Installing My Gate!!

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26 күн бұрын

The gate fits! There is more fine tuning to do but it's up and it's just as I had hoped. Roland Guthrie is a great welder and he did beautiful finish work on it. Gate columns here:
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@TheHappinessOfThePursuit 25 күн бұрын

What a gate! Zombies will be forced to eat the neighbors first. 😅

@judahryan 25 күн бұрын

Wrong they will just slide under the gate lol

@badcat4707 25 күн бұрын

🙀😹😹😹😸

@mikel5582 25 күн бұрын

Even better. The zombies will stand outside the gate looking simultaneously perplexed and menacing while making odd-sounding groaning noises. The whole neighborhood will be spared thanks to that beefy gate.

@user-oi3su7sw5n 24 күн бұрын

@@judahryando you no what state this is

@judahryan 24 күн бұрын

@@user-oi3su7sw5n I believe Oregon

@takenserious4554 24 күн бұрын

It's refreshing to see someone with far more experience still needing to fiddle with the install. Makes me feel like I'm not a complete moron.

@WC4DOOR 25 күн бұрын

From a beam guy, stiffeners on the web would reduce beam twisting. Fantastic gate, love the look of the side beams. Designed and built many jobs, after years of fabrication you always find a better way after it’s built, and painted. I enjoyed your build, great job.

@user-vn1se2mk5l 24 күн бұрын

There should be no twist in the post. If the hinges are binding the weld is going to break free from the hinge. Very dangerous, it’s not going to last a month.

@Bobo-ox7fj 24 күн бұрын

@@user-vn1se2mk5l Good thing it's already held up for six months!

@johnjaso1349 23 күн бұрын

@@user-vn1se2mk5l you are a funny kid.

@smartbuildengineering 22 күн бұрын

From another beam guy, stiffeners won't improve torsional stiffness much. Welding full-height plates across the tips of flanges to turn the H-beam in to a box section (with a web running down it) will massively improve torsional resistance. Open sections (H shapes, channels, angles etc.) are very inefficient cross-sections for resisting torsion. Close sections (i.e. hollow sections, box, circular) are massively stiffer against torsion.

@user-vn1se2mk5l 20 күн бұрын

@@smartbuildengineering Don’t you want a little bit of flex (lateral) built-in to the beam this is how they design skyscrapers to resist wind fatigue, right? Of course you want zero movement in the concrete because of the weak tensile strength. But the torsional or rotational resistance should be close to zero in the post I.e. once you get a slow speed momentum going in the gate, it should continue to move until it encounters an obstruction. If it stops within a foot it’s an initial Kinetic energy movement that’s due to the hinges nothing to do with the post.

@Fatterpilot 25 күн бұрын

The sweet smell of success! Looks great! This is why high school physics class should be a required subject.

@Elloris 25 күн бұрын

A couple of gussets in between the flanges where the hinges load the beam would also help immensely to keep the flanges square to the web.

@caledonrevxp 25 күн бұрын

The gate turned out great and will be even better with the wood installed. Wide flange beams are a poor choice for the posts and should've been square tube or pipe for the torsional rigidity. Your extra gussets will help but the best thing is to add is some stiffener plates at each hinge location to tie in both flanges to the web.

@thomasmckelvey8961 25 күн бұрын

Good morning Scott! The gate has turned out beautiful! The only additional suggestion I would make is to weld gussets inside the web of the I-beam columns where you identified the 2 additional rectangular tubing braces.

@Michael-Youtube98 25 күн бұрын

I love how you ran into an issue but were able to solve it without sacrificing the look of the final product. Even with proper planning, things still can go wrong! This gate series has been really well put together.

@snymat_68 25 күн бұрын

Scott, I know it's not finished yet, but that gate is a thing of beauty, both from a fabricating and an aesthetic standpoint.

@BattlestarCanada 25 күн бұрын

Brother! Holy crap. I cannot fathom that folks on KZfaq would be lacking the mental accuity to understand the 'NO ENTRY' rule now. What a beautiful behemoth of security. Razor wire and a gate befitting a king! Well.done! Keep up the excellent work!

