You had me saying turnbuckle, turnbuckle at my computer when you was having a senior moment, lol....I have those moments too! What is too become of me now that I’m talking to my computer 😂
What's worse is not remembering the name of someone (that I've know!!) when standing right in front of them. "Well, hello what's your name? My brain ain't working!" The older I grow, like weeds, the bigger the problem becomes.
I swear you have a sign on your back that says “ cheat me, I love it!” lol You have the worst luck. It is a good thing you are a man of many talents. Phil
Because when I checked to see how you would have done it, you were very busy telling other people how they should have done things and I didnt want to disturb you.
Few things here: First, I have never worked with chainlink fence before, but after watching this video, I have learned so much that I feel confident that I could tackle a chainlink project. Second: I always love it when I see people "suck it up, buttercup" and work with what they have instead of resorting to returning something. As long as the item is truly not broken and can be "made new," I often feel that the hassle of returning to the store outweighs anything else, so I just grab a frosty beverage and get to work. Third, why is it that anytime I hear the word "turnbuckle" that I want to rip the padding off of something and start eating it? (Note: If anyone gets that joke, they are showing their age).
It probably was a return, last guy tangled it up and threw it back in the box to return it. Turnbuckle . . . I couldn't remember either!! lol . . . looks good . . . Rog
Been putting off going to one of my favorite places because of the temptations there. Must make that trip to Lowes, soon, to pickup some needed stuff. After watching your video, I sure am glad that a chain link gate isn't on my list. That's for sure. Admire your patience. Like your two gate idea. I'm sure it'll be worth it, many times over, to have that choice only a latch click away. God Bless.
LOL - Don't have anything in particular on my wishing list, right now. Impulse buying is usually my downfall. See it, want it, and it tries to follow me home. Too often! Strange it 's never things I need like 6 mil plastic, Grip-Tite nails, plywood or plain white paint. (Stuff on my need list.) Instead, it's the sirens of Greek lore that lure me onto the shores of credit card destruction.
I’ve run many a financially sound ship into the Rocky shores of credit card destruction. Even the most seasoned sailors fall victim to the call. Thank God I have a first mate that is always at the ready to snatch the wheel and steer us clear. Ahoy!!!
PS: Just got back from Lowes. Can't believe how much the price of 10'x100' 6 mil plastic has gone up since the last time I bought a box. I need about 40'. Worse 2 pks of 10'x25' 6 mil cost almost as much as the box of 10'x100'. I'd have been crazy to have bought only 50'. They were out of roofing nails with plastic washers in the economy packs. I wouldn't use the contractor size bucket in the rest of my lifetime. So, still have them on my need list. And, yes, I just had to pick up some small odds and ends that called out to me from those rocky shores. lol Fortunately, the memory of the cost to replace my roof last week, kept me out of the TOOLS section. I DON'T NEED those Irwin blades you praised so highly a few days ago. I don't! I don't! I don't!!
Buy a gate that’s already put together for couple more bucks then $70.00 🤔idk where you’re shopping but around here at Home Depot that gate cost $170.00 lol
You can’t buy an already made gate for a fence opening size that they do t make them for. That’s what these gate kits are for. To fit openings that aren’t standard size. Sizes that they don’t make gates for.
Do the pipes that attach to the side verticals come with the kit? If so, they appear to be 6 ft and I'm assuming you cut them down to 48 inches to make your 4x4 gate. Thank you.
@@bctruck Well, it's been over a year now that I installed the double gates and your video helped me so much. Thank you. But something went wrong over time and I don't know if you've encountered the same problem. After installing the gates, the latch had very good clearance through Summer and Fall. Then this Spring the latch became very tight. I'm assuming the posts shifted in the Winter, but I'm just guessing. I live in Northern Illinois. I plumbed/leveled everything, but for some reason, the latch tightened up. I'm not certain if I should remove both gates and try to readjust everything...except the posts/pipe of course. By the way, the posts/pipes are well plumbed upright. Any info appreciated. Thank you. - Jose
I must have missed where you told us what was happening..... I don’t understand where you are. I can see that you set up a new home but is it on the same land where the house is? What is happening with your older home? I saw where you went and looked at another house but it wasn’t suitable though it sure was a pretty place. Was there something wrong with your other home or did you just want a new one? Sorry about all the questions but I am really confused.
BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose That’s understandable, I am probably going to do the same sort of thing next year. Thanks for clarifying what had happened. Your wife seems very happy with your new home so I am glad it has worked out so well. Hope your neighbours are easy to live near too.
I know the feeling Mr. Brad, I got one of those big dog kennels from Lowes, with the chain link like that for while I was building my fence for the dogs, and it was just as aggravating with the chain link...I am glad I got it tho, it made a nice little chicken run once I got the dog fence finished, LOL.
I just knew you would ignore the instructions. Laughed when you tossed them away. 😆 Truth in advertising - it said adjustable gate - not the frame obviously, but the links that had to be adjusted. You did a great job, by the way, it looks really good.
The name Fit Right is kind of scary. Years and years ago my mom bought an air freshener for her car at the 7-11. It was called the No Spill air freshener. When she opened it the air freshener spilled. She took it inside the 7-11 and told them what happened and asked for her money back. They said no, No Spill was just the name of the air freshener.
If that was a lot of work for you, wow, I through this together in a half hour. This gate is designed for non nominal gate sizes btw. Good video though
Obviously, yours wasn’t tangled in a knot. As soon as I got the thing untangled ,putting the gate together was Childs play. You should learn the difference between through and threw , but good comment otherwise.
I was shouting out "turnbuckle" at my computer trying to help you out. : ) I hate when that happens to me. (which is becoming for frequent as I age) LOL
Yes, I bought an open box and the chain link was so tangled that I had to return it. The second one was unopened and I still had to twist one strand completely in and adjust a few others. More work on the chain link then putting the rest of it together!
Thanks 👍 for this video
Thank you for the video I had the same experience and you helped me through it
Glad I could help
My fence was a mess too.
I'm impressed with the one handedness.
My instructions have the truss wire (turnbuckle) going on right after the frame. It took 15 minutes to put the chain on.
Great video. Going to look into this for my side fence. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job
patriots1needed thanks!
Well I wanted to see the adjustable part... how to adjust it.
You cut the top and bottom rail with a hacksaw. That’s how you adjust it.
The problem I had was that the fence I bought at Lowes was not 10ft. Was too short. Was wondering if this one extended.
TURNBUCKLE BRAD....... I was going to buy one of them this weekend. Thanks for changing my mind......
Tim Beverly the only need I can see this thing filling, is if you had an odd sized opening that a standard sized gate wouldn’t fit.
Thanks
Tossing the destructions cracked me up! Turnbuckle
Is that what those were???
BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose Your video ad was someone wanting to impeach DJT.
Just Plain Common Sense your kidding!!! I’ve heard that guy before. He’s a billionaire that has a hardon for the Donald.
Good job!
Jim Dawn thanks!
Why that white paper thing is for keeping your shoes clean is you got a mud situation
Garry Fisher thanks for the tip. I’ve always wondered what those are for.
I bet there was a few choice of words that you have said I know I would of used them
okie-dokie acres I used my entire warehouse of bad words.
@@bctruck that's a big ware house
You are magic!
I have a puzzle ring that needs to be put back together. Are you interested?
I've adopted a "if it's an open Box and taped" I don't buy it policy.
Greg in Michigan
Greg Homestead this was the last one or I would have observed that same policy.
Amen Geg...been burned many a time.
Greg, agree 100%. Too many folks mess up stuff and won't admit anything is wrong when they return it to get another chance to put xyz together.
You had me saying turnbuckle, turnbuckle at my computer when you was having a senior moment, lol....I have those moments too! What is too become of me now that I’m talking to my computer 😂
If your computer answers,,,,, then you have problems.
BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose that’s a scary thought 😂
I, too, was screaming "TURNBUCKLE" at you. Luckily, you couldn't hear me making an ass of myself. Looking good!
I definitely had a brain freeze.
Turnbuckle! I have that same problem; can't remember the name of something when I'm looking right at it.
Jeannie S it’s happening more and more!
What's worse is not remembering the name of someone (that I've know!!) when standing right in front of them. "Well, hello what's your name? My brain ain't working!" The older I grow, like weeds, the bigger the problem becomes.
