How to Build a Garden Gate | Easy Step by Step Guide

In this video i will be showing you how to build a garden gate. I will explain how to make a strong half lap joint and how to correctly cross brace a gate We will also be looking at hinge and latch installation. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out.

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[TheDIYGuy]

Now the better weather is finally here we can get outside and do jobs like this. What else do you want to see?

[THDSCornwall]

A good tip to remember for anyone making their own gate, when drilling through to fit the latch, clamp a scrap piece of wood on the other side so you don’t get any blow out or splintering!

[semilife]

Beautifully explained and demonstrated from an expert in wood working. So clear and to the point, no fluff nothing you dont need and well paced and detailed.

[wp-myrc]

i am a carpenter by trade been one for the last 40 years
very impressed with your work and the way you put it across.
video work is top notch also.
well done and keep the videos coming ✌

[cannontrodder]

I built this gate today and it is really worth checking for square and checking your measurements again and again because when you come to finally swing it, you will thank yourself as mine is now perfect! I just say, using timbers as suggested and decking boards creates a very heavy but super sturdy gate. Don’t cheap out on the hinges!!!

[shazattack]

Everything was shown and explained in a straightforward, clear, and concise way.

I am willing to give this a try, thanks.

[leestockton]

That bracing information is brilliant, never knew that!
One thing I would say; if you haven't a spare bit of timber to clamp to prevent the blow out of wood when drilling through, is to watch for the pilot part of the bit coming through and then to stop drilling that side and locate the pilot hole on the other and drill back. It gives a neater finish and doesn't leave untreated wood exposed (even though the latch will cover it, it's still exposed untreated), but I'm super particular (or picky!)

[NealAndrews]

I don't need to build a gate, but really good vid and tutorial, I learnt a lot, thank you 👍

[adamstone]

As a fence and gate contractor, I can confirm, this is the perfect on site gate! We mortise and tenon our stiles in our workshop. We have had to use the half lap on site many times and never fails. Feather edge and tgv eliminates gapping. However decking boards do look good if you’re not after 100% privacy. Good work and keep up the good work!

[RiminiVirage]

First class tutorial, great gate. Shame the housebuilders don’t take such a professional approach.

[cuebj]

Worth putting a cap on the top end grain. I use dowels to set it in place rather than screwing through from the top of the cap. Drip channel a useful groove in the under surface of the cap

[Baggy]

Just finished building my new fence. Something ive never done before . Managed to do a good job thanks to youtube videos like this.
Really like this gate but more more to point my wife loves it. So this will hopefully finish it off perfectly.
Wish me luck, ive never done a half lap join lol

[irons]

Perfect timing mate, i need a new gate and youve just inspired me. Thanks

[jent]

This is exactly what I needed to see, my gate flew off a few weeks ago and I’m wanting to make one exactly like this, great video, thanks!!

[MikeBoardman-vq]

Mate, you are by far the best I’ve seen so easy to follow, thank you so much, that was a top job, you learnt your trade very well.👊👍🙏

[brianfarrelly]

Need to make an external door for an old stone cabin and will use your video as a guide. Thanks.

[bertbox]

Will refer to this for a bespoke size gate project soon.
Since watching this channel I've completed a few jobs with the clear steps and info, not a load of mumbled vague instructions like some.

[Morbidia]

Magnificent perfect fitting i bet when you turn the handle and everything works its such a great feeling.
I love your diy channel its so fascinating.

[jasonmart]

A few things...I would have fitted a centre hinge for that amount of weight and it would minimise any deflection/sag over time; I would have equalled up the space at each side of the gate when fitting it; Either drilled from both sides when fitted the latch (or used a backing board) to prevent spelching; Coated /treated panelling before fitting.

[vmankay]

Nice gate. Would be nice to see one with a lock done well. I suppose that's why the stop would be put on the front so people can't lift the lock from the other side if it was a locking gate. Always excited to see more videos, keep it up.