Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
119 – Driveway Gate
This video is about how we built our new driveway gate.
There were a few things we wanted our gate to have. The gate is about 8’ wide. We wanted it to be a single and not a double gate. We wanted it to open both inwards and outwards.
We wanted to make sure it would never sag, and we did not want to add a wheel for support.
The posts are cedar, 8”x8”x10’ long. They go 3’ into the ground. They were installed when our concrete patio was poured. The rails are 2”x8” cedar and the pickets are 1”x6” cedar. This is a very heavy gate, so we had to use three massive strap hinges.
Things I used in this build:
Jigsaw amzn.to/3C0k2RJ
Random orbit Sander amzn.to/3eB8k5c
I also frequently use my Ridgid Belt Sander amzn.to/2GF56B7
Router amzn.to/3AXw8tF
Flush trim router bit amzn.to/2XudbBd
Drill & Impact Driver amzn.to/38nvta8
Drill Bit set amzn.to/2IgxpXp
3” deck screws amzn.to/2U5df4V
2-1/2” deck screws amzn.to/2IfQ7yq
1-5/8” deck screws amzn.to/3vuBknR
And here are the some other things I use in my shop: amazon.com/shop/kfw
How to build the Thor’s Hammer Woodworking Mallet: youtu.be/m9zVzdYLY68
Or buy your very own Thor’s Hammer made by us:
kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/thors-hammer-woodworking-mallets
Link to the KFW Community Woodworking group. Share pictures of your work & get help if needed. Join our King’s Fine Woodworking Community Page. Woodworkers helping other woodworkers. Share advice, get project ideas. Free tips. Insider information. Get the best deals on lumber & tools. facebook.com/groups/KingsFineWoodworkingCommunity
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119 – Driveway Gate
This video is about how we built our new driveway gate.
There were a few things we wanted our gate to have. The gate is about 8’ wide. We wanted it to be a single and not a double gate. We wanted it to open both inwards and outwards.
We wanted to make sure it would never sag, and we did not want to add a wheel for support.
The posts are cedar, 8”x8”x10’ long. They go 3’ into the ground. They were installed when our concrete patio was poured. The rails are 2”x8” cedar and the pickets are 1”x6” cedar. This is a very heavy gate, so we had to use three massive strap hinges.
Things I used in this build:
Jigsaw amzn.to/3C0k2RJ
Random orbit Sander amzn.to/3eB8k5c
I also frequently use my Ridgid Belt Sander amzn.to/2GF56B7
Router amzn.to/3AXw8tF
Flush trim router bit amzn.to/2XudbBd
Drill & Impact Driver amzn.to/38nvta8
Drill Bit set amzn.to/2IgxpXp
3” deck screws amzn.to/2U5df4V
2-1/2” deck screws amzn.to/2IfQ7yq
1-5/8” deck screws amzn.to/3vuBknR
And here are the some other things I use in my shop: amazon.com/shop/kfw
How to build the Thor’s Hammer Woodworking Mallet: youtu.be/m9zVzdYLY68
Or buy your very own Thor’s Hammer made by us:
kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/thors-hammer-woodworking-mallets
Link to the KFW Community Woodworking group. Share pictures of your work & get help if needed. Join our King’s Fine Woodworking Community Page. Woodworkers helping other woodworkers. Share advice, get project ideas. Free tips. Insider information. Get the best deals on lumber & tools. facebook.com/groups/KingsFineWoodworkingCommunity
If you would like to help support our channel, there are a number of ways. One way is direct support through Patreon: patreon.com/kingsfinewoodworking
You can also help without spending anything, just by liking and sharing our videos. Thank you for your support. We love teaching the world to do woodworking.
