[MtnBikerChk]

I want to put a swinging gate on this:

There's a ton of lattice in our garage I can use (like on the side of the deck here)

I just don't know how to frame it?!

 

[DRB]

You want it to swing both ways or just one?

 

[McGRP01]

You want it to swing both ways or just one?

Hey now!! That's kind of a personal question! ink:

 

[DRB]

Hey now!! That's kind of a personal question! ink:

You wanna know how to frame a gate out you have to be prepared for some personal questions.

 

[ummbikes]

Check out this site. Good basic information.

http://www.buildeazy.com/gate.html

 

[MtnBikerChk]

You want it to swing both ways or just one?

LOL - one way.

I found some stuff on the 'net so I went to the depot and made a frame. It's not exactly "square" lol but it'll do. Stay tuned for finished product posts.

 

[nikwho]

if you already have it framed, get some metal "strap" and make an "X" with it from each of the corners or go from the top of the hinge side to the bottom of the handle or latch side... that will keep it from sagging..... aside from that, i would say use screws, not framing nails.... better hold!

 

[MtnBikerChk]

if you already have it framed, get some metal "strap" and make an "X" with it from each of the corners or go from the top of the hinge side to the bottom of the handle or latch side... that will keep it from sagging..... aside from that, i would say use screws, not framing nails.... better hold!

I did use screws - and I had a real hard time getting them to go through. I stripped a few in the process I had even drilled pilot holes but I guess they weren't long enough. Oh well.

Function over form this time

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

You should have seen this coming...

Find a straight man and ask him to build you a gate.







I'm going to hell

 

[splat]

You should have seen this coming...

Find a man and ask him to build you a gate.

She did , and it was IAB, hence why she is doing it !

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

fixed

 

[DRB]

I did use screws - and I had a real hard time getting them to go through. I stripped a few in the process I had even drilled pilot holes but I guess they weren't long enough. Oh well.

Function over form this time

It always comes back to the screws doesn't it. :evil:

She did , and it was IAB, hence why she is doing it !

 

[I Are Baboon]

I hate you all.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I hate you all.

now now - they're just jealous!

 

[pnj]

post pics of the gate.

I would have used the existing 4x4's as the frame, just put your hinges on one post and the latch on the other post...

 

[DRB]

now now - they're just jealous!

Oh it'll take more than that to fix the bruised male ego.... maybe reconsidering how many directions that gate swings might help.

 

[Westy]

Oh it'll take more than that to fix the bruised male ego.... maybe reconsidering how many directions that gate swings might help.

I think you are asking the wrong questions here, it isn't so much how the gate opens but whether it is just an exit, entrance or both.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I think you are asking the wrong questions here, it isn't so much how the gate opens but whether it is just an exit, entrance or both.

you are evil.

 

[Cooter Brown]

First you must make it so it looks as if the gate was at the scene of a murder crime. You must also make sure the gate's fingerprints are on the murder weapon. After that, it's just your word against the gate's, and of all the gates I've known in my life, they've all been lying, drug abusing, drunks. Good luck

 

[Westy]

you are evil.

I try my best.

Oh, if you are having problems driving the screws in all the way a little lube will help. An old trick is to drag the screw across a bar of soap, this prevents the squealing and lets you put the screw all the way in.

(No innuendo intended)

 

[splat]

I try my best.

Oh, if you are having problems driving the screws in all the way a little lube will help. An old trick is to drag the screw across a bar of soap, this prevents the squealing and lets you put the screw all the way in.

(No innuendo intended)

Hmmm Squealing while Screwing , what a concept!!!




( actually he is right , soap does help, and actually long term it acts as a lock tite too. )

 

[DRB]

Hmmm Squealing while Screwing , what a concept!!!




( actually he is right , soap does help, and actually long term it acts as a lock tite too. )

But you have to be careful about loc tited screws, that can get embarrassing.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

presenting.......GHETTO GATE!