@arustydodge2111 25 күн бұрын

HOUGEN, that’s the; “Cadillac” of mag drills, Scott!😉 That gate is PROPER!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Your Guy, Roland, ROCKS!!!👍👍

@tamatama18 25 күн бұрын

Add web stiffeners to the main post aligned to those in-between tubes you welded in place in place to stiffen the main column and prevent twist

@matttafakt 25 күн бұрын

Just the footers and the bond beam you did in the ground was spectacular. Gate is way above above Par. As always, Can't wait to see the finished product.

@rjtumble 25 күн бұрын

Someday, I wan to visit Scott's shop and the first thing I'm going to do is stop and marvel at this gate.

@AE-pv9vc 25 күн бұрын

You might only be marveling from the outside lol

@tomp538 25 күн бұрын

Adding a wheel and a concrete runway for it will keep the gate from sagging; long as the gate remains level throughout the opening arc. Can't wait to see the wood on the gate.

@donwilliams3626 25 күн бұрын

Nice gate. It stands like a billboard to the quality of workmanship of the man standing behind it.

@landmarkcreations1183 25 күн бұрын

My opinion doesn’t matter in the least but I’ve installed fences (and gates) for 21 years. Gotta be honest, the weight of this gate especially adding the wood on concerns me. If that gate comes loose (even if it’s 15 years from now) it could kill someone. A larger 8” thick walled S.S 40 or S.S 80 post would have been my suggestion. Love the channel and all you do ❤

@J_N969 25 күн бұрын

if you die from this gate coming loose it is your turn.

@user-vn1se2mk5l 24 күн бұрын

The post isn’t the problem. I heard him say there’s a slight behind in the hinges in the open position. That will snap off the hinge for sure in A couple of months. There should be zero resistance in the hinges, period. And please do not put a wheel on the bottom that will act as a lever and cause damage to the concrete base along with undue stress on the hinges.

@user-vn1se2mk5l 24 күн бұрын

Having a little bit of flex in the post is not the problem it’s the concrete that would be the weak link, but if those hinges are binding, it’s not gonna last a month. Once it’s in use.

@dennisreyna 17 күн бұрын

Gate install is a craft in and of itself! I build gates, I have fights with metal on the fab table the same as any other builder, but the install can be the most harrowing experience of the whole process. I would love to get more install tips from builders. Thanks for sharing

@michaeldougfir9807 25 күн бұрын

SO many details! I guess this defines "engineering".

@shapeshifter7753 22 күн бұрын

Looks very VERY good!! I’ve been a structural Ironworker for over twenty years and we would put stiffeners where the hinges are. 3/8 flat stock welded in horizontally between the flanges and along the web will stop that twisting action. Hope that helps👍

@johnsrabe 25 күн бұрын

I just made this gate’s exact opposite! Just to keep the puppy on the front patio, I built a gate from 1x6 redwood slats. It, too, is kept closed by a switchable magnet. It took me less time to build than EC’s beauty, not surprisingly.

@nemo4907 25 күн бұрын

That's A LOT of weight swinging effortlessly through the air. GOOD JOB!

@michaelfisk3514 22 күн бұрын

Really great looking gate. You put a lot of effort and time into it and it really shows.

@robertblackman3451 23 күн бұрын

Stiffeners from flange to flange to keep I beam from twisting, one on each side at every hinge. Keep up the good work!

@mattsalmon559 24 күн бұрын

Kudos sir. That gate is rad. Love the videos and how you navigate this crazy world and the humility you do it with. Keep pushin buddy

@leer-winnobbeefarms2131 21 күн бұрын

Good looking gate! Great Craftsmanship, too!

@rb2530 15 күн бұрын

Engineer here. You are on the right track with those horizontal braces. Take it further, cross the I to get to the section that is starting the twist. You could always box in the front and rear of that beam to help resist the twist. Can you come up straight with a 6x6 square beam from the pad your electric comes out of? Then cross brace to the main vertical beam. Or just poor an anchor pad behind that to attach the upright brace post. If you reference heavy wood beam corner post fences, they have both the diagonal and a horizontal brace going to another vertical post to take up the loads.

@TpetPlayr 25 күн бұрын

What a beauty! A lot of hard work, well thought out and well executed. Good Job Scott! Should do the trick to keep loved ones in, unwanted ones out, and the world marveling at the beauty and craftsmanship!

@1puppetbike 25 күн бұрын

I've welded up many large gate hinges, connections, and automations. The gate should be welded into its final position before the hinges even come out of their box. A yard of concrete or more and a 6×6 x 1/2" thick square or larger post 5' into the ground for that fella. The operator can be monuted on a pad.

