thank you for your kind comments. I have included an Amazon gate pull below, these are all overpriced but I think in the long run it beats the hassle of daily adjustment needs. God bless you and your family, Janet. www.amazon.com/Latch-Cable-N109-070-National-Hardware/dp/B07PR26ZLQ/ref=sr_1_37?crid=3CZZWEOT3K67G&keywords=gate%2Blatch%2Bcable%2Bpull&qid=1691944371&sprefix=pull%2Bgate%2Blatch%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-37&th=1
Thank you for your excellent video. I am attempting to use this system but have heavy gauge 4x4 steel posts. Any recommendation on how to attach the hinge to a steel post?
I think you could use a "step drill" (Cheap at Harbour Freight) to drill a small hole. Then you could use some sheet metal screws or larger concrete screws that would just catch the edges of the metal hole and snug up tight. I would test all of this on a scrap piece of the 4x4 steel post to see if you get your desired results. Good luck! Let me know what you end up doing.
I drilled several holes into my 2x4. I then place it against the outer blocks and put a hole punch through the holes. I then struck the punch marking the holes centers on the blocks. The outer blocks on my walls were filled with concrete, not hollow so I used a concrete drill bit to drill into the blocks. I then put lead expansion sleeves into the holes. Finally I drove 1/4" lag screws with my impact driver into the sleeves. I am sure there are many other methods, but this one has worked for me over the years. Good luck!
what is that thing called that pulls the latch open with the string and where and how do u install it great video i ordered two for a 12ft opening, thinking should i leave that extra little guide u used to drill the hole for the j bolt in place round the bolt so it helps support it
My old one was just a coat hanger wire placed through a hole drilled to the latch. I then began seeing commercially made releases at my local hardware store. I like these because they have a spring that pulls the release back in place for the next use. Sorry I did not understand your second question. Good luck, make it beautiful (you will be looking at it for the next 20 years).
Great job George! Yours is the best video on this topic. Thanks for the little helpful tips. Quick question if I may. Are the spreader bars even needed once the 2x4s are installed? I can't find very many holes to install through the spreader bars because I have to use both bars. And do the bars need to be flush at each end to the metal frames? And indeed, praise God for his Creation. Bless you!
Thank you for the blessing. I am sorry I can't help you with your questions because it has been several years since I put my gate up and I have forgotten the terminology and I no longer have directions. By the way, my gate is operating just like the day I put it up so you can expect many years of use out of it. Good luck and may God bless you always.
Thank you so much for doing this video. Beautiful. I gave a silly question. Since your gate is black why didn’t you get the gate frame in black? Was it cheaper to get in silver?
That is not a silly question. At the time I bought the frame the only color I saw at HomeDepot was light tan. I didn't care if the color match was off on that side of the gate because it only faces my trash can area. Thank you for the compliment!
Hello George, Thanks for your helpful information. Please tell me how you made attachments to your block wall and stucco home, as my gate will have similar contact points. The inset pictured near the end shows horizontal strips attached to the face. Are these for support, aesthetics, or both? Your thoughts about a two rail vs three rail adjust-a-gate frame for a single 52" span? much appreciated
On the block wall, I had a 2x4 already attached. I just screwed a new 2x4 on top of the existing board so I could use the adust-a-get hardware. If I had to do it for the first time, I would drill a hole big enough to accept the head of a large lag screw and the socket to drive the screw. This hole would go 1/2 the way into the 4x4 in three spaced locations. I would then drill the holes the rest of the way through with a drill size equal to the solid shank of the lag screw (without the threads). I would then drive the lag screws with a socket through the 4x4's while they are laying on your lawn until the points pop out about 1/8". You can then set the 4x4 against the block wall, level it up for vertical, then tap each lag screw head with a hammer to mark a spot on the blocks. It is best if this part of the wall is filled with concrete. You will need to buy expansion hardware (I like lead over plastic) large enough to accept your lag screw threads. Use a concrete drill bit to bore into your block wall, then tap the hardware into the holes. Now drive your lag screws into the hardware. On the stucco side, you can use the same method only you should find wood in the corner of your house so the concrete drill need only break through the stucco and the lag screws can go right into the wood. (Remember a pilot hole into the wood). I cut the horizontal strips to hide any light showing through on either side. I am glad I did because even after using kiln-dried redwood and 3 coats of paint, the lumber shrank in size, and light would show. Disclaimer... I am only a retired science teacher with handyman skills so ask folks at the hardware store and see if any are contractors that might give you other ideas. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!