(remember, function over form)

I'm going to restain it to match the rest of the deck - I just put whatever we had in the garage on to give it a little protection from the elements.

 

[binary visions]

Soo, IAB, how's it make you feel that your wife is better at handling your tools than you are?

Emasculated?

Intimidated?

Worried about what kind of prior tool-handling experience would beget such an expert?





Nice gate, MBC

 

[I Are Baboon]

Soo, IAB, how's it make you feel that your wife is better at handling your tools than you are?

Emasculated?

Intimidated?

Worried about what kind of prior tool-handling experience would beget such an expert?

I am thrilled that she enjoys doing that kind of stuff. Most women prefer not to get their hands dirty.

For the guys here that have to do everything themselves, I'm curious if they like it that way, or if they'd rather have a woman who likes to fix things.

 

[MMcG]

Nice work MBC!

 

[binary visions]

I am thrilled that she enjoys doing that kind of stuff. Most women prefer not to get their hands dirty.

For the guys here that have to do everything themselves, I'm curious if they like it that way, or if they'd rather have a woman who likes to fix things.

Pssh. Okay, Mr. Serious-Pants, I was just giving you a hard time

 

[I Are Baboon]

Pssh. Okay, Mr. Serious-Pants, I was just giving you a hard time

I'm never serious.

BTW, it's not like I didn't help: I had to hold the gate up while she drilled in the hinges. I would have preferred to be sitting on my ass watching the Red Sox game, but these are the sacrifices I make for the sake of our marriage.

 

[jacksonpt]

For the guys here that have to do everything themselves, I'm curious if they like it that way, or if they'd rather have a woman who likes to fix things.

I don't mind having to do it myself - I get annoyed when she knows the best way to do it, but won't do it herself. If she already knows how it's best done, just do it - what does she need me for???


BTW - nice gate. I've got to do something similar on our deck (so I can let the dogs out on the deck unleashed), but I can't figure out how best to do it, so that it is out of the way when open, but still closes tight enough so the dogs can't get loose.

 

[jacksonpt]

BTW, it's not like I didn't help: I had to hold the gate up while she drilled in the hinges. I would have preferred to be sitting on my ass watching the Red Sox game, but these are the sacrifices I make for the sake of our marriage.

wow - you're a good man.

 

[splat]

I would have preferred to be sitting on my ass watching the Red Sox game, but these are the sacrifices I make for the sake of our marriage.

Unless it was last nights game , no big loss , those first 2 games against TB were Horrible

 

[MtnBikerChk]

BTW - nice gate. I've got to do something similar on our deck (so I can let the dogs out on the deck unleashed), but I can't figure out how best to do it, so that it is out of the way when open, but still closes tight enough so the dogs can't get loose.

that's why I buillt it. The latch I bought is too small so I hafta go buy another one - then it'll really be done.

 

[stosh]

Did you polyuretane/stain it?

If so re-staining it will be next to impossible.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Did you polyuretane/stain it?

If so re-staining it will be next to impossible.

I did it half a$$ed. It won't last the summer.

 

[stosh]

I did it half a$$ed. It won't last the summer.

The stain of the gate itself?

Did you get in touch with Darkhorse??

 

[MtnBikerChk]

The stain or the gate itself?

Did you get in touch with Darkhorse??

both - LOL.

not yet. I don't want to bug someone if I'm not ready to buy. I'm thinking winter.

 

[DRB]

That's so ghetto its awesome. Shove some beer cans in the lattice for extra support and it'll last forever.

By the way why did you need a gate?

 

[Westy]

I should takes some pics of my ghetto gate. No hinges just used a few straps to attach it to a post, straps helt in place with a few bent nails. Made from scrap wood that is painted several different colors. It's redneckalicious.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

That's so ghetto its awesome. Shove some beer cans in the lattice for extra support and it'll last forever.

By the way why did you need a gate?

:mumble: pay attention!

so the dog won't run away!

 

[stosh]

:mumble: pay attention!

so the dog won't run away!

What, you can't catch him?