We bought 4 Fit Right gates and we were able to put them together without any trouble. They were easy.
Great!
Throws out the instructions @1:20 legendary haha
I swear you have a sign on your back that says “ cheat me, I love it!” lol You have the worst luck. It is a good thing you are a man of many talents. Phil
xzkt I have to check all the time for a “kick me” sign on my back.
Why would you not put in the post first then make the gate to fit?
Because when I checked to see how you would have done it, you were very busy telling other people how they should have done things and I didnt want to disturb you.
That tangled up mess.... Whats your blood pressure now?
vborg001 I’m sure it was up some.
Few things here: First, I have never worked with chainlink fence before, but after watching this video, I have learned so much that I feel confident that I could tackle a chainlink project. Second: I always love it when I see people "suck it up, buttercup" and work with what they have instead of resorting to returning something. As long as the item is truly not broken and can be "made new," I often feel that the hassle of returning to the store outweighs anything else, so I just grab a frosty beverage and get to work. Third, why is it that anytime I hear the word "turnbuckle" that I want to rip the padding off of something and start eating it? (Note: If anyone gets that joke, they are showing their age).
It probably was a return, last guy tangled it up and threw it back in the box to return it. Turnbuckle . . . I couldn't remember either!! lol . . . looks good . . . Rog
I’m thinking that it might have been returned because that knotted tangled mess of chain link.
Been putting off going to one of my favorite places because of the temptations there. Must make that trip to Lowes, soon, to pickup some needed stuff. After watching your video, I sure am glad that a chain link gate isn't on my list. That's for sure. Admire your patience. Like your two gate idea. I'm sure it'll be worth it, many times over, to have that choice only a latch click away.
God Bless.
18 volt makita oscillating multi tool. If I don’t stay out of Lowe’s, it’s coming home with me.
LOL - Don't have anything in particular on my wishing list, right now. Impulse buying is usually my downfall. See it, want it, and it tries to follow me home. Too often! Strange it 's never things I need like 6 mil plastic, Grip-Tite nails, plywood or plain white paint. (Stuff on my need list.) Instead, it's the sirens of Greek lore that lure me onto the shores of credit card destruction.
I’ve run many a financially sound ship into the Rocky shores of credit card destruction. Even the most seasoned sailors fall victim to the call. Thank God I have a first mate that is always at the ready to snatch the wheel and steer us clear. Ahoy!!!
Amen, Brother, Amen. There's no way to count the blessing of special people in our lives, enough, in this life time.
PS: Just got back from Lowes. Can't believe how much the price of 10'x100' 6 mil plastic has gone up since the last time I bought a box. I need about 40'. Worse 2 pks of 10'x25' 6 mil cost almost as much as the box of 10'x100'. I'd have been crazy to have bought only 50'. They were out of roofing nails with plastic washers in the economy packs. I wouldn't use the contractor size bucket in the rest of my lifetime. So, still have them on my need list.
And, yes, I just had to pick up some small odds and ends that called out to me from those rocky shores. lol Fortunately, the memory of the cost to replace my roof last week, kept me out of the TOOLS section. I DON'T NEED those Irwin blades you praised so highly a few days ago. I don't! I don't! I don't!!
Buy a gate that’s already put together for couple more bucks then $70.00 🤔idk where you’re shopping but around here at Home Depot that gate cost $170.00 lol
You can’t buy an already made gate for a fence opening size that they do t make them for. That’s what these gate kits are for. To fit openings that aren’t standard size. Sizes that they don’t make gates for.
@@bctruck yeah I know I just had to buy a kit myself that’s how I came across your video. Lol.
wow, that's a great video!
Fun eh? I've got 200 feet of used chainlink to deal with in the spring...
I’ll send some zanex!
Do the pipes that attach to the side verticals come with the kit? If so, they appear to be 6 ft and I'm assuming you cut them down to 48 inches to make your 4x4 gate. Thank you.
Yes. That’s the largest size of the gate.