@@normpchm2853 Wow! What a small world. I was a middle school teacher in Huntington Beach California and live in Cypress. I have replies from all over the country and some from Europe , South America and Asia but never so close to home. Good luck on the installation.
@@gfotinakes316 And getting smaller...You may have taught both my son and daughter at MView in the 90's, while I spent most of my teaching years in Cypress.
No, I did not have any issues. I did use some large lag screws, as seen in my video. Try calling the Adjust-a-gate folks and ask them to give you suggestions.
I just used HomeDepot latex water based paint. I first put on an undercoat then flat paint. I found the flat paint did not work because if you rubbed, even your hand against it, it would leave a mark. I then went over it with Behr Premium Plus Exterior Semi-gloss enamel. Keep in mind if your wood is rough and shows any imperfections, the semi-gloss will enhance those imperfections and a flat will hide them more. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
1. I drilled a 1/2" holes about 1/2" deep into the 2x4 with a forsner bit. 2. I then drilled a 3/8" hole through the 2x4 in the center of the 1/2" holes. 3. I then set the 2x4 up to the block wall. 4. I then took a 3/8" masonry drill bit set it into each hole of the 2x4 and drilled enough to make a mark into the block. 5. I now took the masonry bit and bored deep enough into the block to set a lead insert into each hole. 6. I now took 3/8" lag bolts and drove them with my drill driver through the 2x4 holes and into the lead inserts until they were snug. ( Make sure you buy bolts long enough to go into the lead insert and through the 2x4). 7. NOTE: Several different types of anchors could go into your block wall holes, ask your local hardware person to explain the positive and negative of each type. You may want to try drilling these holes at places in the block filled with concrete. Usually, this will be near the bottom and at block cement joint seams. Good luck, let me know how it goes.
I guess you used AG 36 gate. The width on the product box show from 36" -60". But my wall to wall gap (width) is 36" can I still use 2 2X2 's and install the gate like you did? In other words can yo tell me the smallest width of this gate(frame edge to frame edge)
I cna't tell you that information. My gate has been up for 2 years now. You should find a help telephone number on the box. They will be able to answer that question. Good luck!
You are right about that. The Outback is a 2018, it's the best car we have ever owned. At 6 years old we still think of it as our "new" car...tight as the day we drove it off the lot. We especially like the 3.6 engine, it goes like a rocket. Have a nice day.
Nice video.... Great Presentation, Product itself looks pretty flimsy material wise. Hinges very thin and if it needs a turnbuckle, doesn't say much about the strength of the frame itself.
Great point! I can only speak for my single gate application, it seems well made. I am now four months after the job and everything is sturdy with no sag. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
@George Fotinakes That is great George...... I just "stick" built one today and it appears to be also. Again you did a very informative video, great teacher. Lots of people know how to do things but lack the ability to convey that knowledge to other people. BTW.... That compass trick was a grand slam!!! - Florida
I probably should have told the viewers that I drilled the guide hole with my drill press at 90 degrees. Thank you for catching that bit. It is difficult for me to be detailed enough to mention everything. Have a nice holiday season.
That is a good idea. I had considered doing that but I "Chickened out" thinking I might mess up the job. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!
I know the pin direction means greater security. I have lived on my cul-de-sac for 48 years and we have not had crime issues, so I wanted the ease of gate removal for future painting and repairs. Thanks for your comment.
