This video shows how to build a simple and (hopefully) easy fence gate without any digging. Using lightweight pressure-treated lumber and welded wire (or chicken wire), this gate should hold up to moderate use and weather for many years. Step by step instructions on basic construction and some optional bells and whistles.
Shopping list:
Wood to wood Post Spike – https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-E-Z-Spike-Black-Powder-Coated-Post-Base-Spike-for-4x4-Nominal-Lumber-FPBS44/100655352
4 inch Strap Hinge – https://www.lowes.com/pd/National-Hardware-1-1-30-in-Zinc-Strap-Door-Hinge/1000529045
Zinc Gate Hinge – https://www.lowes.com/pd/National-Hardware-Zinc-Gate-Latch/50414136
1 & 1/4 Exterior Wood Screws – https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fas-n-Tite-8-x-1-1-4-in-Ceramic-Deck-Screws-1-lb/1000428151
5 inch Corner Brace – https://www.lowes.com/pd/ReliaBilt-RB-5-IN-BLK-STEEL-CORNER-BRACE/5001634847
Poultry Net Staples – https://www.lowes.com/pd/Grip-Rite-3-4-in-Leg-x-1-4-in-Round-Crown-Standard-Staples-1-lb/3043059
2 inch Lag Screws – https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-3-8-in-x-2-in-Gray-Hot-Dipped-Galvanized-Hex-Head-Exterior-Lag-Screw/1000381927
Exterior Wood Glue – https://www.lowes.com/pd/Titebond-Brown-Interior-Exterior-Wood-Adhesive-Actual-Net-Contents-4-fl-oz/999994298
Galvanized Exterior Nails – https://www.lowes.com/pd/Grip-Rite-2-in-11-Gauge-Hot-Dipped-Galvanized-Steel-Exterior-Deck-Nails-1-lb/3006497
Oak Dowel Pins – https://www.lowes.com/pd/Madison-Mill-26-Pack-0-25-in-dia-x-1-25-in-L-Poplar-Dowel-Pin/5010601805
Dowel Kit – https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-841014-4-Inch-Accessory/dp/B00475MN8G/ref=sr_1_8?crid=5SC24R6QUDXM&keywords=dowel+kit&qid=1680292329&sprefix=dowel+kit%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-8
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Check out this video for a simple fence build: https://youtu.be/ttYtTEsQXOU
Video of the double gate coming soon. When it's ready, it will be linked HERE.