@@bctruck Well, it's been over a year now that I installed the double gates and your video helped me so much. Thank you. But something went wrong over time and I don't know if you've encountered the same problem. After installing the gates, the latch had very good clearance through Summer and Fall. Then this Spring the latch became very tight. I'm assuming the posts shifted in the Winter, but I'm just guessing. I live in Northern Illinois. I plumbed/leveled everything, but for some reason, the latch tightened up. I'm not certain if I should remove both gates and try to readjust everything...except the posts/pipe of course. By the way, the posts/pipes are well plumbed upright. Any info appreciated. Thank you. - Jose
I must have missed where you told us what was happening..... I don’t understand where you are. I can see that you set up a new home but is it on the same land where the house is? What is happening with your older home? I saw where you went and looked at another house but it wasn’t suitable though it sure was a pretty place. Was there something wrong with your other home or did you just want a new one? Sorry about all the questions but I am really confused.
58Kym my wife and I are getting to old to take care of 7 acres. We bought a small double wide and an acre of land in Texas.
BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose That’s understandable, I am probably going to do the same sort of thing next year. Thanks for clarifying what had happened. Your wife seems very happy with your new home so I am glad it has worked out so well. Hope your neighbours are easy to live near too.
i was on the fence about buying one..... have you tried the foam they have now instead of cement????
I have seen the foam and watched videos, but it’s 9 bucks for one post and I’m a cheap SOB.
Wait! How’s the mail carrier gonna get to your mailbox?
jasonsupafly I moved the box outside my fence.
BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose I see now. I got turned around. Haha
Nice job, you impress me everytime! I would imagine that most people would have returned the gate.
I know the feeling Mr. Brad, I got one of those big dog kennels from Lowes, with the chain link like that for while I was building my fence for the dogs, and it was just as aggravating with the chain link...I am glad I got it tho, it made a nice little chicken run once I got the dog fence finished, LOL.
Andy's back yard and shop I’ll bet the chickens appreciate your efforts.
I just knew you would ignore the instructions. Laughed when you tossed them away. 😆
Truth in advertising - it said adjustable gate - not the frame obviously, but the links that had to be adjusted. You did a great job, by the way, it looks really good.
Dar La thanks! It was a bit frustrating. Glad it’s done!
You can cut the frame to whatever you need…..
I did. Did you not watch the video?
Looks like someone could chew through that wire,..it happens to the best of us,...keep smiling
Though it was a pain for you I'm sure that others will be helped by your video for years to come. :)
Or at least be good for a chuckle.
I'm putting one together now and I'm mad af
Yep. It’s a good test of your character. If you don’t take it back to the store and beat someone to death with it,,,, you passed!!
The name Fit Right is kind of scary. Years and years ago my mom bought an air freshener for her car at the 7-11. It was called the No Spill air freshener. When she opened it the air freshener spilled. She took it inside the 7-11 and told them what happened and asked for her money back. They said no, No Spill was just the name of the air freshener.
Robb's Homemade Life LOL!! Spill right!
If that was a lot of work for you, wow, I through this together in a half hour. This gate is designed for non nominal gate sizes btw. Good video though
Obviously, yours wasn’t tangled in a knot. As soon as I got the thing untangled ,putting the gate together was Childs play. You should learn the difference between through and threw , but good comment otherwise.
@@bctruck did he not watch the video and see the trouble you went "threw" rebuilding that fencing? Had to throw that in there too 😂
@@ramblin_man23 How'd you like to have that guy working on your plumbing or heating?
@@bctruck I'm sure he'd do a good job, although he'd tell his helper how much he sucks and brag about how fast he through it all together 😂
I was shouting out "turnbuckle" at my computer trying to help you out. : )
I hate when that happens to me. (which is becoming for frequent as I age) LOL
Volusia-ev I definitely get the brain freeze more often as the years add up.
Yes, I bought an open box and the chain link was so tangled that I had to return it. The second one was unopened and I still had to twist one strand completely in and adjust a few others. More work on the chain link then putting the rest of it together!
Thanks for the warning. I'll never buy a do-it-yourself gate! The older I get the more often I can't remember the NAME of something.
454pakr its way more aggravating than just paying a few more dollars for a gate that’s already built. Lesson learned.
You have far more patience than I. I would have taken that gate straight back to them.
If there is one thing I will never, never, ever buy at Lowe's it's a chain link gate!
John TheFrugalFatGuy it was pure aggravation!!!
It really is a piece of crap. It ticked me off, untangling it. I would have paid more for one that was together.
Me too!