He stops to give glory to the best Carpenter. I liked that.
Not only is he the best Carpenter, he has watched over me and mine for 71 years. Thanks for the reply, have a great life.
@ 8:26 Thank you for putting this in your video. It's nice to see someone in the UA-cam universe taking a moment to appreciate Gods glory.
I agree, sometimes I just get overwhelmed with what God has created for us. I am glad that my wife and I have reached a point where being grateful before God is almost a reflex response. By the way, what state are you writing from? (I like to put a pin on my map for each reply I get.) Merry Christmas!
Amen!
I agree! Praise God/Great Spirit for All!
Thank you, George, you gave me confidence to put up this gate. Keep up the good work. Thanks for stopping in the middle of your job to praise God.
You are very welcome Steve. I am reminded every day just how much God loves each one of us and lets us know in little ways each day if we just keep our mind sensitive to His whispers. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!
Thank you. Doing a double gate this weekend and this was by far the best video on installing that I have found on youtube. Love the curve you did on top of your gate.
Glad it helped, I wish you luck on your assembly. My gate has been up for several years now and it works as good as day 1. The best thing is if the wood goes bad I can just lift the gate up, lay it down and replace the wood.
Outstanding detail in your how-to video. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
Great video George! This video is going to help me a lot tomorrow! Your gate looks fantastic.
Glad to hear it! By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!
@@gfotinakes316 Florida ☀️
Thanks for this tutorial! I was not confident to do this on my own. Armed with the insights from your video, I feel better prepared to go out and build a gate in my fence. Wish me luck! 💕🙏🏽
Carmen, you can do it. Just take your time and when you are done, you will feel pride everytime you see that gate.
Hey George,
Great stuff as usual! I like the use of the trammel to create an even arc on the top of the fence..
Hey, don't be throwing down big words on me. I had to look up "trammel" to find out what you meant. Ha Ha. These projects and videos are Carol's way of keeping me busy during the Covid19 times ("Go outside and do something.") Hope all is well with you and the kidos, take care.
@@gfotinakes316 haha.... well you're putting you time to good use.
Yassou George!! Thank you Jesus and thank you for this instructional video! About to attempt a double gate.
You are very welcome!
Μπορείτε να κάνετε εξαιρετική δουλειά! Ο Θεός να σε ευλογεί!
@@gfotinakes316 Ο θεός να σε ευλογεί επίσης!
I’m happy with it too. Your review and esp this video have me ordering one right now! Thanks 🙏
Hope you enjoy it! Just take your time. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
@@gfotinakes316 I’m in the SF Bay Area. Thanks for the encouragement! -vaNessa
Great presentation. God bless you.
Thank you and He continues to bless me daily!
Thanks George!
I too really appreciated that you gave glory to Jesus for the beautiful day! 🙏🏽 thank you for taking your time to make this video, super helpful!!!
You are so welcome! I can't wait for Easter Sunday, have a great holiday.
Great video George !!
Glad you enjoyed it Lou. If you don’t mind me asking, what state are you writing from? (I like to put a pin on my map for each reply I get.)
Thanks George. I'll be putting my gate in tomorrow, Lord willing.
I am praying for you that you will have a smooth time with your work tomorrow.
By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in a map for all of my replies. Take care!
@@gfotinakes316 Thank you! Clarksville TN
This was the best video on applying the hardware/gate. I would suggest that the issue with the bulge on the picket board would be to first router out the depth of the metal protrusion on the attaching picket board to have it lay flat, I love the warming touch of you praising God, Thank you!
Great tip! I agree that I should have taken out the wood to allow a flush fit for the wood. Thank you for your kind works. Take care!
Great video thanks
You are welcome, I hope it helps you to set up your gate. Merry Christmas!
Good idea pointing those hinges up. I need a wider distance and was thinking of doing a double gate like this but I'm not sure. 102" and the gate post is a 4x6 post 36" deep in FL.
