Oreoprojects
Having an Impact
Oreoprojects
Oreoprojects
Having an Impact

 

Fence palings and decking timber used to make a side gate for less than $100.

 

 

The project

 

I made this 1.8m high x 900mm wide garden gate to match my 1.8 m high fence. It gives me access to a reserve at the back of my property. It was very cost effective. I was quoted $550 - $650 for someone to make a similar gate. I bought all my materials from Bunnings Botany (always great staff in the the timber yard) for a total cost of approximately $80. 

 

Steps

 

Step 1

 

Buy six fence palings 150 x 19 x 1800mm.

 

Step 2

 

Cut decking timber to borders at 45 degree angles.

 

Step 3

 

Screw the decking timber border to palings.

 

Step 4

 

Attach brackets and hang on fence.

 

Step 5

 

Garden gate hung on fenceline.

 

Garden Gate.jpg

 

The lock mechanism attached to the gate.

 

Garden gate 2.jpg

 

Tools and materials

 

Materials used in the project:

 

 

Tools used in the project:

 

 

Comments
Dave-1
Community Megastar

Good Morning @Oreoprojects 

Thats a nice looking gate, and would be so nice to access the reserve! Thats a nice idea!

 With the hinges, are they screwed to a fence pailing or to a post? 

 

Mmmm looking at your photo maybe they are screwed through to the rail?

 

Dave

Oreoprojects
Having an Impact

Hi. Dave

 

Behind the paling is indeed a fence post. This gives it the stability.

 

Cheers

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru

Great looking gate @Oreoprojects, they can be quite challenging to build in keeping it all square when its an all timber framer.

 

Regards, Nailbag

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