DIY Sliding Gate | Fix a Sagging Gate

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  • @larryparish5984
    @larryparish5984 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Hell, I'm gonna be 71 in 2 months. Everything I've got is sagging, including the gate. 🤣

  • @dottyjyoung
    @dottyjyoung ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you for explaining the science of the construction. For those of us learning via TH-cam, that helps us transfer principles to other projects. This is one more reason why you're an invaluable teacher.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Thanks for watching.

    • @th.l.7768
      @th.l.7768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      April is indeed a great teacher. I am an engineer and I was a teacher myself. I think it takes three things to make a good teacher: love to learn, love to pass on knowledge and respect your students. Three qualities that April has and that’s why I put her in my top 5 makers.

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tips! One thing I would like to mention is that for a sliding gate, the floor/ground needs to be level side to side in order for the gate wheels to make contact with the ground as it slides.

  • @debkincaid2891
    @debkincaid2891 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are amazing, April! What beautiful work you do. And you WELD, too?!?! Thanks for the video ~

  • @Dimprecator
    @Dimprecator ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh sunny day and April giving tips and teaching .... true happyness

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job and fantastic information again April. Keeping those gates operating is a must and makes life outdoors so much better. Thanks for sharing. OLD DAWG DREAMING Fred.

  • @sarahharris-prewett8035
    @sarahharris-prewett8035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you , April ! I am already dream-planning a multi-level deck with those railings !

  • @Jones572
    @Jones572 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    April!! Great stuff! Your tips are always appreciated. Have a great weekend🤙🏾💯

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great information April! Especially the rolling gate option! Very nice instructions and a viable solution!

  • @bunnyultima1875
    @bunnyultima1875 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best way I remembered what direction to put a diagonal post is by thinking of a hanging shelf. Unless they're one of the "floating" ones then they typically have a bar or some sort of decor running from the bottom of the shelf (along the wall) up to the edge of the self to prevent it from flopping down and flat against the wall. That diagonal brace will serve the same purpose in keeping the entire gate elevated and not flopped.

  • @Starkitty1
    @Starkitty1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is wonderful. I have a toddler and don't want her to fall off of the porch. I'll be trying this out. Hopefully its not to expensive and as easy as you made it look.😊❤

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome job April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice I like that gate design! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @msmw6159
    @msmw6159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, April!❤

  • @trekvdm
    @trekvdm ปีที่แล้ว

    What a timely video. Exactly what I needed because the gate on my patio is sagging and it's driving me insane. Thank you so much for this!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A lot to think about in this video. Well Done April! Plus, it was a nice unexpected surprise to see your new video on a Friday night! 😃👍👏

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, try to keep you on your toes. :) Thanks for always watching. :)

  • @cedaroakfarm8596
    @cedaroakfarm8596 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ideas and on the farm, these tips are very helpful

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, easy to remember tip on how to place a brace on a gate April! 👏👍😃

  • @1ponsford
    @1ponsford ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best tip for any building project that I can think of is for April to come to your place and build it for you. That way you know it'll be done properly.

  • @mirahalpern9217
    @mirahalpern9217 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Genius. Huge thanku from us in Australia

  • @mistylarosa9821
    @mistylarosa9821 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent information and presentation 😊

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

  • @adrianlouviere7650
    @adrianlouviere7650 ปีที่แล้ว

    What can I say? Very nice job as always. Would be helpful to add a video on electric opening and closing sliding gates. You are the best!

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good looking gate. Great explanation of gate bracing. It's so obvious it seems a wonder to me that you have to explain it. But over and over I see it done wrong. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not all Viewers are skilled Builders and Makers. Some are Beginners or have never built anything yet, but still want to learn for when they start. I love passing along information to help shorten the curve for folks. Thanks for watching.

  • @KevinAmatt
    @KevinAmatt ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice, thanks April.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @ctaylor5417
    @ctaylor5417 ปีที่แล้ว

    April, I so enjoy your talent, projects and imagination!! Truly inspired to do my own projects!!! Thank you!!!😊

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so welcome! I'm glad you find them useful. Thanks for watching.

    • @ctaylor5417
      @ctaylor5417 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilWilkerson I am a true fan and love your organized workshop! Girl, you are amazing!! Fan from Maryland!!

  • @isbcornbinder
    @isbcornbinder ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart on the inside and cute on the outside.

  • @pattyy7882
    @pattyy7882 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous
    Thank you very much on your detailed info.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @evelynpasqua6968
    @evelynpasqua6968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks very nice. Thank you for your inputs. I would like to know where can I order these metals and parts for the stairs.

  • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
    @IEnjoyCreatingVideos ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work on the sliding gate April! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖😎👍JP

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

    • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
      @IEnjoyCreatingVideos ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilWilkerson Your very welcome April! Have a wonderful week!😎

  • @tinyhomeincred-i-box
    @tinyhomeincred-i-box ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info, thanks!

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙋‍♂️THANKS APRIL…SO MANY GREAT OPTIONS THESE DAYS 🤗😎💚💚💚

  • @ianpearse4480
    @ianpearse4480 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool ideas.

  • @CPUDOCTHE1
    @CPUDOCTHE1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched your video hoping to get some hints to design two 20' steel gates that slide together to block a 40' fiend entrance. We can't use swing gates because they would swing out into the roadway or into crops in the field.

  • @jeffforbes3772
    @jeffforbes3772 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff...as always!

  • @themid-atlantic5239
    @themid-atlantic5239 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve found that using cedar vs pressure treated when building gates really reduces the weight which also helps reduce sag.

