Movable Garden Gate

I've had this idea for a while now, and finally decide to try it out. It's a movable garden gate. It most likely looks like just your average gate but it has a few features that make it unique.


The first feature is that it isn't attached to the ground in any way. I't completely self supporting. Which makes it movable if you decide to change your gardening area around from year to year.






The wheels on the top edge of the runners allow it to be tipped forward and rolled wherever it's needed.

The gate hinge it's self is unique in that it is a post and hole type system that allows the gate to swing in both directions. The gate is pinned with lag screws both at the top and bottom, with a pair of washers that act as bearing plates. (you can't see these in this photo tho)

The latch is just a simple farm gate latch screwed to the top of the gate with a hole drilled into the frame wall to hold it closed. And the gate is covered with 14g welded wire fencing to keep animals out.

This gate is built using 2X6s for the frame work and 2X3s for the angled supports and the gate it's self. It could be built using any dimensional lumber but these sizes make for a sturdy gate. All together it cost less than $20.00 and if I decide to paint it it will last for years and years. Unpainted I expect it to last at least 3.

-dale