Garden Gate

The old garden gate has just got even more inviting. The "Easy Gate" makes building a garden gate simple and allows for size, height and design variations.

Using this bracket set ensures that your gate will be square and strong. No angled cuts are required. A square is not required, as the gate frame will automatically be squared when brackets are attached. Remember that you don't necessarily need a fence to have a gate. A gate can stand alone as a piece of garden art, separating one area from another and adding an interesting element to the landscape.

What You'll Need

Toolbox

• 1" x 4" pine or cedar, 48 ft. (approx)
• 2" x 4" pine or cedar, 10 ft. (approx)
• 2" deck screws 2182-159
• "Easy Gate" no-saw bracket kit 2373-504
• 8 3/4" black pull 2373-997

Materials

• jigsaw 1268-489
• mitre saw 1347-037
• sander 1262-341
• measuring tape 1048-832
• drill 1239-733

Step By Step

1. Determine your gate requirements. The "Easy Gate" bracket kit will allow for openings from 27" to 72" wide, with no height restrictions.
2. Cut 2" x 4" cedar or pine top and side rails accordingly.
3. Determine if the gate will be left or right side opening, and install the four rails into the metal brackets using the screws supplied.
4. Cut the pickets to length from 1" x 4" cedar or pine, and using a jigsaw, shape the top of each picket. Sand before assembly.
5. Install the pickets to the front of the frame using 1-1/2" deck screws.
6. Seal and finish the gate.