  • @minilockwood24
    @minilockwood24 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that sliding gate! I’d love to redo the posts and railing on my front porch and put a gate like that on it to block the steps so my dog can lay out there without worry that she’ll run off when someone walks by

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you!🔨

  • @genewaddlerandomstuff2122
    @genewaddlerandomstuff2122 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always wondered if you ever put in fences to meet up with your property gates. 🙂

  • @AgCWby90CS
    @AgCWby90CS ปีที่แล้ว

    A half lap X brace also works well.

  • @10OF9OFBORG
    @10OF9OFBORG ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thanks teacher! 😉👍🏻

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

    • @10OF9OFBORG
      @10OF9OFBORG ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilWilkerson You re n very welcome! 👍🏻

  • @kellyhumphrey979
    @kellyhumphrey979 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome but how can you do that with a spot that doesn’t have cement or smooth surfaces

  • @TundeEszlari
    @TundeEszlari ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video.

  • @rongrose3746
    @rongrose3746 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE !

  • @louroberts5567
    @louroberts5567 ปีที่แล้ว

    PERFECT!👍

  • @darrinmcelroy9941
    @darrinmcelroy9941 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay...I just found out that the frame I did for my gate when I redid it two years ago is wrong. I put the brace going the wrong way and yes it has been sagging. Looks like I have a new project for when the weather cools down some.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @roguepetunia
    @roguepetunia ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is the turnbuckle installed in tension not compression? At 1 min 30 seconds

  • @FrankieZR
    @FrankieZR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried one of those turnbuckle anti-sag lift kits and it didn't work at all. As I tightened it instead of lifting the sagging gate, it simply warped the gate.
    I fixed the problem by designing, building, and installing an adjustable spacer that goes into the gap between the lower gate hinge and the gate post. Problem solved.

  • @gwenwade6059
    @gwenwade6059 ปีที่แล้ว

    April, do you have advice on how to change a worn out wheel replacement for a heavy welded sliding gate. I am paralysed by over thinking this. The squealing reminds me!

  • @th.l.7768
    @th.l.7768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Personally, I admire the progress you’ve made. Happy to see that you are well surrounded and that you have been able to stay yourself. Keep on going the great job. Cheers from Belgium.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for staying along for the ride.

  • @kennethhudson8013
    @kennethhudson8013 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like that

  • @OVHabitats
    @OVHabitats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having built more fences than I care to mention, the only suggestion to your viewers is always always always layout existing or planned seating, utilities, barbeque, etc. placement before you decide on gates. Gate placement and direction of opening is one of those things that really stinks to redo.

  • @karenscott4635
    @karenscott4635 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the sliding gate option. Once built, can you add automated gate kit?

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You certainly could, but I have no desire to change it. Thanks for watching.

    • @karenscott4635
      @karenscott4635 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AprilWilkersonthank you so much! We need an automated gate and you have given me an option I had not thought of. We currently have a wood gate so building a wood frame with decorative poles would look great!

  • @GunnyArtG
    @GunnyArtG ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep in mind too that a compression angle brace needs to be inside of 45 degrees or it's also ineffective.

  • @lesterjames6507
    @lesterjames6507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have plans for plain Adirondack chairs, not a rocker style?

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, my website offers a Folding Ad Chair (folds up for easy storage) or a Rocking Ad Chair. Thanks for watching.

  • @toddnewman68
    @toddnewman68 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello April, Did you buy the Pylex products online or in a store. I’m in NE Texas and can’t find them anywhere. They have a lot of really useful stuff. If you would let me know I’d appreciate it. By the way, y’all did an awesome job on that giant deck build!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They are online. Yes, I love the ease of installing them and how they look. Thanks for watching.

  • @cejkwo100
    @cejkwo100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ya, put a header between the two posts so you can do the limbo when you pass through it.

  • @mleachx1
    @mleachx1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I just found these online and then you posted a video. Talk about luck lol

  • @HfjbHgklg-ee8mo
    @HfjbHgklg-ee8mo ปีที่แล้ว

    من اليمن 👍👍👍🇲🇨 ‏‪

  • @worstworkshop
    @worstworkshop ปีที่แล้ว

    Gates are hard. One thing I've learned is that a gate you build from wood will beat a cheap metal gate from a big box store any day, just because you can repair and adjust it as needed.

  • @EyesOnlyTeam86
    @EyesOnlyTeam86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ha! Im first comment, first view, first like!!❤😊

  • @splinters_66
    @splinters_66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips for the DIY’r. Reading some comments here, I think some people miss the whole point of your channel.

  • @justiciaparaespana7236
    @justiciaparaespana7236 ปีที่แล้ว

    A rolling gate will be more better than an acordeon door gate to hold my dog to avoid get out and being hit by a car accidently. I will take note to build one.

  • @CuddleTrouble
    @CuddleTrouble ปีที่แล้ว

    lol, you're little dog wanting out the whole time.

  • @bobalooo88
    @bobalooo88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a fan of the gate being much bigger than the opening

  • @otomietel1768
    @otomietel1768 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have evpensive tools in your workshop and making stuff what everyone can do with accu drill and handsaw. Make something more creative instead of explaining obvious things and buying half product's. In the past you were inspiration but currently I wouldn't say that

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have always built what I need and want, bringing a camera along showing what I did, what I used and why. Many of my Viewers are still learning and are not skilled Builders or Makers. I enjoy passing along information but sure is hard to please everyone. Some want more complicated builds and feel I'm being lazy or slacking when doing something they feel everyone should already know. Others, complain projects are too complex and want a more simple project because they are Beginners. If my channel no longer suits you, no hard feelings. Thanks for watching.

    • @otomietel1768
      @otomietel1768 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilWilkerson No, it's not my point, when I say creative I don't have in mind something complex or big but before you were showing whole process, and have built a lot of interesting sometimes helpful and even small things.