You might want to call the Adjust-a-gate helpline and get their suggestions. They were very responsive to my questions. Good luck in Florida.
Praise the Lord for the wisdom that has given to us to deal with whatever obstacles come our way. You're a good man, a real man not rely on their own knowledge but recognize God is in control.
Amen! We need to pray more than ever now. God save us from ourselves.
Spectacular job of filling-in-the-gaps with tips for a more successful and workmanlike job. Wish you'd added the name of that open-from-the-outside gizmo ... but not seeing that, a hunting I will go. Kudos and thanks! 😁
Thanks, Jimmy, if you look down through the comments, I am sure I looked up the "gizmo" for an earlier viewer. Good luck.
Awesome video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, by the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
@@gfotinakes316 Texas
Love it !!!
Thank you so much! I hope it helped you.
By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in a map for all of my replies. Take care!
Great video 🥳
Thank you 😁
I am a 58-year-old single mom. I used your video to install my adjusted gate. Actually, I have two double gates spanning 10 feet. I had to make some adjustments to make it fit my terrain and my set up. Your videos have been very helpful. I sure would like to know Where you got the gate release. I have seen some but they’re only bare wires. I like the way yours looks. I agree with you about the screws on the latch. I was not very happy with the quality because the metal is so sturdy that there’s no way those screws are going in. I thought I would have to pre-drill but I wasn’t sure until I saw your video. Thank you again. The one thing I would say negative about the adjust-a-gate is if you ever have to get any of those screws for the hinges out they strip really badly. I wasn’t happy with that.
I wasn’t able to relocate my hinge like I wanted to so I ended up having to relocate the piece that goes on the metal gate about an inch. And that worked. I also liked how you mentioned having both of the hinges facing upward. That has made a huge amount of difference for me. I wasn’t able to screw in the bottom 2 x 4 without taking the entire gate off and flipping it upside down if I would’ve follow their instructions there be no way I would’ve been able to secure that bottom 2 x 4.
Wow! What a wonderful effort you made and such a complete analysis of the gate's pros and cons. You should be a professional reviewer. Thank you for your kind comments. I have included an Amazon gate pull below, these are all overpriced but I think in the long run it beats the hassle of daily adjustment needs. God bless you and your family, Janet.
www.amazon.com/Latch-Cable-N109-070-National-Hardware/dp/B07PR26ZLQ/ref=sr_1_37?crid=3CZZWEOT3K67G&keywords=gate%2Blatch%2Bcable%2Bpull&qid=1691944371&sprefix=pull%2Bgate%2Blatch%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-37&th=1
Thank you for the video post. 👍🏻
You are welcome, I hope it worked out for you.
@@gfotinakes316 It worked. Had a few hiccups it came together nicely. It always helps to get another prospective.
Thank you for your excellent video. I am attempting to use this system but have heavy gauge 4x4 steel posts. Any recommendation on how to attach the hinge to a steel post?
I think you could use a "step drill" (Cheap at Harbour Freight) to drill a small hole. Then you could use some sheet metal screws or larger concrete screws that would just catch the edges of the metal hole and snug up tight. I would test all of this on a scrap piece of the 4x4 steel post to see if you get your desired results. Good luck! Let me know what you end up doing.
Thanks for the video. How did you mount the 2X4 on the concrete? Is there any video to screw that into the wall?
I drilled several holes into my 2x4. I then place it against the outer blocks and put a hole punch through the holes. I then struck the punch marking the holes centers on the blocks. The outer blocks on my walls were filled with concrete, not hollow so I used a concrete drill bit to drill into the blocks. I then put lead expansion sleeves into the holes. Finally I drove 1/4" lag screws with my impact driver into the sleeves. I am sure there are many other methods, but this one has worked for me over the years. Good luck!
what is that thing called that pulls the latch open with the string and where and how do u install it
great video i ordered two for a 12ft opening, thinking should i leave that extra little guide u used to drill the hole for the j bolt in place round the bolt so it helps support it
My old one was just a coat hanger wire placed through a hole drilled to the latch. I then began seeing commercially made releases at my local hardware store. I like these because they have a spring that pulls the release back in place for the next use. Sorry I did not understand your second question. Good luck, make it beautiful (you will be looking at it for the next 20 years).
