Barn Gate

Can be used as a gate in fencing, on barns, or any other area where it may fit.

*Please read all instructions before creating. Some directions may be out of order due to neatness and ease of instructions.

Step 1: Supplies

Materials

Tools

Step 2: Cut Pieces to Size

Cut 4, 8 foot 2"x6"s in half to create 8, 4 foot pieces.
- *You will only use seven pieces in this step. The eighth board will used in the next step.
Next, Use the remaining 4 foot board, and cut down to 42 inches, Cut the final board at 42 inches as well. These are the horizontal braces.
*Cut the final board to lay nicely in between the horizontal brace,cut the bottom and top of the board at a 45 degree angle, to act as the cross brace of the gate.

First, Take the 7, 4 foot boards, and lay them down side-by-side in a way that they lay together seamlessly.
Next lay the two, 42" boards, 6 inches from the top and bottom, These are the horizontal braces.
Lay the final board between the two horizontal, acting as the cross brace.

Nailing

Using a nail gun, nail the braces securely onto the main part of the gate. Do this on both sides of the gate.
Put 4 nails in the braces per board it lays on.

Screws

Add the lock and hinges by using screws to hold them in place.
Place the hinges above the horizontal braces so they can be screwed in pas the first layer of the boards.
Place the lock on the other side of the gate at three feet from the bottom of the gate.
Finally, paint or stain the gate to your color of choice (optional).