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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.
The lock mechanism attached to the gate.
Tools and materials
Materials used in the project:
Tools used in the project:
How to build a gate
The Bunnings team has shared a step-by-step guide How to build a picket gate complete with a full list of tools and materials.
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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
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Hi. Dave
Behind the paling is indeed a fence post. This gives it the stability.
Cheers
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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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