I did find the latch spring you asked about. It is called the, "GH Gate latch pull" at www.ghgateproducts.com
Great job George! Yours is the best video on this topic. Thanks for the little helpful tips. Quick question if I may. Are the spreader bars even needed once the 2x4s are installed? I can't find very many holes to install through the spreader bars because I have to use both bars. And do the bars need to be flush at each end to the metal frames? And indeed, praise God for his Creation. Bless you!
Thank you for the blessing. I am sorry I can't help you with your questions because it has been several years since I put my gate up and I have forgotten the terminology and I no longer have directions. By the way, my gate is operating just like the day I put it up so you can expect many years of use out of it. Good luck and may God bless you always.
@@gfotinakes316 Thank you for your reply. I think I figured it out. Blessings! 🙂
Thank you so much for doing this video. Beautiful. I gave a silly question. Since your gate is black why didn’t you get the gate frame in black? Was it cheaper to get in silver?
That is not a silly question. At the time I bought the frame the only color I saw at HomeDepot was light tan. I didn't care if the color match was off on that side of the gate because it only faces my trash can area. Thank you for the compliment!
you dont have to worry about 90 degree hole and all that. I just eyeballed and it works perfect.
Great! My eyeballing has gotten me into trouble too many times, so I cheat when I can.
Hello George, Thanks for your helpful information. Please tell me how you made attachments to your block wall and stucco home, as my gate will have similar contact points. The inset pictured near the end shows horizontal strips attached to the face. Are these for support, aesthetics, or both? Your thoughts about a two rail vs three rail adjust-a-gate frame for a single 52" span?
much appreciated
On the block wall, I had a 2x4 already attached. I just screwed a new 2x4 on top of the existing board so I could use the adust-a-get hardware.
If I had to do it for the first time, I would drill a hole big enough to accept the head of a large lag screw and the socket to drive the screw. This hole would go 1/2 the way into the 4x4 in three spaced locations. I would then drill the holes the rest of the way through with a drill size equal to the solid shank of the lag screw (without the threads). I would then drive the lag screws with a socket through the 4x4's while they are laying on your lawn until the points pop out about 1/8". You can then set the 4x4 against the block wall, level it up for vertical, then tap each lag screw head with a hammer to mark a spot on the blocks. It is best if this part of the wall is filled with concrete. You will need to buy expansion hardware (I like lead over plastic) large enough to accept your lag screw threads. Use a concrete drill bit to bore into your block wall, then tap the hardware into the holes. Now drive your lag screws into the hardware. On the stucco side, you can use the same method only you should find wood in the corner of your house so the concrete drill need only break through the stucco and the lag screws can go right into the wood. (Remember a pilot hole into the wood).
I cut the horizontal strips to hide any light showing through on either side. I am glad I did because even after using kiln-dried redwood and 3 coats of paint, the lumber shrank in size, and light would show.
Disclaimer... I am only a retired science teacher with handyman skills so ask folks at the hardware store and see if any are contractors that might give you other ideas.
By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!
@@gfotinakes316 Much thanks, Norm /Huntington Beach
@@normpchm2853 Wow! What a small world. I was a middle school teacher in Huntington Beach California and live in Cypress. I have replies from all over the country and some from Europe , South America and Asia but never so close to home. Good luck on the installation.
@@gfotinakes316 And getting smaller...You may have taught both my son and daughter at MView in the 90's, while I spent most of my teaching years in Cypress.
@@normpchm2853 Amazing! What a coincidence. Yes, I taught at Marine View in the 90's. Say hello to your children for me.