@Zerostar369 25 күн бұрын

Im looking forward to the gate opener segment. My 12ft gate is about 400 lbs and the opener I have struggles with it especially if the wind is blowing. Im hoping I can learn a thing or two from you.

@tsnorquist 25 күн бұрын

Is it a swing, slide/roll, or lift? I assume it’s steel given the weight and not aluminum. What type of opener do you have on it?

@willamettehops 24 күн бұрын

That's a nice looking gate! I've been watching your progress when I head back from town. That wood looks good in there.

@kman7222 25 күн бұрын

very, very nice

@TheRooster1122 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful and fantastic work my friend..!! 👍🏼

@chipholland9 25 күн бұрын

Any plans to put some zerk fittings on the hinges, so you can keep them lubricated?

@gadgetsponge 25 күн бұрын

Amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. All the details, the concerns, the testing. I ate it up!

@jollyroger6258 24 күн бұрын

what a great looking gate

@lheigert 23 күн бұрын

That is a good looking gate

@alexanderross2786 25 күн бұрын

The gate is beautiful!

@mariodegrazia7497 24 күн бұрын

I had no idea how much work goes into a gate like this. I learned a bunch watching this project, looks fantastic

@michaeld9178 25 күн бұрын

When I saw this video was out, I made a cup of and sat down and watched your latest update. Love this project. Looking forward to the next instalment, best wishes from Ireland 😊

@chriswilson9230 25 күн бұрын

Outstanding job sir. Looks great. My “I want to be an engineer “ grandson is taking welding next year in high school. I am proud of him.

@soupofpossibilities8537 25 күн бұрын

They don't teach welding - or machining - in engineering school anymore. Tell grandson these skills will make him a way better engineer.

@Kim-ek2mt 25 күн бұрын

Very impressive !

@pgfollett 25 күн бұрын

Great work as usual. I just can't imagine living where that level of security can even be considered!

@hokimocus 24 күн бұрын

Beautiful!

@dom11949 23 күн бұрын

that is one handsome gate

@lpconnolly11 24 күн бұрын

Beautiful work

@caryreed1563 21 күн бұрын

I was watching a different video and seen yours in the side bar and immediately clicked! What a great series

@mikeseawel6180 24 күн бұрын

Nice work.

@sierrafoothills4050 24 күн бұрын

Congratulations Scott! Great job!!!

@corcoransullivan1562 25 күн бұрын

Such an impressive craftsman!!

@truthreigns7 25 күн бұрын

I am proud for you. Thank you for sharing it all

@markotterby4297 25 күн бұрын

Best swing gate I've ever seen. WOW. Did you consider a sliding gate with same structure? I'm looking at options on my 950' driveway. It serves 3 residences.

@stevemethot5318 24 күн бұрын

You should have used square tubing for your gate post, it won't twist

@garychaiken808 25 күн бұрын

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

@stuartmcleod8490 25 күн бұрын

Super! What a great thing to complete. I always appreciate how humble you are, how you always show what you didn't get right the first time and how you can fix any problems that come along.

@michaeldufresne9428 25 күн бұрын

looks great, I have been looking forward to this day

@seanmc133able 24 күн бұрын

It's BEAUTIFUL!!! Good job Scott!!

@barryl1072 24 күн бұрын

This was an amazing project. Thanks for sharing!

@biggidybennedy 23 күн бұрын

I always appreciate you being honest about the things you would've done differently on your projects after they're done. What a beautiful gate; excellent job. Thank you for your top notch videos and top notch knowledge you share with people.

@JScottShipman 25 күн бұрын

Congratulations!

@qblinden21 25 күн бұрын

So inspiring! Thank you for sharing these Saturday morning videos.

@mayhemmayo 25 күн бұрын

THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

@mcd5082 24 күн бұрын

Amazing Scott thanks for sharing

@tc9148 25 күн бұрын

Wow, so impressive!!!

@johnderoy916 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful gate

@christianmonkelbaan3537 24 күн бұрын

Looking very majestic already!

