A simple demonstration of how to build a wooden fence gate using pressure treated lumber and stainless steel hinges.
How to make a dog gate out of lattice.
Use 2 inch long finishing nails to attach the lattice piece to the frame by hammering the nails flush with the surface of the lattice board.
Prop up the gate and screw the hinges into the gate and attach the hinges to the post.
Use the speed square to mark a 45 degree angle make sure the opening of the cap is at the bottom of your angle.
Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence.
From there i marked and cut 18 inches 4 more times to get the panels that make up the pet gate.
Setting the 4 panels aside i moved on to marking and cutting the lattice caps that will make up the frame of each panel.
Construct a gate that is the exact size needed.
The folding motion makes it easy to use this gate in tight quarters avoiding the wide swing seen in some gates.
Repeat on the other side of the opening and at the top if necessary.
Measure the intended location for the gate and cut a piece of lattice to the size needed.
Cut three short wood boards and three wood slats.
Attach a slat perpendicularly on the middle of each board with corner brackets.
Insert flat head wood screws into these pilot holes and tighten to attach the frame to the lattice.
I put some screw in the drawing below to better illustrate my idea.
If you want to make your own you will need some cap moulding for the edge.
Predrill where the screws will go.
Drill pilot holes through the lattice into this piece of wood.
Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should go on the post and then put the gate down.
Extra wide and extra tall this dog gate from jennifer maker is perfect for keeping leggy doggos at bay while the standard freestanding design is great for portability it can also be wall mounted if you install a hinge kit or similar hardware.
This fence gate opens into the yard with.
Cut a rectangle shape from the lattice board that measures the width and height of the gate frame from one outside edge to the opposite outside edge.
Insert the first piece of cut framing behind the lattice on one side of the opening.
Put the gate into place supporting it on the bottom with a 2x4 1 5 inch off ground.
This material cuts easy and should be cut at a 45 degree angle so you get the shape of a gate.
Attach the lattice on the wood supports.
Diy extra wide pet gate.
Great for small dogs.
Measure the intended location for the gate and cut a piece of lattice to the size needed.