Where did you purchase the little fifteen dollar opener that you described at the end of the video?
I got it at Ganahl Lumber in Los Alamitos California. I have seen them at other hardware stores. Have you checked on Google?
Did you have any issue with it slagging or the hinge sliding. I did, and i have it torqued down
No, I did not have any issues. I did use some large lag screws, as seen in my video. Try calling the Adjust-a-gate folks and ask them to give you suggestions.
thank u so much im doing this on double driveway did u say
vinyl paint ?
I just used HomeDepot latex water based paint. I first put on an undercoat then flat paint. I found the flat paint did not work because if you rubbed, even your hand against it, it would leave a mark. I then went over it with Behr Premium Plus Exterior Semi-gloss enamel. Keep in mind if your wood is rough and shows any imperfections, the semi-gloss will enhance those imperfections and a flat will hide them more.
By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
@@gfotinakes316 im in florida
How did you mount the 2x4's to the block wall
1. I drilled a 1/2" holes about 1/2" deep into the 2x4 with a forsner bit.
2. I then drilled a 3/8" hole through the 2x4 in the center of the 1/2" holes.
3. I then set the 2x4 up to the block wall.
4. I then took a 3/8" masonry drill bit set it into each hole of the 2x4 and drilled enough to make a mark into the block.
5. I now took the masonry bit and bored deep enough into the block to set a lead insert into each hole.
6. I now took 3/8" lag bolts and drove them with my drill driver through the 2x4 holes and into the lead inserts until they were snug. ( Make sure you buy bolts long enough to go into the lead insert and through the 2x4).
7. NOTE: Several different types of anchors could go into your block wall holes, ask your local hardware person to explain the positive and negative of each type. You may want to try drilling these holes at places in the block filled with concrete. Usually, this will be near the bottom and at block cement joint seams. Good luck, let me know how it goes.
I guess you used AG 36 gate. The width on the product box show from 36" -60". But my wall to wall gap (width) is 36" can I still use 2 2X2 's and install the gate like you did? In other words can yo tell me the smallest width of this gate(frame edge to frame edge)
I cna't tell you that information. My gate has been up for 2 years now. You should find a help telephone number on the box. They will be able to answer that question. Good luck!
This guy has a Subaru. He likes things that last.
You are right about that. The Outback is a 2018, it's the best car we have ever owned. At 6 years old we still think of it as our "new" car...tight as the day we drove it off the lot. We especially like the 3.6 engine, it goes like a rocket. Have a nice day.
👍
Thank you!
Nice video.... Great Presentation, Product itself looks pretty flimsy material wise. Hinges very thin and if it needs a turnbuckle, doesn't say much about the strength of the frame itself.
Great point! I can only speak for my single gate application, it seems well made. I am now four months after the job and everything is sturdy with no sag. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!
@George Fotinakes That is great George...... I just "stick" built one today and it appears to be also. Again you did a very informative video, great teacher. Lots of people know how to do things but lack the ability to convey that knowledge to other people. BTW.... That compass trick was a grand slam!!! - Florida
2:33 you're assuming that you drilled straight thru the small 2x4
I probably should have told the viewers that I drilled the guide hole with my drill press at 90 degrees. Thank you for catching that bit. It is difficult for me to be detailed enough to mention everything. Have a nice holiday season.
You should of notched the wood out on the back where the bolts where sticking out
That is a good idea. I had considered doing that but I "Chickened out" thinking I might mess up the job. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!
Why does no one show how to take the fence off ? 😢
What kind of problems are you having, maybe I can help.
The point of the direction of the pins is so that thieves can’t just lift your gate and rob you… but whatever 🤷🏽♂️
I know the pin direction means greater security. I have lived on my cul-de-sac for 48 years and we have not had crime issues, so I wanted the ease of gate removal for future painting and repairs. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks OG
You are welcome. Good luck on the gate!