Making a wooden gate?
would like to make a wooden gate for our deck..would also like to use leftover deckboards and spindles..please help
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Sandy: Maybe this will help with the gate issue:
https://www.mrhandyman.com/blog/2019/june/how-to-build-a-deck-gate/
Hi there, here's how I built mine: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/decks/deck-gates-a-simple-wood-working-project-how-to-33254792 the trouble with wood gates is how heavy they are. Make sure you use large enough hinges and provide good support wherever the gate may be closed or open so it never hangs for very long on the hinges.
Deck Gates: a Simple Wood Working Project How To!
Here is a helpful tutorial for a deck gate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2qDJQedDy4
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/build-a-safety-gate-to-match-your-deck-43649484
Build a Safety Gate to Match Your Deck
This may be helpful:
https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Wooden-Gate
Hello Sandy,
Make frame from double thick deck boards. Locate spindles in between, drilling holes to accept , top and bottom. Glue .boards and spindles together with wood glue. I would also screw the frame together for strength. Enjoy the project!
Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2qDJQedDy4
Here's another good tutorial
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/decks/decks-gate-tutorial-4171553
DIY Deck Gate Tutorial
Home Depot and Lowe's sell gate kits. Just add your own wood.
Hi Sandy, you can rip the deck boards to use them as 2x4 's hope this video helps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzeHEBB9dBI