@americanangler94559 25 күн бұрын

Good episode

@omniscientgrunk 25 күн бұрын

5 p plus is 6010, a newer version of it , that is. 7018 has higher tensile strength for holding power after you apply the 6010 plus, plus it looks very nice when applied by a good weldor. Nice gate. that'll hold up for many decades if the finish is maintained, love it. Peace

@jeremymcclanahan2389 25 күн бұрын

Looks amazing

@williammrdeza9445 25 күн бұрын

Holy cow, Scott! What a phenomenal project. The gate looks great! I have no doubt that you and your subject matter experts will make the necessary tweeks so that the end product looks and operates in a way that meets or exceeds your expectations. This was a great project and one you must be especially proud of.

@mannymccray424 25 күн бұрын

I’m excited for you. Can’t wait to see it finished

@rickmaudlin2160 25 күн бұрын

Awesome gate! Very unique and creative design. Well done.

@nathanwotwot 24 күн бұрын

It looks fantastic, can't wait to see it fully done and see all the work pay off.

@BrittCHelmsSr 23 күн бұрын

Beautiful gate. It is always a real pleasure to see a project come to fuition.

@2chipped 25 күн бұрын

Looking great! Arm angle,shear weight and rotational forces are very strong with this one. Adding a 3rd hinge ups the complexity, and almost always causes a binding problem. The bottom hinge holds the weight in compression, the top is in an extreme battle with tension. There is a reason the standard is lighter aluminum gates are attached with adjustable hinges on square posts. For any gate ,adjustable hinges are the #1 by 85% best practice. Hinge posts and hinges.... again face enormous fatigue and gravity. Looking forward to the operator and mag latch install. I highly recommend a ground rod at the operator ,lightning is the #1 killer of operators and mag latches.

@pipelinesalvatoregiordano4954 24 күн бұрын

Amen brother I love having a mag drill as a fabricator

@Gzus 24 күн бұрын

My oh my, that gate looks terrific! Great job!

@robertdavis5163 25 күн бұрын

wow that's a beautiful gate!

@Brown969 25 күн бұрын

Looks great EC. 👍

@111kirill111 25 күн бұрын

Cool! Great job! Well done!

@l.j.b9863 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautiful engineering, watching from Ireland 🇮🇪

@rogerwhiting9310 25 күн бұрын

Great video. Lots of planning and labor coming together..with a few surprises of course..

@Flybyknight-jp3kg 25 күн бұрын

Keep it up! You may have a future in this business. What a great project to witness. Thank you for posting it truly great

@TerrolAxelor 25 күн бұрын

That is a mighty fine looking gate

@rickroberts2198 25 күн бұрын

Nice work!!

@garbo8962 25 күн бұрын

Best in class steel work & paint job.

@smartgorilla 25 күн бұрын

Could get a cheeky wheel at the of that. Might help with the bouncing of the gate. All I can hear is overkill by motorhead on this. Didn't realise I beams weren't that great as gate posts.

@krenwregget7667 25 күн бұрын

great project. As a carpenter, I always learn something interesting watching you.

@georgemckenzie2525 23 күн бұрын

Up here in northern Vermont i have seen gates built by welding both posts to an I beam 4 feet below grade and setting the locally made 1200 pound utility blocks on the I beam, post to post, and the road built over the blocks.

@cousin_JACK 25 күн бұрын

Very nice, thanks for showing us how it came to be.

@sabatoleo29 23 күн бұрын

Congratulations on a great job Scott, your humbleness make You the great teacher that You are. Thanks for sharing your knowledge unconditionally with the Us. The gate is the proof that Function and Beauty compliment each other.

@ching574 24 күн бұрын

awesome to finally see this big girl up and swingin! fantastic job man and as for the bending and bowing of the post dont beat yourself up on it its just things that sound good on paper but most the time in the field you always have to make adjustments!

@InkedCarpenter1776 25 күн бұрын

Keep up the good work! ❤

@jamesfischer5389 24 күн бұрын

That is a Beautiful Gate, and an Outstanding Job on the Overall Project Scott! Very Impressive! 👍🏼🇺🇸

@1962vid 24 күн бұрын

Awesome gate.

@roberthillyer2888 19 күн бұрын

I would of went with heavy wall square steel tubing. It doesn't flex or twist. But love the look! Always quality craftsmanship.

@BMurphy 25 күн бұрын

Nice gate. Tasty.

@Pyrobob4 25 күн бұрын

Awesome to see this thing in place! I knew it was a big gate, but I didn't really appreciate HOW big until we got to see it in situ. Crazy to think about the force in play when moving that beast around, and the reinforcement needed to keep it true.