D.I.Y. fence gate

[Oreoprojects]

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

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• How to build a gate
• More inspiration for your gate project

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:

• 1.8m long fence palings 150 x 19 x 1800mm 
  
  
• Screws
  
  
• Decking timber 90 x 19mm.

Tools used in the project:

• Bosch Blue drill
  
  
• Drill driver.

 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. 

More inspiration for your gate project

Bunnings Workshop member bullfrogchamps completed a timber garden gate rebuild because their existing side gate had become decrepit.

Community member Tara used recycled pallet timber to build this D.I.Y. side gate using a Bunnings video tutorial.

For more ideas from Bunnings Workshop community members, check out our Top 10 most popular fence projects. 

[Dave-1]

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]

Hi. Dave

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

Cheers

[Nailbag]

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

Regards, Nailbag